Sermons on Close Encounter:

Reflecting God's Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding The glory of God

Week 5: Reflecting God’s Glory Scripture Passage: 1. We have been speaking for 4 weeks now about the Glory of God and how it is God’s intentioned priority to reveal His glory to mankind so that you and I will assume our created place in His wonderful plan. a. Today, I wish to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 12, 2006

Through the birth of the Christ child and the visitation of the angels to the shepherds we see a God who cares and comes to us at our worst times to deliver us.

When we read the Christmas story of the birth of Christ I think we have a tendency to gloss over and glamorize what really happened. We sing our Christmas songs and envision this postcard picture of Jesus in a pristine creche as he lies in a manger on a bed of hay or straw. It’s beautiful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Worship Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 18, 2009

Exposition regarding worship in Mary’s Magnificat, Luke 1:46-56

Text: Luke 1:46-56, Title: Christmas Worship, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/20/09, AM A. Opening illustration: There is a splendid moment in the movie Jurassic Park, when world-class paleontologist Allen Grant, who has devoted his life to the study of dinosaurs, suddenly comes face-to-face with real, live ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Focus! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 1, 2012

Many congregations, as they worship, experience union but not unity. They lack a spirit of oneness. What does it take to experience unity in worship?

“More Words on Worship: Focus!” John 4:1-24 Six people were marooned on a desert island. Two were Jewish, two were Catholic, and two were of Reformed background. The two Jews founded “Temple Immanuel.” The two Catholics organized “The Church of the Holy Name.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Of An Apostle Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 13, 2013

Continuing in a series on going to Jerusalem, based on travels described in Luke. This is in line with United Methodist Lectionary. Please let me know if you use these messages.

July 21, 2013 Making of an Apostle Jesus is walking through a town, when He sees that the townspeople are about to stone a woman. He asks, “Why are you going to stone her?” A voice comes from somewhere in the crowd that proclaims, “Because she is a sinner.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

"Live A Life-Full Of Miracles" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Nov 19, 2008

Is there really a life-full of miracles? Is miracle only one of those stories in the Bible that God no longer manifest in this world today? Let us tackle this question...

Is there really a life-full of miracles? Is miracle one of those stories in the Bible that God no longer manifest in this world today? Let us tackle this question... Because of globalization, of modern technology; just the flick of our fingers on the remote of our television sets, or switching of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

All For One

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Oct 8, 2010

Jesus on the way to His ultimate sacrifice prayed for unity among His followers

The meal is finished, the lesson has been taught and the example set. Jesus now sets his eyes upon his final task. He slowly stands up from the table and moves towards the door. His remaining disciples look at his countenance and see sadness washed across his face instead of love and compassion. ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Choose To Worship Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 21, 2009

Today I want us to understand that worship will not happen unless we make the conscious choice to be worshippers!

Intentional Worship – Sermon Title: Choose to Worship September 20th, 2009 Main Idea: The only way you and I will ever be able to worship is if we make the decision to do so. Issues: Difference between an attender and a worshipper. Intro: Nothing in life just happens by default. Even doing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 1:11-24, A Man Sent From God Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 1:11-24, A man sent from God

A Man Sent From God Galatians 1:11-24 Intro. * Every once in a while, God finds him a man who is unwilling to be like everyone else. * God finds him a person who has the courage to stand up and to stand out. * God finds him an Abraham, an Elijah, a David, or a Daniel * Too many of us are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of James exploring James observations concerning the tongue.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Taming the Tongue” For several weeks we have gazed into the mirror of God’s word exposing areas in our life where our daily behavior doesn’t match our belief. Genuine faith involves God’s sufficient inner persuasion to inspire our response. When we ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Luke 11:53-54, Matthew 12:33-37, Galatians 5:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Restoring The Broken

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 9, 2018

The lame beggar was over 40 years of age (Acts 4:22) and spent every day in the same place the whole of his life. He is a representation of any person living out their lives without an “other” context.

I was browsing the internet a few days ago – news stories about the “same old, same old”. “Same old” suggests “nothing has changed” and speaks to those things that frustrate us or annoy us. We can easily slip between boredom and depression because nothing ever seems to change or improve. It could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

Thank You For Serving!

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Why is serving very important and what should be our motivation? The answers lie in that very powerful scene in which Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. Jesus mandated us to live by (symbolically) washing one another’s feet, (literally) serving one another.

INTRODUCTION – The 80/20 Rule in the Church We loved to be served. - We tend to get angry when we ordered something and not served on time. - We demand to talk to the manager when we are not satisfied with the service provided to us. - We grumble when our expectation of service is not met. To be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Resurrection From The Dead Of The Humble King Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2020

Their hope seemed lost, but a new dawn, the dawn of a new day was coming and renewal and hope was in the wings of this new sun rise. The Light of new age, the hope of a new covenant was rising with this new day.

MARK 16:1-8-9 THE RESURRECTION FROM THE DEAD OF THE HUMBLE KING What we find in Mark as in the other gospels, though all have different details, an account of women finding that Jesus’ tomb was empty and receiving a message that he had risen. All other evidence that Mark has recounted to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity Sunday. May 31st, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 21, 2023

1st Sunday after Pentecost, Year A.

Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4, Psalm 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20. A). THE BEGINNING. Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4a. "In the beginning God" implies that God existed before the beginning of time. No mere thing existed before the beginning, but only God. There is no ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Genesis 2:1-4, Psalm 8:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, Matthew 28:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 31- Who Is On The Throne? Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 3, 2024

When the King of Nineveh heard the preaching of Jonah and knew that God’s judgement was impending, he got off his throne and humbled himself before God, the King of kings. God must be enthroned in our hearts too and we must allow Him to rule over our lives.

We read in Jonah 3:6, “When the king of Nineveh heard about it, he got up from his throne, took off his robe, put on sackcloth, and sat down in ashes.” (GNB) When the King of Nineveh heard about the impending judgement as preached by the prophet Jonah, he immediately got up from his throne, took ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:6, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:3-4, Matthew 26:15, Matthew 26:21-22, Matthew 26:25, Matthew 27:2-5, Acts 26:9, Acts 22:7-8, Philippians 3:7, Philippians 3:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other