Sermons on Eternal Presence:

The Discomforting Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015

Could it be the will of God that you feel disturbed when you are in the presence of Christ?

The Discomforting Christ Uncomfortable, Bothered, Uneasy and Disturbed --Pain and discomfort many times are the very thing that leads or drives us to get something done about our problem. Without it, we are prone to ignore or pospone dealing with the issue. Mt. 15:21-28--the Syrophoenician ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nowhere Places

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 21, 2014

It doesn't matter where you've been or are going; it only matters that God is with you whrever you are, however you are and whatever you are.

Title: Nowhere Places Text: Genesis 28:10-19a Thesis: It doesn’t matter where you’ve been or are going… it only matters that God is with you wherever you are, however you are and whatever you are. Introduction I followed my cousin, Dan, on Facebook last week as he made a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things I Pray For Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 29, 2014

A series to encourage prayer in our daily lives.

Introduction: Prayer Goes Against The Grain Its unnatural to us From birth we have been learning self-sufficiency One way to make my son, really mad right now Is to do something for Him, that He knows He can do himself So, for a long time, we have been trying to do it on our own Prayer flies in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Testimony..what's In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 16, 2014

This is a word..God wants you to get your arms around.. A to him who has ears, let him hear moment.. And music to Gods ears is.."I hear you Lord..I hear you" I get what your saying

Your Testimony..What's In Your Wallet? Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, “But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” You see there are a lot of people in this world who want friends.. but not everybody wants to be a friend... what ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Turning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 31, 2013

A sermon about practicing Christian Presence.

"The Turning" Luke 19:1-10 When I was 18 years old I became friends with another young guy named Tim. One of the first things Tim asked me, which is something no one my age had ever asked me was: "Are you a Christian?" Although it seemed a very odd question, I answered: "Yes." I had grown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Prays (Week 2 Of 4): Your Name Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 14, 2021

Wherever you are at, the challenge for us today is to lean into bearing the Name of God.

JESUS PRAYS (WEEK 2 OF 4): YOUR NAME John 17:6-12 #JesusPrays INTRODUCTION As we begin today, I want to jump right into the Scriptures. READ JOHN 17:6-12 (ESV) I have manifested Your Name to the people whom You gave Me out of the world. Yours they were, and You gave them to Me, and they have kept ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12, Exodus 23:20-24, 1 Kings 8:10-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making God Real In Your Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 19, 2022

1 Corinthians 3:16 says that God dwells in us and makes a temple in our hearts.How can we make god real in our lives?

1 Corinthians 3:16 MAKING GOD REAL IN YOUR LIFE This verse says that God dwells in us. If God dwells in us and even makes a temple in our hearts, we should be aware of his presence. In other words, God should be real to us. The song says Jesus (God) is real to me. How can we acknowledge and feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 23, 2021

Religious history shows that God periodically sends spiritual stirrings! But Charles Finney proved that God is ready to send His Spirit when the conditions for revival are right. We must seize these seasons of refreshing to bring revival to our world.

TIMES OF REFRESHING Acts 3:19-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of people who need revival! 2. One lady, Vickie, called a lawyer’s office. She made an appointment with their Family Law department. 3. "How can I help you, ma’am?" asks the lawyer. "Is it true," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The House God Blesses

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE HOUSE GOD BLESSES

2 Chronicles 6:12-7:3 THE HOUSE GOD BLESSES I. IS A HOUSE OF PRAYER 6:12-31 A. A Place For Communion - V. 12-19 Isa. 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The King Of Glory Comes In

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 12, 2020

The earth is the Lord's. The Lord will return and enter our world as king of glory and mighty warrior. Ancient doors should lift up their heads in anticipation, and so should we.

Psalm 24 INTRODUCTION This month I’m going to take a look at three psalms: Psalms 24, 69 and 119. Today, we’ll look at Psalm 24. The words of the psalm are really moving: ‘Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in…’ We can ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting To Know God Intimately Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

If you are going to become intimate with God, you must get close to God.

A. GOD TOUCHED 8,000 PENTECOSTAL PREACHERS 1. Ed Silvoso of Harvest Evangelism invited me to del Plata, Argentina to speak to approximately 8,000 pastors, the largest gathering of Pentecostal preachers I had ever addressed. 2. The preacher before me motivated the crowd, there were shouts of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:22, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Moses.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2023

The important thing is not the bush, but the presence of God in our lives.

THE CALL OF MOSES. Exodus 3:1-15. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ‘the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 17, 2024

Attending church has many benefits - social connection, uplifting messages, inspiring music, coffee. But all of those needs can be met in other ways. There is one thing, however, that is absolutely unique about meeting together to worship, and that is the promised presence of Christ among us.

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! How many of you are wearing green? Good for you. But - wasn’t it just Christmas a couple of weeks ago? It’s hard to believe that Easter is only two weeks away. I realize that what I’m about to say will betray my age, but don’t you find that every year seems to go by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, Romans 8:35-39, John 15:4-8, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Matthew 18:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Staying With Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 16, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday of Epiphany, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:29-42 Staying with Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. You learn about someone when you see where they live. For instance, I stopped and saw the log cabin ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Fills The Church

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2024

Introduction: In the dedication of Solomon’s Temple, we witness a profound moment where God’s presence descends like a cloud, filling the house of the Lord with His glory. This event is more than just a historical account; it is a powerful reminder of what it means for God to fill His church today.

25 August 2024 FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR B New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Dedication of the Temple 8 Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the leaders of the ancestral houses of the Israelites, before King Solomon in Jerusalem, to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-6, 1 Kings 8:10-11

Denomination: United Methodist