Sermons on Close Encounter:

Disappointed In Jesus

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

We might become disappointed in our circumstances, but we can come to a plce where we trust God, even when we don't understand.

All right now, Luke Chapter 7. Turn your Bibles, open your Bibles. I hope you’re bringing your Bible to church. Okay, if you don’t, don’t feel bad. But I’d like it if you brought your Bible so you could read along with me, you can make notes in your Bible where you can think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eat, Pray, Love

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A sermon exhorting listeners to hospitality and service to one another.

And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the cock crows today, you will deny me three times.” You have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of A Godly Marriage (1 Peter 3:1-7) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:1-7

Characteristics of a Godly Marriage Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing Your Christmas With Christian Compliance-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2012

2 0f 2. John supplied his readers with a test for Christian compliance in Jesus’ sonship/humanity/birth. Jesus’ sonship/birth is a test for Christian confession/compliance...But in what way is it tested? Celebrating Jesus’ Birth Tests Our...

TESTING YOUR CHRISTMAS With CHRISTIAN COMPLIANCE-II — 2John :7-11; 1John 2:22-25; 4:14-16; 5:5-13— Attention: Our Christmas celebrations say much about what we really believe. Need: John supplied his readers with a test for Christian compliance in Jesus’ sonship/humanity/birth. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Decision That Determines Destiny

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Feb 15, 2012

You are free to choose. You are not free not to choose. You’re not free to choose the consequences of your choice. And, when you make a big choice, you make a lot of other choices right along with it.

Introduction Would you find the Book of Ruth in the Old Testament? And, you’ll find it right after the Book of Judges—Judges. And, we’re going to be studying, now, the Book of Ruth for the next four Sundays. The Book of Ruth is a wonderful book. It is a love story, but it is a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Visions Of Judgment Against Rome Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 31, 2017

This is a chapter of “great things.” Take note of “a great wonder” (verse one), “a great red dragon” (verse 3), “great wrath” (verse 12), and “two wings of a great eagle” (verse 14).

By: Tom Lowe Date: 8/12/16 Series:Verse By Verse Through Revelation Lesson: IV .A.1: The Woman, Child, Dragon, and Rest of the Woman’s Offspring (12:1-17) Revelation 12:1-17 (KJV) 1 And ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Boss Is Firm And More Than Fair Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 8, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36

1 Samuel 2; 1 – 36 My Boss Is Firm And More Than Fair 1 And Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, because I rejoice in Your salvation. 2 “No one is holy like the LORD, for there is none besides You, nor is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

1 Thessalonians 1:1 – Paul’s Greeting To The Thessalonian Church

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2017

A discussion based exposition of 1 Thess. 1:1

1 Thessalonians 1:1 – Paul’s Greeting to the Thessalonian Church Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Sep-Oct 2016 NOTE 1: This is the first lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions which require not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jotham’s Fable Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2019

Jotham was not condemning the monarchy itself, but was to a certain extent pointing out that Abimelech was a worthless person."

Chapter 38 Jotham’s Fable [Judges 9.7-9.15] Scripture 7 And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you. 8 The trees went forth on a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2019

Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill The Great Commission to take the Gospel to the world. But they would not be alone because He would send them another Helper. The Spirit would give them reasons to rejoice and the power to overcome their foes.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (23-3) LAST SPEECH TO THE APOSTLES AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER John 16 Tom Lowe 12/30/2007 Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill the Great Commission to take the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Paul In Malta Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2017

A viper comes out of the bundle of sticks, laid on the fire, and latches onto Paul's hand. The people witnessing the incident, presumed that he must be a thief, murderer, or some great sinner, and therefore they thought what they saw was an act of Div....

September 26, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Title: Paul in Malta (Acts 28:1-15) Acts 28:1-15, KJV 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Solution.

THE SOLUTION BY GOD Intro: 1. In Eighteenth Century Europe fine writing paper remained a precious commodity because the raw material from which it was made– rags and linen – were in short supply. Then, in 1719, the French scientist, Rene-Antoine Reaumur, observed wasps making a fine paper from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Week Five Service Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

Service In the Spirit, not the flesh.

SERVICE IN THE SPIRIT I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses a sticky part for many Christians. They are happy to have been delivered from the judgment of Hell and glad that it is free. Being a disciple and serving, however, are quite different things. As stated in the previous lesson, some people ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Acts 1:8, Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Altogether Vanity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2020

David knew that if ever a man deserved to be punished by the living God for flagrant sin, for abuse of privilege, position, and power, for high-handed wickedness, then he was the man.

January 15, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 39: Altogether Vanity (Part 1) A psalm of David. PART 1 DAVID’S PLEDGE (VERSES 1-3) Part 2 David’s Plea (verses 4-5) Part 3 David’s Plight (verses 6-11) Part 4 David’s Plan (verses 12-13) Psalm 39 (KJV) Part 1: David’s Plea (verses 1-3) 1 I said, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist