Sermons on Miraculous Encounters:

The Pharisee’s Encounter With The Saviour: From Religious Ruler To A Righteous Redeemer John 3:1-8

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 7, 2020

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According to Wikpedia, “The word "Pharisee" means a separatist in the Hebrew language. The Pharisees were a social movement and a school of thought in the Holy Land during the ... 100 CE), believed by many historians to be a Pharisee, estimated the total Pharisee ... According to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Romans 1:29-32, John 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning A Religion Into A Relationship Series

Contributed by Steve Hanchett on Apr 23, 2001

Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus. Sincere seekers need to be born again.

“When a Religion Becomes a Relationship” John 3:1-15 Steve Hanchett, pastor Berry Road Baptist Church April 22, 2001 There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. The man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, Psalm 37:1

Denomination: Baptist

In The Firey Furnace Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

The effect Jesus had on those he encountered in the Firey furnace

Introduction: Over the past several weeks we have looked at encounters that Jesus had with people when he was here on Earth 2,000 years ago. There has never been a person who impacted the world more than Jesus, and this is evident in his life. Not only did he impact people during and after his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:4-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus With A Fallen Woman Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 18, 2004

How should we respond when we encounter Jesus

“Encounters with Jesus: A Fallen Woman” Introduction: A lot of times we picture Jesus as an emotionless man that walked on the Earth 2,000 years ago. The more I read about our Lord the more I see quite differently about him. We learn throughout the gospels that he was a man like we are. We ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Presence Of A Holy God

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 24, 2007

Once we have an encounter with God, we will never be the same.

In the presence of a Holy God Exodus 3:1-5 and Acts 9:4-8 In 1961 A.W. Tozer was given the opportunity to speak to a group of ministers on a subject of his choice. Not surprisingly he chose to speak to them about the holiness of God. During that talk he said the following words: “I believe we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 16, 2005

Godly people encounter painful things that will not change this side of eternity.

Living With Things You Cannot Change 2 Sam. 12:13-20, 23; 2 Cor. 12:7-9a Sept. 18, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Diann Beck testimony B Then David said to Nathan, "I have sinned against the LORD." And Nathan said to David, "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Lived In A Cemetery

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 31, 2003

Sermon on the encounter of Christ, and the man who lived among the tombs !

The Man Who Lived In The Cemetery Mark 5:1-20 As Jesus stepped on shore in the country of Gadarenes, he is immediately met by a man who is totally consumed by darkness. This man is a sad and pitiful picture of a sinful soul now totally posessed of demons. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006

Four things we must do to prepare for an encounter with the King.

Luke 3:1-6 Prepare The Way Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 5, 2006 Introduction (I found chapter 2 in Ian Malin’s book "Preparing For Revival" helpful in preparing this message.) Read Luke 3:1-3 We all have our heroes, don’t we? Each of us have people whom we admire. We wish we could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not What You Know, But Who You Know

Contributed by David Butcher on Nov 12, 2006

A lesson from three very different Divine Encounters in the Bible

Divine Encounters It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Christianity is not a system it’s a sincerity. It is not a theory it is a faith. It is not an insurance policy, it’s a way of life. Divine encounters happened all through the recorded scriptures, when men an women met with God. It was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Thirsty Yet?

Contributed by Jason Love on Aug 7, 2003

This sermon has to do with the encounter Jesus had with the woman at the well.

1. Times I’ve been thirsty A. When I get up in the morning B. After I exercise C. After I work D. Just setting around watching TV 2. Tell the story of the woman at the well A. Who the woman was 1. Thirsty 2. A Samaritan 3. An adulteress B. Jesus asks for water 1. He shows His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Just Going To Sit There

Contributed by Rick Mays on Jul 17, 2009

A couple of observations that about this encounter and what it means to us today.

ARE YOU JUST GOING TO SIT THERE? Luke 7:36-43 Rev. Rick Mays Trinity Temple A/G Arkadelphia, AR 71923 As we begin with this message this morning, let me ask a question¡K Have you ever noticed that regardless of how many people are up working at a job site, there will always be one that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Andrew And Philip

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 17, 2009

Andrew and Philip encountered Jesus and went out and told others

Sermon Jn 1:35-51 A recent archaeological dig in Israel unearthed this rather interesting papyrus: To: Jesus barJoseph, The Carpenter’s Arms, Nazareth village Galilee; From: The Ebenezer Management Consultants, Jerusalem.... Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

The Coming Of Christ Brings Me Hope

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

The coming of Christ brings hope for me and for everyone I encounter.

The Coming of Christ Brings Me Hope John 1:1-18 OPENING SONG: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” SLIDE #1 – Title Slide We are coming into the time of the year, which is called “Advent” in the Christian calendar. For most Americans, that does not register with us. We are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Space

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2011

Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God.

Title: Sacred Space Text: Exodus 3:1-15 Thesis: Sacred space may be anyplace you encounter the presence of God. Introduction In The World’s Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins plays the part of Burt Munro, a New Zealander who set a number of world speed records in the 1960s riding an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Change

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009

Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran