Sermons on Miraculous Encounters:

Responding To An Encounter With Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Jesus expects us to respond when we have encountered Him.

Encountering Jesus Responding to an Encounter with Jesus Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION When I was in the Untied States coast Guard I was asked to speak on Boating Safety at an elementary school. I taught on things life the importance of wearing a life jacket, not riding on the bow of the boat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Encounters: Moses Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 28, 2004

This is on Moses’ God encounter.

Don’t you love excuses? Nine GI’s were late for morning roll call. The first arrived at 7 PM. He had a date missed the bus, hired a cab then it broke down. He went to a farmhouse and bought a horse. Ten miles from camp it fell over dead. “I walked the last ten miles.” The CO wasn’t happy but ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Encounter With God

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jun 13, 2007

In the desert, they were pressing toward a goal they could only dream of; in the Promised Land, they actually began to believe God for greater things! They were no longer satisfied with survival…now they wanted to succeed.

A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Two weeks ago, we opened the book of Joshua and found great promises that God had for us. Promises that would bring us through difficult days. We read of how Joshua was told by God to rise up and cross the Jordan. To cross that river that seemed like such a challenge. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering The Resurrected Jesus Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 9, 2015

Because Jesus Christ rose from the dead, we can experience Him through the living hope of His resurrection today.

ENCOUNTERING THE RESURRECTED JESUS OPEN: The Lord’s Prayer INTRO TO TOPIC: HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RESURRECTION? “Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Encountering God's Purpose Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 20, 2010

These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, & purpose. The strategy was to use selected works or "signs" of His subject, Jesus, which illustrate Jesus' character, demonstrate His power, & relate Him as the answer to man's great needs.

JOHN 20: 30-31 ENCOUNTERING GOD'S PURPOSE For many scholars these last two verses of chapter 20 constitute the conclusion of John's Gospel with chapter 21 being John's personal appendix. These verses summarize the Book's strategy, subject, and purpose. The strategy was to use selected works ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31, John 20:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Encounters An Agnostic

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 22, 2023

This is the final message in a series of encounters Jesus had with people in the Gospels.

Title: “Jesus Encounters an Agnostic” Script: John 20:24-29 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 4-23-23 Intro: What is an agnostic? An agnostic is a person who believes that nothing can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena; one who neither ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 20:24-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 31, 2016

There is an idea in our culture that recognizing our inability or insufficiency is somehow contrary to the principles of success. Self-confidence and high-powered, aggressive personalities seem to be what takes the day.

A Tour Through Acts ~ part 2 Inadequacy Encountering Sufficiency Acts 2:1-4, 14 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Narnia: Encounter The Power

Contributed by Jill Richardson on Dec 21, 2005

The last in a series on the Chronicles of Narnia, this sermon explains the power found in forgiveness and sacrifice, unlike the power the world expects.

ENOCUNTER THE POWER This week, we had a hero in the news. This man was twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize because of his work among disadvantaged, at risk kids and his utter determination to keep them off streets and out of gangs. He has written books on the subject and dedicated his life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Miraculous Announcements Made To Two Cousins Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 12, 2015

Two cousins are given miraculous announcements concerning the birth of their children. Elizabeth and Mary are the focus of this sermon.

Introduction In this second message in connection with Emmanuel, I want to look at the lives of two cousins that are “key players” in the life of Jesus; Elizabeth and Mary. While the true nature of their relationship is unknown, we will take the KJV’s translation for this passage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-33, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Miraculous Catch & Loving Conversation Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

Have you ever had the feeling that someone was about to deliver some bad news? What must have the disciples thought when Jesus showed up to eat breakfast with them? They again saw the heart of their Good Shepherd.

Do you ever have the feeling that someone is about to deliver some bad news to you? Your teenager comes and tells you how great of a parent you are, and you can’t help but wonder, “What did you do? What do you need? How much is this going to cost me?” Your boss calls you into the office, begins ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Miraculously”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 21, 2025

Satan’s got the church believing it doesn’t need miracles, because we are far more educated than they were in biblical times. But everyone, young and old, sick and not so sick, healthy or not healthy, employed or not employed, persecuted or well liked, needs a miracle.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Miraculously” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6k-0fgCE4k Let me begin by saying that we all need a miracle. And that’s because we all have problems, and every miracle starts with a problem. All of us, young and old, sick and not so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Ephesians 2:1, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:14-18, Matthew 17:20-21, Daniel 9:3, 1 John 5:14, Isaiah 5:20-25, Isaiah 59:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Healing At The Pool Of Bethesda Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2025

John 5:1-8 tells the story of a paralysed man who encountered Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. This event highlights God's compassion, the futility of misplaced trust, and the power of divine intervention.

Title: THE HEALING AT THE POOL OF BETHESDA By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 5:1-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 103:2-3, Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: John 5:1-8 tells the story of a paralysed man who encountered Jesus at the Pool of Bethesda. This event highlights God's ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 103:2-3, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Fresh Encounter With Jesus Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jun 25, 2003

1 0f 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

A Fresh Encounter with Jesus (NTC4T-1) I. His Deity—He Is God the Son A. He is eternal B. He is the Creator C. He is the Sustainer D. He is God II. His Humility—He Is the Suffering Servant A. He was humble in… 1. Appearance 2. Means 3. Attitude 4. Action B. He fully identified with our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Colossians 1:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Encounter With The Risen Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Oct 3, 2002

Demonstrates how religious ritual, even good religious ritual cannot bring the spiritual satisfaction that we crave. Only an intimate encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ can bring what our souls desire.

An Encounter with the Risen Lord Christianity and the Bible make a lot of promises. When we tell people about Christ we promise them fulfillment: peace, and joy, and happiness. We promise them that Christianity is a relationship with Christ that will bring meaning to their life. And we offer all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-8, Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God