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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Gideon - A Warrior Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
     | 62 views

    When God’s people cry for deliverance, God encounters a person to deliver them.

    GOD ENCOUNTERS A WARRIOR A. INTRODUCTION: JUDGES 6:11-23 1. God chooses weak things. 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” (Judges 6:15). 2. Weak name reflected expectation. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saul - Paul Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025
     | 53 views

    The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.

    (All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted). A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daily Lifestyles Of Full Timers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2024
     | 627 views

    The Timetable of Jesus Christ was fully occupied. He had a regular practice of prayer, evangelism, healing, and counselling. However, nothing was robotic, not legalistic. It was his commitment and concerns.

    Text: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18 Theme: “Our Daily Lifestyles”   Today, we will look into “Our Daily Lifestyles” from the Second Corinthians 4. It gives us the missionary endeavours of Paul and his co-workers. This chapter has “Their engagements”, “their encounters”, “their empowerments”. Paul’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Peter Denies His Lord Lesson 31 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017
     | 6,350 views

    Jesus Encounters Peter

    A. PETER’S BACKSLIDING 1. Cause boasting. “I will lay down my life for Your sake” (John 13:37). 2. Jesus’ response warning. “Jesus answered him, ‘Will you lay down your life for My sake? Most assuredly, I say to you, the rooster shall not crow till you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
     | 5,006 views

    Elijah's encounter with God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    (Lesson 1) Jacob: Motivated By Fear

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003
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    Jacob wrestled all night with God and wouldn’t let Him go. Because of Jacob’s tenacity, God blessed him and changed his name to Israel, i.e., a Prince with God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 32:22-32 What an encounter is not. 1. Not a greeting, i.e., when we talk to God. 2. Not a thought, i.e., when we meditate on God. 3. Not a meeting, i.e., our scheduled communion. 4. Not incidental, i.e., something we do every day. 5. Not an answer to prayer. B. WHAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holy Spirit Active In Our Lives

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024
     | 587 views

    We are not saved by works but a life that is changed and for Jesus is a life that will be about spreading the good news.

    Holy Spirit active in our lives Acts 2:1-6 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us either in service or online. 50 days after Easter, we celebrate Pentecost. The birth of the church and the birth of Jesus empowering the church to do what it was called to do and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Adam Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 21,900 views

    We are doing a series of messages on Bible Characters entitled "Close Encounters." We’re going to be looking at different men and women in the Bible who, despite thier problems, sins, terrible mistakes and circumstances, turned out to have close encounte

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 1 – ADAM Today, I want to begin a BRAND NEW series of messages entitled “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” And over the next few weeks, we’re going to be talking about the people of the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD And the reason that I’m going to be preaching this series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,018 views

    We're doing entire messages on Bible Characters and talking about how they all were flawed, sinful, and had tough circumsances, yet they had close encounters with Almighty God. Today is Abraham. The outline: 1-His Calling Was Soverign. 2-His Mistakes

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 2 – ABRAHAM This morning, we are continuing our sermon series called “Close Encounters” And we’re talking about the lives of the great people of God in the Bible who had CLOSE ENCOUNTERS with God And we’re going to be talking about the fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change In Vision Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 20, 2022
     | 2,847 views

    When we have an encounter with God, changes happen. The first thing to change is our vision, our purpose in life. It is fascinating to study how the vision of Paul changed every time he had an encounter with God. It can happen to you. It will happen to you.

    Encounter with God Series Part 3 Your Vision Changes when you encounter God A Video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/FftAW4i9e_Q Good morning and welcome. This is the third sermon in the series of sermons on encounters with God. We started the series by looking at four ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Know Who You Are Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,063 views

    This sermon explores the recognition of Jesus's identity as the Messiah through his teachings, miracles, and authority, and encourages believers to acknowledge and trust His work in their lives.

    Have you ever been somewhere and you catch a glimpse of someone who you think you know - but you’re not sure. So you lean in, reposition, and try to get a better look at them…Eventually you get the angle you need and you’re able to see their face clearly. You’re able to see that either YES you do ...read more

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    Being Clever In The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2015
     | 4,759 views

    If we are led by the Spirit of God, then we will find clever ways to advance His mission on earth.

    “A humble people you will save, O Lord, and the eyes of the proud you will humiliate, because who is god other than You, O Lord?” The words of the Offertory antiphon we will hear in a few moments. What is the difference between pride and humility? Let’s consider the last words ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joseph Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,003 views

    We're talking about Bible characters who had close encounters with God despite their sins, problems, and failures. Today we're talking about Joseph. The outline is: 1-The Dream, 2-The Nightmare, 3-The New Day.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 3 – JOSEPH This morning, we’re continuing our sermon series on “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” and we’ve been talking about the great heroes of the Bible who’ve had close encounters with God, and how that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Stand For The One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,007 views

    "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

    Go! And Stand for the One True God - 1 Kings 18:27 Introduction Today, in our "Go! And..." series, we look at a dramatic and bold moment in Scripture—a story of courage, faith, and truth. Our text is from 1 Kings 18:27, where Elijah stands against the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Burning Conversation

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,484 views

    A first person sermon from Moses perspective. It tells of who he was and why he made the decisions he made.

    A BURNING CONVERSATION (An Impersonation) NEEDED: White wig & beard (paste on beard), staff and middle east garb with slanting accent towel tucked into belt TEXT: (Read by another) Exodus 3:1-6 THRUST OF MESSAGE - Moses had been a man who did not need God, but who changed once he met him at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ