Sermons on Close Encounter:

An Encounter With God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 19, 2009

A sermon for the third Sunday after the Epiphany Calling the disciples

3rd Sunday after Epiphany Sermon Mark 1:14-20 An Encounter with Jesus 14* Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15* and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel.” 16* And passing along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Power Encounter

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

There is a war yet to be fought, an enemy still capable of inflicting great harm...if we allow him to. We must equip ourselves by allowing the power of the Spirit to come into our lives and work through us to defeat the enemy.

POWER ENCOUNTER ACTS 1:8 The good news Jesus proclaimed was the gospel of the kingdom of God. Mark, in the first chapter of his gospel, summarized Jesus’ preaching at the beginning of his public ministry by quoting Jesus in vs. 15 "The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Power Encounters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2015

A response is expected when Jesus is encountered.

Power Encounters Mark 1:21-28 Rev. Brian Bill October 3-4, 2015 A recent article in the New York Times entitled, “Googling for God,” begins this way: “It has been a bad decade for God, at least so far.” Google searches for churches are down 15 percent over the last five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Encounters With Crowds Series

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Oct 24, 2015

A look at Jesus as He encounters crowds. We see him with ordinary people, demons, and His inner circle.

Mark Series Encounters With Crowds Mark 3:7-19 October 18, 2015 AM Subject: Salvation Central Theme: Encounters with Jesus Objective: Every person should get saved because of four C’s Introduction: We continue our series through Mark. Today we look at Jesus as He encounters crowds. We see ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-19

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Encounter

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

We are to be a bread and butter church

John 3:1-17 Spiritual Encounter - “Very truly, I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above.” - Born-again Christians are not exactly what I wanna be - heartfelt Mormonism - love mircales: Glenn Beck crying for job, statehood revelation requirements - legalistic ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

An Encounter With God

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Jan 20, 2013

We can have a supernatural encounter with God

An Encounter With God Text Acts 2:1-4 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3Then there appeared to them divided ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 9, 2011

Part 2 of a series on encountering Jesus. This one is about a woman who encountered Jesus despite impossible odds

Topic: Encountering Jesus Text: Mark 7:24-30 Introduction Last week we started a new sermon series called Encountering Jesus where we are learning lessons from different Bible Characters who encountered Jesus in order to help us have our own encounter with Jesus. Last week we started with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 16, 2011

Part 3 of a series where we are focusing on encountering Jesus and the lessons we can learn from those who encountered Jesus in the Bible. This one is on the lessons we learn from the devil's encounter with Jesus.

Topic: Encountering Jesus Text: Matthew 4-1-11 Introduction •We are in our 3rd week of a new sermon series called Encountering Jesus •From this series we are learning valuable lessons from different Bible Characters who encountered Jesus Recap •The first week we looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encounter With Evil!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 28, 2014

You need not fear the devil when you have the King with you! Are you listening? You can meet the devil and the evil forces at any time when you have a tight communion with the Lord at all times.

Encounter with evil: 1 King 18:2”So Elijah went to show himself to Ahab. Now the famine was severe in Samaria.” Deuteronomy 28:1 “"And if you faithfully obey the voice of the LORD your God, being careful to do all his commandments that I command you today, the LORD your God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Encounter With Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 15, 2019

For the mystic Francis, "there is nothing but God."

St. Francis of Assisi, Stigmatic 2019 It was the encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ that gave us the miracle that was Saint Francis of Assisi. That personal relationship with Christ turned a hedonist into an ascetic, a wastrel into Il Poverello, a sinner into a saint. And, that, we must believe, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18, Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Catholic

Encounter With God

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 29, 2023

When the Prophet Isaiah encountered God, he had to repent of only one type of sin – Unclean lips. For us, when we encounter God, how many sins would we need to repent before God. It can easily be many sins which we can mention like an essay.

Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips - Isaiah 6:5 When the Prophet Isaiah encountered God, he had to repent of only one type of sin – Unclean lips. For us, when we encounter God, how many sins would we need to repent before God. It can easily be many sins which we can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Encountering The Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 9, 2025

The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, often empowering them for great assignments and ministry.

Title: ENCOUNTERING THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:2-6 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6 INTRODUCTION: The fire of God represents His presence, power, and transformative grace. When an individual encounters God's fire, their life changes dramatically, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:2-6, Isaiah 6:6-7, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 9:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

John 1:1-5 sets the stage for the rest of gospel - we get to see the Son of God, the Messiah in every story, every place, every circumstance and with every person. This is what John wants the reader to experience in their own lives, to encounter Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah.

John Stott said, “Nothing hinders evangelism more than the widespread loss of confidence in the truth, relevance, and power of the Gospel.” There has been an erosion of convictions in Christian circles concerning: 1. the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, 2. the exclusive truth claims of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of Encounter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 20, 2025

An encounter with God is never without evidence. It is not merely an emotional experience, nor is it confined to the walls of religious gatherings. Genuine encounters with God leave a lasting mark—visible or invisible—that shifts the direction of a man’s life.

THE MARK OF ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Acts 9:1-9, 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Exodus 3:1-10, Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: An encounter with God is never without evidence. It is not merely an emotional experience, nor is it confined to the walls of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Encounter

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Sep 28, 2024

Saul lived a life in pursuit of persecuting followers of Christ until he had a power encounter with Christ. Then, Saul became Paul and brought the power of God in full persuasion to all who would hear.

POWER ENCOUNTER The Apostle Paul said, “And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 that your faith should not be in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:4-5i PERSUADED BY POWER Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 18:4, Acts 19:8, Acts 9:1-9, John 1:4, Matthew 5:13-16, Numbers 20:1-13, Exodus 17:1-7  (view more)  (view less)