Sermons on Faithful Presence:

Profitable Faith

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010

James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...

PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

To Walk In God’s Presence Requires Sacrifice And Cleansing! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 1, 2009

Part two of a series of two on being in the presence of God.

Last week I spoke on the passage that comes immediately after this passage I am going to talk about. The key point that I wanted to make was that Walking in God’s presence is the most wonderful and valuable thing. And it is. After the tabernacles, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were made. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

3 Hinderances To God’s Presence (In America) Series

Contributed by Rev Matthew Cullipher on Jan 17, 2012

This is a heartfelt, old school, in your face message of condemnation and hope for the church of Christ in America- a beckoning that we must remove the hinderances before it’s too late!

THREE HINDERANCES TO GOD’S PRESENCE: Hebrew 9:1-5 CONTENTMENT IS THE GREATEST ENEMY TO TRUE CHRISTIANITY. -I’ve looked around me and noticed a vast trend which has been spoiling myself and various others within the church in America. Instead of pressing in to a greater depth of walk with Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Levels Of Fear In The Midst Of The Presence And Power Of God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 19, 2013

In a fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus performed a miracle that was so great, the Apostles came to see that Jesus was truly God in the Flesh.

THREE LEVELS OF FEAR IN THE MIDST OF THE PRESENCE AND POWER OF GOD Mark 4:35-40 [I had posted this sermon a few weeks ago on here, but am reposting it after several revisions I had made to it.] INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to see an account of a great miracle that Jesus performed on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 22 - Longing For God's Presence Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 1, 2024

As Jonah languished in the belly of the fish, he cried out to God and sought His presence. As believers of the new covenant we have the promise of the presence of the Holy Spirit of God every moment of our lives. May we learn to value God’s presence and live in obedience to His word.

We read in Jonah 2:4,"Then I thought, 'I have been banished from your sight. Will I ever see your holy temple again?' (GW) After Jonah was swallowed by the big fish that God prepared, Jonah spent three turbulent days and nights in the belly of that fish. At the end of those three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:4, Judges 16:28, Judges 16:20, 1 Samuel 10:1, 1 Samuel 10:10, 1 Samuel 16:14, Exodus 33:15-17, Psalm 51:11, Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:46, Hebrews 4:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

How To Experience The Fullness Of God's Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025

Experiencing the fullness of God’s presence is not a mystery reserved for a select few. It is a divine privilege available to every believer who chooses to seek, surrender, and stay in fellowship with God.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE THE FULLNESS OF GOD'S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 16:11 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14-18, John 14:21-23, James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Isaiah 55:6 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is not just a theological concept; it is the most sacred and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, Exodus 33:14-18, John 14:21-23, James 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bride

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 8, 2009

A sermon on the husband’s role in marriage from Ephesians 5:25-27. (Acrostic outline taken from Gary Kusunoki on Blue Letter Bible)

Sermon on 6/7/2009 Ephesians 5:25-27 Introduction: Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is the husband. WBTU: A. In Ephesians 5 in marriage it tells the woman to be submissive. It tells the man to love. Women say, “This should not be hard.” Well, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"God Is With Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus reaches out to us saying, “Don’t cry. It really will be alright,” and if we are willing-- if our eyes are open to God’s never ending presence among us, if we look for Him in the dim and mist of our confusion, hurt and pain--we will see that He is ri

Luke 7:11-17 “God is with Us” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN What is it that you most dread in this upcoming week, month or year? Maybe it’s something that you know is going to happen, like a traumatic move to a new house, school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Is This His Body? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2009

Jesus claimed that the bread of Life is his body, and that his body is true food and his blood true drink. We look at three objections to this teaching.

Is This His Body? 19th Sunday in Course If you visit the ruins of the town of Capernaum–and I truly hope you bite the financial bullet and go on pilgrimage to the Holy Land with a Christian guide–you can see what is left of the synagogue built where Jesus preached the vital sermon on the Bread of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Meeting A Need On The Way To Meeting A Need Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus showed what a difference it makes to believe in and trust Him. Stark contrast between mourners with no hope and sojourners whose hope is in Christ! "Christ took her by the hand and said, ''Arise!'" Christians, Arise!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus – a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Emmanuel, God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Brett Crosson on May 11, 2019

Jesus is given many titles in the Word. Perhaps none is as endearing as Emmanuel. It speaks of his constant, continual presence in our lives. May you be encouraged as we think upon these things.

Matt 1:22-23 Immanuel, God is with us! Jesus has many titles and names assigned to Him. Each brings out a different facet of his beauty, majesty and grace, And gives us insight into His redemptive work His name Jesus means Saviour. The angel said in Matthew 1...you will call his name Jesus for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:22-23, Hebrews 13:5-6, Joshua 1:5, John 1:1, Matthew 28:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Until He Comes Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2014

Knowing who is served is essential for finishing well. The man of God must faithfully fulfil His appointment until Christ returns.

“I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who in his testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will display at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Rests On Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2015

To show that the LORD rested His Presence in us and never to be removed again.

I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD resting on me? Yes. Deuteronomy 33:12 Deuteronomy 33:12 Of Benjamin he said: The beloved of the Lord shall dwell in safety by Him; He covers him all the day long, and makes His dwelling between his shoulders. Proverbs 19:23 The reverent, worshipful fear of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Turns Off The Lights

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 5, 2012

Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel & that God was far away? When you’re hurting & need God most, it may be that you can't sense His presence. The question is what will you do when God turns off the lights?

When God Turns Off the Lights Isaiah 50:1-3, 10-11 Have you ever felt like there was no light at the end of the tunnel? Have you ever felt that God was far away? When you are hurting and need God the most, sometimes it may be that you can't sense His presence. The question is what will you do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When There Are No Footprints Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2014

What do you do when you cannot see the footprints of God?

“Soul Talk: When There Are No Footprints” Ps. 77; (Exodus 14:13-31) Our son was supposed to be enjoying 6th grade. But he was spending the year at home – not because he was being home-schooled but because he was ill. He had a severe headache that would not go away. The doctors ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed