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  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Well On Your Well

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,408 views

    Exposition of Christ’s salvation as seen in His encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well.

    I. SEEKING THE LOST (4:4-6) And he must needs go through Samaria. Then cometh he to a city of Samaria, which is called Sychar, near to the parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus therefore, being wearied with his journey, sat thus on the well: and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Good Fight

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 10, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    This message describes some of the enemies which we encounter and ultimately must defeat.

    The Bible describes the followers of Christ as being in a battle, a war, a race, and a walk. In over 4,000 years this world has known only 268 years of peace. (1) Christianity Is A Fight (A) Not a fight with one another: but against the powers of satan. (2Cor.10:4) "For the weapons of our warfare ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can I Face Death Confidently? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,139 views

    Second in a series about finding significant answers through intimate encounters with Jesus.

    How Can I Face Death Confidently? JOHN 11:1 -44 INTRODUCTION: DRAMA: “Mr. Peepers Goes to Sleep.” It can be hard to talk about death, even if it is “just a bird.” In talking to my father, who is 78, about this message, he told me that when he was growing up death was not mentioned ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Go Away!

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Jesus encounter with the Demoniac challenges us to decide how we will respond to christ

    Luke 8:26-39 Basingstoke 24th February 2008 Go Away! The decisive moment in the last war took place on 6th June 1944 The campaign to liberate Western Europe was code named “Operation Broadsword” As US, British & Canadian troops landed on beaches of Northern France = D-Day! Imagine the scene - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ned Bartlebaugh avatar

    What A Difference The Truth Makes

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,464 views

    When we encounter Christ and hear, accept and respond to the truth we are changed.

    Illustration Have you ever heard the phrase, “Out of the mouth of babes?” Certainly you have. It comes from the simple truth that sometimes it takes a child to reveal lasting wisdom. It seems foolish but it isn’t! For example: • Patrick, age 10, said, “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,155 views

    This is just a quick outline for a sermon on Paul’s encounter with Jesus on the Road to Damascus.

    The Road to Damascus! I. A REALIZATION OF SIN: ACT 9:3 ~ As he was traveling, it happened that he was approaching Damascus, and suddenly a light from heaven flashed around him; (4) and he fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” II. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Nic The Vic

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2008
     | 2,640 views

    Jesus’ encounter with Nick the Vic (aka Nicodemus) and what we can learn

    Hoby 17-02-08 Sunday Sketch Jesus and Nick the Vic Cast: Narrator 1, Narrator 2, Jesus and Nick the Vic Narrator 1: Our reading is taken this morning from John 3: 1-21 – and is a slightly freer translation than you’d get in the Message or in the Living Bible The story starts off with Nick the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    One Necessary Thing

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,322 views

    Message on the Mary and Martha encounter with Jesus. Jesus identifies the one essential thing.

    Introduction Most everyone wants to be prepared for what lies ahead. If someone were to ask you what you need for the coming year, how would you answer? More money? More time? New friends? A vacation? A new job? A job? More education? More quality time with the family? A new house? Better ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Living In Denial Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Jun 18, 2007
     | 9,499 views

    In this Easter series, we look at 4 people and how they responded to their encounters with Christ.

    Living in Denial Mt. 26:69-75 Illus. Did you see the “Deal or no Deal” where the girl was an avid NY Jets fan? •More than that, she loved Curtis Martin. He was her hero. •As a result of being on the show, she not only got to meet Curtis, but was invited to the stadium where she met many of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mis-Figured?

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,097 views

    How an encounter with Christ as Lord should have changed the disciples, but didn’t.

    Sometimes we tend to forget that Jesus came to Jewish people and as a member of Jewish society. So we can neglect the impact of some of the events of his ministry, and the impact they had on the people who first heard them. The transfiguration can definitely be one of those events. We look on Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,809 views

    A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

    CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Answers We Need

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,945 views

    A Message from Psalms 42 speaking to the trials and troubles which we encounter.

    The Answers We Need Psalms 42:1-11 * Two days after the 9/11 attacks on our nation, Anne Graham Lotz was being interviewed by Jane Clayson on the CBS early show and was asked, "I’ve heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God let this happen? To that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Credille avatar

    Amazing Faith In God's Provision

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,635 views

    Jesus encounters a woman with uncommon faith and He provides her with an uncommon reward.

    “Amazing Faith in God’s Provision” Mark 7:24-30 In this passage, Jesus is approached by a woman who is in a desperate situation. She needs something in her life. She comes to the Lord and as she does, she is not asking for the “whole meal,” she is just asking for the “crumbs.” She is just asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Noel avatar

    Evangelism: How To

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,882 views

    sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

    Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Elijah In The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,574 views

    Elijah encounters Obadiah and confronts him about his allegiance to a pagan king

    Those who come on Sunday morning love the church. Those who come on Sunday evening love the pastor. Those who come to prayer meeting love the Lord. And those who come on a long week-end love everybody. Elijah in the conflict I Kings 18:1-19 So far we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist