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  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Tongues & Out Of The Body Experiences.part 1. Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,526 views

    Looking at the Gift of tongues and out of the body expierences. Part 1 of 3 parts.

    Speaking in Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 1 of 3 parts. How many times have you ever wondered about the Pentecostal experience of speaking in tongues? What are tongues and why speak in a language that very few understand? Most people that I’ve spoken to have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World. Series

    Contributed by Tony Rivers on Dec 12, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 57,678 views

    A look at Romans 12:1-2 and how God uses Hot Water situations to draw out the flavor of our hearts.

    Sermon Title: The Image of Christ: Subject: The Concept of Biblical Change By: Pastor Tony Rivers Date Presented: June 8, 2003 Biblical Text: Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, (that) you present your bodies a living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 1

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,226 views

    Getting the most out of prayer! Part 1: Our misconceptions

    Luke 11:1 1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Experience The Power Of Prayer: Part 2

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,747 views

    Requirements of Prayer.

    1 Once when Jesus had been out praying, one of his disciples came to him as he finished and said, "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." Matthew 6:9-13 9 Pray like this: Our Father in heaven, may your name be honored. 10 May your Kingdom come soon. May your will be done here ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,675 views

    Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

    The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Experience Jesus (Introduction Of 1st John) Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    This sermon deals with a great deal of background information on 1st, 2nd and 3rd John. The application is two fold: 1. Have you experienced Jesus? 2. Have you shared that experience with those around you?

    TEXT: 1st John 1:1 TITLE: Introduction to John SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, November 7, 2010 PROP.: Sharing Jesus based on my experiences. INTRODUCTION: Good morning and welcome! Today we start a NEW SERIES! We are going to be studying ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

    Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,666 views

    The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

    2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “a Mountaintop Experience With God” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 27 ratings
     | 47,123 views

    It is from the mountaintop spiritual experiences that we gain the encouragement and strength to face the difficult times.

    A Study of the Book of Mark Sermon # 31 “A Mountaintop Experience With God” Mark 9:1-10 The disciples were reeling from the revelation that Jesus would suffer many things, be rejected and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering God Experience In Both English And Spanish

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,065 views

    Coming to a position and place in life where we are confronted by God at a special time and season and Change is on the way. Like right then!

    My mind is not filled with thoughts of presents or things that might have been received or eaten. Mi mente no está llena de pensamientos de regalos o cosas que podrían haber sido recibidas o comidas. There is a hunger in me for a greater " Encountering God Experience," that changes my life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "the Second Crisis Experience"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,338 views

    The need for cleansing

    The Second Crisis November 3, 2019 1 John Chapter One “That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and testify to it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    El Shaddai- How To Experience The Power Of God Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,187 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "Knowing God" series.

    Series: Knowing God [#7] EL SHADDAI- HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF GOD Genesis 17:1 Introduction: As we continue to study the names of God in the order that they 1st appear in the Bible, today we will study the name El Shaddai. The 1st time we find this name in the Bible is Genesis 17:1. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    The Transfiguration, A Mountain Top Experience For Us All.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,354 views

    Mountain top experiences are there for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be needed prior to a painful time. Also notice how many coincidences in this short passage and what that means for us.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th February 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    The Treasure Of Scripture Over The Experience Of People: A Warning

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,204 views

    When the rich man in hell begged for Lazarus to be sent back to warn his family about avoiding his fate, Abraham reminded him that they had the Scriptures. Nothing else has ever been used of the LORD other than His Word to convict the sinner.

    Whenever a real man of God stands behind the pulpit and preaches the Word of God (2 Timothy 4:1-5), he is to hold nothing back and never compromise the Scriptures for the sake of feeling, alleged offense, or cultural beliefs. No preacher worth his sacred calling should ever water down the power ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Knowledge + Experience + Time Produces Spiritual Maturity

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 22, 2022
     | 2,501 views

    This message is a reminder that to grow spiritually into living a life that imitates Jesus requires three things: Knowledge, Experience and Time. Working together, they will produce Spiritual Maturity in a Christian’s life.

    Good evening everyone. Let’s open with a word of prayer. I want to set the stage by sharing with you something my father used to tell me and my siblings when we did things that didn’t make a lot of sense to him. He would slowing shake his head from left to right and say, “the older you get is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Experience Peace That Surpasses All Understanding Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025
     | 506 views

    Peace is one of the deepest needs of the human soul, especially in a world filled with chaos, anxiety, and constant turmoil. Many seek peace in money, achievements, or relationships, but soon discover that these things provide only temporary relief. True peace can only be found in God.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6–7 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God