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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Living Water

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 4, 2013
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     | 5,971 views

    We see within Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well a lesson on how to present the gospel. Let’s look at how Jesus interacted with her and what we can learn from it.

    LIVING WATER John 4:1-26 We see within Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well a lesson on how to present the gospel. Let’s look at how Jesus interacted with her and what we can learn from it. 1) Be willing (vs. 1-9). • Be willing to be inconvenienced (vs.6). “Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Discovering Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,970 views

    God desires that every one of His children would discover their destiny – the good plans that He has for their lives. The starting point for this is a God encounter where we hear His call, and respond with faith and obedience.

    DISCOVERING YOUR DESTINY ILLUSTRATION: ON DESTINY There was a frog that absolutely knew his destiny was to turn in to a handsome young prince. But for confirmation, he decided to visit a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller brought the frog in and gazed into her crystal ball. She said, “Oh, I see ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is Anyone Of You In Trouble? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 23, 2012
    based on 284 ratings
     | 63,594 views

    James gives us the solution to trouble and several other things that we encounter in life. 1- Are you in trouble? Pray 2- Are you happy? Sing 3- Are you sick? Call (make a phone call)

    INTRO.- Trouble. Can life be lived without any trouble? No, it’s an impossibility. ILL.- Mark Twain said, “My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.” I think all parents have some trouble with their kids, but I doubt seriously that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,012 views

    We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

    Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Want To Get Well

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,387 views

    Jesus encounters the man at the pool and seeks to empower him with more than what the man had had for the past 38 years. Jesus asks us as individuals and as a church, "Do We Want To Get Well"

    Do You Want To Get Well Luke 19:28-40 John5:1-15 Palm Sunday Calvary 4/2/2012 Jesus Christ came into this world to give people another chance at life. Palm Sunday was his announcement to the world that he was the king they had been waiting for to turn their lives around. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Goal Of God’s Command Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 13, 2010
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,114 views

    Paul spells out the specific goal in this text and some problems we might encounter. 1- The goal - God’s command 2- The problem - men’s controversies 3- The truth - God’s law

    INTRO.- Goals in life. Do you have any? Did you have any when you were young? I wanted to be Superman but that didn’t work out and the role of King of the Cowboys was already taken! More than likely you were like most of us; you just wanted to be able to make a living and raise your kids to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Storms Don't Last Always!"

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,622 views

    We will encounter storms in our lives, and we can allow these storms to make us bitter, or help us to be better Christians. It is how we react to the trials in our lives, not the storms, itself that is most important.

    Mark 4:35-41. “Storms Don’t Last Always.” Dr. Marie Mason Illustration: A young woman, whom I will call Patty, told me a little about her life, and listening to her, I had a combination of emotions. As a parent, (1) hurt, because, as a child, she went through so much, (2) exhilarated, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wonder, The Celebration, The Joy Of Resurrection!

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 8, 2009
     | 10,279 views

    A SERMON FOR EASTER: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim “I have seen the Risen Lord!”

    John 20:1-18 THE WONDER, THE CELEBRATION, THE JOY OF RESURRECTION! A SERMON FOR EASTER SUNDAY: We experience with Mary, Peter and the beloved disciple the disbelief, then the belief and joy in the reality of the resurrection! And, with Mary, we encounter the Risen Christ, and can exclaim ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Bethel Foursquare Church

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 22, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,891 views

    After Jacob encountered God at Bethel, his whole life was transformed. God’s desire is that all believers would have a personal, ongoing experience with Jesus that would be a testimony to others of His love and mercy.

    BETHEL FOURSQUARE CHURCH INTRO TO SPEAKER: I have been involved in full time ministry for almost 16 years, married with four children. Currently pasturing BCC, and excited to be a covering to this new church! JUST FOR FUN – LETTERS TO PASTORS: *Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He ...read more

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    Resurrection Power Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,404 views

    What if... Jesus really did rise from the dead? And what if... we can know Him in the power of His resurrection? When we personally encounter His resurrection power, everything changes.

    EASTER SUNDAY – RESURRECTION POWER THE APOSTLE’S CREED: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Possessed Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,423 views

    Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen spiritual forces that surround him. Our Scripture today is perhaps Jesus most profound and powerful encounter yet, delivering a man possed by a demon.

    Angels & Demons: possessed Mark 5:1-20 The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus doing ministry at an intense pace with powerful results: healing the sick, empowering the lame to walk, and raising the dead to life. Wherever he goes, Jesus inevitably changes their lives, forever, fully aware of the unseen ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Coming To Faith

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,121 views

    Theme: Coming to Faith - Isaiah, Paul and Peter come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their sinfulness 3. Accepting God's purifying touch 4. Partnering with the LORD JESUS

    Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10; Luke 5:1-11; [1 Corinthians 15:1-11 and Acts 9:1-19] - Epiphany 5 Theme: Coming to Faith - All three individuals (Isaiah, Paul and Peter) come to faith through: 1. An epiphany/encounter with the LORD 2. Acknowledging and confessing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Clean Hands And Pure Hearts Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,195 views

    What kind of people will be allowed to enter heaven? Those whose hearts are right with God! Those who have been changed on the inside by their encounters with the living God! Those whose lives reflect the character of Jesus!

    Clean Hands and Pure Hearts Context: Jesus has just warned of false teachers/prophets whose hearts would be revealed by the fruit in their lives. He spoke about the inward life as opposed to outward appearance. 1 Samuel 16:7: “The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Confident To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 25, 2019
     | 4,946 views

    As Jesus continued to provide instructions regarding the ministry He had called the disciples to engage, again He emphasized the difficulty they would encounter. Although this was a worthy task, with eternal implications, their opposition would be evident and extensive.

    Confident to Serve Matthew 10: 23-28 As we continue to study the conversation Jesus had with the disciples in order to prepare them for Kingdom ministry, again we find the Lord being totally honest with them about what to expect. While their task was certainly worthwhile, having eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Coordinates

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,536 views

    In order to fully understand Jesus' identity, we need to witness more than just his divinity; we need to encounter Jesus our savior, who died on the cross and rose from the dead.

    February 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 9:2-9 Divine Coordinates Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Outdoor activities have grown in popularity with the onslaught of COVID-19. One of those nature ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran