Sermons on Fresh Encounter With God:

Making It Personal!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Since God is a personal God, He wants to get personal with you. The power of a personal testimony, a personal encounter with Jesus, and a personal confession of who He is!

Making It Personal! John 4:39-42 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me everything I ever did." 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Returning To Your First Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God desires that we remain passionately in love with Him. The warning to the church in Ephesus serves as a reminder that good works and religious activities are not enough—our love for God must remain fresh and vibrant.

RETURNING TO YOUR FIRST LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 2:4-5 "Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beauty Of God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 4, 2025

The beauty of God’s presence is an invitation to experience His love, peace, and transformation. As we seek His presence through prayer, worship, and the Word, we open ourselves to the profound beauty that comes from a close relationship with Him.

THE BEAUTY OF GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 27:4 “One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple.” Supporting Texts: Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Exodus 33:14-15, Psalm 16:11, Isaiah 63:9, Matthew 18:20, John 14:23, 1 Chronicles 16:27, Psalm 84:10-11, Revelation 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come See A Man Named Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001

As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Don't Get The Response You Want... Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 10, 2005

In an unusual encounter Jesus has, we see some concrete steps to seeing God work in our lives.

WHEN YOU DON’T GET THE RESPONSE YOU WANT… Mark 7:24-30 INTRO: What does it take to get what you ask for? As kids, we perfect ways of asking… doing chores, etc. In A Christmas Story, Ralphie goes to elaborate ends to get the response he wants: a Red Ryder BB gun. What about God? Does receiving ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthless Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007

What makes our worship worthless and meaningless? How can our worship become a genuine encounter with God?

Encountering God – Part 6 - Worthless Worship Review What is worship? Encountering/responding to God’s heart toward us. Why worship? B/c we were created for this purpose. What do we need? A relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He acted on our behalf when we were still His enemies. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Isaiah 29:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The New Year

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 6, 2007

A look at how Isaiah’s encounter with God can provide us with principles to find hope in the new year.

Many of you in this room remember exactly where you were and what you were doing the day that President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. And for many people that day was not just the end of the presidency and the life of John F. Kennedy, it was also the day that hope died. The young, energetic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

Our God is a Restorer by nature. He restores time, health, joy, resources, relationships, dignity, and purpose.

GOD OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-27 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 30:17, Isaiah 61:7, Job 42:10-12, Psalm 126:1-6, Zechariah 9:12 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when people experience loss—of time, opportunities, relationships, health, resources, or dignity. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Reflected Glory

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 16, 2016

What is amazing, as Moses came down from the mountain, is that he was unaware that his face was, literally, sending out horns of light (Exodus 34:29).

A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). In the Epistle to the Hebrews, we read that Christ Jesus is ‘worthy of more glory than Moses’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Message To God’s People - Isaiah 6 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 8, 2012

When I look at the Biblical prophets, I think “Here I am, send somebody else,” because this is not a very pleasant job. Prophets are rejected throughout the Bible. Jesus also was rejected.

Isaiah 6 Vs. 1 & 2 - In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Uzziah ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Prayer For God’s Will

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 6, 2022

When it comes to praying for God’s will, we often find ourselves at a loss for words. Perhaps, the way to make the greatest impact is to ask for a blessing; to pray for the spiritual and material resources we need to enlarge the kingdom.

I’ve entitled our message this morning “A Prayer for God’s Will.” When we think of God’s will we often have in mind how the Lord wants to use us for His glory; how God wants to include us in His plans and work through us to make an impact for the kingdom. But when it comes to praying for God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

When You Wonder What To Do Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 14, 2012

What should I do? 1. When God is silent, we have to learn to wait on the Lord (vs. 1). 2. When God speaks: Bow (vs. 1-3), Believe (vs. 2-8), Become (vs. 5-6 & 15-16). 3. When God asks for a sign, show your dedication to the Lord (vs. 9-14).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 8: When You Wonder What to Do Genesis 17:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: *Did you ever say the wrong thing to your boss, and then wonder, “What should I do?” -Did you ever say the wrong thing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Process And Pitfalls Of Living The Christian Life. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

THIS PORTION OF ACTS FINDS US WITH PAUL STILL IN THE CITY OF EPHESUS. UP TO THIS POINT, PAUL HAS HAD SOMEWHAT OF A SUCCESSFUL ENCOUNTER WITH THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENCE. PEOPLE HAVE COME TO KNOW CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND PAUL CONTINUES TO TEACH DAILY AND SUPPORT HIMSELF IN MINISTRY WITHOUT INCIDENT.

THE PROCESS AND PITFALLS OF LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE. Acts 19:23-41 About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. 24 A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in no little business for the craftsmen. 25 He called them together, along with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

Nothing is too hard for the Lord. His power has no boundaries or restrictions.

GOD OF POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 62:11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:17, Ephesians 1:19-21, Romans 1:16, Luke 1:37, Isaiah 40:29-31 INTRODUCTION: Power belongs to God. He is not just powerful; He is all-powerful—the Omnipotent One. Throughout the Bible, God’s power is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving Forward By Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 27, 2016

This sermon is part of our "A Faith That Works" series. We are looking at the encounter Jesus had with blind Bartimaeus.

A Faith That Works “Moving Forward By Faith” Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing our series, “A Faith That Works,” and tonight we’ll be looking at what it’s going to take to move ahead by faith. “Have you ever wished you could just start all over, to go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare