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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 23, 2019
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     | 7,877 views

    When Jesus Comes to Dinner Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 13, 2019

    When Jesus Comes to Dinner Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 13, 2019 Series #42 / Luke 14:1-14 Intro As we continue in our extended focus on Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke…we have come to this point in which Jesus is speaking into what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be The One (Who Gives Thanks) Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2019
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    Be the One (Who Gives Thanks) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 1, 2019

    Be the One (Who Gives Thanks) Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – December 1, 2019 [This message fell on the Sunday following Thanksgiving and led to a time of open giving of thanks from those in attendance.] Today… we are going to have an opportunity to share ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Out Of The Whirlwind: Born To Trouble Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 16, 2021
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     | 3,272 views

    What job encounters in our text this week is a god who overwhelms and transforms him, even in the depth of his pain.

    There’s nothing wrong with once in a while leaving the place of worship awestruck. It would become tiring on a weekly basis, but now and then, it is good to tremble at the threshold of the throne of God. I wonder this morning Wesley Does anyone come to worship expecting to encounter the living ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Of The Valleys Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
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    The valleys are not places of abandonment but of encounter. They are part of our spiritual journey where God’s faithfulness is revealed in deeper ways.

    GOD OF THE VALLEYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 20:23-28 Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:4, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Hosea 2:14-15, Joel 3:14, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The valleys of life often symbolise low points—moments of pain, discouragement, loss, and uncertainty. While many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
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    In Acts 16, we witness an amazing encounter between Paul and the Philippian Jailer including SINGING, SHAKING, SAVING, and SERVICE.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 16:22-34 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/20/2017 As most of you know, we’re nine weeks into this ten-week journey through the book of Acts. While the Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—tell the story of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Amazing Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025
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     | 288 views

    What we can learn from Jesus' encounter with a Roman centurion who had a faith that amazed Jesus

    “Amazing Faith...” Matthew 8:5-13 Prayer... OKAY – let’s do this! We are in a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. AND LISTEN – from our very first week diving into these 2000 year old words written by the x-tax collector, Our goal has been the same... The goal - to have a greater ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Aftermath Of Easter - Philip And The Ethiopian Eunuch

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 24, 2022
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    Here's a look at the Ethiopian Eunuch and Philip. There's good things to learn from their encounter.

    April 24, 2022 Sermon - Acts 8:26–40 The Aftermath of Easter - Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch Today we are going to have a look at an early convert to Christ, after the first Resurrection Sunday, one of the first who came to Jesus in faith. We had an amazing Easter Sunday last week. What a joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 1,137 views

    This sermon explores the personal encounter of the disciples with the risen Christ, emphasizing His manifestation, their meeting, and the mystery of His miraculous appearance.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in His name, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of His Word. We are here not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to seek His face, to know His heart, and to be ...read more

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    What Is Your Name? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 1,276 views

    Explore Jacob's transformative encounter with God at Peniel, and emphasize the significance of struggle and wrestling with God in our own spiritual journeys.

    Good morning, church family. Isn’t it amazing how God reveals himself in the most unexpected ways and places? Today, we're turning our attention to an encounter that strikes us with its intensity and its significance. It's a story of wrestling, of struggle, and ultimately, of transformation. We're ...read more

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    Mission People. Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 8, 2014
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    Mission work is hard work. Many missionaries endure more things than you could possibly imagine. If you are not truly called to the "Mission Field", then please reconsider your position to serve in this type ministry. Let me share our exploits w/you.

    The "Mission Field". What is it? Where is it? Who shall go? We are missionaries and the road to become one was very peculiar....or was it? We know many successful missionaries and they all have something in common.....on how they were led to the mission field. Please read our personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When The Lord Comes Down Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025
     | 235 views

    When the Lord comes down, things cannot remain the same. His descent signifies divine interest, intervention, and empowerment.

    WHEN THE LORD COMES DOWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 64:1-3, Psalm 18:6-17, John 1:14, Luke 7:12-15, Acts 10:38 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in history and in our lives when God does not just speak from heaven—He comes down. When the Lord comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
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     | 3,638 views

    Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re talking about is a God encounter. A God encounter is not something you’re looking for, yearning for, expecting or even th

    The Faith of the Shepherd Luke 2:8-18 Last week, we looked at Mary, an engaged teenager whom God had chosen to carry His child to full term and give birth to Him. Today, we’re talking about the shepherds who were just tending their sheep as they do every day and suddenly God shows up. What we’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Handling Negativity In Relationships

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Sep 12, 2020
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    Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow our flesh to dictate our answer or will we give an answer that honors the Lord?

    Today we are going to talk about how to handle negativity in relationships. Whether it is family, friends, congregation, coworkers, strangers or random people online, we all encounter negativity in relationships somewhere along our journeys. How will we answer when we encounter it? Will we allow ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Nicodemus 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 6,987 views

    Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

    Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Guilt And How To Deal With It. Series

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,892 views

    This subject deals with the good/bad conscience and guilt, using David’s encounter with King Saul as examples of how to handle guilt.

    email: cholt@gt.rr.com GUILT and How to Deal With it. 1 Sam. 24:1-8ff. Garrison Keillor said, "GUILT: The Gift That Keeps on Giving." Last Thursday I talked with my daughter who lives in Houston. When I called, she asked, “What are you doing?” I told her I was working on a message for Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God