Sermons on strange encounter: showing 1,006-1,020 of 36,952

The Resurrection Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul is writing this greatest of all chapters on the resurrection because of the questions of the Corinthians. Some of them were very strange questions. The saying is, there is no such thing as a foolish question, and that holds true even though Paul begins by calling their question foolish.

One of the strangest articles I have ever heard of was the one titled Who Ate Roger Williams. This great fighter for religious liberty, and the founder of the first Baptist church in America in Providence, R.I., died and was buried in a very insecure casket. The result was an apple tree broke ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 8, 2022

Israel acted as if God did not see their heart and their attitude. God saw all the meeting and plans with Egypt. God saw the attitude towards His word. How strange that so many people think that they can hide from God.

Sermon: Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide! Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-14 NLT “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the Lord. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. 2 For without consulting me, you have gone down to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-14, Isaiah 26:3-4, Psalm 139:1-10, Isaiah 28:20, Jeremiah 5:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

When Pigs Fly Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

We take a look at Jesus and His encounter with the demonic called Legion. Through this encounter maybe we can find out what Jesus wants with us and how sometimes finding freedom can make us uncomfortable. We also can find that we need a relationship with Jesus in order to change

In today’s Scripture we find Jesus in the country of Gerasenes, where He encounters a man possessed by many demons. I think this guy would have probably been a frightening site, he ran around the tombs naked and cut himself with stones, we are told that when they tried to chain or shackle him he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' First Miracle

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2022

What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of God in John 2:1-11.

Prelude What was the first epiphany or miracle in your life? A Jewish wedding and fine wine entailed a surprise divine encounter. Purpose: Let’s encounter the kingdom of God pictured in God’s provision for a marriage. Plan: Let’s examine how a wedding at Cana portrays an epiphany of the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Will Be Called Peter Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2018

This sermon begins a series on the life of Peter. This sermon gives a brief background and looks at Peter's first encounter with Jesus when Jesus gives him a new name.

Introduction: A. We begin today’s sermon and sermon series with a poem written by Myra Brooks Welch in 1921. 1. I was first introduced to this poem by Avon Malone, a professor at Harding University, and preacher at the Highway Church of Christ, where I worked part-time as a youth minister while I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Worship-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 16, 2023

Worship is a broad topic, so I’d like to look at it through the lens of the prophet Isaiah’s encounter with God before His heavenly throne as found in Isaiah 6:1-8. From this encounter, I’d like to share several aspects about worship that will change our lives and relationship with God.

A Christian’s Heart “A Worship-Filled Heart” Isaiah 6:1-8 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVxbexDKb_Q In the early to mid 1900’s, pastor, author, and counselor, AW Tozer, who had written 12 books, including the Christian classic, “The Pursuit of God,” said that worship ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

God's Sovereign Symphony Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 22, 2003

Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to play a non-melodic part alone, it would sound strange and unappealing. It is only when the entire symphony is played out together that the geni

God’s Sovereign Symphony Esther 6: 1-14 Preached Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Introduction: A master composer like Mozart or Bach writes a work that utilizes melody, harmony and rhythm. Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Bones For Living Souls Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009

That strange story about the dead bones of Elisha and the man coming back to life, is a picture of a creative God who will try to get the attention of His coldhearted people anyway... Elisha and the prophets of God, and all God’s people in general, includ

We come here today pay our respect to _____________________ and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Proclamation Of Hope

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There are a lot of things that we hope for, and a lot of things that we wish for. The

“The Proclamation of Hope” Hebrews 10:19-25 November 30, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Hope is a strange thing. It will give you confidence in the bleakest of times. But hope is not any good unless you have your hope in someone that will not let you down. There ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stepping Into A New Season

Contributed by Rick Adams on Jul 23, 2003

We serve a God of seasons. This sermon addresses three main points that saints encounter when we step into a new season of God.

Introduction This morning I want you to look around you. Look over this building, and the faces of those sitting around you. You see, this is a different place than you walked into this morning. And those of you who came into this place this morning are different, because you just stepped into ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 4:19, Isaiah 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In His Presence

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 2nd in 5 in a series on people who encountered Christ and how thier lives were changed. The invitation is to believe in the ’magic’ of miracles.

In February of last year, a 7 year old little girl named Danielle van Dam was abducted from her home and murdered. Since then, the media has focused on the abduction of one young girl after another. From Danielle to Elizabeth Smart. From Elizabeth Smart to Samantha Runnion. Then there was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And Pilate

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2002

An examination of the meeting of Jesus and Pontius Pilate and the lessons that can be gained from their encounter, concerning the nature of civil authority and our relationship to it.

The Jewish authorities wanted Jesus dead but were unwilling to kill Him themselves because they did not wish to lose favor with the common people who believed in Jesus. They wanted Rome to do it. They wanted Rome to take the blame. The evil Jewish authorities played Pontius Pilate like a fiddle to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pilate: Face To Face With Jesus

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The story of Pilate’ face to face encounter with Jesus is presented as an encouragement to examine ourselves to see that we do not react to Jesus as Pilate did.

Pilate: Face to Face with Jesus John 18:28 - 19:16 Intro: Pilate was procurator of Judea from about 27-37 AD. He was a ruler in a difficult land to rule. He hated the Jews and they hated him. After ten tumultuous years, Pilate was removed from office after he ordered the massacre of a group of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph, A Just Man Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 24, 2006

Joseph encounters an angel of the Lord who gives him the startling news that Mary will be the mother of the Son of God (Matthew 1:18-25)

1. Matthew 1:18-25 (NKJV) Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not wanting to make her a public example, was minded to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 4, 2006

This message is about how Jesus’ example teaches us to willingly cross boundaries and encounter people with the news of eternal life and living water.

“The Woman at the Well” John 4: 1 – 26 Historical Background By the time of Jesus, Samaritans and Jews had been enemies for centuries. But the most intense rivalry began at around 200 BC. The source of the conflict was a dispute over the correct location for the center of worship. The Samaritans ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist