Sermons about Personal Encounters

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010

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Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Burning Bush Encounter Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

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Imagine you’re taking a walk on a lonely hillside on a hot summer day. A furze bush catches fire, but instead of burning up it keeps on burning! That would take your attention and make you think, “What’s going on? Is someone trying to say something to me?”

The Burning Bush Encounter 1. Exodus 2.1-15 2. Exodus 3.1-5 3. Ps. 116 Illustration: A missionary to Africa many years ago told of a woman who came to every service, accompanied by her dog. She would sit on the outside, next to the aisle. At the end of the service, when the pastor gave the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 30, 2020

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When God in His grace reveals Himself to you, respond with gratitude.

For many people, their experience of worship is like that of Mr. Bean. Take a look (Show Video: Mr. Bean Falling Asleep at Church, www.youtube.com/watch?v=6B1V1PFsyho). Mr. Bean settles into his pew with a smile on his face, anticipating the sermon—but the rest of the congregation blankly stares ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22, John 1:51, Romans 5:8, Acts 16:32, Genesis 3:10, Isaiah 6:5, Luke 5:8, Romans 12:1 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Unexpected Encounter With God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023

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A ladder of God's devising, connecting heaven and earth. Prefigures the Cross.

AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau, headed back in the direction of the city which their grandfather Abraham had left behind so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Do You Love Me?” (The Interests Of Jesus Resurrected.)

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Apr 8, 2018

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The account of Jesus' personal encounter and conversation with Peter after His resurrection reveals His interest in dealing with Peter, but also with us for whom He died. For Peter and us to love Him is the most important matter to Jesus.

“Do you love Me?” (The Interests of Jesus Resurrected.) John 21:15-17 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?”He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transforms

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

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Transformation is at the heart of the gospel. Jesus does not only save; He changes lives completely. When a person encounters Jesus, they are never the same again. He takes the broken, the lost, and the weak and turns them into vessels of honour.

JESUS TRANSFORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." – Romans 12:2 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ezekiel 36:26, Galatians 2:20, John 3:3-6, Titus 3:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Enters Into Our Lives

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 28, 2013

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This message is about how Lord Jesus enters into the life of a sinful person, transforms the life of that person, and gives purpose to that person.

Introduction The entry of one person into another person’s life is not a small thing. It can change the entire life. The person may be a friend, a colleague, a relative, a lover, a life-partner, or a stranger. One person can change our life for good or bad. It may lead to either joy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer That Is Personal

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 3, 2001

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An expository lesson on prayer emphasizing the need to be honest and personal when talking to God.

PRAYER THAT IS PERSONAL Matthew 5:7,8 INTRODUCTION: It’s reported that a preacher in Redrock, Alabama prayed this prayer: "Oh Lord, give Thy servant this mornin’ the eyes of the eagle and the wisdom of the owl; connect his soul with the gospel telephone in the central skies; ‘luminate his brow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Alan Tison on Dec 16, 2003

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Daniel’s early life reminds us that holiness is not reserved for super saints but ordinary people making extraordinary choices

Sermon Series: Sermon Title: Personal Holiness Text: Daniel 1:1-21 Page in Pew Bible: Introduction: As a child I used to sing the following song in Jr. Church… O BE CAREFUL LITTLE EYES WHAT YOU SEE O be careful little eyes what you see For the Father up above is looking down in Love O be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Vision

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jan 15, 2004

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Creating a personal vision for yourself.

Personal Vision Big Idea: In 2004 I want to be who God wants me to be. January 11, 2004 Great Bend, Kansas Introduction: My Father’s famous quote, which he used often around our house, I think, is very useful at the beginning of a New Year. He would say, matter-of- factly, and poignantly as ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Holiness

Problems With Personalities?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 26, 2002

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Problems and personal differents do not have to be destructive.

PROBLEMS AND PERSONALITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Gen. 16:2 --- it may be that I may obtain children by her. 5. And Sara said unto Abram, My wrong be up on You. Gen. 18:13 And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh? 14. Is anything too hard for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:2-5, Exodus 18:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Personal Holiness

Contributed by John Russell on May 8, 2003

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A definition of personal holiness and discussion of what it means.

PERSONAL HOLINESS (Romans 12.1-2) INTRODUCTION We have sung this morning of the holiness of God. We have read this morning of the holiness of God. And as we contemplate the holiness of God, we should be awestruck by His majesty. But what about us? What about our own personal holiness? The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Inventory

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

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The end of a year means the beginning of inventory for many businesses. It is also a good time to take inventory of our lives before we adopt any New Year’s resolutions.

A PERSONAL INVENTORY “The young man said to Him, ‘All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” Matthew 19:20. For many businesses, the end of the year is the beginning of inventory. It is also a good time for us to take inventory of our spiritual life and the degree of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Personal Passover

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Dec 25, 2005

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There is no power that can contest with the power of prayer.

Exo. 12:21-31 “Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A Postive Person

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

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This is not a warm fuzzy feel good sermon

BE A POSITIVE PERSON Date: March 10,2002 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Phil. 2:1-8 Introduction No matter where you go what you do or who you are around. No matter how hard you try you just cannot get away from negative talk & negative people. Negative, negative, negative, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

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