Sermons on Experience:

Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 5, 2005

A sermon that seeks to clarify what it means to experience the fear of the Lord

Our mission team that went to Vanuatu was invited to walk to the local volcanoes. These active volcanoes are a long walk from the coastal villages we were walking in. One day though we set off at a very early hour and after about five or six hours walking we reached the vbolcanoes. Then the climb ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Am I Here For

Contributed by Rudy Klimes on Dec 27, 2002

Find the purpose of your life by examining Esther’s experience

What Am I Here For? Objective: Participants shall find their mission in life by applying lessons from Queen Esther’s experience. In the 470s BC, King Xerxes ruled Persia and Esther was queen. For background, read the book of Esther ( or Megillat Esther and Purim) and below. Then write: My life ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14-16, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004

Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 6, 2004

Lessons from David’s experience to help deal with death.

Life in the Fast Lane Dealing With Death: Getting Help When The Brakes Lock Up 2 Samuel 12:19-24 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 5, 2004 Introduction “But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Cut To The Heart

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 30, 2005

This is a message about repentance, a necessary part of our salvation experience.

Cut to the Heart Pastor Greg Tabor June 6, 2004 Ridgeway Assembly of God Introduction Turn to Acts 2:37-41 and let’s look at a passage together. On the day of Pentecost Peter stood up and preached his first sermon. Read:Acts 2:37-41 NIV At the conclusion of the main address, it describes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Walking

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005

The Believers pursuit of intellectual knowledge vs experience is considered in this message.

As a young Believer just starting my spiritual journey, I remember that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders followed me everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I started my formal Bible training and was told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Make Prayer Really Matter Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means experience the privilege of authentic prayer

An article in the Denver Rocky Mountain News described various web sites to which people can submit prayers. One site, Newprayer.com, says, "Simply click on the ’Pray’ button and transmit your prayer to the only known location of God." The site claims "that it can send prayers via a radio ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ain't Life Sweet?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 25, 2009

God turn those bitter life experiences into sweet ones.

Diligence which is concerned with Moses? attitude to his assignment. What assignment has God given you in your family? What assignment or duty has God given you in this church? What assignment or duty has God given to you, in your community? Who are you called to bring from one ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Mighty To Save

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2009

It is time for the church to worship the God of the Bible and not the God of our experience.

September 6, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Zephaniah 3:14-17 Subject: God’s Might Title: God is Mighty to Save Last week I shared with you about how God is ready to take us to the next level. He is calling the church to a higher place and is preparing us for something great. The work of God is not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17, Zephaniah 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Change

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009

Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Worship

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Oct 7, 2009

Worship is the highest plane of man’s experience with the Almighty God!

Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands! Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

So what can we learn from the experience of Judas?

Judas and Betrayal Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50, 27:1-5 When Jesus finished washing the disciple’s feet, he shared a last meal with them and the Scripture says, “Jesus was troubled in spirit…” Why wouldn’t he be? Within a few hours, he would be hanging on the cross, slowly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Do Not Neglect The Spiritual World Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 19, 2012

Constantly see and experience the spiritual world of God in your life!

Hold up a clear plastic bottle; What do I have in my hand?? Yes, I have a plastic bottle, but even though we cannot see it, there is also air in this bottle! The air inside is actually holding the bottle together! If I take the air out of it……….. the bottle collapses! Now, let us not forget that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Learn From Mistakes And Failures Part1

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Experience is not what happens to you, but how you react to it.

How To Learn From Mistakes and Failures Ps. 145:14; Prov. 24:16 (Part 1) I. Failures and mistakes can be the latter to success. (If you’re not making mistakes, then most likely you’re not trying to do anything). You only make a mistake if you’re doing something, not by doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14

Zechariah The Silent Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 9, 2012

A first-person narrative of Zechariah's experience before the angel Gabriel.

I resent a little your pastor’s description of me in the bulletin. “Zechariah the Silent”? It’s true, for nine months I was unable to croak out a single “Shalom!” to those I passed on the street. But ever since God opened my mouth again I have not stopped ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-79

Denomination: Lutheran