Sermons on Fresh Encounter:

What's That I Smell? Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Our worship and adoration is a sweet smelling fragrance in the nostrils of God!

I. A New Fragrance A. Text: II Corinthians 2:14-16 “…thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Faith, Hope, Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 14, 2002

A sermon for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 Second Lesson

22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith, Hope, Love"   A teenager was sitting in the pastor’s office saying,"Sometimes I don’t think I am a Christian. I don’t seem to have the same interest and excitement, or enthusiasm I once did. It isn’t easy for me to remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tongue's Power Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 6, 2003

A sermon on the power of the tongue.

Sermon for 14 Pent Yr B, 14/09/2003 Based on James 3:1-12 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One day a woman went to Francis of Assisi and confessed that she had been guilty of malicious gossip. She asked him what she could do to be forgiven. Francis ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

A Changed Man

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2003

Change is not the devil...in fact God is into "new".

January 19, 2003 1After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3In these lay a multitude of those who were sick, blind, lame, and withered, ?waiting ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Life And Times Of A Fallen Hero, Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2002

This is an inductive sermon done in a narrative form, with the application at the end. These are hard for me, Enjoy the effort.

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON I. THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF HIS BIRTH. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and was under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. EXPLAIN a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation 3. The nation needed a savior ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Will Rise From The Dead

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 11, 2003

On Judgment Day, Christ will raise you from the dead. This changes the way we look at the world now.

John 5:25-30 YOU WILL RISE FROM THE DEAD I would like to start today’s sermon with a riddle – what is this place that I am describing – right now, it is a quite, peaceful place, where you might see one or two people walking around, talking in whispers. But someday, this place will be loud, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Tongue Talkers

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Nov 26, 2004

their are four functions of the tongue to gauge us, to guide us, to gird us, and to guard us this sermon explains all four.

TONGUE TALKERS John 8:11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” Let us pray! You’re probably wondering what has tongue talkers got to do with the verse he just read. Well hang in there it’s all going to come together. Turn with me to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Aroused Faith - Steps To Reviving The Promise Of God

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 19, 2004

This sermon is about getting used to second best instead of the best that God has for us. See God for who He really is! God, the God of resurrection.

AROUSED FAITH THE STEPS TO A FRESH EXPERIENCE WITH GOD Genesis 17:1-27 The time lapse between chapters 16 and 17 of Genesis involve a period of approximately 13yrs. The central figure in these chapters is Abraham and his journey with God. Much had happened in his life, but the promised son Isaac ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 17:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Proclamation Series

Contributed by Larry Starett on Jul 16, 2003

An exposition of John 15:22-27, with special emphasis on the need to testify of Christ.

Principles of Proclamation Pastor Larry Starett July 20, 2003 AM Service John 15:22-27 INTRODUCTION: A teenaged girl who was taking First Aid lessons burst through the door of her home and said, "Mom, I just saw a horrible accident and I was able to use my First Aid Training!" "What did you do?" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

An End Of The Year Exhortation (The Year Is Not Yet Over) Series

Contributed by Daniel Sanders on Dec 26, 2004

Many Christians make resolutions or speak a prophetic words of what they want God to do in the coming new year. And many are unresolved as the year comes to an end. This is to encourage them if it is 1 minute before midnight December 31, God can perform i

AN END OF THE YEAR EXHORTATION (The Year Is Not Yet Over)! Exodus 12:1-2 "Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-2, Exodus 12:1, Exodus 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because The Tomb Is Empty!

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 14, 2006

The empty tomb means 1) VINDICATION of Jesus 2) VICTORY over death 3) VIEWPOINT shift about life

Because the tomb is empty. Mat 28:1-10. WBC Easter Day 16.04.06am The empty tomb. This is it! This is what it is all about. The cornerstone of our faith! If we had each person that witnessed the resurrected Lord come up here this morning and talk for 15 minutes giving a testimony to what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seated With Christ

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2008

As we come into the fullness of being seated with Christ the view from heaven changes our mindsets and is a trigger for revival in our hearts and those we speak to.

We are seated with Christ in Heavenly places; the word of God tells us this truth, As we come into the fullness of being seated with Christ the view from heaven changes our mindsets and is a trigger for revival in our hearts and those we speak to. Eph 2:6; For he raised us from the dead along ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Strange Preachers

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 20, 2008

It is amazing to see who and what God uses to tell people about Him.

This was adapted from a Maze Jackson Outline... 7 Strange Preachers – 10th February 2008 pm Matthew 3:1-5 Intro: John the Baptist was a strange preacher! 1. He had a strange message. 2. He had a strange pulpit. 3. He had a strange from of dress. Let’s notice some other strange ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's Expectation Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Not To Be Forgotten

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 144:1. Delivered for Veteran’s Day! (Outline adapted from Charles Spurgeon’s Treasury of David Pg. # 372 Volume 3)

Sermon for 11/11/2007- Veteran’s Day Psalm 144:1 Introduction: Play video called Iraq: A Soldier’s Story of Faith from Bluefish.com WBTU: A. Our Scripture this morning comes from Psalm 144:1. Read it. B. What does this have to do with us? (2 Tim 2:3 NIV) Endure hardship with us like a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 144:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ