Sermons on Bread Of The Presence:

"And All God's People Said, 'amen!'"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2003

The gracious meaning of our relationship with Christ is not a matter of yes and no, but God’s gracious presence is always around us.

2 Corinthians 1:18-22 “And All God’s People Said, ‘Amen!’” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Whether it be in politics, business, or ministry, there have always been crooked people. But today, it seems like everywhere we look, trust is not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

This Isn't The End Of It

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Was With Him

Contributed by Peter Parry on Sep 18, 2002

We need to have faith by believing that the Lord is with us when we don’t see or feel His presence.

The Lord Was With Him (Gen. 39:19-23; Acts 16:19-28) Did you hear the title of the sermon this morning in the last verse I just read: “….the keeper of the prison paid no heed to anything that was in Joseph’s care because the Lord was with him…" That’s the same statement that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:19-23

Denomination: Congregational

Speaking Gifts & Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 10, 2006

God’s power and presence is apparent when we use our gifts as stewards in total reliance upon Him.

1. Review and Overview a. Imagine this Christmas leaving your presents unopened under the Christmas tree and never opening them. You take the tree down and you leave the presents there. You look at them every once in a while and even go over and shake them, but you make no effort to open them. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Im Dying To Live

Contributed by Dan Myer on Jan 29, 2008

We are able to see God’s presence manifest in greater ways as we sacrifice ourselves to his will in greater magnitude.

“I’m Dying to Live” “The Sacrifice of Revival” We are able to see God’s presence manifest in greater ways as we sacrifice ourselves to his will in greater magnitude. 2 Corinthians 4:7-10 “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels that the Excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah's Vision Of Mount Zion Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 13, 2007

This sermon explores the vision of Mount Zion as it contrasted the Mount Sinai experience. Isaiah saw our experience with the presence of the LORD.

ISAIAH’S VISION OF MOUNT ZION There is nothing in all creation that is as majestic and mighty as a mountain. Sharon and I had the privilege of seeing Greece in all its mountainous glory. We had no idea that this nation was so full of mountains. Often we would see the clouds scraping the peaks of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

#1taking The Things Of God Too Casually

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 8, 2004

We have the tendencies to get so comfortable with the presence of Jesus and His word, that we lose our zeal and excitement.

#1 TAKING THE THINGS OF GOD TOO CASUALLY Missing the presence of God By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part one of a two part. Jude 1:22 And of some having compassion, making a difference. I recently read one of the main reasons a pastor leaves a church and moves to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Healer Is In The House

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 2, 2002

Step into a place where "the power of the Lord was present to heal them." Embrace the power and the potential of His Healing Presence.

“WHEN THE HEALER’S IN THE HOUSE” Mark 2: 1-12 INTRO: 1.In Mark’s narrative, you can almost hear the excitement that must of been in this house in Capernaum. a. A feeling of celebration as word quickly spread that Jesus was there. b. A feeling of expectancy as the crowds crowded into that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ordinary People

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

God has chosen unlikely people to do impossible tasks and has called ordinary people to be his presence in the world.

Lectionary 11 Matthew 9:35 – 10:8 (9-23) A father, tired after Church one Sunday morning, pretended to be asleep in his chair in front of the T.V. as his kids tried their best to wake him from his Sunday nap to join them in the back yard. Finally, after several attempts to wake him his ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Have A Filthy Mouth"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 7, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that in the presence of God, all believers are humbled and realize they have "unclean lips".

7 June 2009 Trinity Sunday U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When believers are in the presence of God, they are humbled and realize their “lips are unclean”. REFERENCES: Isaiah 6:1-7 (ESV); Job 42:5-6 (ESV) I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010

We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spurring Each Other On Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2009

This sermon concludes the series on the "one another" passages. We can spur one another on by our presence, example and words.

A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents. They were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Your Future Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our preparation for the future must be based on God’s loving presence and the good plan He has for our lives.

Preparing for Your Future Acts 21:1-15 Intro: We live in a world where the future seems less and less certain with each crisis and tragedy that happens. We have people all around us reminding us of the things that could go wrong. Gas prices could soar even higher. The economy could collapse. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Take Up Your Beam

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2010

The importance of every member of the body of Christ experiencing the presence of God and coming to a better understanding of God’s calling on their lives.

Take up your beam Purpose of teaching- not just for information exchange but for life transformation- that is not a preference. When Saul was knocked down by the HS on the Road to Damascus, he knew- not a casual transformation. We live in an age that has trivialized faith. We have made it little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic