Sermons on Encounter God:

Responding To God’s Promises Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 21, 2022

Think back to the last time you had an “unanswered prayer.” How did you respond before God? Augustine’s mother may have been angry with God that her son went to Rome after she prayed he not go. For us, next time, let us remember David’s response.

Augustine in his confession, writes about as a young man he was intending to travel to Rome. His mother was against it and prayed against it. She prayed earnestly that he might be prevented from going. Her reason being that she feared what effect the temptation of sin in the depravity of that big ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Donkey And God’s Correction

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer handing him the reins.

1. Numbers 22:1-12 2. Numbers 22: 21-24 Psalm 141 Illustration A farmer who wanted to sell his donkey. A potential buyer showed up and looked the animal over. He asked if he could hitch him up to the wagon and see how he worked. The farmer did so and climbed up into the wagon with the customer ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-24, Numbers 22:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Partnership Is God’s Plan”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 9, 2024

God calls His people and His churches to work in partnership to spread the gospel.

Paul had planted the church at Philippi on his 2nd missionary journey (Acts 16:12). The church had ended up being strategic in reaching Macedonia with the gospel. They had sent Paul several financial gifts (Philippians 4:15–18). And when they heard that Paul was in a Roman prison, they sent ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing God’s Choice

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

Is there any guide that would help us to choose what is right in God’s eyes? And if we have an idea of God’s choices, should we not consider them the best option for us to have? What are some choices then that are in line with the Sovereign Will of God?

"So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Attracted To God’s Goodness

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

What could we observe on the person, who has been exposed or being drawn to a unique and higher level of experience – being attracted to God’s Goodness?

“When Abram heard that his kinsman had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, 318 of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. And he divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and defeated them and pursued them to Hobah, north of Damascus. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

You Are God’s Ambassador Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God calls us to be His ambassadors, representing Him and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others.

Today, we're going to talk about how to stand out for Jesus. God picked us to shine His light in the dark and reach out to those who don't know Him yet. He didn't just save us for us, but to be His reps, showing Him to the world. Imagine you're wearing a jersey with your favorite team's logo. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Topics: Divine Representation, Spiritual Diplomacy, Faithful Stewardship, Heavenly Mission

A God’s Eye View Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God has intentionally built rhythm into life and creation. Recognizing and living within this rhythm leads to a flourishing life.

Today, we're talking about something called cadence. Cadence is all about rhythm, like the beat in your favorite song. But what happens when the beat is off? It just doesn't sound right, right? Well, God has a rhythm too, and it's in everything He's made. Imagine you're at a concert. The band is ...read more

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Timing, Faith Journey, Life Balance

God’s Amazing Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God’s grace is a free gift we cannot earn; through faith, we receive His love and acceptance, not by our efforts but by His mercy.

Some of us walked in today with hearts like clenched fists—trying to hold it all together, trying to square the accounts with God, trying to make sense of a week that wore us thin. We wonder if grace has a limit, if mercy has a meter, if love has a ledger. We keep a mental checklist: pray more, try ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16

Topics: God's Grace, Grace, Embracing Grace

Living Into God’s 'a' PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God’s presence gives us courage and strength to face new challenges, assuring us that we are never alone as we step forward in faith.

Some of us walked in today with a smile for others and a storm inside. You’ve been staring at a calendar date that scares you. There’s a chair at the table that sits empty. There’s a decision lurking in your inbox with your name on it. Life does that. It brings us to riverbanks we’ve never crossed, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Topics: Surrender, Trust, Faithfulness

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series called Cadence, exploring the intentional rhythm and order God has built into creation, as seen in Genesis 1-2 and Psalm 8, and how recognizing and appreciating this can lead to a fulfilling life.

Welcome! Today we begin a new 4-week series called Cadence. Now, how many of you have an idea of what the word cadence means? I only ask because the general definition of cadence is an interesting one that helps set the tone for the next 4 weeks. Defined: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by ...read more

Topics: Divine Rhythm, Creation, God's Boundaries

Sermon Series: Cadence

A God’s Eye View Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships and community life, drawing parallels with the rhythm of the cosmos and the individual, and seeking divine guidance to achieve this balance.

Welcome back to week 3 of our 4 week sermon series, Cadence. Cadence is a word we often associate with rhythm. The actual definition of cadence is: a modulation in reading aloud as implied by the structure and ordering of words and phrases in written text. And if you remember back to week 1, you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Healthy Relationships, Community Fellowship, Spiritual Rhythm

Sermon Series: Cadence

"Yongghwan Style" Or The Glory Of God And Necessity Of Praise

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 21, 2015

Even when you think you can't deal with it anymore, praise is part of God's plan for moving you forward.l

Obviously, Koreans are getting a lot of attention from PSY’s video about Gangnam Style, his parody of materialism, status, and shallowness. It’s funny. It’s preposterous. It’s entertaining. But this morning, I want to talk about “Yonggwan Style.” If I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: *other

Increase Your Perspective

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 8, 2016

How do you increase your perspective of God from a Biblical perspective?

9 November 2016 INCREASE YOYR PERSPECTIVE Key Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bold Witnesses

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Aug 28, 2001

We learn from this sermon what it means to be a bold witness, what bold witnesses can expect to encounter, and what God does through bold witnesses.

BOLD WITNESSES Acts 4:8-20 We recently had an encounter in our church’s regular weekly outreach program where one of the families we visited accused us of harassment. We weren’t guilty, of course. But I still had to spend some very anxious moments at the local police station trying to sort ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-20, 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Matthew’s account of the resurrection. Matthew’s narrative of e Galilean encounter with the disciples is a culmination to the gospel which accentuates the Trinitarian nature of God and the mission of the believer.

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. The gospels each relate the account of the resurrection according to their own purpose, consequently there are considerable differences between the Gospels (refer to the recent bulletin insert for a harmonization of those events), but with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Congregational