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

Sermons on Encounters:

showing 796-810 of 22,931
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

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

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

    Christmas...came & Went

    Contributed by Sonny Hyde on Dec 23, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 2,580 views

    Christmases come and go, but how do we come to the Christ of Christmas...and how do we leave after encountering Him?

    Christmas…Came & Went Select Scriptures I. Introduction The other night we were at home and Kari & I were busy around the house getting things picked up and ready for the next day…the girls were in the living room and “A Charlie Brown Christmas” was on. I had just walked into the office to finish ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    In His Presence

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 8,687 views

    This is the 2nd in 5 in a series on people who encountered Christ and how thier lives were changed. The invitation is to believe in the ’magic’ of miracles.

    In February of last year, a 7 year old little girl named Danielle van Dam was abducted from her home and murdered. Since then, the media has focused on the abduction of one young girl after another. From Danielle to Elizabeth Smart. From Elizabeth Smart to Samantha Runnion. Then there was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Jesus And Pilate

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 11,395 views

    An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

    The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Anybody Hungry? What – All 5000 Of You?? Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,626 views

    We have to do both: tell (proclaim) and show (demonstrate) so that people encounter the living God and are free to choose how to respond

    Anybody Hungry? What – all 5000 of you?? Breaking Boundaries Luke 9:10-17, March 29, 2009 Lent #5 Intro: Last Sunday we began to study chapter 9 of Luke. Who remembers what that story/sermon was about? Please… I hope someone does!! I can summarize it thusly: Jesus calls the disciples ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    The Lord And The Lepers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,812 views

    Using the circumstances surrounding Christ’s encounter with 10 lepers, this message draws comparisons between the conditions of the lepers and those of the lost sinner.

    The Lord And The Lepers Text: Luke 17: 17-19 Intro: Luke 17: 11-19 is a brief, but beautiful account of the compassion, concern, and power of Christ, demonstrated on behalf of the helpless and hurting of this world. In the account under consideration today, Jesus is approached by 10 lepers, who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Mary Magdalene - From Sinner To Saint

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,712 views

    When Mary Magdalene encountered Christ, it transformed her from a sinner to a saint. Are we willing to allow God to do the same with us?

    TAS and WSSM 22-07-2011 Sermon Today is the Feast of St Mary Magdalene. She has a special place in the history of the church as Mary Magdalene is honored as one of the first witnesses of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Kinsey avatar

    The Power Of One...in The Home Series

    Contributed by John Kinsey on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    I preached this message as a part of a sermon series but directed it to our young people who had just finished a weekend discipleship encounter.

    “The Power of One … In Your Home” The Power of One series When a child is born, we commit to the following: 1. Love ... that gives security and confidence 2. Protect ... from dangers but not reality 3. Provide … for basic needs and future opportunity 4. Portray ... the love and example of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    Everybody Is Not Your Friend

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 16,673 views

    This sermon is to remind us that every person that we encounter in life is not always our firend. And by the way...smiling faces do tell lies.

    Introduction: We as Christians have to be ever so careful who we associate ourselves with. We have to be careful who we allow to be in our space. We even have to be careful who we allow in our homes. My father would always say, Watch your friends and your enemies can’t hurt you. Sometimes your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Ong avatar

    Preach The Message!

    Contributed by John Ong on Nov 26, 2015
     | 3,192 views

    Walking with the Lord is definitely not a walk in the park. We will definitely encounter numerous obstacles, and some people will even judge us for being different.

    Walking with the Lord is definitely not a walk in the park. We will definitely encounter numerous obstacles, and some people will even judge us for being different. If we look into this Bible verse, we will see how the devil deceives people and make them think otherwise: 2 Timothy 2:23-26, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Have You Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2013
     | 5,747 views

    We need to have a definite encounter with Jesus to be able to live a life pleasing unto God, and to be a blessing to other people around us.

    Topic: Have You Seen Jesus? Bible Text: Luke 2: 22 - 38 Lesson Aim: Members will • Understand what it means to have seen Jesus. • Identify the requirements or prerequiste of seing Jesus. • Learn of Biblical examples of Men and Women who saw Jesus. Introduction: This topic today is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect The Future

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2013
    based on 56 ratings
     | 49,268 views

    Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus is a foretaste of how our Lord will impact our lives and will: Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect the Future.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's passages were Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4 - Psalm 119:137-144 - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12 and Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus ... Just his name is enough to elicit a grin. As children, ... we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Randy Shepard avatar

    Power In The Thorns Of Life

    Contributed by Randy Shepard on Jul 9, 2018
     | 8,285 views

    If we are humble enough to ask, Christ will let His power rest on us to help us dear with the thorns we encounter in life.

    The year 1527 was the most trying year of Martin Luther’s life. On April 22 he was preaching in Wittenberg when he became dizzy and fainted. Over the next several months he dealt with debilitating depression and sickness. It had been 10 years since he had published his 95 theses. He had battled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    (Psalm 35) O Lord, Fight Against Them That Fight Against Me Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 8, 2019
     | 13,639 views

    It is nothing new for righteous men, and the most righteous cause, to encounter enemies. This is a fruit of the old hostility in the seed of the serpent against the Seed of the woman.

    October 9, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: O LORD, Fight Against Them That Fight Against Me. A psalm of David. Part 1 verses 1-10 Part 2 verses 11-16 Part 3 verses 17-28 Psalm 35 (KJV) Part 1 (vs. 1-10) 1 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    The Burning Heart Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016
     | 8,508 views

    The story of Jesus' encounter with two followers the first Easter on a road; the excitement they received from his teaching of the Word and the message they shared with the Apostles.

    BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 8 Annual Sermons: Vol. 12 Sermon 4 Bob Marcaurelle: Easter ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Know God.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,997 views

    Be still and know that God is God. In your spirit, time aside to encounter him, do it! Also feed the hungry, reach out!

    Psalm 46. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present[b] help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army