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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Gift That Never Stops

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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    There is a thirst in every heart that can only be satisfied by our Creator. This is seen in John's account of the woman at the well. Like her, we must encounter Jesus in order to satisfy the spiritual thirst we have.

    THE GIFT THAT NEVER STOPS John 4:1-18 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bold Witnesses

    Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,181 views

    We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

    BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Lesson 2) Gideon: A Weak Self-Image

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
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     | 3,390 views

    Gideon was at the bottom of the social ladder and filled with self-doubt when he encountered God. Because of that experience, Gideon was able to drive the enemy out of his homeland.

    A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. Poor. Gideon was the youngest son, of the poorest family, of the weakest tribe in Israel. "My family is poor in Manasseh, and I am least in my father’s house" (I Judges 6:15). 2. Weak Name. Gideon was also called Jerubbal (Baal fighter) after confronting idol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2011
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     | 4,173 views

    1 of 2. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again. What is essential to a new beginning? 6 concessions essential to a new beginning are...

    A NEW BEGINNING-I—John 3:1-21 Attention: New Years Day is about the beginning of something new. It is a harbinger of a time filled with potential... Of possibly doing things differently & better—particularly if last year was a difficult one. It is also the start of an extension of last year’s joys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introducing God To Our World

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 27, 2008
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     | 2,918 views

    Learning from Paul’s encounter with the citizens of Athens this sermon helps us to see how we can introduce God to the people we interact with in lives

    One of the foundational messages of Christianity is around the focus of love. As we flip through the pages of scripture love is dominant. God’s love for us, our love for God and our love for others. Our parish mission statement even reflects this; Because of God’s amazing grace we live to love the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Handling Jesus Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 4, 2008
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     | 3,843 views

    Six groups or individuals think they can "handle" Jesus. Their reactions are similar to ours when we encounter the truth of Jesus Christ. Which group are you in?

    The time for Jesus teaching is over. Now is the time for others to act on the truth that He revealed. Six groups of individuals try to handle Jesus in one way or another. Chapter 18 is about the arrest and trial of Jesus. The time for talking has almost ended, the time for action is here. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Camel Squeezed Out From Tail To Snout

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007
     | 2,777 views

    Jesus call to discipleship is a call of sacrifice. Anything that stands in the way of answering that call must be deserted. This truth is shown through the encounter of Jesus with the rich young ruler.

    Little did I know when I planned this sermon, that we would have a live camel at VBS this year. At any rate, I want to tell you a story. It is the story of the ill-fated Franklin expedition to the Arctic in 1845. That odyssey was a turning point in Arctic exploration because of its well-publicized ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love In All The Wrong Places Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,790 views

    In John 4, Jesus encounters a woman whose been looking for love in all the wrong places. But after shareing his love with her she is changed forever.

    Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places In John 4, we meet an anonymous Samaritan woman who’s entire life is about to be transformed by the untold love of a Jewish carpenter. I imagine this encounter as a stage-play with three separate acts. But, that being the case, before we can get to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Woman’s Great Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 12, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,212 views

    Consideration of Christ encounter with a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. Her expectations and Christs response.

    A Woman’s Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ had traveled to the district of Tyre and Sidon to the north of Galilee in what today is coastal southern Lebanon. Here Christ encounters a woman, who was only one of two individuals of whom Christ commended them for their great or mega faith. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communing With Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,638 views

    What is communing with God, how do we recognize Him, what gets us in touch with Him and what we will experience when we encounter Jesus!

    COMMUNING WITH JESUS Luke 24:13-32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHY GRANDMA WAS SPEEDING 1. Freda is over 90 years old and lives in the Woodlands. And she still drives her car to the mall and to church every week. 2. But then one day she was caught speeding. When asked by the police officer why she ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Paul, Christ's Slave Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,190 views

    TO UNDERSTAND THE BOOK OF ROMANS, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE THAT CHANGED THE AUTHOR FROM SAUL TO PAUL. THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS JOURNEY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GRACE

    Paul, Christ’s Slave Romans 1:1 -- Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God I. Meet Saul, the Killer a. When we first see Paul, the author of half the New Testament, he is called by another name – Saul i. Like many whose encounter with ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Master Of The Wedding Banquet Series

    Contributed by Bill Walker on Dec 4, 2016
     | 22,033 views

    Jewish wedding customs. First miracle of Jesus. Encounter with his mother, the master of ceremonies. family and friends of the wedding party. God's perfection and our sinfulness. Transformation.

    MASTER OF THE WEDDING BANQUET John 2:1-11 A traditional Jewish wedding is full of meaningful rituals, symbolizing the beauty of the relationship of husband and wife, as well as their obligations to each other and to the Jewish people. The dawning wedding day heralds the happiest and holiest day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is He? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 13,325 views

    “Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

    Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Will Be Called Peter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018
     | 8,844 views

    This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

    Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,099 views

    Matthew’s account of the resurrection. Matthew’s narrative of e Galilean encounter with the disciples is a culmination to the gospel which accentuates the Trinitarian nature of God and the mission of the believer.

    He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. The gospels each relate the account of the resurrection according to their own purpose, consequently there are considerable differences between the Gospels (refer to the recent bulletin insert for a harmonization of those events), but with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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