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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Legion’s Legacy—part 3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 3 of a 3-part ser

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Part III—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon those people. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob's Night In The Hardrock Motel

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 19, 2001
    based on 185 ratings
     | 40,241 views

    When Jacob finds himself alone with his pillow a stone he has an encounter with the Lord. We talk about being "between a rock and a hard place" and how we can triumph even when things are tough.

    Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com JACOB’S NIGHT IN THE "HARDROCK MOTEL" Genesis 28 Just this week I have had two separate individuals on two separate occasions tell me, when speaking of their trying circumstances and having to make tough decisions, "I feel so alone, I feel I have no one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Coming Home With Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 21,618 views

    This is the 5th in a 5 part sermon series on people who encountered Christ and how their lives were changed. Zacchaeus tells us that our lives can be different and we can be changed. It also talks about home.

    The crowd was thick that day. The road coming into Jericho was thick with people pressed up against one another. They were there because word had it that the man Jesus of Nazareth was coming. Jesus had earned quiet a reputation of late. People were talking about how he had healed many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--The Question Of First Cause Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,146 views

    New Evolution Series: This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down to earth…It’s crash is symbolic of the crash the theory of Evolution encounters when it drives by the intersection of the Bible, God’s Word! Powerpoint at website.

    DEVILUTION: (EVOLUTION’S EROSION OF MANKIND) The Question of First Cause (Genesis 1:1) [Note: You have to view the PowerPoint Slideshow available at our website for download in order to get this message...the visuals are powerfully helpful!] This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,834 views

    Jesus encounters a man, who like us is collecting things. Also, like us, he is missing one thing. In this scripture reading Jesus tells him and us how to get that one missing piece we are missing.

    In this morning’s Scripture reading, Jesus encounters a man who runs up and knells before him. Do you want to know something? I was right there with that man! I believe I know how he felt, because I have a reason to kneel before Jesus. What about you? Don’t you know, too? Don’t we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 60,114 views

    In chapter 8, Ezra and Nehemiah comfort the afflicted. In chapter 9, the comfortable are afflicted. Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes them to break into celebration, the believers now come

    Putting First Things First Earlier this week I was sitting in my office when I received an email from my youngest sister. She and her husband have been attending a church for a while and have become interested in spiritual things. We’ve been praying for both of them for quite some time and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Compassion Believes The Best About The Worst

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,452 views

    Delivered as if Ananias were telling his story about encountering Paul: The Spirit calls us to believe that others can be changed, that if we do not go to them the consequences are large, and that others need a human touch from us.

    I had always prided myself on understanding people. I had always thought I knew enough about the human mind that I could predict what a man would be like on the basis of what he had always done. After all, if a person is a thief when he is a child, you expect that he will be a cheating thief when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,028 views

    2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

    A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing A Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,020 views

    Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

    John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    But, If Not

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,371 views

    WE NEVER WANT TO ENCOUNTER A FIERY SITUATION, BUT WHEN WE HAVE FAITH IN GOD WE KNOW THAT HE CAN BRING US THROUGH EVEN WHEN WE DO NOT KNOW HOW HE WILL BRING US THROUGH.

    BUT, IF NOT DANIEL 3:13-18 RUDYARD KIPLING IN THE LAST STANZA OF HIS POEM ENTITLED “IF” WROTE: IF YOU CAN FILL THE UNFORGIVING MINUTE WITH SIXTY SECONDS WORTH OF DISTANCE RUN, YOURS IS THE EARTH AND EVERYTHING THAT’S IN IT, AND – WHICH IS MORE – YOU’LL BE A MAN, MY SON! KIPLING WAS SUGGESTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at work, persecution for our faith, etc. They come in all sh

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army I. A Proper Attitude Toward Trials (v. 2). A. What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Breakthrough Of The Resurection Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,235 views

    We all too often have a religious experience easter, christmas, other holy holidays. However what you need more than anything is a righteous encounter with the person of Jesus Chrsit. The breakthrough of the resurrection is afull life.

    Intro: What a wonderful passage its fast paced, filled with espionage, excitement and the supernatural. Sounds like something Hollywood dreamed up doesn’t it? However as we look at this passage it is not filled with lights and sounds but the light of the world and the darkness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Is Key Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 2, 2015
     | 5,573 views

    We must be willing to live in harmony with one another. We are to bless those who persecute, return love for anger, show grace to all we encounter. It is what the Bible commands that we do … plain and simple.

    Unity is Key 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 8 1 Peter 3:8-12 EASTER SERVICES ON SUNDAY!! Introduction - Why is our testimony so important? -- v21, “To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” -- We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Encouraged; Live For God Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 8, 2015
     | 4,834 views

    John concludes his first letter with wisdom and affirmation that each of us can use today. We must keep ourselves from the things that are ungodly (idols), yet live purposefully showing Christ to all we encounter.

    Be encouraged; Live for God 1 John Bible Study, Part 13 1 John 5:13-21 Introduction - If you accept God’s testimony and believe on it for yourself (v9) -- You have internal assurance of what God has done and consider it true -- You cannot believe something without knowing and accepting it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,558 views

    It's easy to get along with people who get along with us, but what about when we see someone very different from us in need? Jesus challenges us to be a good neighbor to everyone we encounter.

    Luke 10:25-37 Who is My Neighbor? Have you ever struggled to be nice to someone, especially someone different from you? Maybe they’re talkative and you’re quiet, or they are a gossip and you detest gossip, or maybe their skin is darker and yours is lighter, or yours is darker and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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