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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 26, 2018
     | 12,797 views

    On the way to meet his extranged brother Esau, Jacob experienced a strange encounter with a "man," who Jacob identified as God himself.

    WRESTLING WITH GOD Please turn to Genesis 32. Having made a covenant of peace with Laban, his nettlesome father-in-law, Jacob traveled southward through the country east of the Jordan River. The “angels of God” met him there. Their purpose seems to have been to set up a meeting between Jacob and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy And Hope: A Personal Encounter With Christ In The Church Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2012
     | 3,403 views

    The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World gives us a kind of charter for the substance of the New Evangelization.

    Monday of 34th Week in Course 2012 Documents of Vatican II: Gaudium et Spes The redeemed pictured in John’s Revelation stand in the Father’s house on Mount Zion, that is the heavenly mountain, and they are with the Lamb, redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. What are they doing for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Encountering Jesus - Thinking Clearly - Realising The Truth. Series

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 18, 2020
     | 3,872 views

    We all have loved ones who die. Grief drags us down.

    Encountering Jesus - Thinking clearly - Realising the truth. Luke 24:36-49 The passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 24 about the two distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus and the happenings in the upper room keeps playing on my mind, and I find myself returning to it on a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    10 People Most Pastors Will Encounter In Ministry

    Contributed by Daniel Cruz on Apr 11, 2021
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     | 2,124 views

    Leadership will always experience highs and lows knowing your inner circle can make the difference between success and setback

    10 People most Pastors will encounter in thier Ministry Leadership (This is intended to be useful as an outline) If a Pastor is in ministry long enough he will inevitably encounter these relationships in his life: JOHN - this person always listens to your heartbeat and thus knows your heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Adams avatar

    The What-Fors Of The Wherefores

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
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     | 3,511 views

    This sermon seeks to encounter false views on how to understand the will of God.

    “The What For of the Wherefores” (A general message on finding the will of God) Ephesians 5:14-17 I am preaching to you today on the subject of “The What For of the Wherefores.” There are two “wherefores” in the scripture that I read to you today. Both of them sandwich a fool in the middle. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God Calls Your Name: Saul / Paul Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 11, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,129 views

    How would you respond if God called your name not once, but twice? In the Bible, God calls plenty of people often by name, but I’ve only found seven times where God calls out someone’s name twice in a row. In each instance, what follows is a life-changing encounter with the God of creation.

    When God Calls Your Name… Twice: Saul/Paul Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/4/2016 After church one Sunday, a pastor stood at the front of the church greeting people as they left. A sweet, little, elderly woman stopped and said: “Pastor, please speak louder. I can’t hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018
     | 4,620 views

    God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

    Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Know God.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2014
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     | 9,102 views

    Be still and know that God is God. In your spirit, time aside to encounter him, do it! Also feed the hungry, reach out!

    Psalm 46. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present[b] help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    God Of The Mountains Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025
     | 364 views

    The “God of the Mountains” is not just a geographical reference; it is a spiritual truth. Mountains represent challenges, divine revelations, moments of consecration, and places of spiritual encounters.

    GOD OF THE MOUNTAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 20:23-28, Exodus 19:16-20, Matthew 17:1-8, Isaiah 2:2-3, Genesis 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, mountains have served as divine meeting places between God and man. From Mount Sinai to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Reverse - Pt. 4 - Your Reverse? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,252 views

    Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

    Reverse Part 4 – Your Reverse? I. Introduction We have been talking about the idea of Reverse for the last three weeks based on my experience wrestling as young man. So once again here is your crash course in wrestling. If you manage to take your opponent down to the ground from a standing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brian Credille avatar

    Amazing Faith In God's Provision

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,654 views

    Jesus encounters a woman with uncommon faith and He provides her with an uncommon reward.

    “Amazing Faith in God’s Provision” Mark 7:24-30 In this passage, Jesus is approached by a woman who is in a desperate situation. She needs something in her life. She comes to the Lord and as she does, she is not asking for the “whole meal,” she is just asking for the “crumbs.” She is just asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's God Moment Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019
     | 5,506 views

    This sermon focuses on young Mary and her God encounter with Gabriel

    Scripture: Luke 1:26 – 38 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Mary’s God Moment INTRO: Grace and peace this morning! For the next few weeks we are going to continue looking at some God encounters that different people experienced that are associated with the Advent/Christmas Season. It does not mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Experience The Fullness Of God's Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
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     | 378 views

    Experiencing the fullness of God’s presence is not a mystery reserved for a select few. It is a divine privilege available to every believer who chooses to seek, surrender, and stay in fellowship with God.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-18, John 14:21-23, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is not just a theological concept; it is the most sacred and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • NNAEMEKA DURUEKE avatar

    Sustaining Exceeding Glory 1

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 26, 2020
     | 5,054 views

    The encounter with the shekinah glory brings sudden and total glorious transformation

    SUSTAINING EXCEEDING GLORY LEVITICUS 6:12-13 ‘And the fire upon the altar shall be kept burning thereon, it shall not go out; and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning: and he shall lay the burnt-offering in order upon it, and shall burn thereon the fat of the peace-offerings.’ Fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When God Speaks, He Is Present Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 20, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,071 views

    When we hear God speak, we are encountering His presence. God speaks to us in various ways, and when we hear His voice, it is a personal encounter with Him.

    Hey guys, let's talk about something cool. You know how you're always on your phones, texting, chatting, and scrolling? Imagine if you got a text from God. Sounds crazy, right? But that's kind of what happened to a guy named Job in the Bible. Job was a good guy, but he had a really rough time. He ...read more

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