Sermons on Bread Of The Presence:

Practicing His Presence

Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 2, 2007

Worship is a lifestyle, not just a Sunday activity. Practicing God’s presence 24/7 is vital to spiritual life and maturity

Practicing His Presence Psalm 84 Why do we go to church? Why do we worship God? The excuses and attitudes of people are interesting to say the least. Church, for some is pure drudgery, a boring necessity that must be endured. For others, church attendance is an obligation must like paying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Essence Of His Presence

Contributed by Et Tapper on Aug 10, 2005

To live our lives in the presence of the Lord is sure sign of Christian maturity.

THE ESSENCE OF HIS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: PS 16:11 – READ LUKEWARM – I STILL BELIEVE IN YOU BUT I AM JUST NOT EXCITED ABOUT YOU. WE CAN STAND BEFORE GOD AND NOT BE IN HIS PRESENCE. PS 103:3 – READ CHRISTIAN MATURITY – WHEN WE GET TO THE POINT OF HUNGERING AND THIRSTING AFTER ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Purpose Of The Presence Of God

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 4, 2007

How can we KNOW that we are really walking in the presence of God? Many popular preachers claim to walk with God, but the Bible tells us who really does.

The Purpose of the Presence of God Psalm 15:1-5 Purpose: To show how we can walk close to our God. Aim: I want the listener to be aware of the importance of pursuing God’s presence. INTRODUCTION: In 1990 Michael Horton wrote an explosive book called The Agony of Deceit. In that book he exposed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christmas Presence - Mary Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Mary December 9, 2007 Luke 1:26-38 The Bible declares that when the time was right - God the Father birthed Jesus his Son into our world. And when He did - like all proud Fathers do - He got the word out. God the father declares to some specific people that His son - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Presence - Magi Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - Magi Matthew 2:1-12 December 16, 2007 For 2 weeks now we have sought to be attentive to the group of people our heavenly Father invited to be present at the birth of his son Jesus in Bethlehem. During these 2 weeks, we have identified from the scriptures, the people our God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

God’s invitation to Jesus’ birth.

A Christmas Presence - The Shepherds Luke 2:8-20 December 23, 2007 Picture - show Nativity. For the last four weeks we’ve talked together about God’s desire to have particular people present at the birth of His son. God sent out birth announcements to particular people - specifically inviting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed In His Presence Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Those who become Christians become new, they are not the same anymore for the ‘Old Life’ is gone, a ‘New Life’ has begun. One of the greatest truths in the Bible is that people can experience a transformation. In Christ alone one is given a new nature and

Illustration: My maternal grandfather who was a devout Hindu by birth did his schooling at a Missionary school in the state of Haryana in the North of New Delhi, India. He had learned about Christ and been invited to accept Him as His personal Savior but shrugged the opportunity. After qualifying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Experiencing The Presence Of God"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2008

Life is filled with hopless situations. (illustration Harry Truman election) The two disciples on the Road to Emmaus felt hopless. Their encounter with the Living God shows how God through his Holy Spirit would enable us to have the same experience.

In Jesus Holy Name April 6, 2008 Easter II Redeemer Text: Luke 24:13-35 “Experiencing the Presence of God” He is risen! He is risen indeed! The word of the angel spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus tells us that God has, in His Son, gives us hope for the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of God's Presence

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

God desires that we experience Him always and that we draw contentment, strength, and total satisfaction from our relationship with Him at all times.

The Power of God’s Presence* Romans 8:35 God desires that we experience Him always and that we draw contentment, strength, and total satisfaction from our relationship with Him at all times. 1. It is especially important, that we experience God’s presence in the stormy times of our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-35

Denomination: Church Of God

"In His Presence”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005

It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes when things are unfavorable. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all when we are experiencing difficult, unexplainable moments within our existence, but don’t loss faith, you ar

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2003 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes when things are unfavorable. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all when we are experiencing difficult, unexplainable moments within our existence. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Empowering Presence

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jun 17, 2005

Today we will continue to be challenged and reminded of who the Holy Spirit is! Do we as the people of God know that we are not to do life without Him? We can do so many nice and moral activities in this life, but perhaps the deeper call is to move from

Opener: I would like to begin today’s sermon by talking about the person and the working space of the Holy Spirit…He is a person…He is seeking to do a work in our lives and our congregation…but just like anyone else…He is ignorable! So let’s do our best to try and listen to him as we walk through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of His Presence

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 3, 2005

No matter how confused and confusing a situation is, the presence of God will bring order into that situation. As Christians, we should carry His fire about anywhere we go.

The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that anointed servants of God’s achievements lie in the fact that God’s presence is always with them. Do you want to overcome great problems? Do you want to fulfill your divine destiny? You need the power of His presence. This eye-opening ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clothed In The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Aug 3, 2006

We have a real enemy of our soul. Our only hope is Jesus. We must be found in Jesus. We must be clothed in the presence of Jesus.

Clothed in the Presence of Jesus By Greg Johnson http://lovinggodfellowship.org/greg_johnson_blog The last couple of weeks if you have watched the news at all, you have seen vivid and real life pictures of the missile attacks on Israel. For years now, Hamas and Hizbullah, who are militant Islam ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressing Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Protection And Presence Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

Fourth in a series on the characteristics of God as our father. This deals with His protection and his continual presence.

“Chosen Children of a Perfect Father” Part 4 Review All who have put their trust in Christ become chosen children of a perfect father. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name, who were born, not of blood nor of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance