Sermons on Soul Encounter:

Leadership To Equip People For Ministry

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 2, 2011

A sermon on Leadership and the Installation of new officers in the church. The focus is on every member being a minister. How an encounter with Christ can give you someone new to follow.

“To Equip People For Ministry” "And Jesus said to him, "Go your way. Your faith has healed you." And instantly the blind man could see! Then he followed Jesus down the road." Mark 10:52 (NLT) Intro: A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as the lead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making It Personal!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 18, 2014

Since God is a personal God, He wants to get personal with you. The power of a personal testimony, a personal encounter with Jesus, and a personal confession of who He is!

Making It Personal! John 4:39-42 39 Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in him because of the woman's testimony, "He told me everything I ever did." 40 So when the Samaritans came to him, they urged him to stay with them, and he stayed two days. 41 And because of his words many more ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017

“Who is he?” All who encountered Jesus from the peasants of Galilee to the scribes and Pharisees of Jerusalem to the Roman soldiers were faced with the same question: Who is he?

Who is He? John 1:1-3, 14 The movie Amistad tells the story of a group of African slaves who seize control of their slave-ship and demand to be returned to their homeland. The captain instead takes them to an American seaport where they are imprisoned. As they await the judge’s verdict, one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Living Testimony

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 13, 2022

Lazarus would one day die again, and he would have another funeral, but because of him, everyone that encountered him would receive a Living Testimony!

The Changed (v.2 but Lazarus was one of them that sat at the table) • Martha – Still serving, but now with no complaints for Jesus • Mary – Still at His feet, but now preparing for Jesus’ burial • Lazarus – Still with his sisters, but now alive and sitting at dinner with Jesus. He was alive and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Coming Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 9, 2021

Don't panic or be intimidated at the initial failure that you may encounter or the scarcity that you may see temporarily, keep pressing forward to reach abundance.

More is coming- Part 1 Genesis 26:18”Then Isaac dug again the wells of water which had been dug in the days of his father Abraham, for the Philistines had stopped them up after the death of Abraham; and he gave them the same names which his father had given them.” I tell you I am super excited to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

After Christmas

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 25, 2021

What do we do after Christmas? The magi and shepherds illustrate some things God wants us to do after encountering the glory of the truth of the Incarnation.

After Christmas Introduction Today is the day after Christmas. Many of us are tired. It has been a long week of celebration, food, fun, family, and gift exchanges. We have watched our favorite Christmas movies, attended worship services focused on Christmas, been to plays and concerts, and... ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ichabod

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 28, 2020

Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian,

ICHABOD (Where is the Glory / the Glory is Departed) 1 Samuel 4:10-22 Illustration Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-22, 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angels In Our Midst Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Angels are everywhere at Christmas time too. When you go back to the first Christmas, almost every major character in the Christmas story has an encounter with an angel

Angels in Our Midst Luke 2:8-20 Natalie Hullander tells the story of her three-year-old son, Zac who was diagnosed with leukemia. Questions for God abounded: “Will God keep Zac safe? Will he be okay?” Zac checked into Hemby Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. One ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Recover All – Lessons From Ziklag Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Ziklag was a place of loss, but also a place of divine encounter, recovery, and restoration. It teaches us that we serve a God who sees, who speaks, and who restores.

RECOVER ALL – LESSONS FROM ZIKLAG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 27-30 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:25-27, Isaiah 61:7, Romans 8:28, Psalm 126:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Ziklag represents a place of in-between—a transitional space between prophecy and fulfilment, battles and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Now That I've Got Your Attention PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

This sermon explores how we can perceive God's plan, prepare for His purpose, and proceed in His path, using Moses' encounter with God as an example. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather together as a family of faith, to share in the warmth of fellowship and the nourishment of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our own unique way, is part of the grand ...read more

Topics: Bible College, Commencement Address

Freedom Of Choice PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 17, 2023

This sermon explores Mary's divine encounter and her faith-filled response, demonstrating a reasoning trust in God's redemptive plan as revealed in Luke 1:26-38.

Good morning, beloved in Christ. I am humbled and overjoyed to stand before you today, to share the Word of God with you, to hold up the lamp of Scripture that our steps may be guided, our hearts warmed, and our spirits nourished. We gather here today in the beautiful embrace of our Lord, united in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Mary, Angel

Who Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon explores Moses' encounter with God, encouraging us to discover our divine purpose, embrace our spiritual identity, and live authentically in accordance with God's revelation.

Good morning, beloved family. It is a blessing to once again gather together in this sacred space, a sanctuary of solace and strength, where we can seek the face of our Heavenly Father. We are here to celebrate His love, to praise His name, and to grow in our understanding of His word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14

Topics: Authenticity, Christ

Advancing Beyond The Gate

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025

Remaining at the gate is not God’s plan for your life. The lame man stayed at the gate for years, but one divine encounter moved him into healing, breakthrough, and glory.

ADVANCING BEYOND THE GATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 3:1-10 (KJV) – “Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transformed By Jesus: The Zacchaeus Story SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

Zacchaeus, a man who seemingly had it all, was in reality empty inside. His life took a turn when he encountered Jesus, leading to a profound transformation.

Zacchaeus was a man who seemed to have it all, but in reality, he had nothing. However, everything changed when Jesus entered his life. Today, we will explore the story of Zacchaeus and how his encounter with Jesus transformed him. Zacchaeus was a tax collector, working for the Roman government. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Change, Transformation

Finding God In Our Struggles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

1. The importance of listening to and obeying Jesus. 2. Encountering God when our resources are depleted. 3. The necessity of casting our nets where the fish are.

Today's scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (also known as the Sea of Galilee). The disciples, feeling down after the tragic events leading to Jesus' death, have returned to their fishing profession in Galilee. They have spent the entire night fishing but caught nothing. As they head to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9

Topics: Listening To Jesus, Meeting God At The End Of Our Resources, Fishing Where The Fish Are