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  • Dean Courtier avatar

    What Does It Mean To Encounter God? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 83,282 views

    Having an encounter with God, is more than a distant admiration or an emotional 5 minutes sometime in your life. An Encounter with the living God, a true encounter with our Savior! An encounter with Jesus should not just excite us; It should change us.

    Encountering the Living God Introduction Good evening, friends. Even though it may be cold outside, there is a real warmth of the Spirit here tonight. Tonight is Encounter Night, and our time together will be a little different from our usual evening services. At the end of the service, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Noah's Ark And What It Means For You Series

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 24, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 30,230 views

    The account of Noah and the Ark is more than just a story. It is an historical fact which speaks to our very day. There are several lessons we can learn about Noah's Ark.

    Noah’s Ark and What it Means for You! Genesis 6:11-22 13 And God said to Noah, “I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through them. Behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 14 Make yourself an ark of gopher wood. Make rooms in the ark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,476 views

    Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

    What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What The Resurrection Of Christ Means To You

    Contributed by John Wright on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,365 views

    A message dealing with the practical implications of the resurrection of Christ

    WHAT THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST MEANS TO YOU: (1 Corinthians 15) Intro: 1 – Doctrinally, it means that Christ is who He claimed to be … God of very God 2 – Historically, it means that Christ rose as He claimed He would … after 3 days Proof … V 5 – Seen by Peter, Seen by the 12 (probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Funeral Message Unbeliever - Mean And Nasty

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,809 views

    "You can’t say anything nice about Helen - everyone will know you are lying", was the first thing the family said as we sat down to discuss the funeral.

    (Note to reader: This was one of the most unusual graveside ceremonies I have ever attempted. There was a very large group at this graveside funeral, and most who were there were there not because they loved the deceased, but because she had ruined them. Bitter people. It turns out, just saying it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Loving God Means Loving Others

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009
     | 14,341 views

    This sermon explores how our relationship with God results in us developing relationships with others.

    The Christian life revolves around having two loves. One is God And the other is other people… People in our congregation and people in our wider community But Loving as God commands is not always easy…. Some people can be very difficult to love Is there someone you find difficult to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Follower Of Christ?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 24,494 views

    An examination of disciples and discipleship.

    WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST? - Read Luke 9:23-25 What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it mean to be a disciple? Does it mean that you’re going to get everything you want? Does it mean God will make you prosperous? Does it mean that you have to fulfill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Jesus Follower?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008
     | 2,371 views

    The Fifth Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

    (The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Who, Me?’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) This morning I begin with a visual and active illustration of the challenge of following someone. I need two volunteers… thank you ____________ and ___________! Now, _______________, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bad Counsel Means Bad Choices

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Oct 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 26,458 views

    This is a message that shows the danger of making bad choices.

    “BAD COUNSEL MEANS BAD CHOICES” 2 Chronicles 10:1-19; Psalm 1 INTRODUCTION: Rehoboam, the only mentioned son of Solomon, had the opportunity to continue the dynasty of David, his grandfather and Solomon his father, with the same blessings that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Justification": So? What Does It Mean?

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 86 ratings
     | 10,459 views

    What does the word justification mean to us today?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches October 2, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Justification: So? What Does it Mean?” Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Our great plans for our life look so easy to carry out. We might “read the directions” but sometimes things just don’t go as planned. We try one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Means What He Says

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 7, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,966 views

    This sermon is a reminder that God means what He says.

    God Means What He Says 3/6/05 a.m. Ridgeway Assembly of God Church Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read 1 Kings 13 To understand the setting for this morning’s message we need first of all to have a little background information. The story involves Israel’s 1st king after it seceded, King ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Ways To Love Mean People

    Contributed by Shad Comeaux on May 21, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,975 views

    This sermon shares with us how we are to love our enemies, A.K.A. "Mean People"

    Do you remember that classmate in elementary school who pulled the chair from underneath you as you proceeded to sit down? How about the bully in junior high that took your change that your mother had scraped up for you to buy your favorite ice cream? Perhaps you hadn’t forgotten about your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Cross Mean To You?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2009
    based on 12 ratings
     | 20,575 views

    This message was given to a four church community service on Good Friday.

    What does the cross mean to you? Luke 23:32-43 Disclaimer: This sermon came from ideas from Sermon Central and my own private study of the Word. Introduction- Walk quickly through the holy week events. What is the most common religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Does The Resurrection Mean To Me?

    Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 13, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 27,719 views

    What is the resurrection mean to me?

    The message; What Does the Resurrection Mean? First and foremost, Jesus was gone and the disciples were stressed. The disciples not only loved this man, they had been convinced that He was the Messiah, the One the prophets had said would come to rescue Israel from the hand of her oppressors ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "What It Means To Be A Member Of A Local Church?"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    Ten things that people should expect of their Pastor. Ten things that the Pastor should expect of his people.

    “What it should mean to be a Member of a Church” Introduction: A look at the birth of the New Testament Church… Before I attempt to preach on what a Pastor should expect of his Church members, it would be best to let the people know of what they should expect of their Pastor first. Before a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist