Sermons on strange encounter: showing 541-555 of 36,943

Joy In Trials?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 18, 2022

The idea that we could find joy in trials seems very strange. But it makes sense - and it could radically change the way we respond to the trials that inevitably come.

We’ve now reached the last in our series of ‘Messages of Encouragement’. And we’ve come to a very difficult piece of teaching! ‘James’ – whoever James may be – tells us TO CONSIDER IT PURE JOY WHENEVER WE FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS! Wow! That sounds crazy! How can we understand it? The general ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Stealing A Miracle" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 3, 2017

Jesus never encountered a need that that overwhelmed him. He never met a problem he couldn’t solve and he never encountered a disease he couldn’t cure.

“Stealing a Miracle” Mark 5:21-43 Some of you work in jobs where it is necessary to be able to multitask. To do several things at one time. We talk on the phone to deal with one client and another client on the computer. We walk and chew gum. We are in a meeting-we’re listening but we’re also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The World Versus Covid-19 Series

Contributed by Pamela Moore on Jun 6, 2020

It is time to seek the Lord. The present situation in the world, is a Strange one. God is aware of what the enemy is doing but we, Chistians, are the ones to put an end to it.

THE WORLD VERSUS COVID-19 It is clear that the world is facing an unseen enemy whose scientific name is The Corona virus; otherwise known as COVID-19; the invisible enemy. I would like to share with you, what God is ministering to me at this moment, through the events of these days. COVID-19, is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:7

Revelation (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Revelation 4, we encounter the Sovereign, the Spirit, the Singers, and the Saints.

(Part 3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/15/2017 Well, according to self-proclaimed prophecy expert, David Meade, today is the day that Christ’s faithful followers will be raptured away, signifying the beginning of the seven-year period of tribulation foretold in the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

At The Point Of Grace

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2002

Deals with Jesus’ encounter with the woman taken in adultery.

“AT THE POINT OF GRACE!”/JOHN 8:1-11/SHASTA WAY/11-17-02/A.M. In the text for this morning we see a difficult situation. A woman has been taken in the very act of adultery. She has been literally dragged into the presence of Jesus. There is something frightfully wrong with this picture. First, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Touched By An Angel"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 17, 2002

This message concerns Jacob’s encounter with God.

TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL Text: Genesis 32:24-32 Introduction- Hebrews 13:2 tells us "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Most of us would probably be astounded if we really knew how involved God’s angels are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-32

Denomination: Baptist

Grave Consequences

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Jesus’ encounter at a grave had grave consequences!

Grave Consequences John 11: 1-21; 28-44 None of us like to be grouped. But I really feel impressed that this story presents us a picture of the three types or groups of people who sit in services like this. All three types are here. 1. Think it is too late. 21“Lord,” Martha said to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calling Things As They Are Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jul 27, 2009

Problems may be encountered when the truth is told

People often tell what we call white lies because everyone wants to be liked and accepted. Most people are afraid that if they point out the shortcomings of others to them, they’ll see them as enemies and not friends. Constructive criticism can be very helpful to people who have a desire to better ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question That Was Never Asked

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 5, 2007

Evangelistic sermon concerning Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus.

John 3:1-7, 16 There was an old farmer and his wife who had turned in for the night and were just about to fall off to sleep when they heard the clock in the hallway begin to chime. They heard it chime nine o’clock, ten o’clock, eleven o’clock, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen. Finally, the wife ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Valleys

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2007

Difficulty encountered, Destination expected, Duty explained,

Valleys Psalm 84:6 Life is not easy because life is not without its valleys. Wouldn’t it be great if we never went through valleys in our Christian experience? However, this is not promised anywhere in the Bible. Valleys are a part of life that we are going to have to learn to deal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We Worship Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 12, 2007

Examining Isaiah’s worship encounter with God

Key Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Four things happened to Isaiah as he encountered God in worship. The same four things will happen to us when we experience God in worship. 1. When we worship we will become aware of God’s PRESENCE (v. 1-4). A. Isaiah sensed the humble presence of God. (God was close to him, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Andrew Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2003

Our hearts long for a genuine encounter with Christ.

John 1:35-42 Andrew Encountering Christ in the Book of John #2 Introduction There’s a man in the Bible with whom most of us are very familiar. His name was Simon Peter. Peter was a successful commercial fisherman before he became a disciple of the Lord Jesus. Although there were twelve disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Impotent Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Taken In Adultery Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

Three things true of every encounter with Christ

John 8:1-11 The Woman Taken in Adultery Introduction In one of our favorite passages in the Bible, John 3, Jesus made a statement that you’re all familiar with. He said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023

THE PRAYER TIME ENCOUNTER and POST PRAYER REVIEW

"He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. When he had spit on the man's eyes and put his hands on him, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around." Once more Jesus put his ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Leviticus 9:23-24, John 14:12, Zechariah 4:6, Luke 1:17, Psalm 139:23-24, Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, James 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational