Memorial Day:Remember the Sacrifice

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on encounter with god:

showing 217,471-217,485 of 218,764
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice

Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives

Ready & Faithful

Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future

Why Suffering?

Help your church understand God's plan in pain

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Eric Sellgren avatar

    Wood

    Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 2,584 views

    Jesus was a Carpenter - but He changed His job.

    I don’t know whether you are like me, but I love the feel of wood. Sometimes when I was at Iwerne Minster, I used to go into the Prayer Chapel and run my hands over the new altar, and over the wood of the new chairs we had installed. One year we went to Clayesmore School to see an exhibition by ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Michael Davenport avatar

    He Knows Who You Are

    Contributed by Michael Davenport on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,394 views

    We cant hide who we are from Christ

    He Knows Who You Are John 13:18-30 Many times we do things that we think are going unnoticed. Mom or dad, husband or wife, friend or neighbor may not have a clue as to what is going on. But friend let me tell you that there is an all seeing eye that knows who you are and knows what you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Our Absolute Need For One Another

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 11,349 views

    In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

    Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Hamsher avatar

    "Be Glad When You're Sad" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    It’s not until we understand the penalty of sin that we can fully appreciate the work of the Cross.

    “Be Glad When You’re Sad” Matthew 5:4 Beatitudes - #2 Intro: Today, we continue our series from the Beatitudes. To refresh our minds, the word “Beatitude” means Supreme Blessedness, and the word “Blessed” means having a Spiritual Joy and Satisfaction that remains regardless of conditions. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Ken Gilmore avatar

    Dogs And Pigs Series

    Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,555 views

    Sound direction given by Jesus on how a Christian is to make judgements.

    Dogs and Swine Matthew 7:6 Intro: What does the phrase mean? · Waste something on something or someone who does not appreciate it; offer excellent goods to those not worthy. I. Define Terms a. Holy (Hagios): Sacred(physically pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Second Coming Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    That must have been some site for the disciples as they stood on the Mount of Olives to see our Lord ascend into heaven before their very eyes.

    The second coming of Jesus. acts 1:9 -- 11. 07/04/04 Today we want to talk about the second coming of our Lord Jesus found in acts chapter 1. That must have been some site for the disciples as they stood on the Mount of Olives to see our Lord ascend into heaven before their very eyes. Jesus had ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    What Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,493 views

    What we believe about the events of Easter morning must be at the center of our faith in Christ Jesus. We must believe in the resurrection of Christ Jesus "Otherwise, you have believed in vain."

    I Corinthians 15: 1 – 11 What Do You Believe? Intro: A number of years ago, some Chinese and Americans were witnessing an athletic event together for the first time. The band struck up a tune. The Chinese, thinking it was playing the United States’ national anthem, stood. --- Then, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Shining Lights Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    Giving your Best Effort

    Proclaiming His Majesty Series 2006 Shining Lights Matthew 5:14-16 (Only a small portion of this story is true, I’ll leave it to you to figure out which part. The meaning however is everlasting.) Last week Sheryl and I were spending a quiet evening at home, the children were all in bed and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rich Cook avatar

    Why The Miracles?

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 21, 2005
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,978 views

    A sermon based on the book, "Surprising Insights from the Unchurched" by Thom Rainer. Jesus’ miracles drew a crowd. Why isn’t the church drawing a crowd?

    Why the miracles? Purpose: Jesus cared for people enough to do something about it. People saw his love in his actions and responded to him personally. 1. Why did Jesus perform miracles? Why did he heal the lame, the blind, the diseased? It was just a few here and there. He couldn’t have healed ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Victory Over Death Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,751 views

    In the raising of Lazarus, Jesus proclaims and demonstrates the promise of new life.

    John 11:17-44 “Victory Over Death” INTRODUCTION Human beings are a diverse group. We have very few things universally in common. Someone once observed that the only two things we have in common are death and taxes. Since there are a few people who are very adept at avoiding taxes, I can only ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Get Up And Go Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on May 13, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,361 views

    When the Holy Spirit moves our heart we must Get up and Go! Nations are waiting and depending upon our message of the good news of Jesus.

    A Church in Action Series Acts 8:26-40 says: Acts 8:26 - 40 (KJV) 26And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    293 - Need For Seed

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    It takes seed: Psa 126:6 He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves (bundles) with him.

    Illustrate: With a timid voice and idolizing eyes, the little boy greeted his father as he returned from work, "Daddy, how much do you make an hour?" Greatly surprised, but giving his boy a glaring look, the father said: " Look, son, not even your mother knows that. Don’t bother me ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rex Deckard avatar

    The Danger Of Good Intentions

    Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,943 views

    We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

    The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Parsons avatar

    Nimrod

    Contributed by David Parsons on Jan 5, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,826 views

    A character who made a great temporary impact but no lasting impression.

    Sermon. HRB. 6:30pm. 09:01:05. Nimrod. Reading: Genesis 10:7-12. Introduction / illustration. *** John Logie Baird / not too many people would recognise the name of the man whose work has had as much impact on the world as anyone in the last eighty years. John ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    248 - 7 Secrets To Loving Our Neighbors Series

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    Discover seven secrets to "loving our neighbor".

    Sermon Study #248 – SECRETS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Luke 10:26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist