Sermons on Personal Encounter:

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Hagar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2022

After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees from her mistress into the wilderness, where God's messenger speaks to her.

Hagar In Brief This practice of surrogacya can be found in several ancient Near Eastern texts. Hagar is Sarah's Egyptian slave woman whom Sarah gives Abraham as a secondary wife and would bear a child for him. After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Interrupts The Sinful Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 9, 2001

When Jesus encounters the sinful person, He stands ready to interrupt their cycle of pain and bring forgiveness and wholeness.

"When Jesus Interrupts the Sinful" Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION What is a "sinner?" Who is a "sinner?" We often define "sinful" people to be those incorrigible outcasts we see on the news. Actually, "sin" means "to miss the mark." The mark is that of being just like God intended us to be. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob: A Liar And Trickster Changed By A Dream Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Deep passionate, sacrificial faith pleases God.

A. JACOB WAS PERFECTLY IMPERFECT 1. He enticed his brother Esau to sell his family birth right (Genesis 25: 26-34). 2. He deceived his father and lied to get the family’s inheritance (Genesis 27:1-33). 3. Jacob had to run away from home. “Esau hated Jacob … ‘I will slay my brother’” (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:26-34, Genesis 32:25-26, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Story: A Few Good Men And Women (Judges)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

THE BIG IDEA: Just like Gideon and the judges in Israel, God has called and chosen us to encounter Jesus and make a difference in the world for good.

THE STORY #8: A FEW GOOD MEN… AND WOMEN: (JUDGES) INTRO TO TOPIC: We are in week #8 of the Story: Right after the death of Joshua, the Bible says: • “In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6, NKJV). THE CYCLES ...read more

Denomination: *other

Talking To Someone Who Gives You Heartburn

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 10, 2018

God is looking for people who will become living burning bushes, that will cause others to turn aside and be changed.

Talking to Someone Who Gives You Heartburn PPT 1 title There are people that just the thought of them can make you feel uncomfortable. We all know people like that. If I were to ask when is the last time you talked to someone who gave you heartburn, I wouldn't be surprised if someone said it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2014

"an evangelizer must never look like someone who has just come back from a funeral."

Thursday of 24th Week in Course St. Joseph Cupertino Pharisees don’t come off very well in the Gospels. Pharisaic religion, though, was considered by the Jews to be the very summit of Jewish observance. After all, it applied to all its adherents the entire Law, even those clearly meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Catholic

Service - Pit Stops Along The Way

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 19, 2009

Giving without heart is nothing more than dutiful response in an effort to relieve us of guilt or convince ourselves we’re good people.

The American Memorial Day weekend automobile race known as the Indianapolis 500 (a.k.a. Indy 500) attracts 400,000 spectators every year! It is probably the largest single sporting event that draws such a large crowd. The race requires many pit-stops – tire changes, fuel, oil, or repairs when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Holy Spirit - The Purpose Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To see the Biblical purpose of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit – Part 2 1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit We have already looked at the person of the Holy Spirit (the tape is available). Today we’ll look at His purpose or role, as described in the Scriptures. 2. Took Part in Creation Everyone thinks that God as Father was the one ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is One True God Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 24, 2016

We believe that the Bible tells us everything we need to know about a Triune God.

June 26, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Deuteronomy 6:4 Subject: The Inspired Word of God Title: There is One True God We have been in our series about how the bible is the inspired Word of God for a few weeks now. If we truly read and understand the bible as inspired, then we must walk away with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jacob The Spiritual Giver Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2016

Jacob told them his testimony: what you were like before salvation, what you did to receive Christ and how you were changed.

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 48:1-22 1. What can a “poor” grandfather give to a son who has everything? 2. What can an absentee grandfather give to children he seldom sees? 3. What can a physically weak grandfather give to his grandchildren? 4. What can a grandfather give, who has nothing left to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Favoritism Vs Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Not Dead: Prepare To Give An Answer Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 18, 2014

Convincing unbelievers that God is not dead starts with an intimate relationship with God and a passion in wanting to share that relationship with anyone who will listen.

GOD’S NOT DEAD: PREPARE TO GIVE AN ANSWER A. How many of you have ever had to DEFEND your FAITH in COMMENT: Maybe you had a co-worker who challenged your belief in God? Or had a classmate in school who made fun of you because you went to church? Perhaps the one who you have to defend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Offer You Can't Refuse.

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

How does our Christian journey match up to St. Paul's? Comparisons between how we prepare for a automobile journey and lif'e's joureney. Jesus is superior to any recovery or rescue service on offer!

An Offer you Can’t Refuse? Acts 9 v1-25 I don’t know what criteria the vicar uses to allocate preaching slots, as I seem to get more evenings, I assume part of his strategy is to make sure I help swell the smaller number of attenders in the evening! However I am delighted to be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: *other

Come To The Altar

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 31, 2014

To be able to handle all the junk you, Satan, and others pile on you, this will help you to understand HOW to have spiritual leverage

Come to the Altar 2 Samuel 24:18-24 Last week I talked to you about adding sticks to your life… Spiritual leverage To be able to handle all the junk you, Satan, and others pile on you This week will be a follow up… helping you to understand HOW How to add spiritual leverage There are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-24

Denomination: Baptist