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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    One Way We Accidentally Trip Up New Believers Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2018
     | 2,838 views

    The Christian life is challenging and one way we trip up new believers is by giving them false expectations about what the journey will be like. This passage details the difficulties Paul encountered and serves as a good summary of the struggles any believer may encounter.

    HOW WOULD THEIR MINISTRY BE DISCREDITED? If their children in the faith didn’t continue the race. - 2 Corinthians 6:3b – “. . . so that our ministry will not be discredited.” - Paul talks elsewhere about his children in the faith being his joy. And certainly they were. Here we see another truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Journey Again Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,969 views

    Inviting people to take the next step in their spiritual journey, culminating in encountering the Risen Lord

    Dare To Journey Again – “Up From the Grave” Lent 2003 Luke 24:13-35 March 29/30, 2003 Intro: The journey of life sometimes catches us by surprise. Many of you were likely surprised by Niels’ announcement of his resignation as our Minister of Music this morning. I know he and Ingrid are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unearthing The Power Of Spiritual Wells SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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     | 1,295 views

    Wells symbolize life, prosperity, and abundance. Many biblical figures, from Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and even our Lord Jesus Christ, have stories related to wells. This sermon explores the significance of these wells and the types of wells we have.

    The Significance of Wells in the Bible Wells play a vital role in the Bible, as many important biblical characters had encounters or stories associated with wells. Wells symbolize life, prosperity, and abundance. From Abraham to Isaac, Jacob, and Moses, even Jesus Christ himself, wells have been a ...read more

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    The Gift That Never Stops

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
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     | 4,686 views

    There is a thirst in every heart that can only be satisfied by our Creator. This is seen in John's account of the woman at the well. Like her, we must encounter Jesus in order to satisfy the spiritual thirst we have.

    THE GIFT THAT NEVER STOPS John 4:1-18 The Pharisees heard that Jesus was gaining and baptizing more disciples than John, 2 although in fact it was not Jesus who baptized, but his disciples. 3 When the Lord learned of this, he left Judea and went back once more to Galilee. 4 Now he had to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Discovering Your Destiny Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 26,963 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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    A Simple Story With Spiritual Lessons

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 21, 2011
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     | 8,506 views

    Every story in the Bible is loaded with Spiritual lessons for us today. In the story, an unlikely man ask Jesus to do an unlikely thing and Jesus responded in an unlikely way.

    A Simple Story with Spiritual lessons Matthew 8:5-13 * Jesus was a master story-teller. In fact, some of His greatest stories are called ‘parables’ which simply defined is, ‘an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.’ Yet, the greatest stories we can read and know are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual World In Our Midst Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 2, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,900 views

    We can be so blinded by the physical world that we miss out on God’s spiritual world provided for us!

    We are at the closing Chapters of our study of the Book of Daniel. What title do we give Daniel? Daniel was a prophet! The original Hebrew word for prophet in the Old Testament is “nabiy”, meaning a spokesman or speaker. And how do we know prophets spoke for God? God gave prophets visions and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Life-Changing Encounters With Jesus: The Lame Man At The Pool Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,874 views

    Don’t let religious traditions become more important that people.

    The religious leaders did not ask, “Who healed you?” but rather, “Who told you to do this on the Sabbath?” They were more concerned about a broken rule than a miraculous healing. According to the Pharisees, carrying a mat on the Sabbath was work and was therefore unlawful. It did not break an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Encounters #3: Jesus The Baptiser In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    John the Baptist said that Jesus would "baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Luke 3:16). We need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit and fire on the church today!

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS #3 – JESUS THE BAPTISER IN THE HOLY SPIRIT OPENING TEXT: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8). • For the past couple of weeks, we have been considering the Foursquare Gospel: The red cross - symbol of Jesus the Saviour The blue cup - symbol ...read more

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    God Encounters #4: Jesus The Soon Coming King Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,402 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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    Don't Touch The Mountain (And Encounter With God) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 19, 2018
     | 7,027 views

    The Israelite arrive at the mountain - but still do not have a permanent change of how they live - they want to "touch the mountain." Concludes with invitation to turn life over to God

    Exodus 19:3-6, 16-19 3 Then Moses went up to God; the Lord called to him from the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the Israelites: 4 You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway To Divine Encounter" Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Apr 3, 2024
     | 1,462 views

    In our text, Jesus imparts several profound lessons that are referred to as the "Ask, Seek, Knock" passage, encapsulate fundamental principles that transcend time and culture.

    Title: “Ask, Seek, Knock: The Pathway to Divine Encounter" Text: (Matthew 7:7-12) “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. 9 Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 5, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 735 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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    Are You Spiritually Alive Or Dead? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,148 views

    Encourages the church to rise, stirred by the Spirit of God, to bring hope and clarity in a world filled with fear and uncertainty.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, it is a joy and a privilege to stand before you all today, under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine symphony that our Heavenly Father is ...read more

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    Practical Applications Of Spiritual Realities Spiritual Warfare Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,886 views

    Understanding Spiritual warfare is useless unless you can put it to use in the natural world.

    September 25, 2005 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 6:18-20 Subject: Spiritual Warfare – Part 4 in the Spiritual Warfare Series Title: Practical Applications of Spiritual Empowerment I’ve been talking to you for the last three weeks about spiritual warfare. Today we conclude the series. I’ve been ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God