Sermons on Personal Encounter:

Your Personal Esau

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 10, 2019

God had given Jacob a new beginning, a new name and a new identity. But there was something left undone. He had not sought forgiveness. As he was stepping into the new beginning, Esau was waiting.

YOUR PERSONAL ESAU "Now Jacob lifted his eyes and looked, and there, Esau was coming, and with him were four hundred men. So he divided the children among Leah, Rachel, and the two maidservants." Genesis 33:1. Genesis chapter 32 ends with a remarkable image from the life of Jacob. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1, Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personal Evangelism: One-On-One Witnessing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 16, 2025

Personal evangelism is a divine assignment that every believer must embrace. One-on-one witnessing is a powerful tool for winning souls, as it allows for personal engagement and addressing individual concerns. Jesus, the apostles, and early Christians used this method effectively.

PERSONAL EVANGELISM: ONE-ON-ONE WITNESSING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 4:29 "Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?" Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 8:30-35, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2, 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 16, 2013

Following Paul on his missionary journeys.

Becoming A Person Of Influence Acts 28:1-10 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. The apostle Paul was on his way to Rome to stand trial before Caesar. In chapter 27, we learned how Paul and over 200 other passengers encountered a terrible storm at sea. Although the ship was completely torn ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Grace, Live & In Person Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself.

Today we meet grace…live & in person. Literally the person who is grace. Not just a person named grace; a gracious person; a person with much grace…but grace Himself. John 1:14-17 the Word, Jesus Christ Why is grace important? What will grace do for you? 1. Help you appreciate God’s gifts to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

What More Can You Ask?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2009

What keeps us from fulfilling Jesus’ "So send I you" mandate? Lack of information? There is the Bible. Motivation? Forgiveness is critical for all. No personal experience with Christ? Now is the time for a fresh encounter. Montgomery Hills Baptist

Some of us live in a state of perpetual unreadiness. No matter what happens, we think we are not ready. Notice how I put that. We THINK we are not ready. We may have plenty of stuff in our old kit bags. We may have assembled all that we need to accomplish whatever we are about to do, but the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Person Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 30, 2006

The Holy Spirit empowers, purifies, reveals, and unifies us today.

“The Person of the Holy Spirit” John 14:15-21, 25-27 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We can grasp the concept that God is our Father, and we especially identify with Jesus, Who walked this earth as one of us…but it’s harder to conceptualize the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Congregational

Sermon On Personal Development

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 7, 2023

Development is defined as the process of developing or being developed. It is an action that may create growth, progress, improvement or the addition of physical, economic, environmental, social and demographic components.

Ziad K. Abdelnour, a Lebanese-born American investment banker and author once remarked: “Life is like photography. You use the negatives to develop.” 2 Timothy 3:14 reminds us: “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Luke 2:52, John 20:30-31

A Day Of Personal Testimony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon about the need for more personal testimonies, and the need for more involvement on behalf of Christians, both in and out of church, to tell others. This precedes our STEP 3 class, which will help us to understand our Spiritual Gift(s).

In JOHN 19:34 it tells us that, as Jesus hung on the cross, a guard pierced His side. In JOHN 19:35, it says that the one who loved him saw it personally and knows it is true. It says he testifies "SO THAT YOU ALSO MAY BELIEVE." Going over to ISAIAH 43:10, it tells us - ‘You are my witnesses, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

God Is No Respecter Of Persons Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 31, 2025

God’s love, salvation, and blessings are available to all people, regardless of race, status, or background.

GOD IS NO RESPECTER OF PERSONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 10:34-35 Key Verse: “Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons.” (Acts 10:34) Supporting Texts: Romans 2:11; Galatians 3:28; James 2:1-9; John 3:16; Revelation 7:9 INTRODUCTION: When Peter entered the house ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Belt Of Truth: Truth Changes From Person To Person Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 4, 2023

Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, which will enable you to know truth, live by truth, and not be destroyed in your soul by lies that make it into your heart.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY The Belt of Truth: Truth Changes from Person to Person Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… “Dad, you are in the Army?” (p) My whole life growing up, my dad was active duty Army. I do not have a memory growing up that does not have the U.S. Army ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jacob's Personal Revival

Contributed by Edgar Foster, Sr. on Jan 14, 2001

Jacob’s personal revival is a pattern for modern-day believers.

Jacob’s Personal Revival Genesis 32:24-28 Personal worship and real revival go hand-in-hand. God is calling his people to revival. Revival is needed! A constant flow of personal commitment is needed to “kneed” God’s people into the whitened and falling harvest of this last hour. But religious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Personal Book Descriptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Book descriptions and articles for missions

1. Steps to Planting & Growing Churches - This guidebook is used as a textbook in many theological colleges around the world. It covers the Biblical basis for planting & growing churches in a contextualized manner. The book analyzes the principles, practices, & steps of planting & growing churches ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Person Of Jesus Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the person and power of Jesus in the context of the Kingdom of God, and how we can live in this Kingdom with Jesus as our guide, focusing on righteousness, peace, and joy rather than worldly concerns.

Good morning, church family! Today, we will be diving into a profound and empowering message from the book of Romans. Specifically, we're going to unpack Romans 14:17-20 and explore three themes: Jesus: His Person and the Kingdom Style of a Woman, The Power of Jesus' Person in the Kingdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-20

Topics: Woman, Kingdom Style

Blinded By An Encounter With The Lord Jesus

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

An explanation what a real encounter with Christ will do in the life of a Christian.

PP0709 DATE BLINDED BY AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD JESUS! Acts 22:11. Ac 22:11 And when I could not see for the glory of that light, being led by the hand of them that were with me, I came into Damascus. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Men have you ever told your wife that when she enters the room it gets ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Encounter With An Unclean Man Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

A look at Jesus’ encounter with a leper and how it relates to us. We all have leprosy, which is symbolic of sin, and only Jesus can make us clean again!

“Encounters with Jesus: With an Unclean Man” Introduction: When I was a freshman in college I had to preach a sermon in one of my classes, the teacher insisted that we dress up for the occasion. The class was early, like 7:30 early; I rolled out of bed a little bit late and began to get ready for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ