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  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018
     | 7,268 views

    The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

    Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Meeting At The Gate

    Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 18,356 views

    This message explores those Divine encounters that the Lord orchestrates for everyone’s life, even in areas you may have given up on.

    The Bible is full of relevant stories and principles that we can incorporate into our lives. The passage here in Luke 7 is no different. It contains some very interesting and amazing facts. In Luke 7:1, we see jesus entering Capernaum, and the day after, in 7:11, we see Him entering Nain. Those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Disregarding Tradition And Taboo (Matthew 15:1-39)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 20, 2025
     | 214 views

    In this chapter, we read about the Lord Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees yet again, and of His mercy to a Gentile woman whose daughter was possessed by a demon.

    Coming from Jerusalem, the Pharisees asked Jesus why His disciples did not perform the traditional ritual of washing one’s hands before eating. This ceremony had been established by the “elders” and had nothing to do with hygiene alone, but was instead an elaborate ritual that involved not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On The Road With Jesus: Lazarus Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 4, 2019
     | 5,805 views

    Lazarus talk about his experience as Jesus raises him from the dead. How did it affect him and those around him. Jesus would give his life to save Lazarus

    On the Road with Jesus: Lazarus John 11:17-44 March 10, 2019 Many of us are eager for the season of spring to begin. This past Wednesday marked the beginning of a season on the Christian calendar, the season of Lent. What is Lent? Lent is a time of repentance, fasting and preparation for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Face To Face With God: Seeing Jesus, Following Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 3, 2026
    based on 2 ratings
     | 314 views

    Imagine standing face to face with God. What would you feel? Awe? Fear? Wonder? Perhaps all three. Jacob claims to have seen God, yet John asserts that no one has ever seen God. How do we reconcile these two truths, and what does it mean for our walk with Jesus today?

    Face to Face with God: Seeing Jesus, Following Jesus Introduction: Engaging the Heart Imagine standing face to face with God. What would you feel? Awe? Fear? Wonder? Perhaps all three. In our sermon today, we see two seemingly paradoxical statements: Genesis 32:30 (NLT): "So Jacob named ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Encounter The Fire Of God - Hebrews 12:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 975 views

    The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. Explore how the fire of God impacts our lives and how we are called to respond.

    Go! And Encounter the Fire of God - Hebrews 12:29 Introduction: The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. From the burning bush where God revealed Himself to Moses to the fire that led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "A Well, A Woman And Living Water” Series

    Contributed by John Newton on Mar 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,499 views

    There is a lot to learn from Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman by the well

    Just outside the city of Nablus on the Palestinian West Bank is the village of Balata. In the late 1980s and early 1990s it was the site of the major rioting that is now infamously known as the First Intifada. All told, that violence led to the deaths of more than a thousand people. Perhaps less ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Become More Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,262 views

    A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. 2. It changes what we hear and do. 3. It changes what we become.

    Become more like Jesus Acts 9:1-25 October 30, 2016 A real vision of Jesus catapults a person toward constant transformation. Notice how a genuine encounter with Jesus changes us: 1. It changes what we see. Vv.1-9 2. It changes what we hear and do. Vv.10-19 3. It changes what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Saul Met Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Feb 7, 2025
     | 758 views

    There is a story in every believer’s life of an encounter with the Saviour. Some find Jesus while reading the Bible Some find Him while listening to a preacher The point is; every conversion comes with a time when we meet Jesus in a personal way.

    “When Saul Met Jesus” Acts 9:1-9 2-2-2025 There is a story in every believer’s life of an encounter with the Saviour. Some find Jesus while reading the Bible Some find Him while listening to a preacher And others may have been introduced to Jesus by a friend. The point is; every conversion comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

    The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Person Of Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 966 views

    Explore the person and power of Jesus in the context of the Kingdom of God, and how we can live in this Kingdom with Jesus as our guide, focusing on righteousness, peace, and joy rather than worldly concerns.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a profound and empowering message from the book of Romans. Specifically, we're going to unpack Romans 14:17-20 and explore three themes: Jesus: His Person and the Kingdom Style of a Woman, The Power of Jesus' Person in the Kingdom, and ...read more

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    The Song Of Elizabeth

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    Mary's encounter with Elizabeth. The blessedness of Jesus.

    THE SONG OF ELIZABETH. Luke 1:39-45. The angel Gabriel told the virgin Mary that her hitherto barren cousin Elizabeth was pregnant, because “with God, nothing is impossible” (Luke 1:37). Mary's reaction to this news was to leave Nazareth, and to go into the hill country to the city where her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship That's For Real PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 861 views

    Explores seeking sincere spirituality and sacredness through surrendering self, as exemplified by the Samaritan woman's transformative encounter with Jesus.

    Good morning, dear friends! It's a joy to be here with you today, united in our shared love for our Saviour and in our ongoing quest to understand and live out His teachings. We are blessed to be able to gather, learn, and grow together, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you the ...read more

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    Finding Jesus, Again

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,914 views

    John 21:1 The Appearance of Jesus

    S JOHN 21 1-13 FINDING JESUS, AGAIN I. SITUATION : * John 21:1-4 A. Sorrow. 21:3 B. Struggle. 21:3 C. Silence. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Overcoming Present-Time Challenges By Following Jesus’ Word Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 7, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,154 views

    In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures.

    Overcoming Present-Time Challenges by Following Jesus’ Word Intro: In our quest to make a difference, whether in our personal lives, professional endeavors, or spiritual journeys, we inevitably encounter problems and failures. Scripture Mark 6:7-13. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In ...read more

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    Denomination: Other