Sermons on Gods Indwelling Presence:

Every Time The Church Doors Open

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2010

Preached 1985. What merits our coming to church frequently? We need to come with the expectation that God will meet us in the presence of His people. And then we will respond with prayer for the church, not mere criticism or complaint.

They tell the story about the fellow who on one Sunday morning woke up, struggled out of bed, shuffled downstairs for his breakfast, and then announced to his mother, "Mother, I’m not going. I’m just not going to church today. I don’t feel like it, they don’t care for me down there, I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It To Live In And Live Out Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 9, 2006

It is worth it to live in Christ’s presence and live out His presence even if it means persecution.

Scooter…Harley (both on stage). Many of us would like to believe that there is really little difference between a scooter and a Harley. Both of them are shiny, have wheels and handle bars. Both of them can be used for transportation. You can get somewhere on both of them. But let’s be honest. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Shepherd

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 27, 2005

A funeral sermon that celebrates the presence of the Good Shepherd and offers hope to those who need The Presence!

Recite Psalm 23 – King James Version Read Psalm 23 – NLT An old man and a young man were featured on a stage. Their performance was to recite the 23rd Psalm. The young man, trained in public speaking and drama, presented the Psalm most eloquently. His impression on the audience led to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seek God’s Will Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 7, 2019

Seeking God's will begins with our learning to think as God wants us to think. From Epaphras' prayer for the Colossians we learn how we need to go about renewing our minds in order to stand firm in all the will of God.

Paul shares with the Colossians that their brother in Christ, who was sent to minister to Paul in prison, Epaphras, was “wrestling in prayer” for them that they might “stand firm in all the will of God.” What did Paul mean by “all the will of God?” He was saying we should seek to be in God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon, Man Of Doubts Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

God verifies his presence to Gideon repeatedly, but is this how we should respond to God’s calling?

Possessing the Promises #4 – Gideon Guess what? After Deborah, Barak, and Jael the Israelites do evil on the sight of the Lord. • Midianites oppress them for seven years. • Israelites forced to live in caves • Midianites steal all their crops • They cry out to the Lord for help Little ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Keep Your Ax (Ministry) Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Fasting keeps God’s presence alive, and keeps God first to make you effective in ministry.

“They (the prophets) began cutting down trees. But as one of them was cutting a tree, his ax head fell into the river. ‘Oh Sir!’ he cried, ‘It was a borrowed ax.’ ‘Where did it fall?’ The man of God asked. When he showed him the place, Elisha cut a stick and threw it into the water at that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 3, 2006

This text teaches us that one of the main roles of the holy Spirit is to keep the believer’s soul burning with hopefullness.

Hope is who God is; it is what He does. He is the God of hope. Nature is full of hope. Day follows night... Calm follows the storm... Spring follows winter...The rainbow follows the rain...The Moon rules the night... The sun veiles the morning cloud...Bright stars claims the darkest nights...There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Help All Christians Live In Victory Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 7, 2024

Here's how... 1. God urges us to test for the truth (vs. 1). 2. God gives us good tools to test for the truth (vs. 2-3; 5-6). 3. God gives us His abundant affection (vs. 1, 4). 4. God confirms that we are conquerors (vs. 4a). 5. God stresses the strength of His Spirit in us (vs. 4b).

God Wants to Help All Christians Live in Victory 1 John 4:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The First Epistle of John (Prepared January 7, 2024) MESSAGE: *The Allies winning World War II was one of the greatest military, political and moral victories of all time. Millions of people were set ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 19 - Go In God's Strength Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 23, 2023

The Lord invited us to come and be part of His Kingdom, but the Lord also commissioned us to go into all the world and preach the good news. Read on to know what happens when we go out in obedience to God.

We read in Judges 6:13-14, “Sir," Gideon replied, "if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn't they say, 'The LORD brought us up out of Egypt'? But now the LORD has abandoned us and handed us over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13-14, Matthew 9:9, Mark 1:17, Matthew 11:28, Luke 22:42, Mark 6:7, Luke 10:1, John 20:21, Exodus 4:1, Jeremiah 1:6, Judges 6:15, John 4:39, Mark 16:20, Judges 6:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 10 - Riches Of God's Glory Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 25, 2024

As we study the life of Joseph and compare it with the life of the church we will learn many important lessons. The Lord expects us as His children to grow in our knowledge of Him and to experience the riches of His glory through

Let us look into 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) As we continue our series of meditations based on the above mentioned verse, we realize that God alone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Ephesians 3:14-21, Hosea 4:6, Genesis 42:3, Genesis 42:5, Genesis 42:8, Genesis 42:16, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Acts 17:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Forgotten God

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 28, 2019

He is a person. He is Divine : equal to the other two persons of the Trinity. He works in and through us. He is our promise for heaven.

The Forgotten God He is a person He has intelligence 1 Cor. 2:10-11 He has a will 1 Cor. 12:11 He has emotions Eph. 4:30 He guides Rom. 8:14 He commands Acts 8:29. He intercedes Rom. 8:26 He is to be obeyed Acts 10:19f He can be lied to Acts 5:3 He is Divine : equal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:3, Ephesians 4:30

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort And Courage Sermon Iv: Courage For Not Living Afraid Anymore Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and being challenged to embrace our Lord's divine presence, promise and peace.

God Grant Me Courage for Not Living Afraid Anymore! Although I do not make New Year’s Resolutions, neither do I frown upon those who do. On the other hand, I DO think it’s GOOD to set aside a time to assess one’s situation in order to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Fear And Family

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

Ruth’s story of irony and inclusion is also a reminder of God’s presence in the Christian community

What’s your greatest fear?… Anyone here afraid of spiders? I used to be afraid of spiders. I’m ok with them now, but for a while…. Well I remember once in college I woke up in my old dorm and there was a garden spider on top of my covers, about 10 or so inches from my head. He was looking at me ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Who May Ascend The Hill Of The Lord?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2002

Palm SUnday sermon on how Jesus ascends into God’s presence and takes us with him

March 24, 2002 Psalm 24 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. 3 Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in his holy place? 4 He who has clean hands and a pure ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran