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    The Week After PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024
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     | 1,167 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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    The Faith Of A Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,689 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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    Mission People. Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 8, 2014
     | 8,899 views

    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
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    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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    Guilt And How To Deal With It. Series

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,958 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

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    Nicodemus 1

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,036 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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    Just Trust Him

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,379 views

    Whatever struggles we may encounter in life we can know that God is worthy of our trust and that He will deliver us.

    Just Trust Him Proverbs 3:1-12 Today we begin our study of the third heart-to-heart talk between the parents of Proverbs and their son. In the first two chapters of Proverbs we’ve seen how the wise counsel of the boy’s dad and mom have been offered to steer their son away from those who would lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strengthened By A Limp Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,017 views

    Jacob’s attempt to receive God’s blessing by his own devious devices is finally halted by a direct encounter with God.

    Genesis 32 January 17, 2004 I can hardly believe that the last time we looked together into the book of Genesis was October 5. We need to remind ourselves of where we are in the narrative. Isaac and Rebekkah have two sons - Esau and Jacob Esau is the older but God picks Jacob to be the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Meaningful Presence

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,412 views

    Communion is about encountering the life-changing presence of Jesus. It is about experiencing grace. It is then about being inspired to be a meaninful presence to others.

    Meaningful Presence Psalm 23:5 August 17, 2008 One communion Sunday, the communion was prepared with a twist. The grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Centurion Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,167 views

    Part 6 in Easter series, focusing on the personal encounter of the centurion at the cross with the crucified Christ and its lessons and parallels for each of us.

    SURPRISING ’STARS’ OF THE PASSION Part 6: The Centurion Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Easter Sunday AM 3/23/2008 INTRODUCTION: As I certainly hope everyone has realized by now, today is Easter – Resurrection Sunday! It is the day in which we commemorate that day of days when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving Your Nets Behind Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 9, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,844 views

    Your encounter with Jesus was life changing. He revealed Himself to you and then He called you to begin a new journey with Him.

    Leaving Your Nets Behind Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11 Mark 1:16-20 (HCSB) As He was passing along by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew, Simon’s brother. They were casting a net into the sea, since they were fishermen. “Follow Me,” Jesus told them, “and I will make you fish for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meeting God In Dreams Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,434 views

    Dreams can be a place of encounter with God. He desires to speak to us and sometimes that is the only place our will is not interfering with His voice.

    Encountering God – Part 12 – Jacob Meets God in a Dream Context: Gen 28:1-5 So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him and commanded him: "Do not marry a Canaanite woman. 2 Go at once to Paddan Aram, to the house of your mother’s father Bethuel. Take a wife for yourself there, from among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Launch Out

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 27, 2007
     | 6,539 views

    Our handling of the trials and tribulations we encounter in life is a direct reflection of our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    Text: When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4). How many of you have ever gone fishing? I am one who likes to fish. As a little fellow, my father would take me fishing in the reservoirs between the hills of Southern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Take Seriously The Grace Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C, based on an unknown students recount of a class she encountered at a Christian college.

    4th Sunday in Lent March 18, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we study your Word, we realize that we do not fully embrace the life you created us ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran