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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Shepherds In The Fields At Night

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 19, 2019
     | 5,178 views

    This is the 4th in a series of sermons called Be Ready .... Be Ready for God Encounters. This message concentrates on the Shepherds' Encounter

    Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Shepherds in their Fields at Night INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! All month long we have been looking at God Encounters. We have been looking at these amazing times in people’s lives where they have either ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Since The Spirit Of The Lord Is Here - Now What?

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 3, 2021
     | 4,506 views

    Worship does not lead to an encounter with God. It is an encounter with God. Understand you cannot have an encounter with God and not be changed. It is more than the ritualistic entertainment that we have become so accustomed to.

    Since the Spirit of the Lord is here Now What? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING- Byron Cage wrote The presence of the lord is here. The presence of the lord is here. I can feel it in the atmosphere The presence of the lord is here. The spirit of the lord is here. Everybody blow the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019
     | 14,128 views

    Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

    These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jacob's Ladder - A Powerful Encounter With The Presence Of God.

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 29, 2019
     | 7,721 views

    Looking at the encounter that Jacob had with God at Bethel. Unpacking that story and looking at principles to apply into our lives.

    These are my raw sermon notes for the first sermon in the series The Wisdom and Power of Ancient Stories – first story is Jacob’s Ladder found in Genesis 28. The context of the story is that Jacob has just tricked his older twin brother out of the birth right blessing and Esau now is seething mad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is A Christian

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,676 views

    A Christian is someone who has been changed by his or her encounter with the risen Jesus

    What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved ones in these terms “He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian” That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hungry For Faith

    Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,119 views

    An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

    I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Tale Of Two Angels

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    How did Mary know she was encountering an angel. How do we know if we have an angelic encounter?

    In the spring of 1982 Kenneth Nordvall was the speaker at a Morning Prayer group that meets in a town near Springfield Illinois. Before he spoke, a neighboring pastor shared about a recent mission trip to Mexico. While his group was returning, their van developed mechanical problems. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Women With Issue Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 6,375 views

    This morning we are looking at two people that had an encounter with Jesus. As a result of this encounter, these people lives were completely changed.

    Opener: Good morning everyone, we are so thrilled that you have joined us here this morning for our worship service. It is just a blessing to see everyone here. We had a wonderful week last week celebrating the mothers in our life. Once again, thank you mothers for all that you do for the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • C Jordan avatar

    God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,489 views

    John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    Jesus is the King who is returning soon. But - what is the Kingdom of God? When will Jesus return? How can we get ready?

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #4 – JESUS THE SOON COMING KING OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past month, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel, and looking at Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

    The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 3: Encountering Jesus Along Life's Road Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 314 ratings
     | 71,496 views

    Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to expect that if life isn’t “sensational,” something must be wrong.

    Encountering Jesus along Life’s Road Luke 24:13–35 Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015
     | 3,458 views

    Jesus is the Saviour who died on the Cross to forgive our sins,and He is also the Baptiser in the Holy Spirit who wants to give us power to be His witnesses.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #3: JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • KEY VERSE: “But you shall receive ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 18, 2015
     | 6,318 views

    We believe that the second coming of Christ is personal and imminent and the certainty of His coming should motivate us to watch and be ready.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #4: JESUS THE SOON COMING KING: INTRO TO TOPIC: In this series we are looking at the Foursquare Gospel of Jesus: • Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, Soon Coming King. • Discuss the interest everywhere with people wanting to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018
     | 7,087 views

    The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

    Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed