Sermons on Bread Of The Presence:

The Ache For Meaning

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 29, 2025

Every human ache for meaning is the soul remembering its Maker—God’s embrace disguised as longing, inviting us home to relationship and rest

(When the Soul Remembers God) It began with a phone call. My oldest son’s voice was steady at first, then it trembled. He’s forty-one now—bright, competent, a systems manager for a defense company, respected by his peers. On paper, everything about his life says success. Yet that afternoon, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 2:13, Ecclesiastes 12:13, Luke 15:17-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Loyalty Breaks Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

Psalm 109 reveals God’s compassion for the betrayed, turning wounds into prayer, surrendering justice to Him, and finding refuge in Christ’s faithful presence.

INTRODUCTION — THE WOUND YOU DON’T SEE COMING There are many kinds of pain in life, but betrayal has a unique flavor. It is the kind of pain that doesn’t scream — it leaks. It shows up in subtle ways: your appetite changes, sleep slips away, and you walk through familiar rooms feeling like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-31, Romans 12:19, Acts 1:20, Isaiah 54:17, Hebrews 7:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why Seeking God Feels Dry: Are You Seeking The Right Thing? - Psalm 63 Part 8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2025

What does it mean to seek God's face?

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Review Step 1 in learning to love God is to resolve to prefer God over this world, after having counted the cost. Another step was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Shalom!

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 24, 2024

John 14:27 - We will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. How do we break this down? Simple really, we break it down the way JESUS did it and understand what JESUS meant.

Peace Verse John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. This morning, we will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Ephesians 2:14, Matthew 11:28-30, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Oil - Refilling What's Been Depleted Series

Contributed by Barry Tallis on May 3, 2025

This sermon addresses spiritual depletion and teaches believers how to be refilled with the Holy Spirit through surrender rather than striving, emphasizing the power that comes when divine presence is prioritized over performance.

INTRODUCTION Church! Last week we talked about the broken altar - that place of worship and surrender that many of us have neglected. Today, we're diving into something equally critical - THE LOST OIL! In Scripture, oil represents the Holy Spirit, the anointing, the presence of God. And let ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 46:10

The King Of Glory Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 28, 2025

Unfinished sermon notes on Psalm 24.

The King of Glory I. TEXT: Psalm 24 (CSB) 1 The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord; 2 for he laid its foundation on the seas and established it on the rivers. 3 Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 The one who has ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kept As The Apple Of His Eye Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 30, 2025

Drawing from David's prayer in Psalm 17, this sermon encourages believers facing injustice to seek God's intimate protection and find their ultimate hope in an eternal relationship with Him rather than in temporary, worldly vindication.

Introduction: The Cry for a Fair Hearing My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you ever felt utterly misunderstood? Have you ever been in a situation where your motives were questioned, your character was attacked, and your name was dragged through the mud? In those moments, what is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Courage

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025

This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nearer, Still Nearer

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

Christ draws near in our grief, holds our loved one safely in His keeping, and promises resurrection, reunion, and endless nearness to Him.

(A Funeral Sermon Based on the Hymn) Introduction — When Words Are Not Enough On days like this, words feel small. Our hearts feel heavy, our minds feel slow, and our emotions move in waves—sometimes strong, sometimes quiet, sometimes surprising. Grief has a way of slipping into every corner of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Whatcha Really Want?

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 17, 2025

God meets depressed hearts with presence, truth, rest, and hope, offering Himself as the deepest answer to our soul’s unspoken longings.

Most of us remember that upbeat theme song from the old television show Friends — the one with the snapping fingers and the chorus that keeps repeating, “I’ll be there for you.” But if you’ve ever listened closely, the song basically describes a life falling apart. The singer talks about how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 30:5, Matthew 26:38, 2 Corinthians 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Longer Hiding: From Shame To Belonging

Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026

The gospel restores belonging before behavior, covering shame with presence so hiding loses its necessity and transformation grows from safety.

Most of us think we know what the problem is. We think the problem is sin. Or disobedience. Or failure. Or a lack of discipline. Or not trying hard enough. Scripture does not ignore them. Very early in the biblical story—before commandments, before systems, before religion is fully formed—the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:25, Genesis 3:8-10, Psalm 32:1, Luke 15:20-24, Romans 8:1, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Two Comforting Visions (Zechariah 1:7-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 21, 2026

There is a type of world peace which God finds profoundly inadequate-- a type where God's people don't participate in its prosperity, and where the wicked have gone unpunished. The 2 visions tag-team, to address this.

Today, we enter into week 2 of our Zechariah study. Last week's verses were kind of an intro to the book, and my guess is that that prophetic word felt "normal." Many of you have heard my earlier series on Haggai, Nahum, and Zephaniah, and Zechariah starts off sounding a lot like ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-21

The Touch Of God's Glory

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Feb 13, 2026

We desperately need the touch of God… • When our love for Him grows cold. • When entertainment replaces prayer. • When we forget eternity and neglect the lost. • When we have time for everything—except God.

THE TOUCH OF GOD’S GLORY Joel T. Bernardino – February 14, 2026 WHY DO WE NEED HIS TOUCH? God’s touch makes us come alive again. Revival is simply this: getting personally right with God. And the truth is—we need revival again and again. Psalm 85:6, “Will You not revive us again, that Your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6

God’s Glory Is Progressive

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Mar 12, 2026

God does not want you to live on yesterday’s encounter. He is inviting you to a new encounter each day. God’s glory is progressive! There is always more: deeper revelations, greater transformations, and higher glory ahead.

GOD’S GLORY IS PROGRESSIVE Pastor Joel Bernardino – March 13, 2026 The glory is progressive. God does not want you to live on yesterday’s encounter. He is inviting you to a new encounter each day. One of the boldest prayers in Scripture was prayed by Moses… Exodus 33:18, “…Please, show me You ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18, 2 Corinthians 3:18

God Is With Us

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2025

A sermon about experiencing God's presence during difficult times.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God Is with Us” A few years ago after I delivered my Christmas Eve sermon, a nice guy who happened to be skeptical about God, faith and Christianity came up to me, all smiles. “I’ve finally figured out why people like Christmas,” he said. “Really?” I answered. “Please tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: United Methodist