Divine Encounters: What Happens When People Meet the Master?

Divine Encounters: What Happens When People Meet the Master?

8 Messages

How did Jesus interact with people ... and how did they respond to Him? Did every encounter lead to salvation and healing ... or did some encounters lead to conflict and difficulty? In this thought-provoking series, Pastor Jeff Schreve looks at eight “divine encounters” that give us a deeper understanding of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Message 1

Jesus and NicodemusParts 1 & 2

Nicodemus was very religious, but he had the same problem so many people have. He knew about Heaven, but he didn’t know how to get there. He didn’t know what it meant to be “born again.” Do you understand what it means and why it is so critical? In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three insights from the divine encounter between Jesus and Nicodemus.

John 3:1-15

Message 2

Jesus and the Woman at the WellParts 1 & 2

As Christians, we are called to share the gospel, but a lot of us struggle with fear and the feelings of inadequacy. The interaction between Jesus and the Samaritan woman serves as great encouragement for us. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how we can be effective witnesses for Jesus as we see how the Master interacted with the woman at the well.

John 4:1-30

Message 3

Jesus and the People of NazarethParts 1 & 2

In many of the accounts in the gospels, whenever people would encounter Jesus, there would be healing, deliverance, salvation and transformation. But sometimes there would be vehement rejection—and that’s what happened to Jesus in His hometown of Nazareth. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three insights as to why people get so enraged by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Luke 4:14-30

Message 4

Jesus and the Unclean WomanParts 1 & 2

Whether it’s physical sickness, emotional sickness or spiritual sickness, we can all relate to the need for divine healing. In Mark chapter 5, we are introduced to the woman with the issue of blood. Her encounter with Jesus was life-changing. We can learn so much from her step of faith. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three discoveries about this woman and how no matter how we feel, or what we are going through, we are never forgotten or unseen by our Heavenly Father.

Mark 5:21-34

Message 5

Jesus and Conditional DisciplesParts 1 & 2

Is it possible to follow the Lord on our terms? No! We follow on His terms, or we don’t follow at all. In Luke 9, Jesus encounters three would-be disciples who wanted to add their own conditions to following Him. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three insights from these encounters. Discover how you can never go wrong trusting Jesus and following Him with your whole heart!

Luke 9:57-62

Message 6

Jesus and the Man Born BlindParts 1 & 2

In John 9, Jesus restores physical sight to a man who was blind since birth. He was born physically blind, but this divine encounter is a reminder to all of us that everyone is born spiritually blind. This story serves as a beautiful picture of what happens when a sinner comes to Christ. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three life-changing results that take place when the Lord opens our eyes.

John 9:1-41

Message 7

Jesus and the Rich Young RulerParts 1 & 2

Do you find yourself putting other things before your relationship with God? When the rich young ruler encountered Jesus, he left grieving and sad because he chose his temporal wealth over eternal salvation. He put his earthly treasure above a relationship with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how this rich young ruler represents so many people in our world today.

Mark 10:17-27

Message 8

Jesus and the Fallen DiscipleParts 1 & 2

Many of us know what it’s like to fall and fail the Lord. Is there hope for a true disciple who greatly fails the Lord? Yes! In this hopeful message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shares three insights into the heart of Peter after he sinned so greatly and yet found grace and forgiveness in Jesus.

John 21:1-19
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