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  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Isaiah's Encounter With The Holiness Of God (Isaiah 6:1-8)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 4, 2024
     | 1,295 views

    Isaiah receives a vision of the LORD God Almighty in HIs glory and splendor. He recognizes himself for the sinner that he is, yet God commissions him to be His prophet. This is an encounter of reverence, fear, and service.

    The events described in Chapter 6 of Isaiah occur early in the life of the prophet. We read in verse 1 that King Uzziah had died after a reign of fifty-two years. He is also referred to Azariah. He was a king who walked in the ways of the LORD until he tried to offer incense in the Temple, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,837 views

    One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked this earth.

    One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked on this earth. It happened when a man named Saul met our Lord on the road to Damascus. Who was Saul of Tarsus? 1. He was a faithful Jew. (Philippians 3:4-6) He was a member of the proud tribe of Benjamin, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Lindquist, Jr. avatar

    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,224 views

    Even though we accept Christ and have faith, we still encounter storms.

    A little background might be helpful in understanding our Gospel lesson this morning. Everywhere Jesus went multitudes of people have been following Him. Now remember, Jesus just suffered the loss of John the Baptist, His disciples had just returned from the mission trip He had sent them on. And ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Zacchaeus

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    What can we learn from this tax collector’s encounter with the Son of God

    The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, in a one room log cabin with a dirt floor on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky, a baby boy was born. When he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of formal ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Drinking From The Well

    Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    A message for humanity from the Woman at the Well who had a "Close Encounter of the God-Kind".

    DRINKING FROM THE WELL By Pastor Jim May Our weather on this cool, damp morning is nothing like it was on one day nearly 2000 years ago, as Jesus walked along a hot, dusty road. It was nearing the hottest part of the day and Jesus had been walking with His disciples for a while now. I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Holy Spirit- God Touching You And Me

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,441 views

    The Holy Spitit is the encounter or touch we have from God the Father and God the Son.

    The Christian Faith (The Holy Spirit) Week 1 1. The Spirit’s Divine Personality Jn. 14:17-18 Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle GOD TOUCHING YOU AND ME “The wind blows where it want to; and you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. It is just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Journey Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,964 views

    Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

    Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risk Taking- Risk Blessing

    Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,904 views

    Are you willing to risk an encounter with Jesus? This is a new look at a very familiar scripture Passage

    Risk Taking- Risk Blessing This morning’s scripture lesson one we probable have all heard before. It is about the 10 lepers who call out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. Jesus does indeed have mercy on them. He tells them to show themselves to the priest. He did this because that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Remember Who You Are

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 24, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 10,281 views

    A sermon for the third sunday after Easter A sermon about Jesus’ encounter on the Road to Emmaus

    Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24:13- 35 "Remember who you are" Many years ago my family and I attended an Institute for Renewal at Luther College, one of the morning speakers was Dr. William Willimon who is a pastor and a professor at a southern seminary. During his talks, which were always good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Changed Heart Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jan 14, 2008
     | 6,038 views

    The Thief crucified beside Jesus was forever changed with his face to face encounter with the Saviour.

    A Changed Heart Series: “face to Face” Sunday sermon / July 15th Intro: the man we are looking into today isn’t even named in Scripture. He came face to Face with Jesus in the most horrible way. They were crucified together. And actually there were three men crucified that day. The Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus At A Pharisee's House

    Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,340 views

    The encounter Jesus had with a woman at a Pharisee’s house provides quite an interesting story.

    Jesus At A Pharisee’s House Introduction: I love to read the stories of the people Jesus came across. In those stories we get a glimpse into the mind of God and see what really matters. We learn how we should treat others and we learn what is most important. I am convinced that one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 32,424 views

    A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

    Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Facing Temptation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,793 views

    Jesus' encounter with Satan helps us to understand the power of temptations and ways to overcome it.

    Matthew 4:1-11 “Facing Temptation” INTRODUCTION Video: “Temptation—Deep Thoughts By a Shallow Christian This brief video seems to echo the thoughts and actions of many people in our modern society. It is commonly believed that sin has no consequence and the resisting ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Restoring Hope To Broken Dreams Series

    Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,476 views

    When you encounter Jesus, in his power and love, he sets things right.

    Restoring Hope to Broken Dreams Part 1 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church Today is the beginning of a new service series “Broken.” We go around with smiles on our faces, trying to act like everything is OK. But in reality, most of us have broken dreams, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Where We Meet God

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,245 views

    Does God still encounter us in this generation? If so, how and where does this occur?

    WHERE WE MEET GOD Colossians 1:15-20 INTRO: The purpose of God for all creation is that it be brought under the lordship of Christ. In Him the fullness of deity dwelled bodily. We were made in the image of God, made for fellowship with him (v. 27). Since we are made for fellowship with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist