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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    The Prayer Of Jabez

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,726 views

    The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

    SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011
     | 3,715 views

    Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

    Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 18, 2023
     | 2,461 views

    In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also teach us some good lessons.

    Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7; Numbers 20:1-13 Theme: Obedience Leads to Rewards Title: Please Don’t Hit Me – The Rock In this sermon we see the importance of obedience that would have helped enable the Children of Israel to be ready for a new experience with God in the Promise Land. It can also ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

    Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,709 views

    Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

    Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003
    based on 94 ratings
     | 12,617 views

    Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.

    June 23, 2002 Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Speaker: Jeff Williams Audio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of Worship Good morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About My Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    3rd in a 3 part series about finding significant answers to life from intimate encounters with Jesus.

    “What About My Doubt?” JOHN 20: 19 - 31 INTRODUCTION: In 1957, Lieutenant David Steeves walked out of the California Sierras Mts. 54 days after his Air Force trainer jet had disappeared. He related an unbelievable tale of survival after parachuting from his disabled plane. For almost 3 months ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jerry Carr avatar

    Come See A Man Named Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 12,864 views

    As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

    I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 32,453 views

    This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

    November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hope For The New Year

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,022 views

    A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

    Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthless Worship Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 26,866 views

    What makes our worship worthless and meaningless? How can our worship become a genuine encounter with God?

    Encountering God – Part 6 - Worthless Worship Review What is worship? Encountering/responding to God’s heart toward us. Why worship? B/c we were created for this purpose. What do we need? A relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He acted on our behalf when we were still His enemies. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    I Am He Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2009
     | 7,571 views

    Those who are saved through encountering Jesus are transformed. This is to be expected, since He is very God in human flesh.

    *John 4:25, 26* *Jesus, The Great “I Am”: I Am He* “The woman [at the well] said to [Jesus], ‘I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ). When He comes, He will tell us all things.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am He.’”[1] God appointed Moses to deliver His people from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride And Prejudice Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,137 views

    This is a sermon I used for Mother’s Day about the Syrian Phoencian woman and her incredible encounter with Jesus

    Pride and Prejudice Mark 7:24-30 5/11/08 (Mother’s Day) PSCOC Intro: 41/41 cent stamps. I went into the post office on Friday to mail off some fundraising letters. I needed 41 stamps. So, I asked the cashier for 41 stamps. She thought I had asked if they had 41 cent stamps, which of course, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Hughes avatar

    Jesus And A Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Mar 14, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,373 views

    In this sermon I looked at the account of the haemorrhaging woman’s encounter with Jesus and considered its significance for the Church today.

    JESUS AND A TOUCH OF FAITH (Luke 8:40-56) INTRODUCTION _ KEITH I had just started preaching one Sunday morning when I saw someone come into the church through the doors at the back. The man sat down in the back pew, right next to one of our most welcoming ladies, so I knew he’d be well looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Sticks And Stones Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,376 views

    Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

    John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Difficulties In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,142 views

    why do we encounter difficulties in prayer - sin, disobedience, wrong relationships, wrong motives, loss of focus

    DIFFICULTIES IN PRAYER Isn’t it amazing the excuses you can find not to do something. I am constantly amazed at my ability to find reasons why I should not do administration. Or why it would be better not to go running and just to read a book. But what is not so amazing is how easily reasons not ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican