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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Gospel Encounters Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 2, 2025
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    Acts 19:21-41 shows us how God’s sovereign power confronts idolatry, calling his people to trust him and continue proclaiming the gospel boldly, even in the face of opposition.

    Introduction In today’s text, Acts 19:21-41, we encounter a city in turmoil—a riot ignited by the powerful disruption of the gospel. Ephesus, a hub of idolatry and cultural pride, was shaken not by force or political movements but by the transformative power of God’s truth. Acts 19:21-14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jul 28, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    Suffering from an inferiority complex? The same God who is a work in the lives of others desires to make your impossibilities possible. Let’s learn from the early church how to prayerfully encounter the living God!

    Two cows were standing in a field saw a milk truck pass by. The truck had painted in large letters on its side, “Prairie Farms Milk –– Homogenized –– Sanitized –– Vitamin Enriched” One cow spoke up and said, “Makes me feel kind of inferior!” I’m sure that none of us have ever felt inferior ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by George Price on Dec 15, 2005
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    Our God is not boring. He is a God of power and wonder.

    Encounter the Power Isaiah 9:6 (The Message) For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. Intoduction: In The Lion, The Witch and The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Personal And Life Changing Nature Of Encounters Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 7, 2022
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    Two aspects stand out when we study encounters with God. One is that it is always a personal one-to-one experience. The second is that it results in significant changes in our lives.

    Encounter With God Part 2 Personal Encounter: A life Changing Experience For a video version of this message, please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xCZ-xRH3Yg Last week we started on a series on Encounter with God. Last week we explored the Biblical Perspectives of God Encounters. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Change In Vision Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022
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    When we have an encounter with God, changes happen. The first thing to change is our vision, our purpose in life. It is fascinating to study how the vision of Paul changed every time he had an encounter with God. It can happen to you. It will happen to you.

    Encounter with God Series Part 3 Your Vision Changes when you encounter God A Video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/FftAW4i9e_Q Good morning and welcome. This is the third sermon in the series of sermons on encounters with God. We started the series by looking at four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
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    Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

    Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Burning Bush Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 17, 2025
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    Moses encounters God in the burning bush and is offered a second chance

    The Story of Moses: Calling Exodus 3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-16–2025 Power of a Second Chance It was my freshman year of college and emotionally I was a wreck. A break up with my high school girlfriend had sent me into a tailspin. I had an 8:00 class that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
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    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding God In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021
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    When we are going through hard times is not the time to start looking for the Lord. It is before so that He can help us through the tough times and walk us through with His Presence.

    Finding God in the wilderness Exodus chapter 3 Welcome to Rosedale! Good Morning! Almost two years to the day as I began to preach, there was a medical emergency and one of our people was taken by ambulance and almost died. We had to stop the service for her to get the care she needed. She was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Encounter With A Blind Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 16,440 views

    All of our spiritual eyes are blinded, but by God’s Amazing grace we can spiritually see.

    “Jesus’ Encounter with a Blind Man” Introduction: Amazing Grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see I believe that a person can suffer from blindness and still have 20/20 vision. I believe that person can see thing around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023
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    Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.

    A. JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT 1. He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2. He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33). 3. Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflecting On The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 8, 2011
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    To respond to Christ's command, we must take time to reflect on the Word of God and the words of God, so that we can spread that word to a world in desperate need.

    Monday of 28th Week in Course 10 October 2011 Verbum Domini The gospel of God was promised long ago through the prophets of God in the holy scriptures. Some, like Jonah, Elijah and Michaeh ben Imlah, were verbal prophets whose words and deeds were later interpreted and written down by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "God Moments" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 8, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,726 views

    This sermon deals with the times in our lives that we encounter God as He works in our lives and reveals Himself and His will to us, and calls and prepares us for His service.

    "GOD MOMENTS" Text: Genesis 32:22-32 Preached: at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 814 Marwood Loop, SE Bogue Chitto, Mississippi 39629 Introduction- I think that most of you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    An Encounter Of Grateful Faith

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010
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    Are you truly grateful to God for your salvation?

    Intro. As chapter 17 begins, Jesus tells the disciples that some will be stumbling blocks to others, and we must forgive. Then the disciples make a request. Why? We are not sure. They had a simple request- “Increase our Faith” Faith - It is not just a belief, IT IS FOUNDATIONAL! It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Dec 5, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,378 views

    Just as Edmund encounters powers both good and evil in Narnia, we encounter the power of sin and God’s power of love in our own world at Christmas.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA ENCOUNTER THE POWER Second Sunday of Advent 4 December 2005 Well, folks, this is the week - on Friday, the Narnia movie comes to our local theaters! One question on my mind, and I’m sure many of you are thinking the same thing, is will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational