Sermons on Daily Encounters:

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

Encounters - The Demoniac

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 1, 2018

Jesus finds us even when everyone has given up on us.

Encounters - Conversations with Jesus The Demoniac November 4, 2018 • This story is told in Matthew, Mark and Luke. (Synoptic Gospels) Luke 8:1b-3 NIV The Twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Encounter

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018

Change does not Require Acceptance, but Acceptance does Require Change. Jesus Meeting You Where You Are. Go tell somebody about the Messiah.

As you read and study these first 42 verses of John’s Gospel as recorded in chapter 4, you will find that it is steeped in spiritual insight and wisdom. Of the 42 verses, Jesus is speaking in 18 of them. - - No wonder there is such profound wisdom and knowledge revealed here. We’ve all read ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015

Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 19, 2017

Deals with what happened to Saul when he encountered Jesus. The same can happen to anyone.

“Encounter Jesus” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 David P. Nolte The song by The Newsboys rightly said, “My God’s not dead He’s surely alive! He’s living on the inside Roaring like a lion.” But, back in 1884, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, declared that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Next Encounter

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 25, 2021

God never gives up on us. And it's usually not the first encounter that produces the desired result but it could be the next. Let's see what the bible has to say about the next encounter.

THE NEXT ENCOUNTER I got a call from a former member who met a young man and as the conversation turned spiritual, the young man mentioned his connection with Cornerstone, unaware the other guy also had a history with Cornerstone. They planned on getting together again and so he called me to get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 3:1-8, Ephesians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Encounters

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 14, 2020

Never for a moment think that God has forgotten you, in the darkest hour of your life, God is bringing people into your life that you may not recognize at that point of time. Amen.

Chief cup bearer and the chief baker! Genesis 40:3”So he put them( the chief cup bearer and the chief baker) in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” It is midnight 1.20 am, August 15, 2020, Saturday, as I write this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 22, 2019

Jesus meets us where we are so He can send us where He wants us.

Encounter Jesus Luke 24:13-35 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2019 We’re all on a journey, aren’t we? Easter can be a time when unfulfilled expectations rise to the surface. My guess is some of you have experienced doubt, disappointment, depression, disillusionment, defeat, despair, and perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

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 Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2015

The Gospel of John contains many short stories showing responses we have when we encounter Jesus Christ; some are positive and preferred while some are not. This sermon is an introduction to the series.

THEME DEVELOPMENT When my son was right out of college he worked for an electronics manufacturer that sent him to China to learn how their production process functioned. While there, Craig did what all tourists do … he shopped. To his amusement he saw many products being sold on the street ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Nazarene

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

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

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

Donkey Encounter

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025

God’s mercy will block your path, speak through unlikely voices, and stop you before you destroy yourself — if you’ll listen.

Opening Illustration – “Ever had your GPS yell at you?” You ever argue with your GPS? You know that calm, polite voice that starts out helpful but eventually sounds like it’s losing patience? > “In two hundred feet, turn left.” “Recalculating.” “Make a U-turn. Make a U-turn. MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35, Proverbs 14:12, John 10:27, Hebrews 12:6, Revelation 3:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist