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  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    After Easter: Post-Resurrection Encounters

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025
     | 2,055 views

    After the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the story of salvation did not end—it entered a new and powerful phase.

    AFTER EASTER: POST-RESURRECTION ENCOUNTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:13-35 “And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.” Supporting Texts: John 20:11–29; 1 Corinthians 15:3–8; Acts 1:1–3; Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Eternal Encounters: Healing And Wholeness In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 681 views

    Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As image-bearers of God, our value is rooted in Him, and so is our hope for healing and restoration.

    Eternal Encounters: Healing and Wholeness in Christ Introduction: Today, we focus on the profound truth that every person we encounter is eternal. As Matt Chandler reminds us, "Every person you encounter is eternal. You have never met a human not created to image your God." This quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Eugene Morell avatar

    Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,564 views

    Looking at encounters that men of God had with the living Lord, and asking the question what is stopping us from such an encounter.

    CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? PART 2. EXODUS 3: 1-9. I would like to share with you an encounter that Barbara and I had with the living Lord. We were having revivals and the church had asked one of the organization leaders to come and be our speaker. The church had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
     | 5,113 views

    Elijah's encounter with God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,264 views

    What happens to the church or an individual that encounters God’s presence? Just like 2+2 always equals 4, an encounter with God should bring CLEANSING + EMPOWERING = TRANSFORMATION.

    Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, “ready or not here I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Encountering Christ: The Healing Of The Centurion's Servant

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,946 views

    This is a series on people who encountered Christ.

    Title: “Encountering Christ: A Centurion’s Servant is Healed” Script: Lk. 7:1-10/Mt. 8:5-13 Type: Series Where: GNBC 2-12-23 Intro: This morning we heard Jim Schlott one of our elders, recounting his encounter with Christ. Everyone who is a Christian has had to have had an encounter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Fugitive Encounters God’s Grace Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 11, 2016
     | 7,530 views

    The Patriarchs The Fugitive Encounters God’s Grace Genesis 28:10-22

    The Patriarchs The Fugitive Encounters God’s Grace Genesis 28:10-22 David Taylor August 21, 2016 We are in the midst of a series, “The Patriarchs,” and have started looking at the life of Jacob. As a review, Genesis starts with God created humanity in his image to represent him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Have Peace. Take Heart. Don’t Be Troubled Or Afraid Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 12, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,233 views

    In this world we will encountered hardships, we will encounter difficulties, we will encounter circumstances and situations, BUT God will grant us peace.

    We continue in our series on discovering our destiny and on this Healing and Wholeness Sunday we are going to consider how we can “Take heart in trials and sorrows”. If we could live in a world where there is no trouble, no difficulties, no conflicts, no difficult circumstances, no worrying ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 2,949 views

    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilbur Madera Rivas avatar

    Entre La Multitud Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 20, 2012
     | 6,474 views

    Jesús transforma el corazón que depende y confía totalmente en él.

    Encuentros transformadores Intro: El mes pasado tuvimos una experiencia interesante como familia. Mi hija Nadia participó como solista en una competencia de danza clásica organizada por la Secretaría de Cultura y las artes del Estado. La competencia fue una mañana y en la noche de ese mismo día ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Archie Norman avatar

    Let's Do What We Can't

    Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,915 views

    let's do what we can't

    Let's Do What We Can't II Corinthians 8:1-5 1. It stars with a God encounter - v. 5 a. Some are ready b. Some are reluctant c. Some are rebellious 2. It produces grace enablement - v. 1 a. God will ask you to do something you are not capable of doing b. God will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Being Clever In The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2015
     | 4,875 views

    If we are led by the Spirit of God, then we will find clever ways to advance His mission on earth.

    “A humble people you will save, O Lord, and the eyes of the proud you will humiliate, because who is god other than You, O Lord?” The words of the Offertory antiphon we will hear in a few moments. What is the difference between pride and humility? Let’s consider the last words ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Eugene Morell avatar

    Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012
     | 4,065 views

    This series looks at the people who had encounters with the Living Lord and it ask the question why can't we have one today. I got the idea for this series from the Lord and I got a lot of help from Sermon central

    CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? Part 1 Acts 4:1-32a. I usually start the next week message after I preach on Sunday Morning. I have been switching back and forth from Joshua to teachings on the Fruit of the spirit. By Monday evening I though that I had everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ricky Nelms avatar

    Adam Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 22,177 views

    We are doing a series of messages on Bible Characters entitled "Close Encounters." We’re going to be looking at different men and women in the Bible who, despite thier problems, sins, terrible mistakes and circumstances, turned out to have close encounte

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 1 – ADAM Today, I want to begin a BRAND NEW series of messages entitled “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” And over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about the people of the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD And the reason that I’m going to be preaching this series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,266 views

    We're doing entire messages on Bible Characters and talking about how they all were flawed, sinful, and had tough circumsances, yet they had close encounters with Almighty God. Today is Abraham. The outline: 1-His Calling Was Soverign. 2-His Mistakes

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 2 – ABRAHAM This morning, we are continuing our sermon series called “Close Encounters” And we’re talking about the lives of the great people of God in the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with God And we’re going to be talking about the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal