Sermons on encountering jesus: showing 496-510 of 196,021

5 Steps To Leading People To Jesus

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

In this sermon, I use Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4 to give us five steps that help us to share our faith with others.

FIVE STEPS TO LEADING PEOPLE TO JESUS Text: John 4:3-26 Message: You can lead people to Jesus using these five easy steps. Teaching: Evangelism Response: For listeners to be more comfortable with sharing their faith. Do you want people to be saved? Non-Christians do not typically go to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

The Search Of Anna Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This message looks at Anna's encounter with the Christ child at the templ

Anna Luke 2:36-40 In Luke Chapter 2, we see two people who encounter the Christ child as Mary comes to be ritually cleansed six weeks after childbirth, as Jewish law commanded. The first was an elderly man named Simeon. Writings in the second century said that he was 112 years old. Luke tells us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Methodist

(Lesson 8) The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

A woman thought a slight touch of the hem of Jesus’ coat would heal her, but she was encountered by Jesus to learn that it was her faith that made her whole.

A. WHY A TOUCH? 1. He should not touch her. She thought Jesus might become unclean if He healed her with a touch. "Whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean" (Lev. 15:19). 2. She should not touch Him. She didn’t want to touch Jesus, just His clothes. "When she toucheth . . . it shall be unclean" ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 15:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Reimagining Jesus

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

How do you picture Jesus??

Re-Imagining Jesus Mark 6:1-6 Jan 4, 2008 Intro: Over the holidays I watched a movie on TV called “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby”. It’s a cheesy comedy starring Will Farrell, and although it had a few good moments I don’t recommend it. There was one scene which I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faces Of Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2014

We do not always realize the roles or recognize the activity of Christ in our lives... unless we are looking.

Title: The Faces of Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-35 Thesis: We do not always realize the roles or recognize the activity of Christ in our lives. Significance: It is the Road to Emmaus text wherein we see Jesus as a stranger, as a guest and as a host. Introduction It seems like a long time ago but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responding To Jesus' Call

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 16, 2002

Appraising our discipleship as a New Year approaches

“Responding to Jesus’ Call” Rev Dr Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Outline: A. Andrew and John, vss 35-39 B. Andrew and Peter, vss 40-42 C. Philip and Nathanael, vss 43-51 Introduction: We’ve read a record of how the earliest believers became followers of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Congregational

Nothing But Jesus

Contributed by Ronald Courtney on Sep 13, 2008

A sermon focusing on the basis of our message, Jesus Christ

“Nothing But Jesus” I Cor 2 1-5 It is the first century a sunny day in Jerusalem, the “City of Peace” as its name implies, and you can hear the murmurs of ill contempt spreading through the fringes of the crowd as Stephen proclaims his message. Beginning with Abraham, describing his faith in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Enough

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 17, 2021

The Bible is very clear that Jesus was and is the “Plan of Enough” as set out from God.

TITLE: JESUS IS ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 (Adapted from Dr. David Jeremiah devotional) Do you ever get the feeling there is no such thing as having enough in our world? We live in a culture where there is an incessant pressure to add on to existing things. Think about all of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Water Of Life Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 15, 2009

This message examines the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.

Have you ever experienced those moments when you feel all alone? To make matters worse, it seems as though that there is no one in your corner. When someone finally notices you with a passing glance, it seems as though it was more of a judgmental stare than a simple glance. In that moment you just ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Waiting On The Other Side Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the things that we will encounter as we continue to serve the Lord.

WHAT IS WAITING ON THE OTHER SIDE Mark 5:1-22 Like many of you I began this year with great hope and anticipation. On the first Sunday of the year, many of my preacher friends rolled out their “2020 vision” to their churches. In hind sight, that “2020 Vision” got blurry in a hurry! There is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Enters Into Our Lives

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 28, 2013

This message is about how Lord Jesus enters into the life of a sinful person, transforms the life of that person, and gives purpose to that person.

Introduction The entry of one person into another person’s life is not a small thing. It can change the entire life. The person may be a friend, a colleague, a relative, a lover, a life-partner, or a stranger. One person can change our life for good or bad. It may lead to either joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace Jesus as the Bread of Life, who satisfies not only our physical needs but also our deepest spiritual hunger and thirst.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We're gonna dive into an incredible chapter from the Gospel of John today - Chapter 6, where we encounter Jesus as the Bread of Life. This passage is a remarkable depiction of how Jesus not only tends to our physical needs but also nourishes our spiritual hunger. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Topics: Feeding, Bread Of Life

The Coming Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 20, 2011

For those who fear an encounter with the Holy Spirit we have reassurrance from Jesus that the coming of the Holy Spirit is a good thing.

Topic: Encountering the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:5-16 Introduction This entire month we are going through a series titled “Encountering the Holy Spirit.” Today we are going to look at John 16:5-16 1.Jesus talks about “The coming of the Holy Spirit” 2. The coming of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 1, 2007

2007 For Jesus!

JESUS! JESUS! JESUS! It’s dark. It’s still. It’s raining softly. It’s the first moments of 2007. It seems like the whole earth is quiet. There is no noise. But if you still your mind and heart you can hear a very small, barely perceptible, almost indistinguishable sound. It’s not heard with the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:12-13

Denomination: Catholic