Sermons on Encounters With God:

God Loves You

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Feb 10, 2008

A sermon for Lent 2 based on John 3:1-17, emphasising what it means for us to be loved by God.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” John 3:16-17 Martin Luther calls this the entire gospel in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Answering God's Call Series

Contributed by Brian Vickers on Feb 12, 2008

A sermon directing us to follow the call of God.

Answering God’s Call The Story of Moses Exodus 3:1-4 The story of Moses begins, really where the story of Joseph leaves off. Joseph, the son of Jacob, the grandson of Abraham, brought his entire family – Dad, 11 brothers and all of their wives and kids, 70+ people in all – to Egypt to escape ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Missionary Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 4, 2010

From the beginning God was a missionary God. Creating and man and coming down to walk with Adam and Eve in the Garden. In this message there is God's intiative in missions, God invitation in missions. Finally there is a prayer included to ask God to gi

Intro: What is the one thing missing in most churches today? Is it lively soul moving worship music? Is it powerful spirit filled and led preaching? Is it wise council and wonderful leadership? Is it conferences and confession? Can I make a suggestion to you today? It is the Missionary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Peering Into The Heart Of God”

Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 19, 2009

At Christmas when we celebrate Jesus birth – we have the opportunity to look into the face of Jesus and realize we are peering into the heart of God

“Peering into the heart of God” During the Christmas season, many people are preoccupied with shopping, gifts and fun activities, but they fail to pay attention to the real meaning of Christmas– the birth of Christ. The result is that they miss the real joy and blessing of Christmas. The Best ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Battle Axe

Contributed by Pastor E Cavenaugh on Sep 15, 2012

Reminding God's People we are at War and we have an assignment to fulfill.

God’s Battle Axe M. Moyer>> ( GREAT WORD ) From her devotional book Today in my quiet time I found myself in Jeremiah 51:20..... "You are My battle-ax and weapon of war, for with you I will break the Nations in pieces; with you I will destroy kingdoms.... God was speaking about Cyrus...He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Learning To Depend On God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2016

A Sermon for Lent.

"Learning to Depend on God" Luke 4:1-13 A colleague of mine tells about one Sunday when her gregarious middle son--who was just shy of 4 years old--was taught this Scripture passage from Luke during Sunday school. On the ride home from church she was surprised when her son started ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Prayer That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 30, 2017

The prayer that pleases God is one that ask for what God wants, trust in the goodness of God, and recognise our true needs.

1 Kings 3:1-15 THE PRAYER THAT PLEASES GOD ES 30 Apr 17 1637 Solomon had an exceptional encounter in 1 Kings 3. God appeared to him in a dream and posed this: “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (3:5) • What would you ask for, given the chance? This is not easy as it sounds. There may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God's Forever Family" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 20, 2017

The word church in the Greek is the word ekklesia. It is used roughly 100 times in the Scripture. But I want you to understand something. A church is not about a building or a location... It is about people. God’s people gathered together to worship and

FAMILY MATTERS “God’s Forever Family” Ephesians 2:13-22 It was way back in the 1970s before I was married in fact that I became a part of what was known as THE JESUS MOVEMENT. I drove a 1969 Mustang, candy apple red and the license plate I posted on the front of the car said just one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

"God Calling: Isaiah"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2016

A sermon about God's forgiveness and call.

"God Calling: Isaiah" Isaiah 6:1-8 Have you ever had such an intense experience--such a life changing event that you remember with nearly exact clarity where you were, what was happening in the world around you when it occurred? When I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is Not Into Conventional Wisdom

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 13, 2018

If you don't think you are good enough for God to use you (seen from a human perspective) you are quite right and if you think you are good enough to be used by God you are quite right (if your empowerment is by the call of God).

God is not into CONVENTIONAL WISDOM Story: Just before I was appointed as Head of the Group Patent Department at Reckitts in 1994, I was given a psychological assessment. And yes Geoff even despite that they offered me the job!! Now if Jesus had written to a firm of management consultants before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Expecting God?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018

A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

- In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

...the Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 2, 2020

Sermon based on Proverbs 1:1-7 - Encourages the hearers to be thankful for the everlasting wisdom of God

“THANKFUL FOR THE WISDOM OF GOD” Proverbs 1:1-7 FBCF – 11/1/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – November – one of fave months of yr. Temps cooler. Leaves continue to change. Flannel shirts, jackets, hoodies, sweaters, fire pits. Get ready for the holidays. Since we are entering Nov., also going to enter a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Chooses Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

God, as the ultimate authority, has chosen us as His special possession, and we should allow Him to shape us and choose Him back, despite not always understanding His decisions.

Welcome church! We are excited you decided to worship with us. Today, I’m not sure what you are carrying with you, but I’m believing in faith that God desires to shed light into the darkness, and free you from having to carry baggage or burdens alone. The pursuit of righteousness; the life of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-25

Topics: God's Authority, Divine Selection, Spiritual Restoration

Sermon Series: Romans

Worship God In Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the power, priority, and purpose of worship, emphasizing the need to worship God in spirit and truth as outlined in John 4:24.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we are embarking on a journey of discovering the power, the priority, and the purpose of worship. Our touchstone for this exploration is John 4:24 which says, "God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth." This is a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Topics: Secret, God's Kingdom