Sermons on Encounter With God:

'out Of The Frying-Pan, Into The Fire' ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 12, 2013

Saul’s Jealousy, David’s loss, Jonathan's friendship

SERMON OUTLINE: Saul’s Jealousy David’s loss Jonathan's friendship SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two friends were walking through the woods when they thought they heard something. • They turned around and saw a big black bear coming towards them. • Both men started to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Song Of Solomon

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 30, 2022

(Song of Songs to some)

Notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries are throughout. Location = Jerusalem, Israel, early in Solomon’s life “God created the Shulamite woman for the shepherd-lover just as He decreed Christ for His Bride, the Church.” In the Song of Solomon, direct references to the word “family” do not exist. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A King Is Born—to Reign Forever Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Feb 8, 2025

When Jesus reigns, His power lifts you above the weight of the world, His peace quiets the chaos, and His purpose gives you the confidence to move forward, no matter what.

A King is Born (5) Dustin Lee Boden / General A King is Born A King is Born—To Reign Forever Introduction: This is the final week of our series, “A King is Born.” Over the past few weeks, we’ve walked through the story of how Jesus entered our world. We’ve seen that He was born into a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 Kings Part 5, Chapters 21- 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 10, 2023

NASB

(Very bad) Manasseh Succeeds Hezekiah 21 Manasseh was twelve years old (WOW!) when he became king, and he reigned fifty-five years in Jerusalem; and his mother’s name was Hephzibah. 2 He did evil in the sight of the Lord, according to the abominations of the nations whom the Lord dispossessed ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 7, Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 13, 2006

Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted e

Have you ever had a dream crushed? Have you ever totally devoted yourself to something only to see it fail? Have you ever felt complete despair in the midst of suffering? Have you ever doubted so thoroughly what you had taken to be true that you doubted everything? Have you ever lost a friend you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Granparenting Your Children

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 25, 2006

Single sermon on the biblical role of grandparents.

"GRANDPARENTING YOUR CHILDREN" TITUS 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: "Where’s Our Old Fashioned Grandma?" "Where did the Grandma of yesterday go? The Grandma that took all the kids to the show; who stopped by to chat & before we could ask it; had tackled the laundry that spilled from the basket. Who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Treat A New Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 8, 2002

New Christians should be treated with acceptance, understanding and patience.

HOW TO TREAT A NEW CHRISTIAN Acts 9:19-31 INTRO.- ILL.- Bob Russell of the large Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, tells this story about a young man he baptized while in college. Bob said, "In my senior year at Bible college I met a tall, gangly basketball player from the University ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing Burdens 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christians should help to bear the burdens of others.

BEARING BURDENS Gal. 6:1-5 INTRO.- ILL.- An airline company was disturbed over a high percentage of accidents so they decided to eliminate human errors by building a completely computerized plane. "Ladies and gentlemen," came a voice over the PA during the initial flight, "It may interest you to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peeping Tom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 2, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 17

Song of Songs 2: 1 – 17 Peeping Tom I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. 2 Like a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. 3 Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down in his shade with great delight, and his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Deliver Me

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 19, 2010

The truth will set you free - Be set free from the habitual sin that dominates you and inhibits your spiritual maturity.

Way back in the day when Katie and I were dating, I got this phone call from Katie. She was very excited. She had just purchased a discount coupon book for discounts on various restaurants in town, for only $25.00. If you are familiar with the Entertainment Coupon Book, then you know what I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Resurrection Real

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010

John's account of a fishing expedition shows us how we can make the resurrection real in our lives.

This morning we’re gathered here to celebrate the most significant event in the history of mankind – the resurrection of Jesus. In fact, that event is so important that if it is not true, we are all wasting our time here today. Paul hits the nail on the head with these words from 1 ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

First Love Never Dies

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 5, 2008

A Sermon about Building Closeness to our First Love--Jesus Christ. A Valentine Edition

First Love Never Dies Building Closeness To Our First Love Revelation 2:2-5 INTRODUCTION Magandang umaga sa ating lahat, buksan natin ang ating mga Biblia sa Revelation 2:2-5, “Nalalaman ko ang mga ginagawa mo, ang iyong mga pagpapakahirap at pagtitiyaga. Alam kong hindi mo kinukunsinti ang ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Dec 9, 2015

Sermon 4 on the astounding mathematics of grace. This is account of Mary anointing Jesus with the expensive perfume. I also have graphics available.

What is Jesus worth to you? You could look in a Kelly Blue Book and find out real quick what your car is worth? You could talk to Jason and he could recommend a good appraiser who could tell you exactly what your house is worth? You could sit down with Amber and let her do her insurance thing, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Leaving The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2015

We can be good evangelist's by just being willing and available.

Leaving The Comfort Zone Text: John 4:1-26 Introduction 1. Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the starboard side: "I saw all the horror ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Thermometer Or Thermostat?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 15, 2016

Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can either live like a spiritual thermometer (passive/reflective/mimicking the world ) or a spiritual thermostat (active, a change agent, surrendered to the will and guidance of the Holy Spirit)

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22 and Daniel 3:8-30 Title: Are you a Thermometer or a Thermostat? Topical Sermon focusing on how Christians can live like a thermometer or a thermostat. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ His Son who came to take away the sin ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Nazarene