Sermons on Close Encounter:

God Encounters: Abraham Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2004

This is about God’s call on Abraham.

Intro to “God Encounters” series. We can have our own encounter with God. Abraham is a hero to Christians, Jews and Muslims. He is a giant man on the stage of history. The old saying is “the faith of Abraham.” Read Genesis 12:1-9. God later changed Abram’s name to Abraham. For the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Moses Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 28, 2004

This is on Moses’ God encounter.

Don’t you love excuses? Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first arrived at 7 PM. He had a date missed the bus, hired a cab then it broke down. He went to a farmhouse and bought a horse. Ten miles from camp it fell over dead. “I walked the last ten miles.” The CO wasn’t happy but ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Gideon Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 3, 2004

This is about Gideon’s God encounter.

Have you ever felt inadequate for the task at hand? When I was a kid, a professional carpenter helped us re-roof our house. I took ten swings of the hammer to the nail in, but he only took two. Once my boss asked me to take a look at her care engine. Then there was the time that our kids were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Isaiah Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 10, 2004

This is about Isaiah’s God encounter.

What comes to mind when I say, “In the year 2001”? 2001 was a year that changed the way we look at security. The WTC attack rocked our world. It had been 60 years. OKC was domestic. WTC ’93 failed. We were hit at home. Life is not the same. Threat level codes. Air marshals. Dep. of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Encounter At Jacob's Well

Contributed by Lee Henry on Oct 16, 2006

The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s well changed her life. An encounter with Jesus can also change our life.

Encounter at Jacob’s Well John 4 In John 4:42 we read that many Samaritans came to Jesus and recognized Him as “Savior of the world.” What led to this great response of the Samaritans? It all began with an encounter at Jacob’s well between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. Jacob’s well is located ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Handling The Power Encounter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

As Paul and his team went out into a dark world, it was no surprise that there were times when the light came smack up against the darkness. These "power encounters" are inevitable. How do we handle them?

Passage: Acts 16:16-41 Intro: When we hear the word power, certain pictures come to mind. 1. huge guns, bombers, nuclear warheads. 2. human beings are obsessed with power, we love to be the ones with more. 3. every Sunday in the Fall, teams walk onto the football field for a “power encounter,” to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Uncomfortable Encounter With Christ Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jun 24, 2006

Now these issues will destroy your life if you do not have one necessary component. That necessary component is a rock solid assurance in the character of God. When you can not understand what He is doing, the only thing you have left is your certainty

As Christians we think that when we come to Christ everything will be a bed of roses. At times, we have to wrestle with things that seem the exact opposite of what we know of God. At times, I get questions as a pastor to try to explain the Tsunamis, earthquakes, illness, and such. Quite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 15, 2005

Our God is not boring. He is a God of power and wonder.

Encounter the Power Isaiah 9:6 (The Message) For a child has been born—for us! the gift of a son—for us! He’ll take over the running of the world. His names will be: Amazing Counselor, Strong God, Eternal Father, Prince of Wholeness. Intoduction: In The Lion, The Witch and The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Methodist

God Encounters: Jeremiah Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 17, 2004

This is about Jeremiah’s God encounter.

Too Young the Hero is a movie about 12 year old Calvin Graham who managed to enlist in the Navy during WWII. Read Jeremiah 1:4-10. Jeremiah was young. How young? We don’t know. The word translated “youth, child, boy” could mean an infant to a young man. I. God’s CALL. We typically think of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Nathanael Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Aug 8, 2004

This is about Nathanael’s encounter with Jesus.

Jesus is beginning his ministry. John the Baptist had baptized him. He has just called Andrew and Peter. He had been a carpenter. Read John 1:43-51. I. Proposal. Jesus makes a proposal to Philip: “Follow me.” He was from the same town as Andrew and Peter. It was a simple and direct proposal. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Encounters: Paul Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Sep 13, 2004

This is about Paul’s conversion.

Turning points are those things that happen, where after it life is never the same. Inventions are often turning points. The automobile altered life forever. The PC altered life forever. Cell phones (the electronic leash) altered life forever. It took almost a week for the assassination of A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Responding To An Encounter With Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Jesus expects us to respond when we have encountered Him.

Encountering Jesus Responding to an Encounter with Jesus Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION When I was in the Untied States coast Guard I was asked to speak on Boating Safety at an elementary school. I taught on things life the importance of wearing a life jacket, not riding on the bow of the boat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saul's Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Part 7- Saul‟s Encounter with God Preliminaries Christmas Weekend Celebration Service- one service-bring your tithes/offerings plus extra- Casaverde. Thank you- Lisa- decorating, Jeff/Lowe’s- Poinsetta. Next week- focus on- significance of Christmas. This week, continue with our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Encounter Christ Powerfully Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 17, 2013

Christ's power, victory, the Lion of Judah

ENCOUNTER CHRIST POWERFULLY Rev. 1 (p 861) June 16, 2013 INTRODUCTION: If Jesus delays His return for His Bride the North American Christian Convention will meet here in Louisville, KY, July 9th-July 12th…It’s Theme: Victorious:”When life seems hopeless…read the end ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fresh Encounter With God

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 29, 2009

A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Job 40:1-5, 42:1-6 Proposition: A fresh encounter with God is a renewal of one’s personal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to a fresh encounter with God in their personal relationship with our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist