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  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    An Awesome Encounter With The Living God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,571 views

    An encounter with God does two things - it reveals our unworthiness and releases our God given calling

    An Encounter with the Living God Story: Last Friday (06-02-04) I went to the funeral service of my CME tutor John Aves, who died on the Lord’s Day in Bethlehem from a heart attack at the age of 52. John was over in Bethlehem as an “Ecumenical Accompanier” and has, for his work there been awarded ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Close Encounter Of The Best Kind

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 9, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    One personal encounter with the Living God is better than all the revival stories ever told.

    Back in the seventies there was a movie that maybe you remember. It was a big hit because at the time there were reports from all around the world concerning UFO sightings. It was a phenomenon that continues today though we don’t hear as much about it. The movie was “Close Encounters of the Third ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Close Encounter With A Loving God

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,690 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

  • Chris Regas avatar

    Narnia: Encounter The Power Of The Wardrobe Series

    Contributed by Chris Regas on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,530 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

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    A Life Changing Faith Encounter

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 31, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,697 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

  • Troy Horne avatar

    When Wee Encounters Grace

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,923 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

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    Close Encounters Of A Third Kind

    Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on May 17, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,118 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

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: The Samaritan Woman Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,866 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

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    God Encounters: Simeon And Anna Series

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 31, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 13,074 views

    This is about Simeon’s and Anna’s encounter with Jesus in the Temple.

    We’ve been looking at God encounters: Abe, Jacob, Moses, Gideon, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. They pointed to the Messiah (Christ). We turn now to encounters in the NT; encounters with Christ. Outside of the shepherds, this is the first one. Read Luke 2:21-38. Verse 21 was eight days after ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Encountering God, Experiencing Change

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 96 ratings
     | 26,208 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

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 13,527 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

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    My First Encounter With Superman

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,074 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

  • Carl Greene avatar

    Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

    Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,430 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

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Happy "Encounter” Weekend, Everyone!

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Oct 6, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,381 views

    Have you ever been so excited to meet someone that you were almost scared? Or, have you waited for something so long that the closer the time comes to that day the more nervous and shaky you become?

    Happy “Encounter” Weekend, Everyone! A portion of one verse leading up to the Ten Commandments text is one of my favorite phrases in Exodus: “Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God” (Exodus 19:17a). So much took place following the manna and quail, showing that God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Encounter With The Risen Lord Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,805 views

    The living Lord Jesus comforts us with strength for today, and bright hope for tomorrow.

    AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE RISEN LORD JESUS. Revelation 1:9-18. “I became dead and am alive forevermore” (Revelation 1:18). (1) Introduction: Patience in the midst of tribulation (Revelation 1:9). The ability of the Apostle John and his readers to persevere in the midst of tribulation did not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational