Sermons on Fresh Encounter With God:

No Shame: Joseph Marries Mary

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2018

How do we deal with shaming?

No Shame Matthew 1:18-25 It amuses me when modern commentators on the Bible refer to the culture of Jesus’ day as being an honor-shame culture as though this isn’t the case today. But we have all kinds of shaming today. For example, there is fat shaming. In fact, shaming and the bullying that goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Things In Hell That Should Be In The Church

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 13, 2018

Foundation aspects of Church found in Hell.

Three Things in Hell that should be in the Church Luke 16: 19-31 Introduction: I have preached a message about people who like to play around with their salvation and cut it close with God. Eventually, there are instances where those types of people cut it too close and don’t make it. The rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Supper

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 26, 2018

A Lord's Supper Service that focuses on Jesus' Second Coming.

“Genesis 1” video So Will I [D] Welcome and Announcements Instructions for the Lord’s Supper: 1. All who have placed your faith in Jesus are welcome to participate since you are a member of “the church” even if you are not a member of this local church. 2. If you haven’t put your faith in Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Catch Me If You Can - The World Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 11, 2020

Quails Eggs and an Elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? A dead man walks alive out of the grave and the world is turned upside down

Quail’s eggs and an elderly St Peter. Where should I begin? Things are upside down at the moment. You go into the supermarket and you can buy quails eggs - but you can’t buy hens eggs for love or money. On Tuesday I bought this ….. I had never even heard of …. before . A luxury pasta from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Perspectives on the life Christ gives.

INTRODUCTION 1. Suppose I could offer you a life that is guaranteed to give you... a. A "joy" that is greater than any other b. A "blessedness" that is happiness in its fullest measure c. An "assurance" of entering the everlasting kingdom of our Lord d. A ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rtd (Religiously Transmitted Diseases) - Pt. 1 - Discipleship Dyslexia Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

Religion promises life and then it sickens! It steals hope, joy and eventually life! Are you contaminated with an RTD? The cure is

I. Introduction Bojana Danilovic, 28, sees everything upside down because of an abnormal connection in the way her brain processes images. Danilovic has to have a special upside down computer screen and keyboard and reads papers from the bottom up. At home, she watches one TV balanced on its top ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parting Words Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2019

Paul left some final instructions for Titus regarding the church and his commitment to them and the Gospel. We need to embrace and practice these principles in our day in order to maintain doctrinal purity and bear an effective Christian witness.

Parting Words Titus 3: 8-15 Although this was a rather brief letter, Paul had shared much with Titus regarding the ministry he had received from the Lord. He was encouraged to establish elders in each of the cities in Crete in order to assist with leadership within the local church. Paul offered ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Deep: Awareness #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus broke through the individual & social stereotypes to carry the message of hope (eternal life).

Today, we begin a new message series we’ve entitled, “DEEP.” It’s not a take-off on that bad 80’s movie nor are we going to about some prosperity gospel theme about the money you have to give. However, we will be attempting to wrestle with three areas of personal and corporate growth: pride, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Strategies For Conquering Porn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018

Some insight for defeating the temptation of pornography in your life.

Practical Strategies For Conquering Porn: 1. You have to want to break free. - This will not happen by accident or without a struggle. - It will be a battle. - You have to be willing to do the work to get free. 2. Staying away beats willpower. - A strategy for failure is to continue to put ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abimelech Appraised Of Gaal’s Move Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2020

This rebellious speech by Gaal was reported to Abimelech by the town-prefect Zebul, who sent messengers to him, either through deceit or secrecy or both, not allowing anyone to know that he sent them.

Chapter 42 Abimelech Appraised of Gaal’s Move [Judges 9.30-9.33] Scripture: Judges 9:30-33 (KJV) 30 And when Zebul the ruler of the city heard the words of Gaal the son of Ebed, his anger was kindled. 31 And he sent messengers unto Abimelech privily, saying, Behold, Gaal the son of Ebed ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

3 Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 4, 2020

A woman is caught in adultery. Stones are gathered that she might be killed as punishment. But Jesus has a different perspective

John 8:1-11 (NRSV) Then everyone went home, but Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early the next morning he went back to the Temple. All the people gathered around him, and he sat down and began to teach them. 3 The teachers of the Law and the Pharisees brought in a woman who had been caught ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Matthew 7:1-5, 1 John 3:18-20, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Hearts Of Stone And Handwashing Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 14, 2020

Written in Midst of Coronavirus epidemic: The Pharisees criticized Jesus for not washing his hands correctly. But they had unclean hearts. In this time, what does it mean to have a clean heart

Mark 7:1-8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 7 Some Pharisees and some teachers of the law came from Jerusalem and gathered around Jesus. 2 They saw that some of his followers ate food with hands that were not clean, meaning that they did not wash their hands in a special way. 3 The Pharisees and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, Luke 11:37-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harm In Same Sex Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

What's the harm in same sex marriage? (Material adapted from various sources and Marriage: What is it, why it matters, and the consequences of redefining it by Ryan T. Anderson)

HoHum: Henry Rollins- “Don't hide behind the Constitution or the Bible. If you're against gay marriage, just be honest, put a scarlet 'H' on your shirt, and say, 'I am a homophobe!” WBTU: Many are saying that we are losing the fight over marriage in this country. A majority of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon about Jesus calling all sinners.

“Breaking Barriers” Mark 2:13-17 One verse in here that really stands out to me is verse 15. It says: “And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples—for there were many who followed him.” There were many “tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Rejoice For The Lord Is Magnified

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2015

To show that the LORD is magnified and gets pleasure from it when His servants prospers.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you rejoice? Yes. It magnified the LORD. Psalms 35:27 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD is magnified and gets pleasure from it when His servants prospers. IV. TEXT: Psalms 35:27 Let those who favor my righteous cause and have pleasure in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:27

Denomination: Pentecostal