Sermons on Fresh Encounter:

A Little Walk With Jesus Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 19, 2007

Jesus and Peter walking on the water is a familiar story - is there something fresh we can get from something we know so well? I believe there is.

Dwight Lyman Moody lived toward the end of the 19th century. He was an American evangelist and publisher who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts (now the Northfield Mount Hermon School), the Moody Bible Institute and Moody Publishers, all of which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua 7: When Ai Spelled Defeat Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 19, 2024

Israel was fresh from victory over Jericho. But they suffered their first and worst defeat in Canaan when they tried to conquer Ai. The LORD revealed the reason why this happened.

Introduction: With the LORD’s help. Israel had conquered Jericho and was now ready to claim more of the Promised Land. The next city was Ai, but Israel made a number of mistakes resulting in a defeat—that didn’t need to happen. The Prologue: A violation of God’s commands about Jericho Text, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2025

God’s strength never fails; when we are weary, He renews us, teaching us to hope, trust, and find fresh power in His presence.

Some of us walked in today with a brave face and a tired heart. Bills and busyness have been barking at your heels. Sleep has been thin. Relationships feel fragile. The headlines howl. And somewhere deep inside, a whisper rises: “I’m worn down.” If that’s you, friend, you are in good company. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Waiting, Patience

New Wine, New Wineskin Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024

Are we ready for a fresh move of God, or are we clinging to old ways, old methods, that can't handle the new thing God wants to do?

Have you ever walked into a church and felt that, while things seemed busy and well-organized, something was missing? It’s like the Spirit of God is present, but there’s a sense that He’s being held back. It’s almost as if the structure, the way things are set up, isn’t allowing the fullness of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Denomination: Other

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 29, 2025

The term “refreshing” refers to a renewal, a revival, or a fresh outpouring of God’s Spirit. It is a time when the weary receive strength, the broken are restored, and the discouraged find hope.

TIMES OF REFRESHING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:19-21 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28-29, Matthew 11:28, John 7:37-39, Psalm 85:6 INTRODUCTION There are seasons in life when we feel spiritually dry, weary, and burdened. These are moments when our strength seems depleted, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recharge Your Batteries! Renew

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 13, 2023

We must keep our relationship with Jesus current. There is a tendency to plateau, grow stagnant then burnout. God's plan is for us to stay fresh and renewed.

RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES? RENEW: BETTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) COMPLETE METAMORPHOSIS: Egg, larva, pupa and adult… The change is very visible to any eye. IT IS POSSIBLE TO REFRESH YOUR COMPUTER. It is a process: You go to start, then settings, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, Luke 10:41-42, Ephesians 4:22, Psalm 51:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003

We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Road Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Feb 16, 2012

There is no better calling and no better news to proclaim but in chapter 6 Paul presents some of the challenges that we will encounter along this road.

SBC Convention Booths: Paul would not make a very good recruiter for specific ministries. Instead of handing out highlighters, pens & magnets, give thorns or pebbles for shoes. • Paul shares in chapter 5 about the wonderful news of Christ becoming sin for us that we might become the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Nicodemus 1

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 17, 2002

Reflections at Theological College. Jesus and his encounter with Nicodemus and what we can learn about sharing our faith with others.

Wycliffe Hall, Oxford November 1999 My text this morning is taken from John 3:1-12 A. John 3:1-2 It is the well known story of Nicodemus coming to Jesus. He comes secretly by night to have a chat with Jesus. Why? i) Was it because he wanted to speak to Jesus in quiet? ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12, John 20:1

Denomination: Anglican

Building Relationships

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. This encounter and Jesus’ ministry to such folks teaches us that lost people matter to God. All of us are surrounded by people far from God

Building Relationships Luke 15:1-10 and Acts 8:26-40 In our Scriptures today, we see two encounters, which lead to making disciples. The first is when Jesus has a group of tax collectors and sinners who have gathered to hear him talk. Tax collectors were some of the most hated people in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Put Off And Put On!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 29, 2014

In order to renew or revamp anything, we got to first clear the old stuff in order to replace it with fresh new ones. Outside changes in not enough, changes should take place thoroughly - in and out.

By Sis. Bala Samson CONTENTS: 1 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 2. King David – A man after God’s own heart! 3. I am crucified with Christ! CHAPTER ONE From Caterpillar to Butterfly! Romans 12:1”I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cultivating A Lifestyle Of Worship

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

Worship is more than music or a service on Sunday mornings. Worship is encountering God and walking away forever changed.

June 23, 2002 Scripture Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Speaker: Jeff Williams Audio Version Cultivating a Lifestyle of Worship Good morning!› My mother-in-law has told me for years, ìWords are spirit.î› By this she means that words have a life of their own.› They can bless or curse, encourage or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Mountains Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 9, 2025

The “God of the Mountains” is not just a geographical reference; it is a spiritual truth. Mountains represent challenges, divine revelations, moments of consecration, and places of spiritual encounters.

GOD OF THE MOUNTAINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 121:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 20:23-28, Exodus 19:16-20, Matthew 17:1-8, Isaiah 2:2-3, Genesis 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, mountains have served as divine meeting places between God and man. From Mount Sinai to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am He Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2009

Those who are saved through encountering Jesus are transformed. This is to be expected, since He is very God in human flesh.

*John 4:25, 26* *Jesus, The Great “I Am”: I Am He* “The woman [at the well] said to [Jesus], ‘I know that Messiah is coming (He who is called Christ). When He comes, He will tell us all things.’ Jesus said to her, ‘I who speak to you am He.’”[1] God appointed Moses to deliver His people from ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 4, 2006

This message is about how Jesus’ example teaches us to willingly cross boundaries and encounter people with the news of eternal life and living water.

“The Woman at the Well” John 4: 1 – 26 Historical Background By the time of Jesus, Samaritans and Jews had been enemies for centuries. But the most intense rivalry began at around 200 BC. The source of the conflict was a dispute over the correct location for the center of worship. The Samaritans ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist