Sermons on strange encounter:

The Bridge Of A Personal Encounter (Series)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2018

Christianity is more than a religion, it is a personal relationship with Jesus. The gods of this world are dead. Jesus is alive and well and He invites us to know him. Jesus takes marred clay and changes us.

THE BRIDGE OF A PERSONAL ENCOUNTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com. (This is several part lesson.) DO I REALLY KNOW JESUS? IS MY EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS PERSONAL TO ME? AM I GROWING AND DEVELOPING CLOSER AND CLOSER. Jesus is much more than a religion, Jesus is all about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10, James 4:8, Jeremiah 18:1-4, Psalm 107:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Close Encounter With A Loving God

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Gods mercy and grace are wondeful

A Close Encounter with a Loving God Intro: As the great white hunter stalks his prey thru the sultry jungle of Africa, the prey is running for his life; but to no avail because nothing escapes the skills of the great white hunter. The prey is trembling with fear as the hunter closes in. Can you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy "Encounter” Weekend, Everyone!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Oct 6, 2017

Have you ever been so excited to meet someone that you were almost scared? Or, have you waited for something so long that the closer the time comes to that day the more nervous and shaky you become?

Happy “Encounter” Weekend, Everyone! A portion of one verse leading up to the Ten Commandments text is one of my favorite phrases in Exodus: “Then Moses led the people out of the camp to meet with God” (Exodus 19:17a). So much took place following the manna and quail, showing that God was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Encounter With Jesus On The Emmaus Road.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2022

It is necessary that we have a personal encounter with the risen Lord Jesus, and allow Him to open up to us the true meaning of the Scriptures concerning Himself.

ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS ON THE EMMAUS ROAD. Luke 24:13-35. A man named Cleopas and his travelling companion were on their way back from Jerusalem, walking the seven miles to a village named Emmaus. Their conversation was very much taken up with concerns about the death of Jesus. A stranger drew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encounters With Faith (Luke 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2024

How do we react when encountered with faith? Let's look at Luke 7.

Are we sometimes amazed at the faith of those outside our church community? Whose faith healed a widow’s son? How great in God’s eyes is the least member of God’s kingdom? Can a sinner show more faith than many in our congregations? Let’s look at Luke 7. Centurion What was there about a Roman ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For A Fresh Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

Every believer needs a fresh encounter with God to remain spiritually vibrant and effective. The hunger for more of God should never fade, for there is always a greater dimension of His presence to experience.

THE NEED FOR A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 33:18 "And he said, I beseech thee, shew me thy glory." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 6:1-8, Acts 9:3-6, Genesis 32:24-30, Habakkuk 3:2, Psalm 63:1-2 INTRODUCTION A fresh encounter with God is a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering Jesus: A Personal Transformation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative moment when Thomas personally encounters Jesus. It highlights the profound realizations and changes we can experience when we truly understand who Jesus is.

This sermon is about what happened when Thomas saw Jesus after his resurrection. We can learn from this encounter what we truly have in Jesus. The story begins after Jesus was captured in the Garden of Gethsemane, tortured, and crucified. His body was buried, but then he rose from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1

Topics: Personal Transformation, Lordship Of Christ

Simeon's Encounter With The Promised Messiah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores the faith and spiritual sensitivity of Simeon, encouraging us to seek Jesus in our lives and express joy and gratitude for salvation.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together again in His presence, isn't it? To feel His love enveloping us, His grace washing over us, and His Word nourishing us. We are here to grow, to learn, to worship, and to be inspired by the Word of God. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Topics: Simeon's Encounter, Promised Messiah

Living Water: A Divine Encounter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' transformative love that breaks social boundaries, offers abundant blessings, and bridges divides, using the story of the Samaritan woman as an example.

Welcome, dear family of faith. I stand here today, humbled and overjoyed, to share the message of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a message of love that breaks boundaries, blessings that flow like living water, and a bridge that connects us all through divine love. Let's start by immersing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Topics: Jesus' Love, All

Angel Encounter (Judges 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2025

What happened when Manoah's wife encountered an angel? Let's look in Judges 13.

What happened as a couple encountered an angel? Have we ever possibly met an angel unawares? Let’s look at Judges 13. A Nazarene was from Nazareth. A Nazarite took a special vow of service to God. Did an angel appear to Manoah’s wife and talk to her about bearing a Nazarite son who would begin to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strange, A God Who Raises The Dead 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 20, 2009

Part two of a two part sermon about Paul’s defense/testimony before Festus and Agrippa in Acts 25-26

Text: Acts 25:13-26:32, Title: Strange…A God That Can Raise the Dead, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/23/09, AM A. “…well my plan is to convince people that all they have to do to get to heaven is to be a religious person.” B. Background to passage: Recap briefly how we here. One of the responsibilities of a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah - When Your Dreams Fall Apart Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019

God can/will encounter you when your dreams collapse.

(All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted) A. INTRODUCTION 1. King Uzziah was used of God. “The people of Judah then made 16 year old Uzziah . . . their king . . . he ruled 52 years . . . he obeyed Me, the Lord . . . as long as Zechariah was alive, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus: From Greed To Generosity Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2019

Zacchaeus: From Greed to Generosity – Luke chapter 19 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). A Man Became A Child. • (2). A Seeking Man Became Found. • (3). A Small Man Became Big. • (4). A Poor Man Became Rich. • (5). A Host Became A Guest. SERMON BODY Ill: • Little boy had his first day at school, • Said to his teacher will you teach me something that will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Jacob’s Night At The "Hardrock Hotel"

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2018

Jacob had lived on his father and mother's faith. Forlorn and alone, he's ready to meet the God of his fathers. This encounter became the guiding light of his life, and he returned with his family to it much later. We all must have our Bethel experience!

JACOB’S NIGHT AT THE "HARDROCK HOTEL" Genesis 28:10-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Mo was amazed by his grandfather's false teeth. He watched as Gramps removed his dentures, washed them, and put them back in. Mo asked to see it done again and again. "Okay," said the grandfather, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encountering The Gospel Of Jesus Christ At The Most Unexpected Time And In The Most Unexpected Place. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 11, 2020

We preach The Gospel Of Jesus and we live The Gospel Of Jesus, and because of who we are we can do both even when we don't realise it.

Last week I preached about the two men who encountered Jesus as a stranger on the road to Emmaus, and how we too can encounter Him in the most unexpected place and at the most unexpected time. It seems to me though that something else unexpected also happened that day. The two men, both disciples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Baptist