Sermons on Simeons Encounter:

Moses And His Presence Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We are scouring the pages of the Bible for a series of encounters between ordinary people and God. These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a crisis of some kind. There’s a crisis, an extraordinary time when people seek God, and there’s a visitation.

The Aim of This Series Today, we begin a series designed to show you what happens when God shows up. I am really excited about this series and I have been looking forward to this for quite some time. Over the course of this fall sermon series, we are scouring the pages of the Bible for a series of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

One Way We Accidentally Trip Up New Believers Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2018

The Christian life is challenging and one way we trip up new believers is by giving them false expectations about what the journey will be like. This passage details the difficulties Paul encountered and serves as a good summary of the struggles any believer may encounter.

HOW WOULD THEIR MINISTRY BE DISCREDITED? If their children in the faith didn’t continue the race. - 2 Corinthians 6:3b – “. . . so that our ministry will not be discredited.” - Paul talks elsewhere about his children in the faith being his joy. And certainly they were. Here we see another truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Pilgrimage Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2008

Every person who walks humbly with the Lord encounters various situations along the way. Micah 7:8-13 discloses some of the experiences in the pilgrimage. Not everything that happens to the godly is good. God’s people encounter both good and bad during

The Pilgrimage of Faith Micah 7:8-13 Intro John Bunyan wrote a classic when he penned Pilgrim’s Progress. The work is sound allegorical literature; it also contains many helpful insights about the Christian life. One of the contributions Bunyan make was to depict the Christian life as a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Hidden Work That Brings God’s Power

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2013

This encounter makes no sense (why would Matthew just get up and follow this man) unless you know the behind-the-scenes encounters that happened prior. This message unpacks the need for that hidden work in our lives to see God moves powerfully.

WHY DOES MATTHEW FOLLOW A STRANGER? The public commitment was preceded by behind-the-scenes work. - Matthew 9:9. - Matthew 4:18-22; John 1:35-42. - Matthew doesn't follow a stranger. He had a previous relationship with Jesus. This public moment was preceded by behind-the-scenes things. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Joining With The Father Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 17, 2019

Joining with the Father Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 16, 2019

Joining with the Father Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – June 16, 2019 TEXT: Luke 10:1-9, 17-24 Intro: Father’s Day is a unique day…in that it can both a source of inspiration and longings. I find that the very nature of a father can stir something deeply ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9, Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confronting Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 12, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019 Series #34 Text – Luke 11:37-48, 52-54 Note: The following notes area bit more extensive that what was shared. I use notes more as a guide…neither read nor memorized. In this case, some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-48, Luke 11:52-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foolishness Of Greed Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 24, 2019

The Foolishness of Greed Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - September 22, 2019

The Foolishness of Greed Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - September 22, 2019 Series #39 Text: Luke 12:13-21 Intro We are continuing our ongoing series and focus on “Encountering Jesus” …through the Gospel of Luke. And this Fall we encounter Jesus engaging us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Destiny Is At Hand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 6, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020

Destiny Is At Hand Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – January 19, 2020 Series #54 / Luke 19:28 – 44 Intro Let me begin by asking you to consider this question: Which is ultimate… disorder or order? (Do you exist merely amidst a material world without ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way To Greatness Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020

The Way To Greatness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 1, 2020 – Brad Bailey

The Way To Greatness Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 1, 2020 – Brad Bailey Intro I want to begin by asking… What kind of greatness do you believe in…and seek? I know that is a big and broad question… but it’s worth a moment to think about. For many of us… it’s not as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is In Control? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 14, 2020

Who Is In Control? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 15, 2020 – Brad Bailey

Who Is In Control? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) March 15, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #62 / Text: Luke 22:47 – 53 Note: The following message was given on the Sunday in which our community began to conclude public services due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. The text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Is Risen! Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 20, 2020

He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey

He Is Risen! Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) April 12, 2020 – Brad Bailey Series #66 / Luke 24:1-9 Intro I want to extend my own welcome to this Easter celebration to each of you. Whether you’re engaging today as one who is connected to the Westside Vineyard…or is just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel And His Faith

Contributed by Praveen Raj.n.l on May 11, 2020

This sermon illustrates how to live a faith life when we “leave home” or encounter new situations

We are living in a multicultural context in a globalized world. Even then different countries have different cultural norms, and what is appropriate in one culture may be offensive in another culture. For example, you should never touch a person’s head in Thailand; the head is considered ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-17

Denomination: Other

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 2, 2022

New Years Sermon about being able to start over again when we encounter Jesus.

A Fresh Start Introduction Luke 7:36-50 NRSV A Sinful Woman Forgiven 36 One of the Pharisees asked Jesus [j] to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. 37 And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying With Anointing

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

The power that drives men and women of prayer into powerful encounters with the Powerful God comes from the Holy Spirit.

Nothing motivates like answered prayer. At the same time, nothing frustrates like unanswered prayer. The Four Common Reasons of Unanswered Prayer There are four common hindrances to answered prayers. The first barrier is inappropriate request, the second obstacle is wrong timing and the third is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-38

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational