Sermons on A Divine Encounter With God:

Christ-Addicted

Contributed by Paul Richard on Aug 10, 2022

Christ-addicted are prisoners of Jesus

I am a Christian', that is always the response from most people when asked of their religious status. Often than not, it is a title bestowed as a result of the family religious background. In the real sense, Christians are christ-like. They admit being prisoners of Jesus ( Philemon 1:23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philemon 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Err Is Human; To Forgive Divine Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

When you hold onto the sins and shortcomings of others, it hurts you. Forgiveness can release you of that pain. To err IS human; but to forgive FEELS divine!

INTRODUCTION In the series entitled “No, that’s NOT in the Bible” we discover some of these pseudo-scriptures actually contradict the Bible. For instance, believing the adage “God helps those who help themselves” can hinder a person from seeking God’s help. The aphorism “God won’t put more on you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Give Unto Caesar PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the concept of God's use of earthly rulers to fulfill His divine purposes, our responsibility as Christians to respect and fulfill our civic duties, and the paramount allegiance we owe to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are here today to dive into a deep and thought-provoking topic that hits the intersection of faith and politics: God's use of earthly rulers to accomplish His divine purposes, our duty to respect and fulfill our civic responsibilities, and the ultimate ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Topics: God's Sovereignty, Divine Purposes

Unwrapping Christmas - God's Timing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 8, 2013

A message about God's perfect timing at Christmas.

Title: Unwrapping Christmas: God's Timing Theme: Text: Matthew 2:1-12, Galatians 4:1-7 Matthew 2:1-12 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, (2) saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Blueprint For Spiritual Renewal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon encourages us to trust God in all circumstances, live according to His plan, perceive His guidance, and practice compassion and forgiveness as He commands.

Welcome to another beautiful day in the house of the Lord. Isn't it a marvel to gather in His name, to bask in His glory, and to learn from His holy Word? We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has called us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 4:32

Topics: Divine Guidance, New Life, Navigating

When God Came To Stay Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 29, 2024

God's plan has always been to dwell among His people, and He has fulfilled this through the prophecy of a new covenant, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the power displayed at Pentecost.

Hey guys, have you ever had a friend come over and they just never left? They're always there, eating your food, playing your video games, and just hanging out. It's like they moved in! Well, that's kind of what God did, but in the best way possible. You see, the Bible tells us that God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 24:44-49, Acts 2:1-4, Colossians 1:26-27

Topics: Prophecy, Divine Promise, Spiritual Power

Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus In The Gospel Of Luke Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

Luke writes with precision, compassion, and detail. Luke wants us to be certain. Certain about Jesus. Certain about salvation. Certain about the Gospel.

Go! And Follow: Encountering Jesus in the Gospel of Luke Introduction Church, let me begin with a picture. Imagine you’re walking through a gallery filled with portraits of Jesus. Each portrait is beautiful, each shows Him in a slightly different light. Matthew paints Jesus as the promised King. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-4, Luke 19:10, Luke 9:23, Luke 23:42-43, Romans 10:9, Daniel 7:13-14, Exodus 29:38-39, Isaiah 53:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is The Entire Bible Inerrant And Divinely Inspired In Everything It Says?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 14, 2020

One of the foundational pillars of the Christian faith is the claim that the Bible is the inerrant and the divinely inspired Word of God.

Throughout history, people have ridiculed the idea of biblical inerrancy and do not believe it to be free from error or untruths or culturally appropriate today. To the faithless, the Bible is simply another fallible book written by imperfect humans. Within the pages of the Bible, it is written, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13, 1 Thessalonians 4:15, Galatians 1:12, Ephesians 3:5, 1 Corinthians 14:37, 2 Peter 3:16, John 14:26, John 16:13, 2 Peter 1:16-20, Psalm 119:160, 2 Timothy 2:15-17, John 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What God Showed John"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 2, 2016

The sermon shares what God showed John. He showed him he could carry him, He showed John a mountain, He showed John what's coming down, and he showed John a River of Life.

What God Showed John? Revelation 21:10, 22 22:5 1. God showed John he could carry him, John was carried away to great High Mountain and was showed • 10And in the spirit he carried me away to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Making God Known Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus, as the Word made flesh, is the one who makes God known to us. Only through him can we know God as He really is.

“Making God Known” John 1:1 – 18 Introduction: John’s Christmas Story And so it all comes down to this one day. All the preparation the last several weeks have been about this one day: Christmas Day. And by the end of the day today, we will have unwrapped most of our presents, spent time with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

We Are God's Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD the HOLY SPIRIT dwells within us corporately, as a church and as individuals.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the temple of the HOLY SPIRIT? Yes. 1 Corinthians 3:16 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD the HOLY SPIRIT dwells within us corporately, as a church and as individuals. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 3:16 (Amplified Bible) Do you not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Heals!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

As we read about the healings in the Bible done by Jesus and even His disciples, we are confronted with a question: Does it still work that way today? In this message we will let the Lord speak for Himself through His word as we examine the Scriptures.

The God Who Heals! Healing: Observations from the Bible 1. Healing is based on who God is! (Healer is one of His titles, Jehovah Rapha. Exodus 15:26 I am the LORD, who heals you. Also, Heb. Shalom means peace, completeness, soundness, health, safety, prosperous. Jesus came as the Prince of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Appointment With God

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Nov 8, 2016

Based on Hebrews 9:27, all mankind must appear before God. Believers at the Bema Seat, Unbelievers at the Great White Throne. BEFORE this life is over, believers should have an appointment daily with God in prayer, unbelievers Revelation 22:17 - COME.

Read Hebrews 9:19-28 Exegesis V19 Moses had been given the Law by God and he (Moses) related that to the people. Moses also made a symbolic gesture of sprinkling blood (Mercy Seat). V20 “This is the blood of the testament” No Testament (will) was in effect until death of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Satisfying Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 29, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you satisfied with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD satisfies us and are satisfying to us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 91:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I will reward them wi

I. EXORDIUM: Are you satisfied with GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD satisfies us and are satisfying to us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 91:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation. V. THESIS: GOD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Into The Grace Of God.

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jun 29, 2020

What is grace? Grace is an unmerited favour; it is kindness from God that we do not deserve. We enjoy God’s grace because He is a merciful God.

4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. 6 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal