Sermons on Encounter With God:

How To Succeed At Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Feb 11, 2009

1. Go where the prospects are. 2.Have a burden for the lost. 3. Spread the gospel of Jesus Christ

HOW TO SUCCEED AT SOULWINNING PSALMS 126:5-6 1. Illus. of Eva Hart and Titanic (Illus. for Preaching and Teaching, p. 58) • April 15, 1912 • 20 lifeboats and rafts • Lifeboat 14 went back seeking others, the only lifeboat to do so. 2. As I understand it, the church is to be a spiritual lifeboat. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Toward The Goal

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 13, 2008

This was a Fathers day message. I had one main point and geared the entire service toward reaching the men.

Pressing on toward the goal Phillippians3:12-14 Fathers Day 2008 * We had the sanctuary set up like the great outdoors. I had a canoe up front with all the boating needs, I had fishing and hunting equipment up front, I had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Encouraging Conflict Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 24, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:1-5 about the conflict over how the gentiles get saved

Text: Acts 15:1-5, Title: Encouraging Conflict, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/3/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Wycliffe died in 1384 of apoplexy, but the Council of Constance declared Wycliffe (on 4 May 1415) a heretic, decreed that his books be burned and his remains be exhumed, burned, and the ashes cast ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Barabbas

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008

This is an sermon to show a sinner 1) the need of salvation, but also 2) the necessity of accepting the pardon that Jesus offers.

Text: Matthew 27:21-23 “The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Stones Of A True Father's Heart

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jul 16, 2009

I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart.

Who here today can remember back to when the first Father’s Day took place here on this earth? Of course, when Adam became the first human son of the Father! I want us to look at a story in the bible that lays out for us some true characteristics of a True Father’s Heart. From those 5 smooth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Gift

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

In this story, the Magi come with gifts. I wonder why they came giving gifts? Have you thought about why we give gifts to each other? Receiving the Gift, Opening the Gift, Sharing the Gift

The Ultimate Gift You know I have often wondered what a visitor, say from outer space, would say about Christmas. Perhaps if they saw all of our decorations; like Christmas trees decorated with lights and ornaments, and Christmas cards, and Christmas dinner with family and gifts under the tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Die To Live Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 10, 2007

Following Jesus can be difficult, but all who choose this path will be greatly rewarded in the end.

Many people’s attitude about following Christ is “What can I get?” not “What can I give?” They view Christianity as only a free ticket to heaven. But what did Jesus teach about discipleship? Read Matthew 8:34-38. “If anyone would come after me” means “If anyone wants to be my disciple (in other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Fight Fair Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2006

Whether married or single, relating well to people includes conflict, so you may as well learn to fight well and to fight fair.

Fight Fair 1. • My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met. —Rodney Dangerfield 2. Soon after our last child left home for college, my husband was resting next to me on the couch with his head in my lap. I carefully removed his glasses. “You know, honey,” I said sweetly, “without your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Up The Hinderances

Contributed by Weston Blankenship on Jul 14, 2007

Breaking down bearries to get to Jesus. Breaking through life’s problems and hang ups to victory.

“Breaking Up the Hindrances” TEXT: Mark 2:1-5 1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. 2 And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Men In Love

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

Sermon delivered to a Mens Meeting

Men in Love I Corinthians 13:1-8a 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Becoming A Water Walker

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning to walk by faith with the Lord

If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction It had been a long and tiresome day. We are told that as Jesus and the disciples were coming to shore they were met by a crowd of people. They were looking for Jesus. They had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Crucified Christians

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

What does it mean to be "Crucified with Christ?" This text examines that concept.

CRUCIFIED CHRISTIANS Galatians 2:20 INTRO: The Christian life is the noblest and happiest life that a man can live, but it is no bed of roses and no holiday journey. Once you enter this life it is a battle from that day until you die. The text says: "I am crucified with Christ." What is meant by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Thoughts On Church Membership

Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006

What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking To 2010

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 30, 2009

Our hearts should be glad to consider the possible return of Jesus in 2010. People were glad to recognize him as Messiah in 33A.D. I sense some of us may not be as excited about the Lords return as we should be. For some of us that excitement has cooled.

Looking to 2010 Mark 11:1-11 Happy New Year! 2010, just writing the date reminds us of how quickly time is marching forward. We are into a new year and into a new decade of the new millennium. It is hard to believe that we are already this far into a new millennium. Looking back at 1999 there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hulk: Don't Go Down Without A Fight Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

A sermon about the enemies worth fighting: division, defeat, discouragement and distraction.

VIDEO: Wing Clips, "Got to Try", and Hulk vs. Abomination INTRO: * Bruce has found a way to control the rage that turns him into the Hulk * His dreams are about to come true. He is going to marry the girl of his dreams * But there is an enemy (Abomination) (explain) * Who is on the loose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational