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  • Jeffrey Sims avatar

    When Pigs Fly Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018
     | 6,073 views

    We take a look at Jesus and His encounter with the demonic called Legion. Through this encounter maybe we can find out what Jesus wants with us and how sometimes finding freedom can make us uncomfortable. We also can find that we need a relationship with Jesus in order to change

    In today’s Scripture we find Jesus in the country of Gerasenes, where He encounters a man possessed by many demons. I think this guy would have probably been a frightening site, he ran around the tombs naked and cut himself with stones, we are told that when they tried to chain or shackle him he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Reflected Glory

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,878 views

    What is amazing, as Moses came down from the mountain, is that he was unaware that his face was, literally, sending out horns of light (Exodus 34:29).

    A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we read that Christ Jesus is ‘worthy of more glory than Moses’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Will Be Called Peter Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018
     | 9,299 views

    This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

    Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Sovereign Symphony Series

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 22, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,206 views

    Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to play a non-melodic part alone, it would sound strange and unappealing. It is only when the entire symphony is played out together that the geni

    God’s Sovereign Symphony Esther 6: 1-14 Preached Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Introduction: A master composer like Mozart or Bach writes a work that utilizes melody, harmony and rhythm. Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proclamation Of Hope

    Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,183 views

    Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

    “The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ovidiu Radulescu avatar

    Dead Bones For Living Souls Series

    Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009
    based on 60 ratings
     | 22,834 views

    That strange story about the dead bones of Elisha and the man coming back to life, is a picture of a creative God who will try to get the attention of His coldhearted people anyway... Elisha and the prophets of God, and all God’s people in general, includ

    We come here today pay our respect to _____________________ and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    A Worship-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 16, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,660 views

    Worship is a broad topic, so I’d like to look at it through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God before His heavenly throne as found in Isaiah 6:1-8. From this encounter, I’d like to share several aspects about worship that will change our lives and relationship with God.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Worship-Filled Heart” Isaiah 6:1-8 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxbexDKb_Q In the early to mid 1900’s, pastor, author, and counselor, AW Tozer, who had written 12 books, including the Christian classic, “The Pursuit of God,” said that worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    In His Presence

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,993 views

    This is the 2nd in 5 in a series on people who encountered Christ and how thier lives were changed. The invitation is to believe in the ’magic’ of miracles.

    In February of last year, a 7 year old little girl named Danielle van Dam was abducted from her home and murdered. Since then, the media has focused on the abduction of one young girl after another. From Danielle to Elizabeth Smart. From Elizabeth Smart to Samantha Runnion. Then there was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus And Pilate

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,548 views

    An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

    The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping Watch: One Divine Moment Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,311 views

    If we could condense all the truths of Christianity into three words, They would be "God with us"! This is your Divine Defining Moment to encounter Emmanuel!

    Keeping Watch: One Divine Moment John 1:14 Let’s Look at some Defining Moments in your life: A Defining Moment is a moment that changes everything. Nothing will be the same for you from this moment on. Some examples: September 11, 2001 The Birth of a Child! The moment the doctor told you… When ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Heflin avatar

    The Divine Fire Of The Holy Lord

    Contributed by David Heflin on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,657 views

    In this sermon, we look to one of the greatest texts in the Scripture and discover how Isaiah’s encounter with a holy God must become ours.

    The Divine Fire of the Holy Lord Is. 6:1-8 PSCOC 2/11/07 Introduction: The perils of idealistic youth. When I was a young preaching student I was full of zeal for serving the Lord. The problem was is that I was also full of pride. I remember a particular song that I really identified with by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    The Woman At The Well Series

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,479 views

    This message is about how Jesus’ example teaches us to willingly cross boundaries and encounter people with the news of eternal life and living water.

    “The Woman at the Well” John 4: 1 – 26 Historical Background By the time of Jesus, Samaritans and Jews had been enemies for centuries. But the most intense rivalry began at around 200 BC. The source of the conflict was a dispute over the correct location for the center of worship. The Samaritans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Noland avatar

    Kick The Dust Off Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Russ Noland on Mar 24, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,998 views

    Has your faith gotten dusty over the years? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus shows how to kick the dust off our faith.

    When I was a child, I used to go visit my aunt Mary. Mary lived most of her life as my spinster aunt, but in her late 50’s she consented to marry one of my second cousins. That’s not as bad as it sounds, incidentally. She was my aunt on my father’s side and married Albert Lee, one of my mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Adams avatar

    Stepping Into A New Season

    Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003
    based on 376 ratings
     | 320,086 views

    We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

    Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Lord And The Lepers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,039 views

    Using the circumstances surrounding Christ’s encounter with 10 lepers, this message draws comparisons between the conditions of the lepers and those of the lost sinner.

    The Lord And The Lepers Text: Luke 17: 17-19 Intro: Luke 17: 11-19 is a brief, but beautiful account of the compassion, concern, and power of Christ, demonstrated on behalf of the helpless and hurting of this world. In the account under consideration today, Jesus is approached by 10 lepers, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist