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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Legion's Legacy—part Ii

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 2 of a 3-part ser

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Part II—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR DRIVEN(:27) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legion’s Legacy—part 3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,071 views

    Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 3 of a 3-part ser

    LEGION’S LEGACY—Part III—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon those people. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--The Question Of First Cause Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    New Evolution Series: This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down to earth…It’s crash is symbolic of the crash the theory of Evolution encounters when it drives by the intersection of the Bible, God’s Word! Powerpoint at website.

    DEVILUTION: (EVOLUTION’S EROSION OF MANKIND) The Question of First Cause (Genesis 1:1) [Note: You have to view the PowerPoint Slideshow available at our website for download in order to get this message...the visuals are powerfully helpful!] This week the Genesis Space Capsule came crashing down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Missing Piece

    Contributed by Edward Boyce on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    Jesus encounters a man, who like us is collecting things. Also, like us, he is missing one thing. In this scripture reading Jesus tells him and us how to get that one missing piece we are missing.

    In this morning’s Scripture reading, Jesus encounters a man who runs up and knells before him. Do you want to know something? I was right there with that man! I believe I know how he felt, because I have a reason to kneel before Jesus. What about you? Don’t you know, too? Don’t we all have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 62,011 views

    In chapter 8, Ezra and Nehemiah comfort the afflicted. In chapter 9, the comfortable are afflicted. Joy and grief are two sides of the same coin. After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes them to break into celebration, the believers now come

    Putting First Things First Earlier this week I was sitting in my office when I received an email from my youngest sister. She and her husband have been attending a church for a while and have become interested in spiritual things. We’ve been praying for both of them for quite some time and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breakthrough Of The Resurection Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,826 views

    We all too often have a religious experience easter, christmas, other holy holidays. However what you need more than anything is a righteous encounter with the person of Jesus Chrsit. The breakthrough of the resurrection is afull life.

    Intro: What a wonderful passage its fast paced, filled with espionage, excitement and the supernatural. Sounds like something Hollywood dreamed up doesn’t it? However as we look at this passage it is not filled with lights and sounds but the light of the world and the darkness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But, If Not

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    WE NEVER WANT TO ENCOUNTER A FIERY SITUATION, BUT WHEN WE HAVE FAITH IN GOD WE KNOW THAT HE CAN BRING US THROUGH EVEN WHEN WE DO NOT KNOW HOW HE WILL BRING US THROUGH.

    BUT, IF NOT DANIEL 3:13-18 RUDYARD KIPLING IN THE LAST STANZA OF HIS POEM ENTITLED “IF” WROTE: IF YOU CAN FILL THE UNFORGIVING MINUTE WITH SIXTY SECONDS WORTH OF DISTANCE RUN, YOURS IS THE EARTH AND EVERYTHING THAT’S IN IT, AND – WHICH IS MORE – YOU’LL BE A MAN, MY SON! KIPLING WAS SUGGESTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Compassion Believes The Best About The Worst

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,620 views

    Delivered as if Ananias were telling his story about encountering Paul: The Spirit calls us to believe that others can be changed, that if we do not go to them the consequences are large, and that others need a human touch from us.

    I had always prided myself on understanding people. I had always thought I knew enough about the human mind that I could predict what a man would be like on the basis of what he had always done. After all, if a person is a thief when he is a child, you expect that he will be a cheating thief when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing A Discovery Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,334 views

    Andrew and Philip encounter Jesus and catch a glimpse of who he is and of what God is doing. They share their discovery with family and friends and thus become an example of sharing our faith with others. Though they do not fully understand, still they ch

    John 1:43-51 “Sharing a Discovery” INTRODUCTION According to statistics Christianity is the world’s largest religion. Christians number 2.1 billion people, or approximately 33% of the world’s population. I realize that this is probably an exaggerated figure. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Passion For The Kingdom (Have You Seen The Rabbit)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 139 ratings
     | 45,743 views

    Have you seen Jesus? Is your Passion for him ingrained in your very soul? How can we who have encountered the risen Christ do anything else but love and follow him! Updated October 2021.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Ruth 1:1-18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14 and Mark 12:28-34. Let us Pray -- O' Heavenly Father - we do not live by bread alone but by your every word. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A New Beginning-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,343 views

    2 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. What is essential to a new beginning? The concessions essential to a new beginning are a Fulfilled...

    A NEW BEGINNING-II—John 3:1-21 Attention: Little Jimmy was so happy to see his grandmother that he ran up and gave her a big hug. "I'm so happy to see you, grandma. Now daddy will have to do that trick he's been promising to do!" His grandmother was curious. "What trick is that, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,498 views

    What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at work, persecution for our faith, etc. They come in all sh

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army I. A Proper Attitude Toward Trials (v. 2). A. What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Be Ready - For God's Surprises! Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,758 views

    This sermon series is based on the stories we find in Luke/Matthew. While they can be used during Advent/Christmas they can also be used in a Bible Study as we look at God Encounters and what they can do in our lives

    Scripture: Luke 1:5-25 Theme: Be Ready Title: Be Ready … For God’s Surprises! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to the 1st Sunday of the Advent Season! This month I felt impressed by the Holy Spirit for us to look at a series of God Encounters ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting To Know God - Part 1 - Who Are You, Lord? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 17, 2019
     | 6,584 views

    Often when a brand new Christian is born they know very little about the God in whom they have placed their trust for eternity. What can we find out about God in the encounter Moses had with a Burning Bush?

    Getting To Know God – Part 1 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Time To Put Up Or Shut Up

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,771 views

    This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His Disciples to live a life of radical discipleship.

    Scripture: Mark 8:27 - 38; Psalm 19 Title: Time to Put Up or Shut Up This sermon primary focus is on the Encounter that Jesus had with Satan at Caesarea Philippi 1. Jesus faces the "Gates of Hell" 2. The disciples experience an amazing epiphany and 3. Jesus challenges His ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene