Sermons on Encounter With God:

Keep Back Nothing Profitable

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

Does the Church present the whole truth to its members?

"I kept back nothing that was profitable for you, but have showed you, and have taught you publicly, and from house to house, testifying to both Jews and Greeks of repentance toward God, and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ." (Acts 20:20-21). Paul spoke these words to the Christian elders ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Marks Of Spirituality

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Those who live by the Spirit can be identified.

Thesis: Those who live by the Spirit can be identified. Introduction: 1. What does it look like to be a spiritual person? a. Seems like an odd question! 1) Perhaps you've always thought spirituality was invisible. 2) Spirituality IS seen--but man's idea & God's often differs. b. Man has always ...read more

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

How Jesus Brought People To Point Of Decision-Making

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was never much for long committees.

Jesus was never much for long committees. Our Lord did not spend a lot of time debating, discussing, or analyzing every little possible problem that might arise before obeying His Father. The Good Shepherd did not require His disciples to set up long lists of procedural guidelines before He sent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Teach People The Practical Benefits Of The Truth That "The Lord Is My Shepherd I Shall Not Be In Want"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us how to help people personally experience the Lord’s shepherding care by realizing that: A. The Lord is MY personal comforter, guide, and supplier of everything that I really need. (Psa. 23:1) B. The Lord is MY personal stress reliever who makes me lie down in green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You Looking For

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jul 6, 2002

A sermon about Jesus, Asking people who they are looking for in Jesus, Someone who could make them feel better or with whom they could have a relationship.

Whom are you looking for? John 18:1-7 Whom are you seeking? Let me put it in other words: When you came to this church this morning who were you looking for? This will become clearer once we move on….. I want you to notice a few things in this passage: 1.You’ve got a small group of soldiers and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jul 6, 2002

A sermon about the cost of being a disciple.

The cost of discipleship Luke 9: 57-62 Three men came to Jesus. This conversation will teach us about the cost of discipleship. A.Intro When going to the SADF – South African Defence force, I noticed one thing. These people were serious about the war. They were counting the cost….. we had to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Duplicate A Donkey's Duty

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 9, 2006

A donkey on Palm Sunday sets an example for us to live by

- FRANCIS (1950) Behind enemy lines in Burma, G.I. "Peter" Donald O’Connor is rescued by a talking mule named Francis. Peter’s claim that his four-legged pal speaks. Peter is placed in a padded cell before the pair are recognized for their heroic deeds. - Six more films follow 1950-1956 Movie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Case Of Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

Recently there was a tragic situation in which two girls involved in a crash were misidentified. I believe the World has misidentified Christ, Church, and the Conditions of Heaven.

A Case of Mistaken Identity Text: 1 Peter 2:9-10 Intro: In a case of mistaken identity, a Caledonia college student believed to have survived a bus crash on April 26th actually died in the accident, and a Gaylord woman presumed to be dead is in a Grand Rapids hospital being treated for head ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Radical Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Vosbrink on Apr 16, 2007

The resurrection of Jesus Christ radically affects the world

Statistically, 3 out of 4 adults in the US believe in the physical resurrection of Jesus Christ, according to a study conducted by the Center for Missional Research, NAMB. The issue, then, is not the fact of proving to you that Jesus died and rose from the dead; rather, what difference does that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Many Convincing Proofs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 18, 2007

Following His resurrection, Jesus offered many convincing proofs He is alive.

Many Convincing Proofs Acts 1:3 INTRO.: Some very creative theories have been offered regarding the resurrection of Jesus. His disciples stole His body. The women went to the wrong tomb. Mass hallucination. He only fainted, didn’t really die. Jesus gave “many convincing proofs” of His ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation Is By Faith In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2007

We are called to pass on the baton of our faith as we received it. This sermon reminds us that salvation is by faith in Jesus and nothing else.

Sports days are upon us once again at our local schools and I had a sense of “been here before” when I was watching my son Matthew practising his sprinting and his baton changing in the relay races at the Junior School this week. Some of the baton changes were smooth and effective, others were slow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Anglican