Sermons on Mountaintop Experiences:

Peace In A World Full Of Trouble

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 16, 2014

HOW WE MAY EXPERIENCE PEACE EVEN IN TODAY'S WORLD.

“PEACE IN A WORLD FULL OF TROUBLE” John 16:33 Introduction: Let me take a moment to tell you that this is a cruel and mean world. The old blues singer once wrote a line that talks about the Attraction of the world and this world order: "Bright Lights and Big City gone to my baby’s ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like...

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 9, 2011

Life is like many different things that we experience in this world.

INTRO.- One thing we all know is that life is not easy. There are hills and valleys. There are good days and bad. There are positives and negatives. There are ding bats and ding dongs who get in our way in life. There are saints and ain’ts who enter our lives for good or evil. There are good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Never Alone

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 8, 2015

Job's experience reminds us that God will never abandon us.

When was the last time you felt alone because nothing seemed to be going your way? Maybe it was when your playing time on the team was cut and the coach never really gave a good explanation of why. Or perhaps it was the time you were stuck in a job that was neither fulfilling nor particularly well ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020

Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seeing And Believing - An Easter Sermon

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 11, 2020

A message about the experience of Mary, John and Peter on the morning of the resurrection

Easter Sunday Online Sermon April 12, 2020 - Seeing and Believing It is Resurrection Sunday. It is a day that we Remember Jesus’ triumph over death Renew our commitment to the One in Whom we believe Proclaim that light is greater than darkness That God is stronger than Satan That we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Worship

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 24, 2020

There are two people involved in the worship experience: God and you, the worshiper.

The Importance of Worship Genesis 22:1 Today I want us to look at The Importance of Worship. In every worship experience there are only two people involved: God and you, the worshiper. I want us to look today at the importance of worship for the worshiper. What does worship do for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Service

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 20, 2020

Do we have experience in encountering Jesus that led to service?

Reflection And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother lying, and sick of a fever; And he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she arose and ministered to them (Mathew 8:14-15). Jesus did not come to Peter’s house himself. He was forced to come. Who did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Other

Saul - Paul Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted). A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists . . . the best of all . . . born ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Legalistically Stubborn Paul Experienced Jesus For His Indwelling Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 13, 2023

The most defining experience of your life will be touching/encountering Jesus.

A. INTRODUCTION: SAUL PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS 1. Saul was a successful failure. He was going to top of the religious ladder. “Paul was better qualified than all the legalists ... the best of all ... born a Jew into the tribe of Benjamin, and circumcised on the eighth day. He spoke Hebrew, kept ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:6, Acts 9:22

Denomination: Baptist

Scouting Report

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

Just as sports teams scout their opponent, we are not unaware of the schemes of Satan, our mortal enemy.

Scouting Report TCF Sermon July 6, 2003 2 Cor. 2:10-11 If you forgive anyone, I also forgive him. And what I have forgiven--if there was anything to forgive--I have forgiven in the sight of Christ for your sake, in order that Satan might not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Corinthians 2:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Balanced Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 25, 2011

In His boyhood, Jesus demonstrates how to develop a balanced life.

We consider a fictional story about a mischievous boy who refuses to grow up as cute. [Show picture of Peter Pan]. But when the same thing occurs in real life, there is something wrong. And that seems to be happening more and more in today’s culture as illustrated by the opening words from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts Of The Spirit 10: "Out Of Your Mind?" Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 2, 2004

How can we help spiritual experiences produce the fruit and goods for which God sent them? Experiences need to lead to Edification- and this happens by us applying our mind.

Gifts of the Spirit 10: “Out of your mind?” 1 Cor 14:13-17. WBC 31/10/04pm INTRO Could have entitled this: - how to make it last. How to make it bear fruit. How to make it count Ever wondered how the same move of God, same Spirit… same touch in a service (etc) can produce such different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Knocked Down,not Knocked Out"

Contributed by Joseph Conrad Edpao on Nov 12, 2004

Many Christians who experience great trials in life often think that there is no hope. Here are 3 reasons why there is hope even in the midst of the most hurting trial that we experience.

INTRODUCTION: Life on earth is a test. Sounds familiar? Yes, this is a statement from Rick Warren¡¦s The Purpose Driven Life. ¡§You are always being tested. God constantly watches your response to people, problems, success, conflict, illness, disappointment, and even the weather!¡¨ We must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Can God Shake This Place?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Nov 20, 2006

My prayer is that God would shake you so hard that the things that bind you would fall off and that you could experience the freedom that God wants you to experience.

Can God Shake This Place? In our lifetime we have heard of, and seen on the news, the deadly destruction that earthquakes, in various parts of the word have left. Mass destruction. Cities have been decimated. Homes and buildings completely destroyed. 10’ of thousands have been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listen To Him

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

We stand as onlookers with Peter, James and John and see a very special experience - a mysterious experience and hear God say: "This is my Son, my Chosen, listen to him"

Listen to Him Luke 9:28-36 Today we stand as onlookers with Peter, James and John and see a very special experience - a mysterious experience. His countenance, and even the robe Jesus is wearing, begins to glow until it is a dazzling white and with him we see two men - Moses the law-giver, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Mark 9:2-8, Matthew 17:1-8, 2 Peter 1:17-18