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  • William Nickles avatar

    Hungry For Faith

    Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

    I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Tale Of Two Angels

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,190 views

    How did Mary know she was encountering an angel. How do we know if we have an angelic encounter?

    In the spring of 1982 Kenneth Nordvall was the speaker at a Morning Prayer group that meets in a town near Springfield Illinois. Before he spoke, a neighboring pastor shared about a recent mission trip to Mexico. While his group was returning, their van developed mechanical problems. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Steven Devroy avatar

    Women With Issue Of Blood Series

    Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024
     | 5,912 views

    This morning we are looking at two people that had an encounter with Jesus. As a result of this encounter, these people lives were completely changed.

    Opener: Good morning everyone, we are so thrilled that you have joined us here this morning for our worship service. It is just a blessing to see everyone here. We had a wonderful week last week celebrating the mothers in our life. Once again, thank you mothers for all that you do for the kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Having Power With God

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2012
    based on 13 ratings
     | 16,434 views

    Most spend their lives living nominal Christian lives with little or no power. If you and I desire to be more than mundane believers and to have power with God I believe we need to have four key elements – humility, faith, perseverance, and holiness.

    Having Power with God Genesis 32:22-30 Jacob spent a night encountering God. At the end of that night his name was changed from “Jacob” which means “supplanter”, “heel catcher”, or “deceiver” to Israel meaning “having power with God”. Jacob was changed. No longer was he going to live his way. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    People Whisperer Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 11, 2017
     | 5,715 views

    Elijah is at Mount Horeb. The prophet is in despair and God speaks to him in silence.

    1 Kings 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION Traditionally, one of the most special Sundays in the church year is the Sunday we are observing today, All Saints Sunday. It is a time when we view the Church from a broader perspective. We see how our Christian forefathers and foremothers have influenced the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    We Worship God, Not The Bible

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,309 views

    A Sermon for the 4th Sunday after Epiphany, Seris C.

    4th Sunday after Epiphany, January 31, 2010, “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, Luther described the Scriptures as the cradle that held your living Word for our lives. Through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Have A Personal God

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,470 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany, Series A.

    2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 20, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you have revealed yourself to us through your Word, recorded in the Scriptures, spoken by the prophets, but most clearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Life-Changing Glory Of God

    Contributed by Scott Redmond on Sep 3, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 21,558 views

    As Moses spoke to God face to face and was changed by His glory so that his face shown, how much more are we to become full of God's life-changing presence and bring His light and glory to the world around us?

    › INTRODUCTION After Moses encountered the glory of God by speaking face to face with God - he was never that same. Moses was hungry for God's presence so that he cried, "Show me thy glory!" What are the life-changing effects of God's glory and manifested presence? God filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Living In His Presence

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 22, 2025
     | 970 views

    We make choices everyday about our lives, but no decision is more important than to have the Lord active or inactive in your life.

    Living in His presence Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Introduction- Good morning everyone, please turn to Deuteronomy 30. Last week, we looked at dealing with fear in our lives. We looked at the fact that fear can keep us from doing and being who the Lord wants us to be. We saw that we make decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ed Pruitt avatar

    Are You Sure Yor Are Ready To See God? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on May 26, 2007
    based on 141 ratings
     | 3,527 views

    We need to spend more time searching our hearts so we know where we are at alltimes in our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ

    DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Heart Of God Seeks The Lost

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 10, 2025
     | 305 views

    I begin with an illustration from 9/11 forensic scientist from New York city. For 24 years they have been using DNA to identify bone fragments of victims from the 9/11 attack. a costant on going search.

    In Jesus Holy Name September 14,2025 Text: Luke 15:1-6 Redeemer “The Heart of God Seeks the Lost” 24 years ago we watched sores of tiny figures moving up and down the rubble, of the Twin Towers, back and forth. It’s hard to see the ground beneath them. They came from all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The God Who Fights In The Night Season Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 3, 2025
     | 146 views

    The night season is not a time to fear or withdraw; it is a sacred moment where God demonstrates His power and presence.

    THE GOD WHO FIGHTS IN THE NIGHT SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:19-20 Supporting Texts: Psalm 121:3-4; Acts 16:25-26; Job 35:10; Psalm 30:5; Genesis 32:24-30 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with both day and night seasons. While the day is often associated with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Bartlett avatar

    Getting To Know God - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Bartlett on Dec 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,483 views

    A message that lays out an understanding of how to know and experience God. Series based on the ten commandments

    How To Get To Know God Getting to know God series – 1 Series based on Exodus 20:1-11 Tom Bartlett, Celebration Church – April 8, 2007 - Easter Exodus 20:1-3 (NIV) “And God spoke… "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. "You shall have no other gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Was With Him Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 11, 2010
    based on 56 ratings
     | 46,812 views

    Why did God allow Joseph to suffer as he did? Why not show his love for this great hero of the faith by removing him from all the difficulties of life?

    OPEN: When I was taking my kids home from King’s Island (an amusement park in southern Ohio) yesterday we were listening to a Country Music station that was playing a popular song by a group named “Ricochet”. The song told the story of a man who was sitting in church when he noticed a young woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Sasnett avatar

    God Is Great

    Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 12, 2013
     | 14,182 views

    God alone is great and worthy of our praise.

    INTRODUCTION The human heart is an amazing creation of God. Let’s see how much you know about this miracle of creation. What’s the average heartbeat for an adult? (The average heartbeat is 72 times per minute. In the course of one day it beats over 100,000 times. In one year the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist