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  • Rick Mays avatar

    Are You Just Going To Sit There

    Contributed by Rick Mays on Jul 17, 2009
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    A couple of observations that about this encounter and what it means to us today.

    ARE YOU JUST GOING TO SIT THERE? Luke 7:36-43 Rev. Rick Mays Trinity Temple A/G Arkadelphia, AR 71923 As we begin with this message this morning, let me ask a question¡K Have you ever noticed that regardless of how many people are up working at a job site, there will always be one that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The What-Fors Of The Wherefores

    Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009
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    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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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
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    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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    In The Presence Of A Holy God

    Contributed by Roger Roark on May 24, 2007
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    Once we have an encounter with God, we will never be the same.

    In the presence of a Holy God Exodus 3:1-5 and Acts 9:4-8 In 1961 A.W. Tozer was given the opportunity to speak to a group of ministers on a subject of his choice. Not surprisingly he chose to speak to them about the holiness of God. During that talk he said the following words: “I believe we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Hope

    Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010
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    The coming of Christ brings hope for me and for everyone I encounter.

    The Coming of Christ Brings Me Hope John 1:1-18 OPENING SONG: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” SLIDE #1 – Title Slide We are coming into the time of the year, which is called “Advent” in the Christian calendar. For most Americans, that does not register with us. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sacred Space

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011
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    Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

    Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham - Intimacy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019
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    God will hear your prayer when you encounter Him.

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: WHEN GOD TALKED TO ABRAHAM – GEN. 18:22-33 1. Every time God appeared to Abraham was a test of his faith. Because he successfully followed God, Abraham is called the father of faith. But also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
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    Satan is always moving. He is actively encountering the Christian and the church.

    Beware Of The Enemy Ephesians 6:11 Introduction: Satan is always moving. He is actively encountering the Christian and the church. Let’s take a look at this arch-enemy. I. His Structure See Mark 5:9; Eph. 6:11. His schemes refer to his methods. A. He is Multiplied “Legion” is a key word. It ...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
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    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

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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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    Crossed Boundaries

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 17, 2020
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    Jesus crossed boundaries to encounter humanity in our deepest need.

    March 15, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 4:5-42 Crossed Boundaries Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” Jesus had traveled a long distance for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Loving Service

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020
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    Do we have experience in encountering Jesus that led to service?

    Reflection And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever; And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them (Mathew 8:14-15). Jesus did not come to Peter’s house himself. He was forced to come. Who did ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Sustaining Exceeding Glory 1

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 26, 2020
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    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

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Year C: Suitable Explanation Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 1, 2025
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    An encounter with Jesus Christ through Scripture, prayer, and friendly conversation

    You are among the seventy-two disciples Jesus appointed, and commissioned by your baptism, and confirmation to tell others that Jesus saves. The verb used is “apostle”: He literally “apostled” us into the world. The Church officially teaches in the National Statutes of OCIA that baptized ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr Fr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Beasts And Angels Series

    Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 15, 2024
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    In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels.

    Beasts and Angels Scripture: Mark 1:12-15 Introduction: In the desert of our souls, we encounter both beasts and angels. Reflection In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of solitude akin to the desert experience of Jesus can feel like an impossible task. Yet, amidst the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other