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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    On The Road To Emmaus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,009 views

    This is an Easter message using the Text from Luke 24 about Jesus’ encounter with the two disciples "On the Road to Emmaus."

    On the Road to Emmaus --Luke 24:13-35 I relate well to the story of “The Walk to Emmaus.” On Saturday, May 9, 1992, I ran the 12 K or 7.46 mile Arts Fest Run from Henderson, Kentucky, to downtown Evansville, Indiana, in a time of 56:56.38. That’s a pace of 7:37.96 per mile and was my personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love Does Not Envy Or Boast Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016
     | 8,421 views

    When I love like Jesus loves I set aside my rights to make things right for others

    ENGAGE Whether or not you were alive on January 20, 1961, you are probably familiar with this line from President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address: Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. I don’t think that as a nation we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon 3: Encountering Jesus Along Life's Road Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 314 ratings
     | 71,565 views

    Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to expect that if life isn’t “sensational,” something must be wrong.

    Encountering Jesus along Life’s Road Luke 24:13–35 Sermon Series: Jesus: The Greatest Life of All From the Bible-Teaching Ministry of Charles R. Swindoll Introduction Fantastic! Outstanding! Incredible! Thanks to blockbuster movies, thrill rides, and Madison Avenue ad campaigns, we have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God Personally Living For God Powerfully Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,205 views

    Fourth week of this series. God offers a personal relationship that leads to a powerful life for His glory.

    Intro: Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, "Actions speak louder than words." His dad was the Associate Pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach on Sundays until a suitable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Out And Fulfilled

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 12, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,968 views

    In his encounter with the woman at the well, Jesus calls us to confess our guilt and shame, to receive eternal, abundant life, and to share that life with others, inviting them, too, to know the Savior.

    John 4:5-42 Found Out and Fulfilled What if God set up a video projector right here in the foyer and began to show all of your greatest sins on the screen, for everyone to see? Would you be embarrassed? Full of guilt and shame? Or what if God set up the projector and started the reel, and all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is All We Need

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2014
     | 9,725 views

    A heart-driven focus on God is able to get us through all kinds of life issues.

    1. [Attitude is important! As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, "I'm the greatest hitter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Brought To Christ Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 8,885 views

    Recognize the importance of the personal touch in evangelism. A brief devotional type message.

    A Man Called Peter: Brought To Christ John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-11 Intro. Our neglect of evangelism is a big concern to all of us. It is intimidating due to its consequences. What if I mess it up? What if my failure/shortcoming/lack of memory leads to the eternal damnation of someone’s soul? Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Gospel Personal, Philippians Part 1 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 4, 2022
     | 2,031 views

    Making the Gospel personal means that we are to be found doing the work set before us. It means that we, as Christians, are in this together – but not for our ego, desire, or needs - but to see salvation given to all.

    “Making the Gospel Personal” Philippians Sermon Series, Part 1 Philippians 1:1-11 Introduction - Today we begin our series in Philippians, want you to be as excited as I am! -- This is a great book of discipleship; prayerfully help us draw closer to Christ - Brief set up: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Danny Moss avatar

    "What A Difference Christ Makes!" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    No one who ever encounters Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior will ever be the same person that they once were.

    "What A Difference Christ Makes" Text: Mark 5:1-20 "And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an un- clean spirit, Who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Free From Shame PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 794 views

    Explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus, using the story of the Samaritan woman at the well as a guide for personal redemption.

    Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We gather in this sacred space, not by chance, but by divine design. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to come together, to share in ...read more

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  • C Jordan avatar

    God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,526 views

    Jesus is the King who is returning soon. But - what is the Kingdom of God? When will Jesus return? How can we get ready?

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #4 – JESUS THE SOON COMING KING OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past month, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel, and looking at Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser in the Holy Spirit, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. avatar

    The Impossible Becomes Possible When You Encounter Jesus! Series

    Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Sep 7, 2016
     | 10,070 views

    Expository message from, the book of Mark series

    The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 9: “The Impossible Becomes Possible When You Encounter Jesus!" (Mark 5:21-43) Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor May 17, 2015 I talk with a lot of people in the course a week. Lately there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Encounter The Fire Of God - Hebrews 12:29 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 920 views

    The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. Explore how the fire of God impacts our lives and how we are called to respond.

    Go! And Encounter the Fire of God - Hebrews 12:29 Introduction: The fire of God is a powerful theme throughout Scripture. Fire represents His presence, His guidance, His judgment, His refining work, and His power. From the burning bush where God revealed Himself to Moses to the fire that led the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Emmaus - The Road To Realisation Lk 24:1-35

    Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,988 views

    This messages explores the lessons to be learnt from the account of Jesus'meeting with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. This was a journey from disappointment to joy. Here is an encounter with the risen Jesus, an encounter available to all.

    Emmaus – The Road to Realisation Lk 24:1-35 Introduction This account is one of the most beautiful accounts we have in the Bible. In order to appreciate it we need to live into it! Remember Jesus was just crucified – the Sabbath is over. Two disciples are on the road returning home. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Axe Or Cup? Which Church/Person Are We?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,781 views

    This sermon focuses on which type of person or church is your identity - 1. Big Axe Little Cup 2. Big Cup Little Axe or 3. Big Cup and the Axe in the hands of the Holy Spirit?

    Scripture: Mark 9:38 - 50 Title: Axe or Cup - Which Church/Person are We? This sermon focuses on which type of person or church is your identity - 1. Big Axe Little Cup 2. Big Cup Little Axe or 3. Big Cup and the Axe in the hands of the Holy Spirit? Grace and peace from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene