Sermons on Personal Encounter:

The King Teaches His People (Matthew 5:13-48)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 25, 2024

The Lord Jesus Christ began His "sermon on the mount" by addressing the blessings His people possess. He continues His teachings, covering topics such as influence, the Law, behavior, and how to love one's enemies.

Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus compared all true believers to salt, which was used as not only a flavoring but as a preservative against spoilage. Our lives and words are to be used by the LORD to preserve morality and godliness in an increasingly decaying society. Like salt, our lives can be catalysts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48, Luke 6:20-49, Exodus 20:13, Proverbs 6:16-19, Deuteronomy 24:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Character

Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis on Sep 20, 2025

In order for a child of God to be whole they must have certian traits that say I have been born again!

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Giving honors to God and our Savior Jesus Christ. To the Deacons of this church and every official, and those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Fruits Worthy Of Repentance

Contributed by John Gerald on Jun 2, 2005

The effects of True Repentance in a person’s life

BRING FORTH FRUITS WORTHY of REPENTANCE Rev. John W. Gerald I. FLEE THE WRATH of GOD! Luke 3:2 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. The world routinely reverts to the evil ways of man’s nature, and God sends a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-20

Denomination: Methodist

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 3, 2024

Don’t be a bitter person, be a forgiving person.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians has two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us, what Paul calls walking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Nativity Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 10, 2024

Nativity is defined as the place of a person’s birth.

C. S. Lewis, a British writer and literary scholar once remarked: “Once in our world, A stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.” Isaiah 7:14 reminds us: “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 3:6, Matthew 2:1, Jeremiah 1:5

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #1: ‘into The Wilderness' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Feb 27, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We accompany Jesus into the wilderness and an encounter with the Tempter

Mark 1:9-15 (Genesis 9:8-17) Journeying with Jesus through Lent #1: ‘Into the Wilderness’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Both our stories from the Bible have common themes for us today, as last Wednesday (Ash Wednesday) we began our Lenten preparations, and as the global economic crisis seems to cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15, Mark 1:9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"where Is Your Vision?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 2, 2023

Saints, your vision is the idea constantly flashing in your mind, the dream that doesn’t seem to go away, all driven by our purpose. This works together to keep us focused on what we want to accomplish for the Kingdom of God.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Proverbs 29:18) "Where there is no vision, the people perish; but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." (Habakkuk 2:2-3) "And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:3, Habakkuk 2:2, Joel 2:28, Jeremiah 29:11, Acts 2:17, John 15:16, Numbers 12:6, Philippians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

June: Month Of Divine Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025

The sixth month is a prophetic symbol of divine visitation. When God visits, He shifts seasons, speaks destiny-shaping words, and releases power for new beginnings.

JUNE: MONTH OF DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:26 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14, Exodus 3:2-10, Acts 10:1-6, Psalm 106:4-5 INTRODUCTION: The sixth month in the calendar holds a prophetic significance in the story of Mary’s divine encounter. The angel Gabriel was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26, Genesis 18:1-14, Exodus 3:2-10, Acts 10:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus At A Pharisee's House

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 9, 2008

The encounter Jesus had with a woman at a Pharisee’s house provides quite an interesting story.

Jesus At A Pharisee’s House Introduction: I love to read the stories of the people Jesus came across. In those stories we get a glimpse into the mind of God and see what really matters. We learn how we should treat others and we learn what is most important. I am convinced that one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 16, 2001

Are you willing to risk an encounter with Jesus? This is a new look at a very familiar scripture Passage

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing This morning’s scripture lesson one we probable have all heard before. It is about the 10 lepers who call out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. Jesus does indeed have mercy on them. He tells them to show themselves to the priest. He did this because that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Was Dead And Now He Lives Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

Sunday Morning and the women approach the tomb where Jesus was. They encounter the angel, they encounter Jesus. The women - the last to leave the place where Jesus lay and the first to return. The conspiracy of the Roman guard and the Jewish leadership.

I. Introduction A. One man commented, I was a little taken aback when I got my receipt from the funeral parlor for my father’s funeral, on the bottom of the receipt, after the bill, it read, “Thank you. Please come again.” B. Andrew was watching his father, a Vicar, write a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing As A Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2010

In today's sermon we see that though Christians encounter opposition, they also experience assurance.

Introduction The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. I have asserted that the heart of Christianity is a person—Jesus of Nazareth. To that end we have answered three questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Why did Jesus come? 3. What does ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring Hope To Broken Dreams Series

Contributed by Jim Pritchett on Jan 12, 2011

When you encounter Jesus, in his power and love, he sets things right.

Restoring Hope to Broken Dreams Part 1 of a 4 Part Series Jim Pritchett Swift Creek Community Church Today is the beginning of a new service series “Broken.” We go around with smiles on our faces, trying to act like everything is OK. But in reality, most of us have broken dreams, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2013

How one woman's encounter with Jesus changed her whole community.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL. John 4:1-42. 1. THE OCCASION (John 4:1-4). Jesus had been preaching in Judea, and His ministry was proving to be even more successful than John the Baptist’s. The religious authorities were somewhat disturbed at the number of converts that the disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wisdom Of Being A Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2019

A worldly person breaks peace, while a wise person makes peace.

The Wisdom of Being a Peacemaker James 3:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2019 Conflict is everywhere, isn’t it? Lady Astor once said to Churchill, “Winston, if you were my husband, I’d put poison in your coffee.” Churchill responded with his cutting wit: “Nancy, if you were my wife, I’d drink ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist