Sermons on Fresh Encounter:

What Follows Following The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the final message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the benefits of following the Lord Our Shepherd.

Are you a patient person? Do you find it easy to wait when you are anticipating something? If you are like me anticipation often causes my patience to be in short supply. Maybe it is human nature or a product of living in an instant gratification culture. Whatever the reason, we would prefer to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Best Wines!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 8, 2015

When you are swirled, tossed and hurled, would you give out fresh aroma? The best comes out when crushed!

The best wine…. John 2:10”And he said to him, "Every man at the beginning sets out the good wine, and when the guests have well drunk, then the inferior. You have kept the good wine until now!" In general, the best wines come from the best quality grapes! Weather also strongly impacts ...read more

Scripture: John 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

(If The Church Would Just Pray ) (Perils And The Power Of Preaching)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 16, 2017

THAT THERE IS NO SUITABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE PREACHING OF THE GOSPEL FOR IN THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT GOD`S WORD IS ALWAYS CARRIED ON THE FRESH WIND OF A PREACHER PREACHING

Ephes. 6:18 (KJV) Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Ephes. 6:19-20 (KJV) And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Bigger Than You Think Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 13, 2023

Life is Bigger Than You Think Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year January 8, 2023 - Brad Bailey

"Life is Bigger Than You Think Series: REBOOT: Fresh Start for a New Year Brad Bailey – January 8, 2023 Intro My added my welcome into the new year. As this new year has approached…I have had the sense that there is a unique need for a fresh start this year…and a unique opportunity for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Enough Series

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 29, 2005

Even though God has done miracles in our life in the past we still need a fresh revelatin of grace today

Sermon #3 WHEN GOD IS ENOUGH EXODUS 12:31-42; 13:17-14 Set up the story Reread Exodus 5:22-6:12 In the midst of tragedy it so hard to see the hand of God! But God is enough, even when struggles come our way that we cannot or ever will be able to comprehend. God now has Moses and the people of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Personal Resurrection Series

Contributed by Sam Peters on May 4, 2007

This contemporary message is part two of a four part series on "Make a Fresh Start" inspired by Outreach and a variety of messages on Sermon Central.

Make a Fresh Start Series Personal Resurrection As we have been discussing in our new series, every now and then we have to make a fresh start. Sometimes we choose a fresh start. • It might be a commitment to get our household affairs in order. • It might be joining a health club or fitness ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Affairs Of The Heart Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This is a fresh look at Jesus’ teaching on divorce, adultery, and remarriage. The sermon argues that we have often missed the intent of Jesus’ teaching.

Affairs of the Heart Matt. 5:27-32 5/20/07 PSCOC Introduction: Letter of the Law vs. the Spirit of the Law Last week in the NBA playoff series between the San Antonio Spurs and the Phoenix Suns, Robert Horry, of the Spurs, viciously fouled Steve Nash into the scorer’s table. Two other Suns left ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emmaus - The Road To Realisation Lk 24:1-35

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016

This messages explores the lessons to be learnt from the account of Jesus'meeting with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. This was a journey from disappointment to joy. Here is an encounter with the risen Jesus, an encounter available to all.

Emmaus – The Road to Realisation Lk 24:1-35 Introduction This account is one of the most beautiful accounts we have in the Bible. In order to appreciate it we need to live into it! Remember Jesus was just crucified – the Sabbath is over. Two disciples are on the road returning home. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intimate Communion With Father God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 2, 2019

Intimate communion occurs in a child of God's genuine encounter with Father God, Christlike compassion flows from that encounter into the community in which we live to the extent that God is glorified.

As a loving great grandfather of a cute little blond-haired toddler, who has become attached to me in a special sort of way, my encounter with him this past week serves as a timely illustration of the point Jesus made to His followers when He taught them about prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Have You Lost Your Passion?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Sometimes we can be Christians for so long that it is possible we might lose our passion for God. We need to get a fresh passion every day.

Phil 3:1-16 says: Philippians 3:1 - 16 (NIV) 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2Watch out for those dogs, those men who do evil, those mutilators of the flesh. 3For it is we who are the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Sleeping?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon examines the fact that many churches and many Christians in America are spiritually asleep, and need to experience revival.

Introduction: This is the 4th of July Holiday weekend, and by the looks of our attendance today, several families must be out of town. The 4th of July is when we celebrate the fact that we as a nation won our Independence from the British. Our forefathers feared God and founded this nation on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002

This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refreshing The Heart Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Aug 18, 2008

Noah refreshed the heart of God by trusting the Lord and taking Him at His word.

A. Read: Genesis 6:9-22 B. Song Intro: Part 1 – The Preparation 1. God promised and Noah prepared. One of the benefits of preaching books of the Bible rather than topical sermons is that God gives me “fresh eyes” to see His word. In the past my focus for this story was the flood itself. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

07 The Valley Of Depression Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

Where do you turn too at times of depression? There is only one place to go - to the Lord

The Valley of Depression – 22nd March 2009 am David has spent his fair share of time in Valleys – Valley of Elah (Oak) fought Goliath (1 Sam 17). Valley of Rephaim (Giants) fought Philistines (2 Samuel 5:18). Valley of Salt fought the Syrians (2 Samuel 8:13) He walked through the Valley of Shadows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing Here Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

One of the most difficult things to do is answer God's Questions - Just ask Elijah! Yet, in this powerful question we are brought to the reality of our life!

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:9-13 • Questions. Important Questions. Life-Changing questions. In our first message of this series, we heard Elijah ask, “How long will you limp between two opinions?” To confront this question is to recall that ‘no one can serve two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Baptist