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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What About My Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,229 views

    3rd in a 3 part series about finding significant answers to life from intimate encounters with Jesus.

    “What About My Doubt?” JOHN 20: 19 - 31 INTRODUCTION: In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras Mts. 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of survival after parachuting from his disabled plane. For almost 3 months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Do I Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,494 views

    1st in a 3 part series that gives us significant answers to life through intimate encounters with Jesus.

    WHY DO I SUFFER? Luke 8:40-46 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: The 5th grade Bible School class was reading about the tremendous crowds that followed Jesus during his earthly ministry. “Why do you think so many people wanted to be around Jesus?” the teacher asked. One boys hand shot up- “Because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Difficulties In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

    DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Hope For The New Year

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,651 views

    A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

    Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

    John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come See A Man Named Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,779 views

    As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

    I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Jesus Interrupts The Sinful Series

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    When Jesus encounters the sinful person, He stands ready to interrupt their cycle of pain and bring forgiveness and wholeness.

    "When Jesus Interrupts the Sinful" Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION What is a "sinner?" Who is a "sinner?" We often define "sinful" people to be those incorrigible outcasts we see on the news. Actually, "sin" means "to miss the mark." The mark is that of being just like God intended us to be. God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Don't Get The Response You Want... Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,522 views

    In an unusual encounter Jesus has, we see some concrete steps to seeing God work in our lives.

    WHEN YOU DON’T GET THE RESPONSE YOU WANT… Mark 7:24-30 INTRO: What does it take to get what you ask for? As kids, we perfect ways of asking… doing chores, etc. In A Christmas Story, Ralphie goes to elaborate ends to get the response he wants: a Red Ryder BB gun. What about God? Does receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    This is a sermon I used for Mother’s Day about the Syrian Phoencian woman and her incredible encounter with Jesus

    Pride and Prejudice Mark 7:24-30 5/11/08 (Mother’s Day) PSCOC Intro: 41/41 cent stamps. I went into the post office on Friday to mail off some fundraising letters. I needed 41 stamps. So, I asked the cashier for 41 stamps. She thought I had asked if they had 41 cent stamps, which of course, is ...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
     | 16,451 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

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    Jesus And A Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,283 views

    In this sermon I looked at the account of the haemorrhaging woman’s encounter with Jesus and considered its significance for the Church today.

    JESUS AND A TOUCH OF FAITH (Luke 8:40-56) INTRODUCTION _ KEITH I had just started preaching one Sunday morning when I saw someone come into the church through the doors at the back. The man sat down in the back pew, right next to one of our most welcoming ladies, so I knew he’d be well looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthless Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 26,775 views

    What makes our worship worthless and meaningless? How can our worship become a genuine encounter with God?

    Encountering God – Part 6 - Worthless Worship Review What is worship? Encountering/responding to God’s heart toward us. Why worship? B/c we were created for this purpose. What do we need? A relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He acted on our behalf when we were still His enemies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's In A Name

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jul 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,092 views

    In the Narrative of the encounter of Hagar with god we learn of a new name for God and how it can apply to our lives.

    What’s In A Name Genesis 16: 1-16 (NLT) Intro:The 1960’s were a wild time. In California the hippies were abundant and carefree. As these hippies got older and married and had children, they produced children with some unusual names. One of the more well known was the rocker Frank ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of Ultimate Authority Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,370 views

    The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019

    The Presence of Ultimate Authority Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 3, 2019 Text: Luke 4:31-41 Intro I want to begin with a word… a topic. And give us each a second see what comes to mind. “Authority” When you think of authority… what comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Called Into Deeper Waters Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 11, 2019
     | 19,370 views

    Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019

    Called into Deeper Waters Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 10, 2019 Intro Do you know what Jesus seemed to confront more than any other aspect of human nature? Religion. Religion can be the greatest barrier to actual relationship with God. Now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational