Sermons on Angelic Encounter:

Don't Be A Stoner... Be A Transformer Series

Contributed by Rich Vanarsdalen on May 26, 2007

This message looks at the ways God is able to transform our lives.

DON’T BE A STONER… BE A TRANSFORMER! Genesis 17:1-6; 32:24-28 Review: Last week we began this two part message: “Don’t be a stoner… Be a transformer”, and I would like to recap a little of that message before we begin today. We were in John 8:1-11 last week, and saw how absolutely incredible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Seen The Lord Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jan 4, 2017

Every person comes to faith differently. Mary Magdalene was one of the last people at the cross and first to the tomb. Although she was marginalized by society she was a loyal follower of Jesus.

I HAVE SEEN THE LORD! John 20:1-18 I suppose that one of the reasons that I like history is the fact that it is chronological. We had a high-school teacher in Indiana that would start the school term with the big current event of the day and then move backward through history to make it more ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Mary And Joseph Didn't Know

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 18, 2000

God is working, almost invisibly, to draw his creation back to his heart. Come and see how God is working, even without giving all the details to this young couple.

What Mary and Joseph Didn’t Know The Christmas story is a remarkably well-known one. The majority of those who identify themselves as Christian in any manner are well versed with the story of the birth of Jesus. I also would venture to say that, in the United States at least, a great many of those ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2011

The shepherds and the magi demonstrate the kind of worship that is pleasing to God.

Beginnings are really important. Just think about how many great literary works are known by their opening words. Let’s see if you can identify a few of them: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” [A Tale of Two Cities] “All children, except one, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Hero

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

Gideon was considered by others as the least and the last. But to God, he was considered to be a mighty man of valor.

I. Out of Sight, Out of Mind A. Text: Judges 6:1-25 B. So make the situation clear, I want you to notice that, at the beginning of our story, we find Gideon threshing wheat in a winepress! C. Now, why would he thresh wheat in a winepress? Shouldn’t he just thresh wheat on a threshing floor? The ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-25

In Pursuit - The Transformation Of Nebuchadnezzar

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 15, 2021

The greatest Old Testament story of a Transformed Life

March 12, 2016 Today, I want to talk to you about transformation. I believe transformation is the necessary result of an active and engaged relationship with Jesus and there is no better story in the Old Testament that demonstrates the power of a transformed life than that of Nebuchadnezzar. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:20, Daniel 3:28-29, Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Anna, The Prophetess Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2022

"She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, and then was a widow until she was eighty-four" (Luke 2:36–37). Anna had been married only seven years when she became a widow, and she remained a widow for the rest of her life.

tom lowe 1/8/2022 Anna, the Prophetess Who was Anna the prophetess in the Bible? I am ashamed that I could not answer that question until I researched this article. I have read the Bible from cover to cover, but I must admit I do not recall anything about her. Furthermore, I have never heard a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Success And Failure

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 23, 2025

God allowed the Joshua and the Israelites to be defeated by the people of Ai the first time and then gave them the victory when the next time when they set things right before God. There are some godly principles we need to follow so we can have success and avoid failures in life.

Today’s meditation is based on Joshua 7:4, “So about 3,000 men from the people went up there, but they fled before the men of Ai.” (TLV) When the people of Israel were confronted with the mighty city of Jericho, they trusted God, obeyed His counsel, and thereby experienced an astounding victory. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-3, Joshua 7:4-5, Philippians 4:6, 1 Samuel 14:6, Proverbs 21:31, Genesis 24:7, Joshua 7:7-9, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Joshua 7:10-11, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Sacrifice Should Cost

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022

Sometimes we feel that life is spinning out of control. In order to receive a spiritual breakthrough we might have to make a sacrifice, and a sacrifice must cost us something; for we can’t cheat the Lord and expect Him to bless us for it.

Our message this evening is entitled, “A Sacrifice Should Cost.” A “sacrifice” is defined as “an offering made to God . . . as an acknowledgement of His power and provision.” It’s also defined as “surrender or loss made or incurred for gaining some object, or for obliging another.”(1) Based on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Now Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

What now after the resurrection.

WHAT NOW? LUKE 24.13-35 ‘It ain’t over till its over.’ That was one saying of a baseball player called Yogi Berra. He was famous for other statements on air. ‘Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical.’ ‘This is like déjà vu all over again.’ ‘You can observe a lot by watching.’ ‘I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope In The Midst Of Hardships

Contributed by Tony Cheng on Dec 13, 2013

We can understand that many people are facing a lot of hardships nowadays. But it is difficult to understand why there are hardship during the first Christmas!

HOPE IN THE MIDST OF HARDSHIPS (Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 2:13-15) Shall we bow down before our LORD to ask Him to bless our worship this morning: Dear Heavenly Father, grant us listening hearts, unity of minds, and humble hearts, for we want to worship You. May You be honored this morning. In JESUS' ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Came To His Own: A Christmas Story Of Open And Closed Hearts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2025

As we reflect on the birth of Christ this Christmas, let us ask ourselves: How do we respond to Jesus, our Savior? Will we make room for Him, open our hearts, and joyfully welcome His presence, or will we turn Him away?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Shepherd’s Story.” INTRODUCTION: Christmas is the celebration of God’s greatest gift to humanity—Jesus Christ, our Savior. But from the very moment of His birth, Jesus was met with contrasting responses: rejection by some and joyful acceptance by others. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In The Wilderness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' wilderness experience, emphasizing trials as opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening faith, guided by God's wisdom and strength.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to understand and embrace the profound wisdom of God's Word. Today, we're going to be looking at a passage that has a deep resonance with each of our lives, a passage that tells a tale of struggle, solitude, and spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Topics: Wilderness, Spiritual Growth

Passionate For God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024

This sermon explores the themes of Christ's sacrifice, salvation, and our call to surrender to His sovereignty, as revealed in John 20:1-18.

Good morning, dear ones, gathered here in the name of our Lord. Today, we stand on the cusp of a great revelation, a revelation that will not only stir our hearts but also transform our lives. Today, we will open the Word of God, John 20:1-18 and allow its truth to resonate within us. In the words ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Topics: Hebrews, John

Where Meek Souls Will Receive Him

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 10, 2019

Sermon for Christmas Eve, 2018

December 24, 2018 – Christmas Eve Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-10 Where Meek Souls Will Receive Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Let us pray: O holy child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray; Cast out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran