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  • John Gullick avatar

    Steps To Doing A New Thing With God Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 5, 2015
     | 10,794 views

    A sermon that follows Elisha from Gilgal to the Jordan and looks at a comparison between that and the Christian journey.

    The theme that we have been following this year is God is doing a new thing. In the bible reading this morning we witness God doing a new thing in Israel as one Prophet – Elijah exits stage right and a new Prophey Elisha enters the scene. As Elisha picks up the mantle left for him by Elijah ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Settle For Less When God Gives You The Best? Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2009
    based on 49 ratings
     | 37,579 views

    How many of you have started for something big in life and ended up with something small? In the process you have compromised your life, compromised your calling and settled for something small. Now you may be content with what you have achieved whereas t

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/sermons/?sermon_topics=hope Podcast : https://city-harvest-sermons.simplecast.com/episodes/peace-amidst-stress Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When I Pray PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 194 views

    Prayer is a powerful, intimate encounter with God that brings healing, unity, and hope when we approach Him honestly and support one another.

    Some of us walked in today with a whisper instead of a shout. Hearts carry heavy headlines—doctor’s reports, strained relationships, silent worries that keep us wide awake at 3 a.m. You’ve prayed before, and maybe your prayer felt like a paper airplane tossed into a hurricane. But friend, the God ...read more

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    A Time Of Refreshing-Praying For Revival

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 7,081 views

    A message preparing our church for it’s first revival in 9 years

    “A TIME OF REFRESHING- PRAYING FOR REVIVAL” Date: March 24, 2002 A.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Acts 3:11-19 Introduction Over the next few weeks, I will be speaking and preparing us for our Spring Revival, which will be on April 28, 29 &30. But before I get too far ahead of myself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Might Be Your Day-- New Year's

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021
     | 3,232 views

    This is a combination continuation of Christmas and New Year's message. Looking at the lives of David and Simeon, we see how God works through common life events to fulfill his promises in our lives. We have to follow the lead of the Holy Spirit.

    This Just Might Be Your Day January 3, 2021 1 Samuel 17:12-22 Luke 2:21-40 If you are believer, there are going to be situations in which you pray for something to happen, and you will have an assurance that God has said yes, or you may hear God tell you that God is going to do something ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Are You Talking To Me?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,049 views

    Gideon - living life in a winepress, We all too often live a minimum existance in a winepress instead of living in the fresh air. That only wil happen when we encounter God.

    Fine wine from dry wheat Are you talking to me? Judges 6:11-16 When you think of a hero, you’re usually inclined to think of strength, great intellect, personal charisma and beauty, or enormous wealth. But our hero today had none of these. He started out as a quiet peaceful farmer, but was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Making It Personal!

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014
     | 9,455 views

    Since God is a personal God, He wants to get personal with you. The power of a personal testimony, a personal encounter with Jesus, and a personal confession of who He is!

    Making It Personal! John 4:39-42 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me everything I ever did." 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 52 ratings
     | 2,960 views

    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entre La Multitud Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 20, 2012
     | 6,487 views

    Jesús transforma el corazón que depende y confía totalmente en él.

    Encuentros transformadores Intro: El mes pasado tuvimos una experiencia interesante como familia. Mi hija Nadia participó como solista en una competencia de danza clásica organizada por la Secretaría de Cultura y las artes del Estado. La competencia fue una mañana y en la noche de ese mismo día ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Can A Person Have An Encounter With The Living God Series?

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,580 views

    Looking at encounters that men of God had with the living Lord, and asking the question what is stopping us from such an encounter.

    CAN A PERSON HAVE AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LIVING GOD SERIES? PART 2. EXODUS 3: 1-9. I would like to share with you an encounter that Barbara and I had with the living Lord. We were having revivals and the church had asked one of the organization leaders to come and be our speaker. The church had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,281 views

    We're doing entire messages on Bible Characters and talking about how they all were flawed, sinful, and had tough circumsances, yet they had close encounters with Almighty God. Today is Abraham. The outline: 1-His Calling Was Soverign. 2-His Mistakes

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 2 – ABRAHAM This morning, we are continuing our sermon series called “Close Encounters” And we’re talking about the lives of the great people of God in the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with God And we’re going to be talking about the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,297 views

    We're talking about Bible characters who had close encounters with God despite their sins, problems, and failures. Today we're talking about Joseph. The outline is: 1-The Dream, 2-The Nightmare, 3-The New Day.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 3 – JOSEPH This morning, we’re continuing our sermon series on “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” and we’ve been talking about the great heroes of the Bible who’ve had close encounters with God, and how that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon; The Pentecost Effect - Paul’s Encounter On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2024
     | 1,607 views

    Misguided zeal is dangerous. The things that most threaten the Gospel and the abundance and freedom in Jesus Christ are caused by misguided zeal. Some things may appear to be good, maybe even seem godly, yet stand in the way of the gospel.

    Sermon: Paul’s Encounter on the Road to Damascus Scripture: Acts 9:1-11 “Meanwhile, Saul was uttering threats with every breath and was eager to kill the Lord’s followers. So he went to the high priest. He requested letters addressed to the synagogues in Damascus, asking for their cooperation in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
     | 5,122 views

    Elijah's encounter with God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moses Departs From Jethro Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2022
     | 2,415 views

    There are two possible explanations for why Moses solicits his father-in-law's permission. One is that he may have needed his father-in-law's permission to take Zipporah from her House. The second is that Moses exhibited good manners in making this request.

    Exodus 4:18-20, Moses Departs From Jethro Scripture: Exodus 4:18-20 18 Then Moses went back to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, 'Let me return to my own people in Egypt to see if any of them are still alive.' Jethro said, 'Go, and I wish you well.' 19 Now the LORD had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist