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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Follow Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2023
     | 1,661 views

    The foremost step to elevation is to Follow Christ. Follow the footsteps of him. The first thing the disciples observed after encountering with Jesus was that he walked into Jordan, then into wilderness for fasting and prayer.

    Ash Wednesday 22.02.2023 Text: Mark 10:32-34 Steps to Elevation: Step: 1, Follow Christ Introduction: During this Lent season we would mediate under the theme steps to elevation. These are the Steps to victory, jubilation and joy. Today, we are meditating the first step to elevation, that is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Go! And Be Healed Through Faith In Jesus - Luke 8:43–48 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2025
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     | 633 views

    True healing flows from faith in Jesus—not from rituals, not from religion, not from worldly remedies, but from a personal, life-transforming encounter with the Lord of all.

    Go! And Be Healed Through Faith in Jesus - Luke 8:43–48 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank You for the healing power that flows from Jesus Christ. Open our hearts today to understand what true healing means. Let our faith be stirred, our burdens lifted, and our lives transformed as we place ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Fire Goes Out

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 12, 2025
     | 129 views

    Apathy melts when wounded believers encounter the gentle, pursuing love of Jesus—and a church that mirrors His compassion becomes a place where hearts burn again.

    I want to talk to you this morning about something that sits quietly in the corners of our churches. It doesn’t shout. It doesn’t slam doors. It doesn’t usually make the headlines in church board minutes. But it drains the life out of congregations and breaks the heart of Jesus. I want to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Learning From Thomas Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 4, 2024
     | 2,192 views

    We can learn a lot from Thomas that by encountering Jesus and hearing the testimonies of others, we don't have to lose faith, doubt and fail to believe.

    I FIND IT INTERESTING THAT IT WAS THOMAS WHO GETS A BUM RAP AS THE “LONE” DISCIPLE OF DOUBT. WHEN WE SPEAK OF THOMAS, HE IS USUALLY REFERRED TO AS “DOUBTING THOMAS.” ALTHOUGH UNDERSTANDABLE, IT REALLY ISN’T FAIR. ALL THE REMAINING DISCIPLES DOUBTED AS WELL. DEPSITE THEIR JOY OF PROCLAIMING “WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Overcoming Life's Storms SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,266 views

    When we choose to believe in falsehoods over God's truth, we encounter difficulties. Never cease praying and believing until you've sought God's guidance.

    One of the greatest battles we face in life is the battle against spiritual slumber. When we are spiritually asleep, we become vulnerable to the attacks of the enemy. Just as physical sleep can leave us unaware of our surroundings, spiritual sleep can blind us to the schemes of the devil. In this ...read more

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    (Lesson 6) Jeremiah: Built Up For A Call To Service

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 3,977 views

    God set Jeremiah apart for ministry from His mother’s womb. God later encountered 21 year-old Elijah to call him to a ministry of rejection and persecution.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JEREMIAH 1:1-10 1. Father the High Priest. "Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah of the priests that were in Anathoth" (1:1). "They came to Hilkiah the high priest" (II Chron. 34:4). 2. Born in evil days. "Amon . . . did that which was evil in the sight of the Lord . . . sacrificed unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sensitivity Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,856 views

    This morning, we’re going to encounter someone who was in desperate need of grace. She came face-to-face with her sin ­ and with Jesus ­ and drank deeply of the “Sensitivity of Grace.”

    The Sensitivity of Grace If you’ve been with us for the last four weeks, you’ll know that we’re in the middle of a series called, “Grace Encounters.” As we look at how Jesus interacted with people, we’ve been learning about how grace can change our lives. In the first message entitled, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Of A Scarlet Woman Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,078 views

    Three aspects of this woman’s encounter with Jesus were crucial to her transformation. These same 3 elements are vital to every conversion. 1- Acceptance 2- Convictaion 3- Revelation

    Transformation of a Scarlet Woman Fortifying the Foundations # 9 John 4:1-30 5-25-03 Intro: Read John 4:1-30 (For text in NIV go to end of this manuscript). Sang “Fill My Cup” with verse taken from this text. In text we see a Radical Change occurring in this woman’s life as she encounters the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Manifests In Your Life?

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 8, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 7,349 views

    The title of this text in the Bible is called "The Lord Helps His Troubled People." In our lives we encounter troubles and difficulties and as a natural response we become discouraged and defeated.

    During Your Troubled Times WHAT MANIFESTS IN YOUR LIFE? Psalm 3:1-8 “O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Original Christmas Emotion

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,675 views

    Four times in the Christmas Story we encounter fearful people of God: Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. In all cases, they are comforted by God’s angels. And they are told, “fear not”.

    Christmas Eve message—the Original Christmas Emotion Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts If we were contestants on the game show Family Feud and were asked to list words associated with Christmas, we might include some of the following—joy, peace, goodwill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How Grace Changes Everything Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 224 ratings
     | 44,894 views

    When we encounter God’s grace, it changes everything because we die to our old way of live, are introduced to a new way of life, and find a new master.

    In his book "What’s So Amazing About Grace," Christian author Philip Yancey writes about a friend who invited him out for a cup of coffee one night (Yancey 179-80). This friend, it turns out, is contemplating leaving his wife after 15 years of marriage because he’s found someone younger and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Can See Clearly Now Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,602 views

    Habakkuk had begun with a distorted view of God and His activity. Habakkuk now comes away from His encounter with God with a new perspective on who God really is.

    I Can See Clearly Now Habakkuk 3:1-15 Habakkuk 3:1-2 (HCSB) A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. According to Shigionoth. Lord, I have heard the report about You; Lord, I stand in awe of Your deeds. Revive Your work in these years; make it known in these years. In Your wrath remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Who Am I?"

    Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 27, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 10,313 views

    This is a question of utmost significance who had been looking for his true self."Who am I"? May this message bring you to an encounter of who you really are....

    This is a question of utmost significance who had been looking for his true self."Who am I"? Let this message bring you to an encounter of who you really are... Of all God’s creation, only man searches for an answer to this ancients of question. Many have temporarily answered it,even ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The End Of The Struggle Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,185 views

    Conflict is something that we all encounter. It is found in every relationship. In James 4:1-6, James shows us how to resolve our conflicts God’s way.

    Scripture A couple had been fighting over the purchase of a new car for weeks. He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast sports car so that she could zip through traffic around town. The discussion was getting very heated when finally the wife shouted, “Look, I want something that goes from 0 to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Praying Like Jesus Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,564 views

    Prayer needs to be the primary way we encounter God and grow in our relationship with Him. Jesus modeled and taught on prayer, particularly through the model of “The Lord’s Prayer.”

    Last week I shared our need to get connected to God, the only way to experience an abundant, fruitful life is to get connected to God. We get connected to God through Jesus. The Scripture passage we used last week was Jesus’ words, “you cannot bear fruit unless you remain (abide) in me.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist