Matthew 28 An encounter with the empty tomb of the crucified Christ is the defining moment for everyone. The reactions to that encounter for the first on the scene eyewitnesses are recorded in Matthew’s Gospel. What will be your response today?
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Sermons on encounter with God
1 Corinthians 14 Every believer has been given spiritual gifts by God. In this passage Paul says we should “try to excel in gifts that build up the church.” So when we come together as a body, let’s come looking for ways to share our gifts with others.
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3; 5:12-24 What makes a good church? Here Paul commends the church for their work produced by faith, their labor prompted by love, and their endurance inspired by faith. God is raising up an army of disciples who are ready to make other disciples. It’s time to get organized for action! [Note: first…
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 This passage provides clear instruction on the way to live in order to please God. We can call it discipleship or living the quiet life. However we label it, these commands are practical and necessary to reflect Christ in our church, in our homes, in our community and in our world.
Hebrews 10:19-25; Ephesians 5:15-21 “Encourage one another.” “Love one another . . .” “Speak to one another . . . ” “Let us not give up meeting together . . .” You can’t escape it. The Lord wants for us to spend time together. So . . . Come to church!
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. I delight in your decrees; I will not neglect your word. Psalm 119:15-16 The benefits of having a daily Quiet Time with the Lord are unlimited. The purpose of spending time reading the Bible and praying is to build a relationship with our Lord through listening…
Psalm 63 “O, God … earnestly I seek you … I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. … On my bed I remember you; and think of you through the watches of the night. …” David encountered the living God throughout each and every day. He had a…