Sermons on Bread Of Presence:

Embracing Change With God's Strength SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

An exploration into the transformative power and challenges that come when God's presence uplifts us.

Today, I want to share with you a powerful message on the theme of "Embracing the Power of God's Presence" using Psalms 68:1-3 as our scripture text. My prayer is that by the end of this sermon, our hearts will be ignited with a deep desire to experience the transformative power that comes when God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-2

Topics: Endurance, Change

David Flees Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

David fleeing for his life.

1 SAMUEL 211-15 DAVID. My father loves ‘country’ music. We grew up with it playing in the house constantly, in the car – in fact it seemed to haunt our every move. One of the songs my dad used to sing along with, and unlike me he can actually sing, had these lines: ‘I never promised you a rose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:11-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

We Are The Temple Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 4, 2020

What does it mean that we are the "Temple of God?" Why would God refer to us that way and what can it teach us about how we should live our lives?

OPEN: In the heart of Kentucky is a facility dedicated to housing hundreds of bars of pure gold --- weighing more than 4,600 tons. Does anybody know what that facility is called? (Fort Knox) When we think of Fort Knox we often visualize it as being nothing more than the vault that holds that gold, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27, Luke 1:74-75

Denomination: Baptist

Cannibals Or Snackers?

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jun 3, 2002

The Lord’s Supper isn’t a snack. Nor is it really a cause for charges of cannibalism. But somewhere in between the two is the mystery of Christ present in the bread and cup that we share together. And if Christ is somehow really present in these elements

Are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? You heard me – are you a cannibal or are you just snacking? Or something else? Ancient Christians were accused of cannibalism. Why? Because rumor had it that when they got together before sunrise on Sundays they drank blood and ate a body. It didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: *other

Annual Feasts (Deuteronomy 16)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2025

Are modified forms of Israel's ancient feasts still observed by Christians? Let's look at Deuteronomy 16.

What annual reminders of important events did God teach Israel? Are we free to observe annual reminders of Christ? Are modified forms of the ancient festivals still observed by many Christians? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 16. Was Passover originally a remembrance of the Exodus from Egyptian slavery? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Of The Sabbath - Servant Of Mercy - Matthew 12:1-21 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 3, 2025

JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and compassion over condemnation. JESUS redefines true Sabbath rest, corrects legalistic distortions, and fulfills the Servant prophecy with a ministry of gentle justice and mercy.

2025.05.04.Sermon Notes. Matthew 12.1-21 LORD OF THE SABBATH-SERVANT OF MERCY William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, BIG IDEA: JESUS reveals that God's heart gives priority to mercy over ritual, rest over burden, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-21, Mark 2:25-28, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Hosea 6:6, Mark 2:27, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2006

When hopelessness mounts and upsets feeble men, the presence of believers in their midst is not by chance, but God put them there for a purpose.

Hopelessness assaults human mind in many surprising ways and anyone who is caught unaware by its intimidating presence, his heart will melt helplessly like a block of ice in the heat of the day. Panic, blunders and emotional breakdown are negative results of being captured by this nerve-racking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Seed

Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2005

The more seed that is cast in the park, the greater the number of pigeons that will come. The same holds true if we want to see a harvest in the souls of men. There has to be a lot of bread cast upon the waters.

Casting Seed By Pastor Jim May Some time ago I walking in one of the parks around town and I saw an old man sitting on a bench feeding the pigeons. It seemed that the more seed he cast out, the more pigeons would appear. There were only a few to begin with but it wasn’t long until the sky will ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Are The Sad Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 15, 2013

It is when I comprehend who I am, what my sin does to me and the world of which I am a part, that my heart breads before a holy and righteous God.

“Blessed are those that mourn, for they will be comforted.” Jesus begins this sermon by making it clear that God blesses only those who realize they are sinners, with nothing to bring to the table when it comes to their personal righteousness or eternal salvation (vs. 3). But He does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 4, 2018

For the fact that Mother Josephine proclaimed that I was good for nothing, thank you. For the sarcasm of the Mother Superior: her harsh voice, her injustices, her irony and for the bread of humiliation, thank you.

Thanksgiving What did one turkey say to the other when they saw the Pilgrims? They look nice. Maybe they’ll have us over for dinner. Our company gives out Thanksgiving turkeys to retired employees. All they have to do is stop by the plant to pick them up. A few days before the holiday, a retiree ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Rest In The Storm Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 6, 2013

Rest in the Lord and so find rest in the storm. Trust in His Word, His presence and His power.

A young father in a supermarket was pushing a shopping cart with his little son, who was strapped in the front. The little boy was fussing, irritable, and crying. The other shoppers gave the pair a wide berth because the child would pull cans off the shelf and throw them out of the cart. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Are Empty Handed Without God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 24, 2014

To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, but to labor hard for His Presence.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker to earn more money? STOP. Must be a hard worker in the ministry not in work to earn money for GOD gives money to us as a gift. It's a blessing. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD does not want us to labor hard to earn money, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temple Details (2 Chronicles 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2025

Do temple details help us be more detailed in praising God?

Is the sacrifice of praise a way to build positive mental health? Do we thank God in detail? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 4. What did the brass altar and the large basin look like? How is water still used symbolically in the Church? Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Visionary View Of The Seven "i Am" Statements Of Jesus (Full Sermon) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023

The seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us.

A Visionary View of The Seven "I Am" Statements of Jesus Today I want us to consider the seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. These statements reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us. May we open our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, Philippians 2:5-8, John 8:12, Genesis 1:4, John 10:9, John 10:7, John 10:11, Ezekiel 34:2-3, Ezekiel 34:7-10, Psalm 23:1, Ezekiel 34:31, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal