Sermons on Celestial Presence:

Provision & Presence Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2013

Our age and our culture teach us that we can never be satisfied, but must continually strive towards satisfaction by the things we amass. The Psalms have a different approach. In them we l

Psalm 67 is a little short psalm of just 7 verses, but they burst forth with praise just as we should knowing what God has done for us! 1 – 2 Notice that the psalmist wants the favor of God, not so he can be blessed primarily, but so that others will know God’s way of salvation. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Shepherd's Presence Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

God is with us

Psalm 23 - Part 2 - 1/23/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 4, 2015

God has been revealing His Holy Presence to humankind. Why do we not see the evidence?

What happens when a person filled with the burdens of failures kneels down and with tears rolling down the face speaks? What happens when an addict to alcohol, drugs, sex abuse, or even bad choices in life, failed relationships. What happens when all of these people find theirselves on their knees, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: United Methodist

The Presence Of The King Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 29, 2015

Esther

The Presence of the King Esther 4:16 1. She found favor in the presence of the king - 5:2 2. She found generosity in the presence of the king - 5:3, 6; 7:2 3. She found life in the presence of the king - 7:3 4. She found deliverance for others in the presence of the king - 7:4 5. She found ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

If Thy Presence

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

If thy presence

What A Difference His Presence Makes Exod 33:15 And he said unto him, If thy presence go not with me, carry us not up hence. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15

Denomination: Holiness

God's Presence

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

God's Presence

Exodus 33:12-23 God's Presence 1) The Problem For Moses - 32:35 And the LORD plagued the people, because they made the calf, which Aaron made. a) The Rebuke For Sin - 3 for I will not go up in the midst of thee; for thou art a stiffnecked people: lest I consume thee in the way. b) The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014

Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Uncontainable Presence

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 14, 2012

God wants his grace, truth and glory to spill out. He wants us to be the vessels that spill as we work, play and interact with people every day. It is called WORSHIP.

“Uncontainable Presence” Scripture: John 1:14 Intro If you could snap your fingers and in a moment command whatever you want, what would you command? Abby Small, in Return of Jafar, wished of the Genie Jafar that he would have the gold of a sunken treasure ship. The outcome could have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Presence Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 21, 2011

God loves to give good gifts to His children. He has many wonderful Christmas presents for everyone, and you don’t have to wait until December 25th to open them.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE ILLUSTRATION: Santa Letters "Dear Santa, you did not bring me anything good last year. You did not bring me anything good the year before that. This is your last chance. Signed, Alfred." "Dear Santa, there are three little boys who live at our house. There is Jeffrey; he is 2. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: *other

The Ministry Of Presence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2010

There are all types of ministries within the local body. Such as, ushering, teaching, helping, but the greatest ministry is to present.

The Ministry of Presence Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwrapping The Presence

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 10, 2018

We talk about the "presence of God" in our worship services and our daily lives. Do we really mean it?

1. Francis Chan in his book “Letters to the Church,” tells about a conversation he had with his daughter about her birthday party: I asked my daughter how many kids would come to her birthday party if all we offered was cake. No games, no entertainment. They could come to the house to spend time ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14-15, Psalm 51:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presence Driven

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 12, 2018

There are four kinds of Churches today. Personality Driven, Program Driven, Purpose Driven and Presence Driven. What kind of Church are we?

Exodus 33:14 INTRODUCTION: • Share personal stories about the manifested presence of God. • There are four kinds of churches today: 1. Personality Driven 2. Program Driven 3. Purpose Driven 4. Presence Driven • I have found that the most effective for me is to be “Presence Driven”. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14, Exodus 33:12-17, Exodus 6:2-3, Psalm 48:14, 2 Chronicles 20:17, 1 Corinthians 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

A Guiding Presence Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Methodist

A Visible Presence

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermons addresses what Jesus teaches about the key to ministry: the Holy Spirit

A Visible Presence John 16:12-15 Ray Pritchard tells of doing a TV interview with David Mains about his book, “Names of the Holy Spirit.” Everything had gone well until David caught him off guard with this question: “If you had to grade your congregation on their knowledge of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2017

Solomon built his temple. The worship at the temple by the people of God almost immediately needed to be reformed. Amos and other prophets called the people back to God. The reformation continued with Martin Luther and continues in the church today,

1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 “God’s Presence” INTRODUCTION “Reformed and Always Reforming” is a phrase that catches the spirit of our Reformation commemoration. We remember that five hundred years ago the Church had strayed away from the gospel of Jesus Christ. It had become deformed and, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran