Sermons on Encounter With God:

Oneness With Jesus - Mary's Extravagant Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 3, 2016

A devotional for communion John shares with us what it means to be one with Christ through the extravagance of Mary's love. A love that gave Jesus her 1. Future 2. Her whole being

Scripture: John 12:1-8 (A brief devotional before Communion) Theme: Oneness with Christ - the Extravagance of Mary's Love Proposition: John shares with us a living example of what it means to be one with Jesus through the sacrificial love life of Mary towards Jesus. Mary gives Jesus 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Funeral Arrangements

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 31, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 23: 1 – 20

Genesis 23: 1 – 20 Funeral arrangements 23 Sarah lived one hundred and twenty-seven years; these were the years of the life of Sarah. 2 So Sarah died in Kirjath Arba (that is, Hebron) in the land of Canaan, and Abraham came to mourn for Sarah and to weep for her. 3 Then Abraham stood up from ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Price Of A Kiss

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 19, 2009

Black History Month: There is a price to pay for friendliness: Christlike behavior even when others disappoint us, commitment to the development of others.

The passage I am about to read is the very ending of the Second Corinthian letter. It includes a verse which has a warm place in my memory because it was the favorite verse of lots and lots of male seminarians back in the 60’ s when I was in school. You see, in the 60’s there were not very many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Values On The Last Days (James 5)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5)

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Royal Redeemer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Palm Sunday is the King's Sunday. It is the only place in the Bible where we see Jesus surrounded by subjects who hail Him as their King.

We live in a world deeply influenced by kings. We do not have one as the head of our government, but they are a part of our environment. "The time is come the walrus said to speak of many things, of shoes and ships of sealing wax, of cabbages and kings." In the children's world of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Fan Or Follower Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 14, 2023

Using the book Not a Fan, by Kyle Idelman as the basis of this series.

Fan or Follower Luke 9:23, John 3 January 15, 2023 We’re in the second week of our series called Fan or Follower. It’s based on the book called NOT A FAN, by Kyle Idelman. Very simply, I’m asking the question, are you a fan or a follower of Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Are you an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Brothers Go Together Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 15, 2022

We, as the church, are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. SAME-SIDE SQUABBLE Sometimes people within the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline Of Acts 21

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 15, 2023

Paul walked into Jerusalem a free man but later found himself pretty much a captive of the Roman government. No matter what, he stayed faithful to the Lord!

1 The journey by sea from Miletus to Ptolemais Text, Acts 21:1-7, KJV: 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: 2 And finding a ship sailing over unto ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

When You've Said Jesus You've Said It All!

Contributed by Dm Schnur on Mar 17, 2001

An Evagelistic, Faith building message on the name of Jesus and His power.

Is 9:6 — For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Mt 1:21 — And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other

Techniques Of Christ's Communication Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it.

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it. Jesus Christ was a Master at communicating truth to a wide variety of audiences. Not only did Jesus communicate truth with love, but He presented ideas that spawned the planting and growing of His church throughout the world. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gossip: Deadly Sin Of The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This is the time of year when many of us are making/breaking new year's resolutions! a. Lose weight. b. Read Bible through .... read each day. c. Become more involved in life/ministry of the church. 2. Another resolution which many of us need to make (seldom made this time of year) ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

Heaven Is Not Like That! - Remembrance Sunday

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Nov 8, 2001

Remembering those who have died in past wars on November 11th, preaching peace, recognising that Heaven is nothing like earth through jokes

Sermon: 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time – Remembrance Sunday Text: Luke 20:27-38 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. They had been married for over 30 years. Thirty years of devoted, loving, blessed life together – in fact, a fine example of what Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rethinking Discipleship Series

Contributed by Erik Germesin on Apr 25, 2006

Learning how to rethink discipleship in the modern church.

You Got Stinkin Thinkin – Part 1 Rethinking Discipleship Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible