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  • Hal Seed avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 106 ratings
     | 5,723 views

    Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" this sermon shows how encountering the power of Christ changes our lives for eternity, giving us the country of heaven.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fresh Encounter With God Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000
    based on 204 ratings
     | 35,844 views

    How God changed Abram

    A Study of the Life of Abraham A Fresh Encounter With God Gen 17:1-8 In this passage there is a definite challenge to Abram to move to a new level of trust and faith. At a time when Abram may have thought that his best years are behind him, God asks him to move up. This call to move higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounter At Jacob's Well

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 31,821 views

    The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s well changed her life. An encounter with Jesus can also change our life.

    Encounter at Jacob’s Well John 4 In John 4:42 we read that many Samaritans came to Jesus and recognized Him as “Savior of the world.” What led to this great response of the Samaritans? It all began with an encounter at Jacob’s well between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. Jacob’s well is located ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is A Name Changer PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,024 views

    This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, using Jacob's struggle and name change as a metaphor for personal spiritual growth and identity.

    Welcome, dear friends! It's wonderful to see each of you here, gathered in fellowship, ready to open your hearts to the Word of God. It is a privilege to share this time with you, a moment we set aside to seek the wisdom of our Creator, to bask in His love, and to learn from His teachings. Today, ...read more

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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    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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    Encounters

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,896 views

    A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

    At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Encounter

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,910 views

    This sermon is about what one encounters as a result of being a child of God.

    1 John 3:1-7 "The Encounter" 1. First the writer shares we are about to encounter something that is worthy of Our Attention A. 31"Behold" what manner of love the Father has lavished on us B. The word Behold refers to Observe What Love ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Encounter Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,160 views

    After encountering Jesus the women were commanded to go and tell. We carry on this mission because we too have encountered Jesus.

    Mark 16:1-8 “The Encounter” INTRODUCTION Routines, even in the face of death, are a part of life. They were present during the time of Jesus just like they are present now. The women were involved in a routine activity as they made their way to the tomb. They had not had time to properly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encounter Jesus

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2019
     | 5,570 views

    Jesus meets us where we are so He can send us where He wants us.

    Encounter Jesus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2019 We’re all on a journey, aren’t we? Easter can be a time when unfulfilled expectations rise to the surface. My guess is some of you have experienced doubt, disappointment, depression, disillusionment, defeat, despair, and perhaps ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounters - The Demoniac

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 1, 2018
     | 2,976 views

    Jesus finds us even when everyone has given up on us.

    Encounters - Conversations with Jesus The Demoniac November 4, 2018 • This story is told in Matthew, Mark and Luke. (Synoptic Gospels) Luke 8:1b-3 NIV The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Changed In A Flash!

    Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001
    based on 529 ratings
     | 30,225 views

    One real encounter with the True Light, Jesus Christ, and everything changes.

    Changed in a Flash! Acts 9:1-6 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him the letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Government Official Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 11, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,564 views

    Jesus wants our faith to grow, regardless of whether or not we see miracles.

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. HOW IMPORTANT ARE MIRACLES? “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 126 ratings
     | 167,168 views

    Jesus’ gift of living water satisfies the thirst of our souls.

    To receive a free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com. THE ENCOUNTER (vv. 1-9) “When a Samaritan woman came to draw water, Jesus said to her, ‘Will you give me a drink?’ (His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, ‘You are a Jew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changes In Character 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,032 views

    When we have an encounter with God, our character will change. One of the character changes is when our fears get replaced with God grounded confidence.

    Encounter with God Series Part 5 Character Changes (Continued): Fear to confidence A video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/IcnSfC6a_pA Good morning. We have reached the fifth part of this series where we are studying Encounters with God. We have seen several important ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encountering Jesus-Peter Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 14, 2011
     | 9,928 views

    Part 4 of a 5 part series on the lives of those who were changed from an encounter with Jesus

    Encountering Jesus - Peter Text: John 21:15-23 Subtext: John 18:15-18, 25-27 This message is part 4 of a 5 part series on Encountering Jesus and was preached by Rev. Mike Brown Student Pastor at Calvary Assembly of God Peter had many encounters with Jesus. Let’s look at a few of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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