Sermons about Daily Encounters

Deacons Leading In Church Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

based on 144 ratings

| 14,998 views

Four lessons to help us better value the ministry of deacons in our church.

God’s Glorious Church Deacons Leading in Church Ministry Acts 6:1-7 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing His Presence

Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 2, 2007

based on 67 ratings

| 14,821 views

Worship is a lifestyle, not just a Sunday activity. Practicing God’s presence 24/7 is vital to spiritual life and maturity

Practicing His Presence Psalm 84 Why do we go to church? Why do we worship God? The excuses and attitudes of people are interesting to say the least. Church, for some is pure drudgery, a boring necessity that must be endured. For others, church attendance is an obligation must like paying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Prayer As Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 7,004 views

Prayer is the ultimate act of trust for the Christian, and to be prayerless indicates a self-led, self-trusting life, in spite of our words to the contrary.

a. This week we witnessed a terrible tragedy in Virginia – 32 men and women entered eternity, and hundreds of others stood at the precipice of eternity and glanced into it as bullets whizzed by their ears. Join me as we pray for the victims families and the future of those who survived this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 7:14, 1 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Desktop Computer Christians 2 - Laptop Computer Christians Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 6, 2013

| 4,871 views

Part 2 of this series focuses on Christians who has a laptop computer mentality as it relates to how they walk in their relationship with Christ.

Desktop Computer Christians Part 2 Laptop Computer Christians Scriptures: Matt. 28:18-20; 2 Tim. 2:15; 4:3-4; 1 Cor. 15:58 Introduction: This morning I will take up where I left off on last week. As you may recall, last week I discussed the desktop computer Christians. The desktop computer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Dead Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 29, 2013

based on 1 rating

| 7,181 views

Our living has something to say about our dying; life has a direct relationship to death.

“The Great Unveiling: The Blessed Dead” Revelation 14:1-20 If Revelation makes one thing clear it’s that we are constantly making a choice between life and death. The message of this great book is often a re-echoing of the messages given to Israel long ago: God has placed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Love Does To Us

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2013

| 6,126 views

Love is a powerful motivator and our lives should be lived from a foundation of love.

What Love Does To Us June 16, 2013 Intro: We’ve already had a full meal – on Scripture, on the depth of poetry in music expressed as prayers of our hearts, on the celebration of new life and a family committed to have Jesus as the center, and on the testimony of faith of a man in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things And Seven Habits!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Sep 10, 2010

based on 158 ratings

| 17,011 views

A powerful and effective sermon that will equip the body for true harvest.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What I Owe Myself Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 22, 2020

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| 4,471 views

This is the 3rd of a series of "WHAT DO I OWE"

Scripture: Philippians 3:12 – 14; Romans 8:1-4 Theme: What We Owe Title: What We Owe Ourselves INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Over the last few weeks we have been looking at what We Owe +What We Owe the World +We owe the World the reality ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Purpose Of The Gospel Of John Series

Contributed by Josh Brown on Nov 20, 2020

| 7,119 views

What do we need to believe? What does it mean to believe? And why do we need to believe? Three important questions about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Join us as we study through the book of John and discover the answers to these questions and that Jesus is the giver of Life!

Sermon: The Purpose of the Gospel of John Series: The Gospel of John Part 1 Slide Introduction Today we’re kicking off a brand-new message called, ‘The Gospel of John.’ And what we’re going to do over the next several weeks is walk through the Gospel of John. For those of you that might not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Enough

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 17, 2021

based on 2 ratings

| 31,011 views

The Bible is very clear that Jesus was and is the “Plan of Enough” as set out from God.

TITLE: JESUS IS ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 (Adapted from Dr. David Jeremiah devotional) Do you ever get the feeling there is no such thing as having enough in our world? We live in a culture where there is an incessant pressure to add on to existing things. Think about all of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Changes How We React To Our World Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Apr 25, 2025

| 787 views

Faith that sits still is not the faith Christ calls us. Transformative faith changes how we react to the world around us. True faith wakes us up, renews our minds, and shines as a light for others to see Christ in us.

### **INTRO: Faith That Moves or Faith That Sits?** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper ### **Opening Illustration: Asleep in the Pews** Drawn from: https://www.preachingtoday.com/sermons/sermons/2017/february/sloth-seriously.html Sloth? Seriously? Brian Wilkerson Imagine sitting in church week after ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, Ephesians 4:17-32, Romans 12:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 2:20 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Understanding Of This Age And The Age To Come Acts 22:1-21 Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 18, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 10,310 views

Paul’ dramatic converstion forced him to re-interpret the cross in the light of the resurrection and assess what it meant as the age to come began to dawn.

PAUL – MINISTERING BETWEEN THE AGES - Acts 22:1-21 INTRO This week the BBC strung together a series of clips in which politicians, bankers and other public figures had given public apologies over things they had got wrong. And the background music was Elton John’s ‘Sorry seems to be the hardest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Come And Follow Me?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jan 8, 2021

| 4,500 views

As we think about the calling of Nathaniel, we reflect on some of the symbology of the scripture, and think about how we are called to discipleship ourselves.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Hymns can be subjective, depending on who is listening to them, someone may think that a particular hymn is beautifully written, and someone else may feel that its dreadful. Choosing Hymns for worship is a minefield, will the congregation know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Telling Your Story Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2016

based on 2 ratings

| 17,035 views

God wants to use your story to give someone else’s story a happy ending.

Telling Your Story Text: Acts 26:1ff Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book, Just Walk Across The Room, Bill Hybels says, "Our affinity for stories begins at an early age, as little kids begging weary parents, "read it again, read it again.!" As we become mature, contributing members of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts Of The Spirit 10: "Out Of Your Mind?" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 2, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 3,869 views

How can we help spiritual experiences produce the fruit and goods for which God sent them? Experiences need to lead to Edification- and this happens by us applying our mind.

Gifts of the Spirit 10: “Out of your mind?” 1 Cor 14:13-17. WBC 31/10/04pm INTRO Could have entitled this: - how to make it last. How to make it bear fruit. How to make it count Ever wondered how the same move of God, same Spirit… same touch in a service (etc) can produce such different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

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