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  • Jason Jones avatar

    A Gospel Encounter Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008
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     | 4,218 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:13-15 about the conversion of Lydia

    Text: Acts 16:13-15, Title: A Gospel Encounter, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: read some of the responses to the blog “why I am not a Christian” B. Background to passage: Paul and Silas, and now Luke and Timothy have crossed the Aegean Sea from Troas to Neapolis, and more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encounters With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2015
     | 8,407 views

    The Gospel of John contains many short stories showing responses we have when we encounter Jesus Christ; some are positive and preferred while some are not. This sermon is an introduction to the series.

    THEME DEVELOPMENT When my son was right out of college he worked for an electronics manufacturer that sent him to China to learn how their production process functioned. While there, Craig did what all tourists do … he shopped. To his amusement he saw many products being sold on the street ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Encounter With Evil!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 28, 2014
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    You need not fear the devil when you have the King with you! Are you listening? You can meet the devil and the evil forces at any time when you have a tight communion with the Lord at all times.

    Encounter with evil: 1 King 18:2”So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria.” Deuteronomy 28:1 “"And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Revival Encounter

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jul 8, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
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    Revival is the need of the hour! Isaiah had a fresh encounter with the holy God, which revealed his own sinfulness and need for cleansing. This in turn prepared him to volunteer to be sent out to serve God. May we all encounter God and be revived.

    Introduction: Revival is the need of the hour! Isaiah had a fresh encounter with the holy God, which revealed his own sinfulness and need for cleansing. This in turn prepared him to volunteer to be sent out to serve God. May we all encounter God and be revived. I Looking Up: A Vision of God (vv. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Encounter

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009
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    We are to be a bread and butter church

    John 3:1-17 Spiritual Encounter - “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” - Born-again Christians are not exactly what I wanna be - heartfelt Mormonism - love mircales: Glenn Beck crying for job, statehood revelation requirements - legalistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    True Encounter

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,702 views

    encounter with Jesus

    Intro: over the last few years there have been a lot of people claiming to have seen UFO’s or to have had encounters with alien beings. Some of these encounters are just a mere sighting, to those who claim they have been taken to other planets and returned back to earth. Most people don’t believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Angelic Encounter

    Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 1, 2007
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     | 3,993 views

    Doubts of God fulfilling his promise cost Zechariah his speech. Only when he believed and obeyed did his speech return.

    The Angelic Encounter (NIV) (Zechariah & The Angel) The Gospel of Luke shows the dawning of a new age. God is now intimately involved in the events which will lead up to the birth of Jesus. Background/Setting Only the Priests could enter the Holy of Holys. No mere man was allowed. The priests ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close Encounters Series

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 13, 2012
     | 4,624 views

    This is not a full text sermon...it is an approach to the text; think of it as seed for a sermon.

    Upon reading today's text the first thing that springs to mind, quite honestly, is Erich von Daniken's 1968 book, "Chariots of the Gods?," and the several hours of my life that I will never get back for having watched so many of those late night documentaries on the History Channel about UFO's and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering Power Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 6, 2023
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     | 3,267 views

    What happens when we encounter the Power of God?

    Introduction • Expound on the text. • Power-filled ministries are so needed today. I. Luke 4:32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. A. a lot is going on in Luke Chapter 4. 1. V. 1 – Jesus was led of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Change

    Contributed by James Thibodeaux on Oct 29, 2021
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    Remember we live in a world that can easily mold us into it’s’ image. If we allow that to happen and if were not what we claim to be. So once again the question we need to ask, do we have a real affect to those around us for Jesus?

    Intro: In my last 3 sermons, I spoken on Attitude, Behavior and Character and explained why these 3 traits are so important to see if were are the real deal or not, To see if we are what we claim to be and to see if were living for Jesus and being lead by the Holy Spirit himself. I hoped that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changes Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,716 views

    Handling change can be a big deal. But by God’s power Jesus makes changes that can create Christlike character in us.

    What is the biggest life change you have ever experienced? All of us go through life changes. Some changes come and go without much notice, but sometimes these changes completely alter the course of our destiny in life. Think of crisis events in the lives of people you know and love. Physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    Jacob's Night Of Change

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
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    Jacob found himself in a tough spot and alone when the Angel of the Lord came and wrestled with him. Are we willing to put ourselves in a position for an encounter with God?

    n Jacob was a man who had always done things his way and he was the kind of person who wanted to be in charge and know how things were going to play out. n How many times do we get in that same place with God? We know what we are used to and we know what we expect and don’t want to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Effecting Change In The Lives Of Thsoe We Encounter, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
     | 3,705 views

    Our changed lives has a very positive effect on the lives of thse we come in contact with. We change ourselves we change our world

    Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part Three Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "the Face Of The Gospel"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2019
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     | 2,266 views

    In this text we encounter the law, the prophets, and we encounter the Gospel the good news.

    Luke 9:26-36 “The Face of the Gospel” • LeBron James or Michael Jordan, Jerry West is the 'face' of the NBA 1. A person can represent a campaign, an organization, or a sport • Who might be the face of automobiles or the assembly line would be Henry ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Changed

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 12, 2020
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     | 6,214 views

    This is a sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, February 23, 2020. In it we can come to the realization that we are called by God to listen to Jesus and be changed into the people God wants us to be.

    Changed Matthew 17: 1 – 9 Intro: A husband and wife were watching a football game together. As usual there was a coin toss to decide which team will kick off and who will receive. When the game was over the wife looked at the husband and said that she thought the whole thing was just stupid. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed