Sermons on God Is Here:

Hearing Versus Listening

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024

Today we are going back to the OT days of Nehemiah to see how the people of that day listened or just heard God's Word. God has brought us here today, not just to hear a sermon, but to listen as God speaks to our heart.

When you come to a service like this or attend a Bible study class, do you just hear what is said or do you listen? Is there a difference? For most of us listening is our most frequently used communication skill. Listening is a very important part of communication. One study points out that ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12, Psalm 119:18, Deuteronomy 31:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 8 - Part 3 – Removal Van Prayer. Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 13, 2010

God not only wants my heart, but He wants my prayers. If Noah was here today, he would say “If you want to know where to go from here, then intercede (ask on somebody's behalf) for God’s blessings.”

Genesis 8 - Part 3 – REMOVAL VAN PRAYER. Well, Julie and I have got a house full of boxes and a quietness amidst the echoes, as we see the final things accomplished before our move to Sydney - a trailerload of Church related archives in a cupboard, and a list of people we need to see before ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Must Believe God’s Commands Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 20, 2023

We do not need parlor tricks or cute gimmicks to follow & obey God, what we need is faith that He has already done what He said He would do. He rescued Noah and his family because they obeyed His word. In fact … Noah shows us how God responds to our faithfulness!

Alpha and Omega, Part 12 We must believe God’s commands Genesis 6:1-22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: God’s plan of redemption was not a knee-jerk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Psalm 53:3, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 25:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preaching To God's People

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Preachers don’t want to ruffle feathers, lest folks fly away, startled, and go to a church down the street. And so we preachers often preach anything but God’s Word. But God uses real preachers, not pale, second-rate imitations.

Intro Today, the Church finds herself wandering on dangerous terrain, for she no longer wants to listen to her preachers. Even worse, preachers don’t want to preach. They don’t want to ruffle feathers, lest folks fly away, startled, and go to a church down the street. And so we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Reflections On Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 22, 2013

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself

What is reconciliation? What does the Bible say about reconciliation? Why do we need to be reconciled with God? We considered previously the concept of Redemption, drawing attention to the sin-bearing death of Jesus Christ on our behalf. Reconciliation is the result of that substitutionary ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepared To Prophecy God’s Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores encountering God's presence, the importance of repentance as demonstrated by Isaiah, and the prophetic promise of salvation through Christ.

Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in His name, to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the prophetic pages of Isaiah, chapters 6 and 7, a text that reveals to us a God who is ever-present, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 7:14

Topics: December, God's Gift

Responding To God

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006

When God is talking are you listening? Are you ready to follow? What holds you back?

Responding to God’s Voice Because the kids are with us this morning…Let me see how you do with this superhero quiz. Q: Why do the Hulk’s tulips look so healthy? A: Because he has a green thumb. Q: Why won’t Captain America use the metric system? A: He refuses to support a foreign ruler. Q: Why was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love, God's Family And God's Forever Home

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 14, 2014

When I went to bed Saturday night, I still didn't have a message for this Sunday. When I woke up that morning, the Lord said, "Tell them about my love, my family, and my forever home."

GOD’S LOVE, GOD’S FAMILY, AND GOD’S FOREVER HOME OPENING: Testimonies INTRO TO TOPIC: Challenging week. As of last night, didn’t have a sermon. • “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Of God: "God’s Pattern For Kingdom Living”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 11, 2024

In the third chapter to the Philippian Church Paul gives God’s model for Kingdom Living, a pattern we can live our lives by, a pattern for successful living in the sight of the Lord. In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul said, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.”

The Kingdom of God “God’s Pattern for Kingdom Living” Philippians 3:12-16 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbrnYa9PU7w There are a lot of books in today’s market dealing with the topic of success and how to be successful in business, relationships, marriages, and in life. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Acts 20:24, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:24, Isaiah 43:18-19, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Secret Killers Of The High Impact Life Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 6, 2007

There are some serious pests in your secret life that can kill your witness if they are left unchecked. Here’s how to identify and remedy with them.

Why do some Christians fall away? Why do some seem to start off the Christian life with incredible enthusiasm – and then they appear to give up? In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus examines that part of the Christian life that no one else can see; your secret life with God. And when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-34

Denomination: *other

Genesis 3 (Eating The Forbidden Fruit)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

In this voyeuristic age, where everybody thinks they have a right to know everything, here’s a story that suggests that there are some things that we ought not to know...

"The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it" (Genesis 2:15) Some will take this as a sure indication of the fact that this story was written by a man. For it seems that from Day 1 (or, to be exact, from Day 8) the creation story focuses on the jobs that need ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Become A Great Driver

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 18, 2005

Leadership sometimes feels more like herding cats than driving a car. Here’s some driving fundamentals to help you lead.

Joshua Joshua 1:1-9 Every leader must first be a follower. Joshua learned to follow by assisting Moses. In his apprenticeship under Moses, the Bible records that Joshua was given three tasks which he performed with great insight and ability: • The first time is enters the Biblical stage, he is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Emmaus - The Road To Realisation Lk 24:1-35

Contributed by Damon S Adams on Mar 19, 2016

This messages explores the lessons to be learnt from the account of Jesus'meeting with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. This was a journey from disappointment to joy. Here is an encounter with the risen Jesus, an encounter available to all.

Emmaus – The Road to Realisation Lk 24:1-35 Introduction This account is one of the most beautiful accounts we have in the Bible. In order to appreciate it we need to live into it! Remember Jesus was just crucified – the Sabbath is over. Two disciples are on the road returning home. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Content Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 7, 2008

Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms & traditions can replace God’s presence and power. God here show the way out & the way back.

Revelation 3:1-6 The CONTENT CHURCH [Matthew 22:1-14] Churches can refuse to face the reality of their spiritual condition before God. Forms and traditions can become so ingrained that they continue on and become void of Holy Spirit power. Good actions and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Spoken? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is the first in a series I did on the importance of hanging onto truth in this post-modern age. Outline only for this first one.

“Anchor Points” “Has God Spoken?” Genesis 1:1; John 1:1 January 30, 2000 Anchor Point #1: “God is here, and He has spoken!” Introduction 3 questions to which every person wants to know the answer: 1. Who Am I? 2. Why Am I Here? 3. Where Am I Going? “There is no man who is not a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free