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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: The Samaritan Woman Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,846 views

    This is about Jesus and woman at the well.

    This is a rich passage. I could spend a couple months preaching from this passage. Give background of animosity between Jews and Samaritans. Women were marginalized. Read John 4:1-42. What does it mean that Jesus had to go through Samaria? Was it divine or geographically necessary? ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,520 views

    Advent Lessons based on the release of the movie: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

    Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent ~ 1) On the FIRST SUNDAY we ENCOUNTERED THE POWER OF THE LION and saw that the Lion of Judah who was PREDICTED in the OT is also Lamb of God who was slain for our sins! As we light the PROMISE CANDLE we are reminded that Jesus is NOT SAFE – BUT HE IS GOOD – AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering God, Experiencing Change

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 96 ratings
     | 26,197 views

    This sermon deals with what happens when we have an encounter with God !

    Encountering God, Experiencing Change Isaiah 6:1-9 Soren Kierkegaard tells a parable of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church to hear the duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power Encounters In Church Planting

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,342 views

    Power Encounters in Church Planting

    Power Encounters in Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. Learn the false presuppositions about the sources of power. 2. Discover why power encounters are important in church planting. 3. Articulate the basic principles of the nature of power encounters from the scriptures. 4. Learn how ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Peter, Isaiah Encounter The Divine

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 29, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 7,890 views

    A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany

      A small boy thought his pocket knife was primarily something to be stuck into the ground or flicked into the side of thick barked trees. Then one day his grandfather said, "Hey, let me show you what you can do with that." The boy handed over the knife and watched intently as the older man took a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encountering Jesus In Our Life Series

    Contributed by John Tung on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 937 ratings
     | 65,506 views

    Jesus takes his disciples from shallower faith to deeper faith.

    ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN OUR LIFE Luke 5:1-11 John Tung, 10-15-00 I. Introduction Tiger Woods had one of the most incredible first years of any professional golfer in 1997. He won the prestigious Masters Tournament by an unheard of 12 strokes. He went on to win 4 of the 15 tournaments, earning $1.8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Kinnard avatar

    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,678 views

    An encounter with a loving God can change Your life

    A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Encounters, Defecting Your Giants

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 2, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,747 views

    Here's several step in the right direction in defeating giants in your life.

    Encounters, Defecting Your Giants / I Samuel 17:31-40 Even though you are born-again, most must still battle giants throughout their lives. There are several lessons that can be applied from this Biblical story found in I Samuel chapter 17. 31.Then David’s question was reported to King ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Life Changing Faith Encounter

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,656 views

    Examine the results of a life changing faith encounter with Jesus Christ.

    Beginning next Sunday we are to be involved in a four day “Faith Encounter.” The purpose of this event is to encourage and strengthen your faith through a series of special services. The services will be planned around strong preaching and meaningful worship. This will be a time for us to come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick George avatar

    Expand, Embrace, Encounter And Expect Series

    Contributed by Rick George on Oct 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    We need to expect God to expand our vision and be ready to embrace the call on our lives to do kingdom work.

    These past three weeks we have focused our messages on discipleship. The first week Pastor Tim so adequately, and literally, unpacked for us the story of Elmo, I mean Thomas, the imperfect disciple and how Jesus accepts us and knows us for who we really are – our good and bad. The 2nd week I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My First Encounter With Superman

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,067 views

    This sermon is one of encouragement to the believers. People at times will try to make you feel bad of your past life. No matter what you have done Jesus the Christ will meet you where you are and will forgive you of your sins if you want Him to.

    Introduction: When we think of the term Superman, our first thought is that man named Clark Kent who was a reporter for the Daily Journal. He was arkward, clumsy, appeared weak, defenseless, and was always in someone’s way. He was highly in love with Lois Lane and was too shy to let her know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,506 views

    A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

    “Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Jarman avatar

    Close Encounters Of A Third Kind

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on May 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,092 views

    This sermon explains three different types of encounters with Christ

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF A THIRD KIND By: Pastor Ken Jarman OPEN DOOR OUTREACH MINISTRIES, NEW BERN, NC 28560 Sunday May 18, 2008 ACTS 9:1 –9 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest And asked letters from him to the synagogues of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,422 views

    A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

    A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Troy Horne avatar

    When Wee Encounters Grace

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,915 views

    The story of Zacchaeus with a new twist. Interview sermon for Faith Church of the Nazarene.

    Lk. 19.1-10 “When Wee Encounters Grace” 1. A friend of mine interviewed recently at a medium sized church. At the close of the service, after he had preached, he stood by the back door to greet the people as they left. One by one they passed by him, many with a nod, or a smile, or a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness