Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Last week we experienced a massive encounter with God. Some of you met Him for the first time. Others had been crying out for one and finally received it.
In this message, Pastor Jonnathan Zin Truong (co-leading with Olivia) unpacks why personal encounters with God are not optional extras—they are essential to true salvation, transformation, and walking in power.
From the fall in the Garden that separated us from face-to-face relationship with God… to the impossibility of keeping the Law… to Jesus restoring what was lost—God has always sought to encounter His people in tangible, life-altering ways.
We’ll look at biblical encounters (including the demoniac in Mark 5) and real-life stories that show how an encounter with the living God uproots doubt, anxiety, pride, and lies—and launches us into greater identity, purpose, and devotion to Jesus as our first love.
Encounters aren’t just feel-good moments. They are catalysts. They create a fork in the road: Will you follow Jesus for your comfort… or for His glory?
If you’ve ever wondered why some believers walk in unshakable faith while others struggle with doubt, this message is for you.
Bible Stories & Timestamps:
00:03:18 – Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden (the Fall)
00:04:34 – The 10 Commandments given through Moses + the 613 laws
00:08:46 – Gideon’s army (the sifting)
00:09:02 – Sheep & goats / wheat & tares (separation)
00:20:18 – The demoniac of Mark 5 (Gerasene demoniac / Legion)
00:29:14 – Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3)
00:32:53 – Peter’s restoration (“Feed My sheep”)
00:36:45 – Saul’s encounter on the road to Damascus (Acts 9) → becomes Paul
00:39:28 – The woman at the well (John 4 / Samaritan woman)
00:45:59 – The woman caught in adultery & the Law of Moses (John 8)
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God Manifest | Raising, Equipping & Empowering Saints
#GreatEncounters #EncounterGod #GodManifest #JonnathanZinTruong #PersonalEncounter #HolySpirit #Transformation #ChristianSermon #HoustonChurch
Last week we experienced a massive encounter with God. Some of you met Him for the first time. Others had been crying out for one and finally received it.
In this message, Pastor Jonnathan Zin Truong (co-leading with Olivia) unpacks why personal encounters with God are not optional extras—they are essential to true salvation, transformation, and walking in power.
From the fall in the Garden that separated us from face-to-face relationship with God… to the impossibility of keeping the Law… to Jesus restoring what was lost—God has always sought to encounter His people in tangible, life-altering ways.
We’ll look at biblical encounters (including the demoniac in Mark 5) and real-life stories that show how an encounter with the living God uproots doubt, anxiety, pride, and lies—and launches us into greater identity, purpose, and devotion to Jesus as our first love.
Encounters aren’t just feel-good moments. They are catalysts. They create a fork in the road: Will you follow Jesus for your comfort… or for His glory?
If you’ve ever wondered why some believers walk in unshakable faith while others struggle with doubt, this message is for you.
Bible Stories & Timestamps:
00:03:18 – Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden (the Fall)
00:04:34 – The 10 Commandments given through Moses + the 613 laws
00:08:46 – Gideon’s army (the sifting)
00:09:02 – Sheep & goats / wheat & tares (separation)
00:20:18 – The demoniac of Mark 5 (Gerasene demoniac / Legion)
00:29:14 – Moses and the burning bush (Exodus 3)
00:32:53 – Peter’s restoration (“Feed My sheep”)
00:36:45 – Saul’s encounter on the road to Damascus (Acts 9) → becomes Paul
00:39:28 – The woman at the well (John 4 / Samaritan woman)
00:45:59 – The woman caught in adultery & the Law of Moses (John 8)
📍 Visit us: godmanifest.com
🕊️ Support the ministry: godmanifest.com/donate
📖 Books by Jonnathan: godmanifestpublishing.com/jonnathan-zin-truong
God Manifest | Raising, Equipping & Empowering Saints
#GreatEncounters #EncounterGod #GodManifest #JonnathanZinTruong #PersonalEncounter #HolySpirit #Transformation #ChristianSermon #HoustonChurch
