Sermons on Fresh Encounter With God:

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

The Unforgettable Perfume - Mark 14:1-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 27, 2024

Is it really a good thing for this woman to spend a whole year’s wages on a single, momentary act of worship? And if so, why perfume? Wouldn’t there be some more practical gifts that could be given with that amount of money?

Mark 14:1 Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were only two days away, and the chief priests and the teachers of the law were looking for some sly way to arrest Jesus and kill him. 2 "But not during the Feast," they said, "or the people may riot." 3 While he was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13, John 12:1-8

Come To The Table

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 24, 2001

This is a sermonette for a thanksgiving communion message.

"Come To The Table" Thanksgiving Communion Service November 18, 2001 FBC Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker 1 Cor. 11:23-29 A Thanksgiving is a day we look forward to all year long. a All the smells, great stuffing, Golden Turkey cooked to perfection, pumpkin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Member Who Cares

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

What kind of church member are you? If you had to fill out a resume for church membership what would it look like?

A CHURCH MEMBER WHO CARES Acts 4:32-37; 9:26-27; 11:27-30; 15:36-39 INTRO: If you could examine a resume of the New Testament character of Barnabas, it would look something like this: NAME: Barnabas (son of consolation, son of encouragement). RESIDENCE: Cyprus. BACKGROUND: Levite, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

This is a message challenging the people to be more evangelistic.

BEING LIKE JESUS Matthew 9:35-38 INTRO: The late R. G. Lee was asked, "What do Southern Baptist need more than anything else?" His instant reply was, "More than anything else Southern Baptist need to be like Jesus." I think most of us would agree. If we are going to be laborers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - The All Sufficient One

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the sufficiency of Jesus Christ to meet the various needs in the life of a beleiver

JESUS - THE ALL SUFFICIENT ONE OUTLINE 1.SALVATION 2.SUPPLY 3.SUFFICIENCY 4.SECURITY 5.SOLICITOR 6.SANCTIFICATION 7.STRENGTH THE MESSAGE JESUS - THE ALL SUFFICIENT ONE 1.SALVATION Hebrews 7;25 Jesus is the source of our salvation.He is the great Saviour who can save till the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Independence Day

Contributed by James Bryant on Jul 3, 2001

Independence Day & just when it all started.

INDEPENDENCE DAY Today we celebrate our Nation’s Independence Day. Many people celebrate a variety of different ways. Some with Bar-B-Q’s charcoaling Rib Eyes, Ribs, and Chickens. While others like myself work at merchandising those items for sell. We enjoy our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Could the spirit of some people be holding back the church?

The Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 1:9 NIV) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. (3 John 1:10 NIV) So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 26

GETHSEMANE Matthew 26 v. 36 - 46 1. A Place of Great Sorrow v. 37 "and he began to be sorrowful and very heavy" Gethsemane was a garden, two hundred yards from the city wall across the Kidron Valley (a) The Reason for His sorrow (1) His approaching physical pain - on the cross to suffer (2) His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Rejection Crew: Ahithophel And Judas

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

What makes a trusted person turn against his or her friend? Divorces that come out of nowhere, friendships dissolved, church splits...Today, we’re going to look at parallels between Ahithophel and Judas; we’ll note some similiarites & differences, and th

Intro 1. Civil war is a nasty thing, often polarizing people: Robert E. Lee asked by Lincoln to head up Union troops....against slavery, but loyal to South... 2. Israel experienced several "Civil Wars" that divided the nation... 3. But when David’s son, Absalom, rebelled against him, that had to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer In A Time Of National Tragedy

Contributed by Tom Lawson on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer, rather than a sermon, that somehow seemed more fitting as a message for these days of brokenness and united sorrow.

A prayer in the wake of tragedy of September 11th, 2001 O God our help in ages past, We did not choose this time, this moment. Like generations before us we have lived in safety and ease, and have read of those beyond living memory who were awakened by the clarion call of a nation under attack. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Before A Church Disciplines

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 9, 2001

Active church discipline is a last resort.

BEFORE A CHURCH DISCIPLINES (Gal. 6:1-10) I. THE PURPOSE IS RESTORATION (v. 1) A. The Sinning Saint 1. Sin has come in quickly. He doesn’t know what hit him. His sin was not premeditated. 2. Maybe he made a rash decision. 3. Maybe he reacted to a situation without ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

To Die Is Gain - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A funeral sermon preached for a Christian who had spent the last years of his life crippled and paralyzed, confined to a wheel chair.

To Die Is Gain - Funeral sermon Phil 1:21 – “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” Intro. When I read this verse I can’t help but think of _______ . When the Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church at Phillipi, the circumstances of his life weren’t exactly ideal. He was in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21, Philippians 1:1, Revelation 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Dec 30, 2002

A sermon about spiritual weapons for a spiritual victory. Every Christians should know this.

Choose your weapons II Cor 10:3-5 and later in sermon Exodus 14:1-14 A Talk to you about tools today. Realize that these are not weapons althoug some might use them for it. You will catch what I want to say anyway. (Use physical tools) Ø Wrench not fot screws Ø Screwdriver not for nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational