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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Soul Encounter With Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 13, 2015
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     | 7,439 views

    Proposition: In our story we meet a man who had a soul encounter with Jesus. Mark shares with us that : 1. Jesus joyously receives him. 2. Jesus loves him and blesses him 3. Jesus invites him to experience true holiness.

    Scripture: Psalms 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12- 16; Mark 10:17 - 31 Theme: Soul Encounters Proposition: Meeting Jesus one on one. In our story we meet a man who had a soul encounter with Jesus. Mark shares with us that : 1. Jesus with joy receives him. 2. Jesus loves him and blesses his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Encountering God's Purpose Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 37 ratings
     | 22,571 views

    These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

    JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Our Passion Drives Our Change Readiness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 10, 2022
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     | 3,012 views

    Encounters with God can fail, if we are not prepared for the change that follows any encounter. In this concluding part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar explores the dynamics all of us face when we are faced with change.

    Encounters With God Series Part 7 Our Change Readiness decides the outcome of the encounter on our lives For a video/ audio version of the message, please visit https://youtu.be/qzMm9hTdMNw Good morning. This is the seventh and concluding part of this series of messages on Encounters with God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Studies In Ephesians: Changing Clothes Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
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     | 3,413 views

    Study in Ephesians about how our life needs to change when we encounter Christ.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Changing clothes Theme: Cleaning out our lives is important Text: Eph 4:17-32 Materials needed: Old T-shirt, work pants, overcoat, running ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Who Is He? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 13,332 views

    “Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

    Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Nathanael's Encounter With Jesus

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 8, 2008
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    We see that Jesus affirms Nathanael that he knows him. Then Nathanael accepts him, then acknowledges him, and then anticipates his greatness. This leads us to look at “The Four A’s of Nathanael’s Encounter with Jesus.”

    Nathanael’s Encounter with Jesus John 1:45-51 Monte T. Brown September 7, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction Early in the ministry of Jesus chooses Philip to be one of his disciples and in return, we see that Philip takes Jesus to Nathanael and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Full Of Use"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016
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     | 5,268 views

    The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

    “Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Close Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,621 views

    Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

    Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Horeb Experience ~ Opportunity To Change

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009
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     | 10,955 views

    The Israelites encountered Mt. Horeb [Mt. of God] a number of times in their lives. We may be encountering Horeb(s) continually in our lives but have remained unchanged [not transformed]. Are you willing to do it today and let it stay that way till our Lo

    Opening illustration: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right place to hang the new picture. Finally, she decided that it went well in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living With Things You Cannot Change

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,238 views

    Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

    Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 18, 2015
     | 9,507 views

    Segmented Narrative Sermon focusing on a presentation of the Gospel.

    JESUS CHANGES EVERYTHING JOHN 1:29-51 SEGMENT 1 (p) Demas waited by the side of the road in the shadows. He had his spot picked out perfectly… it was his normal spot. He could see the road coming down from Jerusalem, but none of the travelers could see him. He had done this several times ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    01 Life Encounter: It's Victory. Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2008
     | 2,998 views

    1. It’s a Battle for the Mind 2. We Only Lose When We Choose to Lose 3. Change Our Thinking

    Dr. Donald Gray Barnhouse (1895-1960) Presbyterian Minister Radio Preacher, Editor of Eternity magazine Author – He lived with his family in France during his student days. On their dinner table sat a little promise book that held about 200 promises from the bible which was read each day at meal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Why Should He Love Us So?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 125 ratings
     | 13,662 views

    On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If A Donkey Can See It, Why Can’t We PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,146 views

    Emphasize the importance of obedience, submission, and recognizing God's sovereignty in our lives, as demonstrated through the story of Balaam and his encounter with the angel of the Lord.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the Old Testament that speaks to us about God's sovereignty in our lives, the power of obedience, and the blessing of being used by God. As A.W. Tozer once said, "Outside of the will of God, there's nothing I want. Inside the ...read more

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  • Tony Klinedinst avatar

    Change In Me To Change The Community Series

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 15, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    "What if . . .?" Our goal is to change our community to the glory of God, but that change will not take place until we allow God to change us first.

    Change in you starts with a change in me. II Chronicles 7:14 Intro: Focus on the need in Delaware and the final line in verse 14. For a change to take place in Delaware . . . I. We must change the one who is in charge. “If My people who are called by My name. . .” A. People who make real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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