Sermons on God Is Ever Present:

Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025

Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal

I Am The Resurrection And The Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Jesus in conversation with Martha.

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. John 11:23-26. Jesus said, “Thy brother shall rise again” (John 11:23). Martha believed already in “the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24), but Jesus offered Himself in the here and now as “the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25). As usual in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Prize: The Salvation Of Your Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Dec 4, 2025

This sermon identifies the ultimate goal of the Christian life, explaining that our faith is a purposeful journey leading to a present and future reward: the supreme and eternal rescue of our souls.

Introduction: The Finish Line We have walked through a powerful progression in this first chapter of Peter. * We began with a living hope (v. 3). * We saw an eternal inheritance (v. 4). * We saw that we are kept by God's power (v. 5). * We saw that we endure heavy trials (v. 6) to prove our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Presentation Of The Lord And The Consecrated Day: Timeless Insights Into The Universal Human Quest For Meaning And Significance

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 1, 2024

The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance

The Presentation of the Lord and the Consecrated Day: Timeless insights into the universal human quest for meaning and significance Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Reflection In Christian tradition, Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of the Lord, is extremely important. This feast honors the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

Imparting The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

Jesus said he is the resurrection and the life. We have His power within us.

John 11:25 The Life of Jesus Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and life. He who believes in me though he were dead shall live” (John 11:25). We didn’t stay dead in our sins for Ephesians 2:2 says, “and you hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins. Wherein in times past ye walked ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Methodist

"we...will Serve The Lord...he Is Our God"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022

We will not serve any past or present false gods. We will only serve the past, present, and future true God.

“WE…WILL SERVE THE LORD…HE IS OUR GOD!” (Outline) August 21, 2022 – Pentecost 11 – JOSHUA 24:2a, 14-18 INTRO: Our text presents the choice to serve the Lord or not. The most important choice for our eternal welfare the Lord God has made for us. By grace our loving, heavenly Father has chosen ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18, Joshua 24:2

Denomination: Lutheran

La Presentación Del Señor Y El Día Consagrado: Perspectivas Eternas Sobre La Búsqueda Humana Universal De Significado Y Significado

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

La Presentación del Señor y el Día Consagrado: Perspectivas eternas sobre la búsqueda humana universal de significado y significado

La Presentación del Señor y el Día Consagrado: Perspectivas eternas sobre la búsqueda humana universal de significado y significado Escritura: Lucas 2:22-40 Reflexión En la tradición cristiana, la Candelaria, también conocida como la Presentación del ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

Ang Pagtatanghal Ng Panginoon At Ang Konsagradong Araw: Walang Hanggang Mga Pananaw Sa Unibersal Na Paghahanap Ng Tao Para Sa Kahulugan At Kahalagahan

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 2, 2024

Ang Pagtatanghal ng Panginoon at ang Konsagradong Araw: Walang hanggang mga pananaw sa unibersal na paghahanap ng tao para sa kahulugan at kahalagahan

Ang Pagtatanghal ng Panginoon at ang Konsagradong Araw: Walang hanggang mga pananaw sa unibersal na paghahanap ng tao para sa kahulugan at kahalagahan Banal na Kasulatan: Lucas 2:22-40 Pagninilay Sa tradisyong Kristiyano, ang mga Candlemas, na kilala rin bilang Pagtatanghal ng Panginoon, ay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Other

Why We Should Not Be Troubled.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2023

Seven headings in John chapter 14, where Jesus reassures us that we should not be troubled.

WHY WE SHOULD NOT BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-27. 1. Jesus reassures us that those who put their trust in Him have a sure place in the Father’s house (John 14:2-3). 2. We have in Jesus a sure way to get to heaven (John 14:4-6). 3. Even with His departure, His work goes on (John 14:12-14). 4. He ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Complaints Against His People

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 15, 2002

Part two of Prophecy To Our Present Age

Prophecy To Our Age God’s complaints against His people Introduction: God, through the voice of his messenger Malachi, voices seven complaints against the people of Israel. Let’s summarize the complaints: Profanity, Sacrilege, Greed, Weariness of Service, Treason against Heaven, Theft and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God Bless America

Contributed by Charles Scantling on Mar 12, 2003

We live in a country where we need God more than ever.

“God Bless America” Text: 2 Chronicles 7: 14 Intro: In our Nation today it seems like we need God to bless America more now than ever. In the text for this message we see God’s requirements for a blessing. So to have God bless America we to follow these requirements as a nation. I.) Humility: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Protected

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 13, 2009

The oldest bible ever found is now made available for anyone on line to study.

An American made the discovery of a lifetime while digging through documents at London’s National Archives. The antiquarian book seller stumbled across an original, poster-sized copy of the Declaration of Independence, while doing unrelated research. The document valued at over $8 million had been ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Last Days In The Power Of God’s Transformation – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 5, 2023

A seminar message based mainly on Romans 12:1-2. This considers transformation and resultant worship. All Christians are falling short if the truth of these two verses is not being taken seriously. We need transformation in individuals and churches.

LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS IN THE POWER OF GOD’S TRANSFORMATION – PART 1 This is a night message presented in Boston, England, a longer one. However for the purposes of length on SermonCentral, I have split the message into two parts. This is PART 1. [A]. THE WORLD’S WAY, BUT NOT OUR LIFE We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-14, Romans 12:1-2, Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The 1960s Down Memory Lane, Then Back To The Present! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 31, 2025

How much has changed! We take a journey back to the 1960s to see how songs expressed that generation. Who remembers those times? This message looks too, at the present, and some similar concerns but in a different dress. The word of God is our answer to pessimism and hopelessness.

BACK TO THE 1960s DOWN MEMORY LANE, THEN BACK TO THE PRESENT! This article may be a trip down memory lane but in hindsight, it reflects the present. Some of us are still around to remember the lyrics presented here. Music usually reflects the atmosphere of the time, more so among the younger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Ephesians 2:12, Ephesians 2:13, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Philippians 4:7, Titus 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Hard After God

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

Have you ever really gone hard after something in your life? Was there ever something you wanted in life almost more than life itself?

Going Hard After God Psalm 63:1-8 Ps 63:1-8… O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. Because thy lovingkindness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God