Sermons on Fresh Encounter:

What It Means To Be Born Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power and significance of being "born again" in Christ, emphasizing its centrality to Christian faith and personal renewal.

Hello, dear friends! It's wonderful to be gathered together here in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being in the company of fellow believers. It's like coming home, isn't it? We're not just a congregation, we're a family, bound by a love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Topics: Above

How Jesus Carved His Own Pathway

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods.

Few successful people accomplished great things through ordinary methods. Jesus did not fit peoples’ idea of a "Jewish Messiah". Most Jews expected the Messiah to overthrow the government and set up a kingdom that would dominate all facets of religion, commerce and culture. When Jesus did not meet ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Utilizes Faithfulness In A Leader

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness.

1. The Holy Spirit empowers us with God’s unfailing strength, loyalty and trustworthiness. Paul wrote, "Faithful is He Who is calling you (to Himself) and utterly trustworthy, and He will also do it (fulfill His call by hallowing and keeping you)." (I Thes. 5:24 - Amplified) Trust the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Is What The Kingdom Is Like

Contributed by Maryann Meador on Sep 26, 2002

A narrative depiction of the Kingdom based on Matthew 20: 1 - 16

What if you got to heaven and found out that God had decided to let everyone in? Sermon for Pentecost 18A 9/22/02 Maryann M. Meador Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Once upon a time, in a small town, a town a little bit like Rockford, there lived a woman with her son. No one knew how old or young she was. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Old, New, Borrowed And True

Contributed by Simon Robinson on Dec 11, 2001

Lot’s of people sing songs at Christmas and don’t think about what they mean. We’re going to put three popular songs together and see how they’ll combine to tell us some christmas truth

Old, new, borrowed and true I suppose it must be a sign of ageing that I really enjoy TV programmes like ‘I love the 70s As soon as they start to show those nostalgic clips and play the songs I used to listen to the memories come flooding back There’s something about music that does that – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10, Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of Vision Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 17, 2000

Vision adds distinct and measured value to the church

The Value of Vision Selected Passages January 9, 2000 Introduction I. The loss of dreams A. The dream fragment B. Sometimes our dreams just get lost  Lost in the shuffle of life  Lost in the day to day routines  Lost in the failed attempt to make them a reality  ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Unstoppable Influence Of Encouragement (Acts - Part 22) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How can I find influence through encouragement?

The Unstoppable Influence of Encouragement Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 22 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 15, 2003 Acts 13:13-52 HOW CAN I BE INFLUENCIAL THROUGH ENCOURAGING? 1. I’m influential when… I LOOK for people to BLESS. “From ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Going Home Happy

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 6, 2005

This sermon gives a formula for seeing people saved and lives changed as we seek to share Jesus.

Going Home Happy Mark 7:24-30 In recent years University of Alabama football fans have not been able to go home happy after many football games. The Crimson Tide has fallen on some lean years. It is still a wonderful school. It still has a wonderful tradition. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

What If?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Final sermon of 2006 - charging church to be all that it can be for Christ

What If? Final Sermon of 2006 December 31, 2006 Nehemiah 8:1-12; 9: selected 2006 was an honest roller-coaster. We had good moments, okay moments, and forgettable moments. We saw many come to know Christ as their Savior – and we’ve witnessed a few folks leaving – due to lack of interest in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Workmanship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Paul guides us in working to build His church.

HIS WORKMANSHIP 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 INTRO: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works...” (Ephesians 2:10). ILLUS: Three men were pouring concrete on a construction site. “What are you making?” a passerby asked. The first said, “I’m making $300 a week!” The second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death, Forgiveness And You

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2003

The good news of Jesus Christ for Easter

This morning we will be looking at the subject of Life, Death, Forgiveness and You. For many of you, Easter is a time of Easter bunnies, chocolates, eggs and the annual trek to church. Today I want to address the real reason we celebrate this resurrection Sunday. Many times we hear people say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Doing A New Thing

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

A look at the timeless message of the Gospel in light of changing methodologies.

God Is Doing A New Thing Matthew 9:14-17 March 06, 2005 Matthew 9:14 (NLT) One day the disciples of John the Baptist came to Jesus and asked him, "Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples don’t fast?" A Question of Fasting  Fasting was a regular practice for the faithful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Song Are You Singing? Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011

A reflection with modern music on one of Davids most timeless psalms. Consider what is your pit, who is your rock and what song are you singing?

To stay true to a psalm – you should hear it sung, so hear is a modern intepration – don’t try and understand everything, but get the gist – lots of rich imagery from psalms and beyond. The Mountain Goats - Psalms 40:2 Lyrics (the song can be found on itunes or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What The Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

The Toy Story movies are filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, and they also carry profound spiritual truths.

What the Toy Story Movies Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, I want to explore a message that bridges our faith with a beloved series of films—the Toy Story movies. These stories, filled with humour, adventure, and heartfelt moments, also carry profound spiritual truths. Let’s dive into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16, Proverbs 18:24, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tribulation Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Tribulation - "A day of wrath, trouble, distress."

A. CHARACTER OF THE TRIBULATION 1. A day of wrath, trouble, distress, etc. Zeph. 1:15. 2. A day of judgment – Rev. 14:7, 15:4. 3. A day of darkness – Amos 5:18-20. 4. A day of unparalleled suffering – Rev. 6:15-17, Matt. 24:21-22. B. THE SEQUENCE OF THE TRIBULATION 1. Opening: a. Removal of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Matthew 24:30

Denomination: Baptist