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  • Jeremias Fababier avatar

    No Reason To Quit

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 34,647 views

    In our spiritual journey there comes a time that we feel to give up, to quit due to the many things we encounter along the way. But God gave us reason not to quit.

    TOPIC: NO REASON TO QUIT Text: Galatians 6:9-10, “9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trials Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 1, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,536 views

    All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus.

    xTRIALS Romans 12:12 All of us encounter trials, difficulties, and suffering throughout our lives, yet as God’s children, we can overcome our challenges through following the example of Jesus. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Are we having fun yet? Isn’t it great to see all the carnage around us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon: An Unlikely Hero Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2022
     | 4,420 views

    Gideon didn't have much going for him but he had faith in the LORD. That was enough and God used him in a mighty way--after this first encounter, that is.

    (Note: This message is edited from a sermon preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO on October 9. 2022 and is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Gideon is mentioned here in Judges and he’s also one of those in the “Hebrews Hall of Fame” in Hebrews 11. I have to confess, the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Knowing The Word; Believe The Word

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 22, 2024
     | 1,243 views

    This message is presented as a "Bible Study" and examines the woman's encounter with the serpent in Genesis 3. The message highlights how Satan operates in our lives today.

    Tonight, we’re going to have a Bible study. As we look at the passage we’re going to study, I will ask questions, not for you to answer, but to show you how I use questions to study and meditate on scripture. It is something that I learned many, many years ago. This is one of the ways that enables ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Opening Up The Ancient Gates

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025
     | 1,614 views

    Some spiritual gates and doors control access to destinies, blessings, and divine encounters. These gates can either open to allow divine intervention or remain shut, causing stagnation and delay.

    OPENING UP THE ANCIENT GATES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:7–10 "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Examine The Evidence — The Case For Christ Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 383 views

    Lee Strobel in The Case for Christ encountered the overwhelming evidence for Christ. This sermon is not about Strobel, but about the truth he uncovered: Jesus Christ is exactly who He claimed to be.

    Go! And Examine the Evidence — The Case for Christ Introduction Church, for generations people have wrestled with the same question Jesus asked His disciples: Luke 9:20 (NLT): “But who do you say I am?” Your answer to that question determines everything about your eternity. Today, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "The Rich Little Man"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    In Luke 19:1-10 Jesus’ willingness to be present to Zacchaeus ends up being an act of evangelism. His encounter with his Savior changes his life. Is there ever anyone beyond the reach of God’s grace. The answer is "No!"

    Luke 19:1-10 “The Rich Little Man” By: Ken Sauer, pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Poor Zacchaeus! He wants to see Jesus but he can’t. He’s a small man, and he can’t see through the crowd. So, he climbs a tree. Poor Zacchaeus!... …or is he? Luke tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Giant Has Fallen

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 9, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,982 views

    Most of the Satanic attacks we encounter are psychological in nature -- It’s important that we win psychological battles in life before seeking to strike back in the spiritual realm because our mind is Satan's primary target

    TITLE: THE GIANT HAS FALLEN SCRIPTURE: I SAMUEL 17:1-3 US Military Analysts say attacking the enemy’s mind is among the chief strategies many modern armies use in order to catch their adversaries off guard. They say psychological warfare is actually capable of defeating the enemy without even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good News That You Can Be Born Again

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,266 views

    Niccodemus, though a teacher of the law had found frustration in trying to please God, yet knowing he could never become what he wanted to be. In an encounter with Jesus revealed he could be born again into the kingdom of heaven.

    THE GOOD NEWS THAT YOU CAN BE BORN AGAIN! John 3:1-3:18 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today I want us to see some very good news from Scripture, that we can be born again. 2.) To be born again is a concept that is very strange sounding, and certainly one which brings questions into our minds, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Nicodemus In Us All

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 60 ratings
     | 19,744 views

    This is the 4th in a 5 part sermon series on people who have encountered Christ and how thier lives have been changed. Nicodemus’ call is for us not to limit our faith only to what we can reasonably understand.

    Bibliography: Indiana Jones In Search of the Holy Grail There once was a man named Nicodemus who was a great religious leaders of the Jews. That’s how John begins to tell us the story of the encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus For the next two weeks we will be looking at biblical people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    When God Shows Up

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 33,030 views

    Jacob had an encounter with God that shook him to his core. This fugitive on the run discovered that his ancestors' God was his God, and that this God would be with him wherever he went. Great lessons for us to learn on our faith pilgrimage.

    Genesis 28:10-19 When God Shows Up In today’s story, Jacob was in a strange place to meet God. You might expect to encounter God at a church retreat or a revival meeting, or in an inspiring church service. You might expect to find God when you are serving him with all your heart. But Jacob had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    The Soldier & The Leper

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    This sermon begins a series of 5 sermons looking at people who encountered Christ personally and how their lives were changed. This sermon finds meaning in biblical healings for our modern life.

    Bibliography: Wesley’s Covenant Prayer, David Hoke on authority This evening we begin a new sermon series about biblical people who encountered Christ and how their lives were affected by the encounter. Over the next five weeks we will be looking at people from all walks of life that met with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Victor Nazareth avatar

    Harvest Principles

    Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 11,643 views

    Jesus experienced a harvest of souls at Sychar in Samaria. From this encounter with the Samaritan woman we can glean some harvest principles. Seven things we must do to bring in the harvest:

    Introduction: We are living today in the most exciting time of human history. There are more people alive today than there ever have been. There is potential for literally millions of souls to be harvested into the kingdom. Jesus experienced a harvest of souls at Sychar in Samaria. From this ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • George Alves avatar

    Communion - What's The Bottom Line

    Contributed by George Alves on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 182 ratings
     | 19,567 views

    Communion is a very special time for believers. Jesus doesn’t want us to go away without encountering him at His Table. This message encourages believers to see beyond the elements.

    Communion – What is the bottom line? Luke 24:13-35 What does Jesus want to do for us at this gathering? When we celebrate communion, what is Jesus’ purpose. As we walk along on the Road to Emmaus with the two disciples we must not forget that these two disciples of Jesus had heard the two ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Eric Shrewsberry avatar

    Why Be Joyful?

    Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 10,323 views

    One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?"

    Why Be Joyful? Philippians 4:4-7 I. One of the most consistent and nagging questions we encounter in our life is the question, "Why?" Almost no other question has us bothered, frustrated, angry or frightened than the question, "Why?" A. You remember when we’re children, one of the first ...read more

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