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    God's Way Is A Highway PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024
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    The sermon encourages perseverance on the path of holiness, trusting in God's guidance and divine plan, despite obstacles and difficulties encountered along the way.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today in this sanctuary, a haven of hope and healing, where we come together to lift our hearts to the Lord, our Divine Driver. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a profound passage in the prophetic book of Isaiah, a ...read more

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    Seeing God Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 13, 2007
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    Abram is 99 years old, his wife at 89 is well past menopause. Abram has no children through Sarai. And now, God doesn’t just speak up but SHOWS up and says, ’I am God the almighty provider and nourisher! And I am going to make you the father of a mighty

    Encountering God – Part 10: Seeing God Review We had been looking at encountering God in worship, and are now moving to real-life examples from the bible of what happened when certain men encountered God. Last week we looked at Abram’s first encounter with God, and this week, we will look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Men Still Seek Him

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 7, 2017
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    Worship is about who, not what. It is about giving, not getting. It is about encounter, not ritual.

    Listen to what the Scriptures say. Wise men from the East came seeking for Jesus. • Through the study of the stars and the revelation of the Holy Spirit, they were enlightened to know that the Messiah, King of the Jews was born, in Israel. • They came seeking and inquiring, and was told to go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Temptation Creeps In Series

    Contributed by Roy Newton on Oct 27, 2011
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    Looking at Joseph's encounter with Potiphar's Wife, understanding how to Trust God in Temptation and how to overcome it.

    TRUSTING GOD … WHEN TEMPATION CREEPS IN! “When Joseph was taken to Egypt by the Ishmaelite traders, he was purchased by Potiphar, an Egyptian officer. Potiphar was captain of the guard for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. The LORD was with Joseph, so he succeeded in everything he did as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The Firey Furnace Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004
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     | 13,281 views

    The effect Jesus had on those he encountered in the Firey furnace

    Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have looked at encounters that Jesus had with people when he was here on Earth 2,000 years ago. There has never been a person who impacted the world more than Jesus, and this is evident in his life. Not only did he impact people during and after his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problems Of Christmas

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023
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    Problems are everywhere! This message looks at some of the problems encountered at Christmas.

    THE PROBLEMS OF CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: LETS FACE IT, WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS DO NOT TAKE A VACATION, AND IN FACT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE MORE SIGNIFICANT THE TIME OF YEAR, THE MORE PROBLEMS SEEM TO CROP UP. IN REALITY, PROBLEMS COME WHEN PROBLEMS COME. IT IS OUR ALREADY FULL CALENDAR, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Oh I Want To See Him

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
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    Isaiah’s vision of God is pattern and motivation for our personal encounter with the Almighty

    -- The nation of Judah was in a time of transition and uncertainty. -- Uzziah, who had become king at age 16 and ruled 52 years, had died. -- He had come to the throne at a difficult time and had won many battles against Judah’s enemies. -- He strengthened the nation and it prospered as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our True Significance In Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001
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     | 9,534 views

    A look at the encounter Jesus had with Zachaeus and how Christ changed his life.

    “True Significance is Found in Christ” Luke 19:1-10 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April, 8, 2001 “Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was a chief tax collector, and he was rich. And he sought to see who Jesus was, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Defeat Depression Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 8, 2016
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    Tips to defeat depression. 1. Focus On FACTS Not Feelings 2. Don’t COMPARE Yourself To Others 3. Don’t Exaggerate The NEGATIVE 4. Take Care Of PHYSICAL Needs 5. Take Your PROBLEMS To God 6. Have A Fresh ENCOUNTER With God 7. Get New DIRECTION From God

    How To Defeat Depression Depression is one of the greatest problems in the world today. It has been called the common cold of mental illnesses. Everybody gets depressed at times, but some people are depressed nearly all the time. Even people in the Bible got depressed – Elijah is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Was Lord

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2014
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    Friend, never feel that God has abandoned you, He would come at the right moment! His timing is impeccable!

    They knew it was the Lord! John 21:12”…Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.” I feel choked up with emotions already before I could type this message! Call me crazy if you will, but you would never know what it is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If You Knew The Gift Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 4, 2022
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     | 6,271 views

    We’re looking at a woman who encountered Jesus unexpectedly. At first she thought He was just another Jew, but before long she found herself face to face with God. He offered her the answer to her heart's greatest need -- God's inner presence.

    IF YOU KNEW THE GIFT OF GOD! JOHN 4:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who had emergency surgery on his hand and lost 3 fingers? The man asked the man if he could still write. 2. The doctor answered, “Maybe, but don’t count on it.” B. TEXT 5 So he came to a town in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Putting First Things First Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003
    based on 101 ratings
     | 61,644 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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    Mission People. Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 8, 2014
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    Mission work is hard work. Many missionaries endure more things than you could possibly imagine. If you are not truly called to the "Mission Field", then please reconsider your position to serve in this type ministry. Let me share our exploits w/you.

    The "Mission Field". What is it? Where is it? Who shall go? We are missionaries and the road to become one was very peculiar....or was it? We know many successful missionaries and they all have something in common.....on how they were led to the mission field. Please read our personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Face To Face With God

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,151 views

    In the midst of the resplendent majesty of God, how would you respond? If you stood face to face with the Lord of glory, what would you do?

    When Face To Face With God Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction Imagine with me, if you would this scene. You have arrived at church on Sunday morning, and you know that something wonderful is going to happen. You have entered into the church with the full expectation of encountering God. As you enter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Have No Fear, God Is Near

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,274 views

    This sermon examines the fear that we encounter in life, and how we can overcome it, knowing that God is with us

    INTRODUCTION * Fear: the natural feeling of alarm caused by the expectation of imminent danger, pain or disaster * Fear is common and widespread: over 500 documented phobias (and some are pretty funny) - cacophobia: the fear of ugliness - dentophobia: the fear of dentists - gynophobia: the fear of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist