Sermons on Miraculous Encounters:

The Uselessness Of Sabbath

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 15, 2002

Stop. Encounter God. Be refreshed.

The Uselessness of Sabbath According to a Greek legend, in ancient Athens a man noticed the great storyteller Aesop playing childish games with some little boys. He laughed and jeered at Aesop, asking him why he wasted his time in such frivolous activity. Aesop responded by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11, Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

The Easter story calls us to follow in the footsteps of the women who were the first to encounter the risen Jesus: in seeking his presence day by day, in worshiping him as our Lord and Savior, and in going out to call people in.

[Sermon preached on 1 April 2018, Easter Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] “Were you there when they crucified our Lord?” It is a rhetorical question. Of course, we were not there when they crucified our Lord. The drama that we watched at the beginning of the service gives us some idea of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Changes In Character 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 26, 2022

When we have an encounter with God, our character will change. One of the character changes is when our fears get replaced with God grounded confidence.

Encounter with God Series Part 5 Character Changes (Continued): Fear to confidence A video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/IcnSfC6a_pA Good morning. We have reached the fifth part of this series where we are studying Encounters with God. We have seen several important ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19, John 13:1, Matthew 14:25-30, Matthew 26:69-74, Proverbs 29:25, Luke 22:61-62, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Supernatural Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 27, 2025

Supernatural visitation is a divine strategy to shift you from limitation to fulfilment, from delay to acceleration, and from affliction to restoration. God still visits His people today, and His desire is to visit you in a life-transforming way.

SUPERNATURAL VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 18:1-10 "And the LORD appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre: and he sat in the tent door in the heat of the day;" — Genesis 18:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 1:26-38; Exodus 3:2-10; Acts 9:3-6; John 5:1-9; Zechariah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Supernatural Life: Walking In God’s Power

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

The Christian life is not meant to be lived by natural strength alone. We are called to walk in the supernatural, empowered by the Spirit of God to live above the limitations of this world.

THE SUPERNATURAL LIFE: WALKING IN GOD’S POWER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 1:8 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11, Mark 16:17–18, Galatians 2:20, John 14:12, 2 Peter 1:3 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is not meant to be lived by natural strength alone. We are called to walk in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Romans 8:11, Galatians 2:20, John 14:12, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds In The Fields At Night

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 19, 2019

This is the 4th in a series of sermons called Be Ready .... Be Ready for God Encounters. This message concentrates on the Shepherds' Encounter

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Be Ready … Title: Shepherds in their Fields at Night INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! All month long we have been looking at God Encounters. We have been looking at these amazing times in people’s lives where they have either ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 14:27

Denomination: Nazarene

Streams In The Desert!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 21, 2014

Bringing in a different dimension to the account of Shadrach, Mesach and Abednego's miraculous deliverance from the fiery furnace!!!

STREAMS IN THE DESERT Scrip: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: *other

Stepping Into Your Miracle

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 19, 2011

This message gives you 5 steps toward the miraculous while focusing on the healing of Naaman's leprosy.

*******SERMON OUTLINE******** Stepping Into Your Miracle Bishop J. Butler, Jr. I. Introduction (A God of Miracles) Praise The Lord!!! How many in here this morning Know that we serve a miracle working God. Our God is not just some pie in the sky! He's not just a god! He is THE God! God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

The Book Of Joshua 5 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In Joshua chapters 1-5, the most miraculous thing that transpired was the crossing of Jordan on dry ground

When we get to Joshua 6, our attention is turned again to Jericho. Remember, in Joshua 2, Joshua sent two spies to Jericho to spy the land out. Once they got there, they entered the house of Rahab the harlot. While they were in her house, she admitted to the spies that the people of Jericho had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Since The Spirit Of The Lord Is Here - Now What?

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 3, 2021

Worship does not lead to an encounter with God. It is an encounter with God. Understand you cannot have an encounter with God and not be changed. It is more than the ritualistic entertainment that we have become so accustomed to.

Since the Spirit of the Lord is here Now What? By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING- Byron Cage wrote The presence of the lord is here. The presence of the lord is here. I can feel it in the atmosphere The presence of the lord is here. The spirit of the lord is here. Everybody blow the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, 1 Peter 1:18-19, James 4:6

Denomination: Apostolic

A Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000

Jesus encounter with the man born blind. Seeing as a metaphor of judgement

Blindness is a terrible thing isn’t it? We rely on our eyes so much for experiencing the world, for enjoying life, for perceiving reality. After all, seeing is believing. Di and I went to the Opera in New York when we were there. We decided we could just afford seats in the Family Circle. What we ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

Encountering God's Transformative Love 1 John 4:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 6, 2024

Explore the profound depths of God's transformative love. God’s love has the power to change hearts, renew minds, and restore lives. As we delve into the Bible and consider God's Word, may His transformative love grip our hearts and lead us to a deeper understanding of His grace.

Encountering God's Transformative Love Introduction: Today I want us to explore the profound depths of God's transformative love. God’s love has the power to change hearts, renew minds, and restore lives. As we delve into the Bible and consider God's Word, may His transformative love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, Romans 5:5, 1 John 4:8, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 3:17-19, Galatians 2:20, 1 John 4:11, Ephesians 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024

In Job 38:1-10 God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Three key points: The Majesty of God’s Creation, The Limitations of Human Understanding, and The Invitation to Trust in God's Wisdom.

Transformed by Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into one of the most profound passages in Scripture, where God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Let’s turn to Job 38:1-10 in the New Living Translation: "Then the Lord answered Job from ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-10, Psalm 19:1, Isaiah 40:28, Job 38:2, Proverbs 3:5, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 38:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal