Sermons on Fresh Encounter With God:

Hollow Places And Gushing Rivers

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007

The passion behind the cry of Jesus that if any thirst, let them come unto him and drink.

Hollow places and Gushing Rivers Text: John 7:37-39 / John 17:3-that you might know me A. Background of this setting: 1. The feast of Tabernacles- was a solemn, yet joyful procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring- the spring which fed the reservoir we know as the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Sealed With A Kiss Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 4, 2007

Song of Solomon presents us with a soul-ravishing view of Christ. In this sermon we focus on a colour, a contact and a comparison.

INTRODUCTION Song of Solomon is a very wonderful book. C H Spurgeon called it the holy of holies of the Bible. It is so sacred to the Jews that a person must be 30 years old before they are permitted to read it. The book is read every year at Passover. Like Esther, there is no mention of God. There ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-7

Did You Know?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 5, 2007

SERMON ON HOW TO WITNESS TO THE LOST WORLD.

DID YOU KNOW? INTRO: DEATH, ONE THING US AS HUMAN BEINGS HAVE NO CONTROL OVER. 1: WORLD POPULATION A) 6.5 BILLION PEOPLE ON EARTH B) 193 COUNTIRES C) THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ON EARTH IS MIND BLOWING TO A COUNTRY BOY LIKE MYSELF POINT: THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO THE WHOLE JIST OF THINGS THAN WHAT’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10

Denomination: Other

Community: Go And Tell

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 11, 2007

don’t just spend time with Jesus, spend time for Jesus in spreading His gospel

Intro: article on teen cutting growing in our society at alarming rates. It is called self mutilation. One psychologist said, it is done because of an extreme hatred of life, and an extreme hatred of self. In the Word of God we find a cutter in Mark 5:1-20, and the Spiritual definition of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Other Way

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

There are other ways by which men are trying to be saved.

SOME OTHER WAY John 10:1-10 INTRO: Good men are compared to sheep. God called His people a Flock in Ezekiel 34:31. Good men have the qualities of sheep. Harmless, meek, and quiet under the hand ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Council Cont. Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul’s ministry is received by James, Cephas and John, and he is accepted as an equal partner in the ministry of Christ.

Galatians 2:6-13 “Jerusalem Council cont.” • Vs. 6 “These who seemed to be somewhat” is also translated those who were of high reputation, that is the other Apostles. o Why is Paul seemingly using a negative description of the other apostles? o Also in vs. 9 “who seemed to be pillars” o Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares If You Go To Hell

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

Does anyone really care who dies and goes to hell?

Luke 16:20-31 Emphasis on v 27 & 28 Intro: In this passage of scripture we read of a beggar and a rich man. Both die and awake in their eternal destination. The beggar in Abraham’s bosom and the rich man in hell. In verse 24 we find the rich man begging for just a taste of water . In verse 25 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Built Church--Pt.2

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 22, 2008

the word for the church is go out not stand still or stay here

Jesus Built Church--when Jesus builds a church, it is not a stationary building, but a living,breathing, moving church. Jesus builds the church with the word, go. In the Bible the word go is found 1492 times, the word stop is found 7 times, the word stay 33 times. It is clear that we are told to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fuel Up With The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 21, 2008

Fuel up with the Spirit

Title: Fuel up with the Holy Spirit Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 “Be very careful, then, how you live- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which leads ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Walk - Introduction Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Life after conversion should be different than life before conversion. We learn to live (to walk) differently by allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside-out. Paul suggests five different areas in which our walk as a Christian should distin

LEARNING TO WALK Text: Ephesians 2:1 – 10 Introduction: · Life after conversion should be different than life before conversion. · We learn to live (to walk) differently by allowing the Holy Spirit to change us from the inside-out. · Paul suggests five different areas in which our walk as a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith We Profess

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009

Jesus is Our Great Sympathetic High Priest who is at the heart of the faith we profess.

"The Faith We Profess" Hebrews 4:14-16 INTRODUCTION General Dwight Eisenhower has been quoted as having said about plans and assumptions in war: "Before the battle begins, plans are everything. After the battle begins, plans are nothing.” At certain moments in life we are brought back to basics, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Job Description Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 29, 2010

What happens to us when we become a Christian?

Job Description Matt 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 1 Peter 2:9-10 Every job should come with a job description Without a job description employees have no idea what they are supposed to do If they do not know what they are supposed to do, they will not know when they are finished If they do not know when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Always Darkest Before The Dawn

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 10, 2010

Short message on Easter morning at the tomb

Dark before the Dawn John 20:1-10 Have you noticed? It IS always darkest before the dawn I wonder why Have you? When at the ranch, you can go outside around 4 am and see millions of stars More than you can ever see in a city, or even a small town It is dark When growing up, I believed I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Breakthrough Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The third in a series of messages on counteracting and breaking through the Christian subculture to reach more people for Christ.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 9Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders 10nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Christ

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

An outline of scriptures concerning the power of Christ.

The Power Of Christ Saving Power... Isa 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Pardoning Power... Mat 9:6 But that ye may know that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18