Sermons on God Is Present:

God Still Speaks

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 18, 2025

This sermon on Jeremiah 23:23–29 reminds us that God is near and present, warns against false voices, and shows how His Word refines and transforms like fire and a hammer.

I want to start today with a question. It’s simple, but it cuts to the heart: “Is God still speaking? And if so, are we listening?” In Jeremiah 23, the people of Israel were surrounded by noise. Competing voices. Smooth-talking prophets. Religious leaders claiming to speak for God but whose words ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:23-29

The Communion Meal Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey Intro Identity is powerful. Identity may be the most powerful force in our lives…and yet the most unrooted. We tend to live out of some combination of who we have been… are expected to be… want to be… and should be. And I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Prophet Meets The Messiah”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 6, 2022

When Joshua had the priest step into the Jordan River, they knew God was present, His promise. becoming reality. A new future, past gone but not forgotten. At the River Jordan, Jesus brings a new beginning. (Quotes from Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name January 9, 2022 Luke 3:16,21-22 “The Prophet Meets the Messiah” “The Mystery of God” said Isaiah, “is a bittersweet mystery.” It is a mystery for all kinds of people. Those who are bitter against God, or so,for what they consider His lack of concern, and a mystery for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:19-21, Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Trust God In The Midst Of Suffering - Romans 8:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2025

If God is real, why is there suffering? This is one of the most pastoral, personal questions a Christian will ever face.

Go! And Trust God in the Midst of Suffering - Romans 8:18 “If God Is Real, Why Is There Suffering?” INTRODUCTION If God is real, why is there suffering? Few questions strike the human heart with such force. It’s the question whispered at hospital bedsides, shouted in grief at gravesides, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, Isaiah 43:2, James 1:2-4, Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 53:3-5, Revelation 21:4, Luke 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Reveals His Glory At A Wedding

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 3 - Jesus reveals his glory at a wedding by his presence and with his present.

JESUS REVEALS HIS GLORY AT A WEDDING (Outline) January 23, 2011 - Epiphany 3 - JOHN 2:1-11 INTRO: Jesus’ public ministry in the flesh on earth lasted about three years. The gospels give us a detailed look at some important events in Jesus’ earthly life. We learn of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

Explores understanding our present circumstances through God's deliverance and His role as the Way Maker, shaping our perception of Him and our lives.

Good morning, family! I'm so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dig into God's word and see what He's got to say to us. You know, there's something really special about this gathering of believers, this community of faith. We're all here because we believe in God's love, His grace, His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-21

Topics: God, Way Maker

Faith, Freedom, And The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009

God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Opening Our Eyes To God’s Glory

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 25, 2017

The transfiguration reveals that Jesus is powerful (he is God!), primary (he must come first), personable (he cares about us), and passionate (he desires all to be saved). God wants us, like the disciples present, to "listen to him!"

Matthew 17:1-9 Opening Our Eyes to God’s Glory Do you ever get the sense that you take God for granted? Some of us grew up in homes where going to Sunday worship was expected of us. We grew up always knowing the love of God from an early age. And perhaps we’re spoiled a little. We don’t remember ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Handcrafted By God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2012

Is God bending, shaping, or polishing me right now? What’s my attitude: Am I thanking and praising God, or am I complaining about the process? Trials are intended not to provoke us but to prove us. See the present from the perspective of the future. Look

Opening illustration: The Steinway piano has been preferred by keyboard masters such as Rachmaninoff, Horowitz, Cliburn, and Liszt—and for good reason. It is a skillfully crafted instrument that produces phenomenal sound. Steinway pianos are built today the same way they were 140 years ago when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Eternal Hope Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 25, 2024

Paul prays for believers to have hope in Christ Jesus. How is this different from worldly hope and how does it help us navigate life?

Have you ever thought about how the meaning of a symbol or a logo can change meanings if you were to rotate it upside down? For example, if you turn the hands over on our title slide, it looks kind of like someone is now washing their hands. If you rotate the lesser than symbol in math, it becomes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Destiny Is Within Reach

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 6, 2013

Your destiny is created in the here and now making it within your reach!

“YOUR DESTINY IS WITHIN REACH” INTRODUCTION: Everything about your relationship with God is about “REACHING YOUR DESTINY!” God had a “DESTINY” planned out for your before you were born! God has a “DESTINY” for this church as well! “YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: Gifts Of The Magi (Frankincense) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

In Matthew 2, the wise men bring the newborn Jesus gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Share the meaning and significance of these precious gifts with your congregation this Christmas! Part two: Frankincense.

The Gifts of the Magi (Frankincense) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/17/2017 If you’re just joining us, we’re using the three Sundays leading up to Christmas to talk about Christmas presents. No, we’re not taking turns reading our Christmas wish-lists. Rather, we’re taking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

The Problem Of Immoral Church Members Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2018

It was well known that fornication by one of the members was taking place in the church at Corinth, and it was the subject of conversation among the believers.

October 25, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #2: The Problem of Immoral Church Members, 1 Corinthians 5.1-5.13 Lesson 3.0: The Problem With Immoral Church Members Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5.1-5.13 1 Cor 5.1-13 (KJV) Section 3.0-A: The incestuous person among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of The Warm Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 24, 2001

Christmas can be a very stressful time. But Simeon and Anna hold 3 secrets to getting hold of the peace and tranquility that Christmas is supposed to offer us.

AP story reported in the Indianapolis Star 12/25/99 Dateline LOS ANGELES – A shopping mall Santa Claus had a meltdown after refusing to cuddle a bawling toddler, calling the mother evil and ripping off his beard and costume in front of startled children. Kelly Fornatoro, 33, said she told Santa ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hanging Between.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 20, 2021

Tiger above, tiger below and mice eating your vine that you are hanging. What does it all mean?

Sermon Title: Hanging Between. Scripture Text: Luke 1: 5-17 One day, while walking through the wilderness enjoying the things that God created; out of the corner of his eye he saw this vicious looking tiger. In his mind the only thing he could do was run for his life. That’s what he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible