Sermons on Divine Presence:

A Revival Church Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018

A revival church

A. WHAT IS REVIVAL? 1. Promised. “I will pour out My Spirit upon all people” (Acts 1:17, Joel 2:28, NLT). 2. Preparation. “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift He promised” (1:4, NLT). “They all met together and were constantly united in prayer” (Acts 1:14, NLT). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:17, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Face Shines Lesson 23 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

What happened to make Moses' face shine?

“And when Moses came down from the top of the mountain he wasn’t aware that his face glowed because he had spoken to the LORD face to face. Moses put a veil over his face. Whenever he went into the Tabernacle to speak with the LORD, he removed the veil. Afterwards, he would put the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

Moses And Joshua

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Moses and Joshua began ministry in God's presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Began ministry in God’s presence. Moses, “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Ex. 3:4). Joshua, “The Lord spoke unto Joshua . . . arise, go over this Jordan” (Josh. 1:1-2). 2. Both saw a Christophany (appearance of Christ). Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 14, 2018

God is with me, but I must choose to be with Him

ENGAGE This last week, we’ve all seen the horrible destruction that Hurricane Harvey has inflicted in Texas and Louisiana. Because that has dominated the news cycle, many of us might have missed some of the other news this week. On Monday, a teenager armed with two handguns entered a library in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

People Whisperer Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 11, 2017

Elijah is at Mount Horeb. The prophet is in despair and God speaks to him in silence.

1 Kings 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION Traditionally, one of the most special Sundays in the church year is the Sunday we are observing today, All Saints Sunday. It is a time when we view the Church from a broader perspective. We see how our Christian forefathers and foremothers have influenced the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Life In The Deepest Darkness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

When you are at your darkest, He is there. This psalm makes three claims when we are in our deepest darkness. His presence can be enough, His power can be enough, His victory will be enough.

April 2nd Psalm 23:4 Life in the Deepest Darkness When you are at your darkest, He is there. This psalm makes three claims when we are in our deepest darkness: His presence can be enough “I fear no danger, for You are with me” Hebrews 13:5 Isaiah 43:2, 5 “Believers are never in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Nehemiah's Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE GOD OF NEHEMIAH'S FAITH

Nehemiah Ch 1 THE GOD OF NEHEMIAH'S FAITH 1. he prays to the God who is Present (everywhere.) Nehemiah is in Susa, and his project is far off in Jerusalem. But Nehemiah's God is the 'Lord God of heaven' (v 5a). And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus And In Our Midst! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 16, 2021

WHERE IS JESUS? He is in our presence, through His Spirit, and something wonderful happens! Listen!

John's Gospel introduces Jesus making an entrance into the world with these words, "And the Word was made flesh and He dwelt among us and we saw His glory and truth!" (John 1:4) Jesus came into our world! He is that babe lying in a manger. As a boy, He is the midst of the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power, The Blessings, And The Benefits Of Just Showing Up

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 23, 2020

There is a power in just being present. We miss many of God's greatest blessings when we decide to sit the game of life or ministry out. Matthias is a great example of what can happen if we are present.

The Power, The Blessings, & Benefits of Just Showing Up Introduction Baseball has been one of the favorite sports of Americans. Cal Ripkin, Jr. was a famous baseball player. He wrote a book titled "Just Show Up." In the book her wrote: Everyone has a 2,131. Ripkin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

One day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. The amount of content we acquire about God in God’s courts in one day, it would take more than 1000 days to find elsewhere.

One day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. The amount of content we acquire about God in God’s courts in one day, it would take more than 1000 days to find elsewhere. The content could be wisdom of God, knowledge of God, God’s glory, and so on. When we spend one day in God’s ...read more

O Taste & See That The Lord Is Good

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2024

God wants more than for us to hear about the goodness of God from someone else, He wants us to taste it for ourselves! Come to His table and be fed to the full!

O TASTE & SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD Ps. 34:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IT’S BEEN TOO LONG 1. When a Lady asked her friend if she was planning to attend church, she just shook her head. "I haven't gone in a long time," she said. 2. "Besides, it's too late for me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fourth Man

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 5, 2022

The promise and practice of God's presence in trials.

“The Fourth Man” Daniel 3:24-25 Daniel 3:24-25 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said unto his counsellors, Did not we cast three men bound into the midst of the fire? They answered and said unto the king, True, O king. 25 He answered and said, Lo, I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Worry… Be Happy! 2 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the first message, I preached on having a Happy Church. We saw that the first thing we have to do is recognize the purpose of the church.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE CHURCH? Many folks have many different ideas about what the purpose of the church is. For example: (1) Some seem to think the purpose of the church is for us to come together and see if we can build a more beautiful church building than the church down the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them? We hear their names thrown around, but do we know why it is so important to know our Godfathers? What can we learn from them?

The Godfathers Pt. 4 - God of Jacob I. Introduction The movie, directed and written by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1972, is considered to be one of the greatest films of all time. The film paints a chilling portrait of the Corleone family as this family rises and then nearly falls from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-36, Genesis 27:41, Genesis 32:24-28, Genesis 33:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2025

What we got because of Christmas is amazing we received salvation, hope, peace, love, and all Gods promises.

Every Christmas morning, children rush to the tree with one question on their lips: “What did I get?” Their eyes sparkle as they tear open wrapping paper, eager to see what’s inside. But as believers, we ask a deeper question: “What did I get for Christmas?” Not from Santa, not from family—but from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist