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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Understand His Power

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,823 views

    Personal encounter with God through the power of the resurrection.

    (Pre-service intro) We are celebrating an event that over a billion people around the world are gathering this day to celebrate: An event more people will bet on than the Super Bowl An event more people will cheer than the Oscars An event more people will partake of then the O.J. trial. (Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping Up Appearances Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 20, 2008
    based on 29 ratings
     | 28,212 views

    We need to have a personal encounter with the risen Jesus.

    Keeping Up Appearances Text: John 20:1-29 Introduction 1. Illustration Bruce Larson said, “The events of Easter cannot be reduced to a creed or philosophy. We are not asked to believe the doctrine of the resurrection. We are asked to meet this person raised from the dead. In faith, we move from ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Experiencing God's Personal Touch SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,494 views

    A personal encounter with God can transform our lives, bringing positive change and fulfilling our deepest expectations. Just as God visited Sarah, He can also visit us, altering our circumstances for the better.

    Divine visitation occurs when God, in His mercy, chooses to pay a visit to humanity. It is a time when heaven and earth collaborate, resulting in supernatural manifestations and the fulfillment of past promises and prophecies. Divine visitation brings about restoration, salvation, fruitfulness, ...read more

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    Oh I Want To See Him

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 178 ratings
     | 18,409 views

    Isaiah’s vision of God is pattern and motivation for our personal encounter with the Almighty

    -- The nation of Judah was in a time of transition and uncertainty. -- Uzziah, who had become king at age 16 and ruled 52 years, had died. -- He had come to the throne at a difficult time and had won many battles against Judah’s enemies. -- He strengthened the nation and it prospered as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can You Believe It?

    Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

    CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Encountering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,184 views

    John 1:1-5 sets the stage for the rest of gospel - we get to see the Son of God, the Messiah in every story, every place, every circumstance and with every person. This is what John wants the reader to experience in their own lives, to encounter Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah.

    John Stott said, “Nothing hinders evangelism more than the widespread loss of confidence in the truth, relevance, and power of the Gospel.” There has been an erosion of convictions in Christian circles concerning: 1. the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, 2. the exclusive truth claims of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Sacred Encounter

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    In Christ the sacred has taken flesh and broken into the dark reality of this life. The sacred has encountered us.

    “The Sacred Encounter” John 1:1-18 Introduction Ever since returning from a recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem I have been keenly interested in the Crusades. That is, the 500 year period during the middle ages when European Christians took it upon themselves to liberate the Holy Land from Arab ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Mission People. Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Jeff Riedel on Jul 8, 2014
     | 8,431 views

    Mission work is hard work. Many missionaries endure more things than you could possibly imagine. If you are not truly called to the "Mission Field", then please reconsider your position to serve in this type ministry. Let me share our exploits w/you.

    The "Mission Field". What is it? Where is it? Who shall go? We are missionaries and the road to become one was very peculiar....or was it? We know many successful missionaries and they all have something in common.....on how they were led to the mission field. Please read our personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Part 6 -- Overwhelmed With The Person Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,517 views

    As we come to the conclusion of the book of Habakkuk, we see the prophet of God overwhelmed by His God. Habakkuk has moved from a selfishly motivated question request of God to a personal state of spiritual harmony. A position of trust in what will happ

    OVERWHELMED WITH THE PERSON OF GOD Habakkuk 3:16-19 INTRODUCTION: As we come to the conclusion of the book of Habakkuk, we see the prophet of God overwhelmed by His God. Habakkuk has moved from a selfishly motivated question request of God to a personal state of spiritual harmony. A position of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering Jesus

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,653 views

    Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

    Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Personal God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 20, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    When Psalm 91 becomes your reality, Covid 19 cannot touch your home. The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

    We read in Psalm 91:2, “I will say to the LORD, "You are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust." (GW) If we observe the above mentioned verse, the Psalmist refers to God in a most personal way when He says of God, ‘My refuge’, ‘My fortress’ and ‘My God’. God is not a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Personal Experience Series

    Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,491 views

    The importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

    Acts 2:1-18(KJV) 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Apostleship Of Paul

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,813 views

    Paul had a personal encounter with the resurrected Lord, and was chosen, called, commissioned and sent by Jesus in the power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Apostleship of Paul. Galatians 1:11-18. Paul's testimony is that he is “the least of the apostles,” but he still saw the risen Lord and is a witness to the resurrection “as one born out of due time” (1 Corinthians 15:8-9). Paul asserted his apostleship by saying, “Am I not an apostle? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Might God Do If We Were All Ready?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,927 views

    Are we really ready? Prepared? One personal encounter with God can change people. Get ready for more.

    WHAT MIGHT GOD DO IF WE WERE READY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. * WE MUST BE READY mentally, physically, emotionally and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Encounters

    Contributed by Joe Birdsall on Apr 28, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,922 views

    A sermon based on John 4. The encounter with Jesus at Jacob's Well.

    At the beginning of John Chapter 4, Jesus and his disciples are traveling back to Galilee from the province of Judea. In order to do this, they have to travel either around or through the province of Samaria. Jesus apparently makes the decision to take the shortcut through Samaria. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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