Sermons on Close Encounter:

Poolside Miracle Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 17, 2007

4 of 5 messages on the Miracles of Jesus. This message is on the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethsaida. It focuses on the importance of obedience and the power of God in our lives.

Poolside Miracle [Announcer] Are you tired of stubborn belly fat? Tired of missing meals to fit into your favorite outfit? Tired of late nights at the gym and seeing little to no results? Well, my friend, we have the solution you’ve been waiting for. Imagine sleeping in, eating fast food, and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'twas The Prayer Before Christmas

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

The prayer that changed the world.

LUKE 1:5-25 ‘TWAS THE PRAYER BEFORE CHRISTMAS In the days of Herod, king of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah, of the division of Abijah. And he had a wife from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. And they were both righteous before God, walking blamelessly in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-26

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When Someone Sins Against You Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 25, 2006

When someone sins against us, we’re to talk first, then take others, then tell it to church, then treat as an unbeliever. But goal is always restoration.

What to Do When Someone Sins Against You Matthew 18:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill 11/26/06 One Sunday morning a wife tried to wake her husband up for church. He kept his eyes closed and said, “I don’t want to go to church; they don’t like me there.” She tried again, this time pleading with him to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Competency: A Distorted Foundational Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 21, 2012

What does "Soul Competency" mean? What are the implications of the doctrine of "Soul Competency?" A sermonic study of this neglected and distorted teaching.

“The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes and the children’s teeth are set on edge?’ As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sing To The Lord

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Sep 17, 2018

We are to sing to the Lord always.

When I asked the Holy Spirit of what He wanted to write as soon as I finished writing the last sermon. I heard in my spirit Psalm 95: 1- 7, I wondered to myself what was in Psalm 95: 1 -7 and after reading it, I realised that God wants us to sing to Him at all times. His WORD also encourages us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2, Psalm 33:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surprise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 6: 1 – 33

2 Kings 6: 1 – 33 Surprise 6 And the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “See now, the place where we dwell with you is too small for us. 2 Please, let us go to the Jordan, and let every man take a beam from there, and let us make there a place where we may dwell.” So, he answered, “Go.” 3 Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gone But Not Forgotten

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 24, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 9: 1 – 37

2 Kings 9: 1 – 37 Gone but not forgotten 9 And Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, “Get yourself ready, take this flask of oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead. 2 Now when you arrive at that place, look there for Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Then The Law? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 27, 2018

Paul now shows the inferiority of the covenant of law-first in regard to 1) Its Purpose (Galatians 3:19a), then in regard to 2) Its Mediator (Galatians 3:19b-20), and finally in regard to 3) Its Accomplishment (Galatians 3:21-22)

On October 31, 1517, a young Augustinian Monk, schooled in the law, named Martin Luther, posted 95 Theses of concern to the church door in Wittenberg Germany. This act triggered the Reformation, as they were immediately translated and distributed across Germany in a matter of weeks. The Protestant ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-22

Denomination: Other

Com ’on Put Em Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 29, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 14: 1 – 29

2 Kings 14: 1 – 29 Com ’on put em up 14 In the second year of Joash the son of Jehoahaz, king of Israel, Amaziah the son of Joash, king of Judah, became king. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Detrimental Competition-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2017

1 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the weakness/detriment/absurdity/incompatibility of competitive ministry. A competitive spirit can be detrimental to Christian ministry. But when? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-I—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. I can remember seeing & hearing an American long-jumper & runner--Carl Lewis--in the Olympics(1988 Summer?) who just ‘tore-up’ his competition. He outran & out-jumped everybody! In ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Wind - Time! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 12, 2017

Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to know what time it is.

Timing! -- Ecclesiastes pt. 4 Opening Illustration: Blue Fish TV “There is a Time for everything!” Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes of time put the timer on set it for 30 minutes? Thesis: Solomon tells us that timing is everything in life and life goes through many stages and we need to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Ecclesiastes 2:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salvation Realized(2018)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 29, 2018

1 of 3. All on the ark escaped/were saved from the Flood’s destruction. Salvation was realized by those favored by God. But How/When is salvation by God accomplished/realized? Salvation is realized when & how...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Man’s Response—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Elyon’s App

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 6, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 19: 1 – 22

Numbers 19: 1 – 22 Jehovah Elyon’s App 19 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, 2 “This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD has commanded, saying: ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which a yoke has ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Snitch In Time Raves In Kind

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 21, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 31: 1 – 47

Numbers 31: 1 – 47 A snitch in time raves in kind 31And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Take vengeance on the Midianites for the children of Israel. Afterward you shall be gathered to your people.” 3So Moses spoke to the people, saying, “Arm some of yourselves for war, and let them go against ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Paul’s Charge Concerning The Offender Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 1, 2018

After explaining in general terms why he had delayed his trip to Corinth (see 1:12-2:2), Paul addressed the specific confrontation that most likely had led to his decision to cancel his visit.

April 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.2: Paul’s Charge Concerning the Offender. (2:5–11) 2nd Corinthians 2:5-11 (NKJV) 5 But if anyone has caused grief, he has not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist