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  • Perry Greene avatar

    I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 11, 2016
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    This sermon begins the series in which we want to encounter and honor God in our lives and church. The only real satisfaction we have in life is God. Everything else is a poor substitute.

    1. If She Doesn't Hurry... When J. K. Rowling was having trouble finishing her fifth Harry Potter book, her fans grew impatient. One was quoted as saying, "If she doesn't hurry, we're going to move on to caring about something else." That reflects our age. Our attention spans are short, and we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is A God That Can Visit A Man

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
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    Divine visitation is one of the greatest privileges a person can experience. When God visits a man, impossibilities are dissolved, long-standing problems are resolved, and destinies are redefined.

    THERE IS A GOD THAT CAN VISIT A MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14, Luke 1:68, Luke 7:16, Exodus 3:7-10, Psalm 8:4 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation is one of the greatest privileges a person can experience. When God visits a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wrestling With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2022
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    YOUR SUFFERINGS TURN TO A “SOUVENIR” THAT REMIND YOU OF THE POIGNANT MOMENTS THAT TRANSFORMED YOUR LIFE! Hallelujah!

    Genesis 32:24”Then Jacob was left alone, and a man wrestled with him until daybreak.” INTRO: I was stuck with the above scripture for several hours, I just couldn’t move, during the reading of this portion, I was going through certain deep trials in my own life, after two decades of ministry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Transformed By Truth: Lessons From "the Pilgrim's Progress" Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 12, 2024
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    "The Pilgrim's Progress" - let's draw insights from this classic work to explore how truth transforms our lives. Let us embark on a journey of discovery as we delve into the transformative power of truth.

    "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is a timeless allegory that vividly portrays the Christian journey toward salvation and spiritual growth. The main character is called Christian, and the book follows his journey as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Promising Signs

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023
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    Each time Jesus is born again in any person it is a sign of the present reality of the kingdom of God.

    I was talking to a man last week about our birthday party for Jesus, which is the informal family worship time we have here on Christmas morning. It’s capped by having the children blow out the candle on Jesus’ birthday cake. And he asked, “How can you fit 2003 candles on one birthday cake?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Mystery And Ministry Of Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024
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     | 706 views

    As we explore Melchizedek's role and relevance to our faith, we will uncover profound truths that have the power to transform our understanding of Christ's priesthood and our own spiritual lives.

    The Mystery and Ministry of Melchizedek Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of discovery into the intriguing figure of Melchizedek, a mysterious and significant figure in the Old Testament. As we explore Melchizedek's role and relevance to our faith, we will uncover profound truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Set Free From Shame: The Story Of The Samaritan Woman Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 730 views

    Encounters with Jesus can transform our lives, freeing us from shame and guilt, and turning us into people who share God's love with others.

    Hey guys! Today, I want to share a story from the Bible that has a surprising twist at the end. But before we dive into the story, let's do a quick object lesson that will help us understand the main idea of the message. (Object Lesson: Fill a clear glass with dirty water. Then, pour clean water ...read more

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    When You Least Expect Him Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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     | 993 views

    Jesus taught that the Son of Man would return when we least expect him. This has implications for future, end-time theology as well as present-day, right-now living. Our Father wants us to live with expectant hope because He can show up in any situation at any moment.

    Today, I want to talk about surprises. You know, those moments when something unexpected happens, and it catches you off guard. I have this little gift box here, and there's a surprise inside. I'm not going to tell you what it is just yet, but I want you to keep it in mind as we go through our ...read more

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    Jesus Getting Into Your Boat….

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012
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     | 8,369 views

    Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of the Bible, I got transfixed! I fondly remembered my encounter with Jesus!

    Jesus getting into your boat…. Luke 5:3”He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.” Can I call the above incident divine encounter? As I was reading this portion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You "Making Excuses Or Making It Happen?" Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 25, 2018
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     | 18,993 views

    Story of two people with the same problem, one was not seeking an encounter with Jesus and the other was seeking Jesus out. Both were healed after a close encounter with Christ

    Today I want us to look at two different people and two very different encounters with Jesus. As we look at these two people and how they encountered Jesus we should think of how we encounter Jesus. When Jesus is in our midst do we tend to make excuses or do we reach out to Him and make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Close Encounters Of The God Kind (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,167 views

    In order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, friendship, marriage, and devotion to God.

    Premise: Relationships are the most important things in life. They connect people in ways allow us to express God’s love through taking our mind off of ourselves. However, in order to build effective relationships, there must be a desire to be close. This is what drives every good relations, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008
     | 3,733 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

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Encounters With Jesus ... John The Baptist: A Witness Par Excellence (#2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 17, 2015
     | 6,935 views

    In order to be a witness you need to be out there where the people are; declaring to them the life you have found in Christ.

    ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS: JOHN THE BAPTIST – WITNESS PAR EXCELLENCE JOHN 3:22-30 John 3:22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Encounter Three. The High Priest And Pontius Pilate. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End) Series

    Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022
     | 1,303 views

    To encounter Jesus is to find the truth people are seeking! We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH.

    THE HIGH PRIEST AND PONTIUS PILATE What is the main idea of the message? We must learn to listen to, walk in and practice THE TRUTH. Jesus washed his disciple’s feet in love and compassion. Pilate washed his hands in disdain and rejection. Truth. noun, 'trüth, plural truths\ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Word From Your Pilot Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 16, 2014
    based on 71 ratings
     | 48,660 views

    We're strangers in this world and we will encounter difficulty. What has God supplied to help us survive the struggles and sufferings and persecutions we may encounter here?

    OPEN: On a Continental flight a pilot began his usual comments to the passengers: “Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon and welcome on board Continental flight 428. This is your Captain speaking and I have some information about our flight. We've reached cruising altitude of 35,000 ft. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ