Sermons on His Presence:

Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3-35

Denomination: Methodist

Return Of God's Glory With Constant Contact Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 26, 2016

Prayer, in fact crying out to God, is crucial to his presence with us.

1. Series Review -- Close Encounter of the Holy Kind a. We have a universal longing for God -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 b. His singular provision is his glory/presence within and among us c. We have a common access to that glory in and through the church d. The Epic Failure of Many Churches -- Loss of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Dying We Live Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 25, 2012

By dying to things of this world, we live in His presence in this present world.

BY DYING WE LIVE The law of self-finding by self-losing is made clean in the life of Jesus. It is a principle that involves the whole human experience. Jesus stated in the gospel of Luke chapter nine and verses twenty-four and twenty-five. “If any man will come after me, let him deny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:24-25

Denomination: *other

The Power Of The Lord Was Present...

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 25, 2024

A powerful revelation of the power of the Lord being accessed through his presence.

Luke 5:17 And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them. I have something burning in my spirit for us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finding Strength And Peace In God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In times of change and uncertainty, we should turn our focus towards God. His presence is with us through His Spirit within us. He is our safe haven, providing us protection. He empowers us with His strength.

Today, I want to share with you a powerful message based on Psalm 46. This psalm reminds us that God is our safe haven and source of strength, always ready to help us in times of trouble. It is a comforting and reassuring message that we can hold onto, especially when faced with uncertainty and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Topics: Strength In God, God's Presence

God Reassures His People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2012

The remedy for fear is trust in our Creator. Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy God intends for us.

ISAIAH 41: 10-14 GOD REASSURES HIS PEOPLE In his first INAUGURAL SPEECH in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still reeling from the Great Depression. Hoping to ignite a more optimistic outlook regarding that economic crisis, he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

His Name: Immanuel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores God's promise of His constant presence, proximity, and personhood, assuring us that we are never alone, forgotten, or without hope.

Good morning, family of faith. It is a privilege to stand before you, to share in the joy of fellowship, and to unfold the wonders of God's Word together. Today, we gather under the banner of His love, His grace, and His mercy, bathed in the warmth of His promise - a promise that has been whispered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Topics: He Is With Us

God In Conversions And Conflicts Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 11, 2004

Look for God’s hand in all of life. We rejoice in his presence when souls are won to Christ. We can also rejoice in his presence when things look critical.

Acts 16 describes the conversions of Lydia and an unnamed Philippian Jailer. Some commentators also believe that the girl with the spirit of divination whom Paul exercised was converted. That may be possible, but we have no information to confirm or deny it. What the Holy Spirit did inspire to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:10-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Presence Of God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Mar 12, 2005

In our text today, God gave us 3 wonderful truths FIRST, GOD HAS COME TO MEET US WHERE WE ARE. SECOND, GOD ACCEPTS US JUST AS WE ARE. FINALLY, GOD WILL SAVE ANYONE WHO WILL CALL UPON HIM.

IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD Luke 23:43 ”And Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." INTRODUCTION: Humor Illustration: Two Christians lived very healthy lives. When they died, they went to heaven. As they walked along, marveling at the paradise around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose And Presence Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 8, 2003

Should we (as individuals and churches) be Purpose Driven or Presence Driven? (answer: both! But we need the Presence of God to bring People, Preaching, Prophecy and Power)

Purpose and Presence Mark 2:1-12 WBC 10 Aug 2003 am I want to speak this morning about the importance of us being people, and a church, with a Purpose… but who also seek the Presence of God PURPOSE It’s very easy for us as individuals to fall into one of two camps: - ‘I’m an active kind of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Power Power Power Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2019

We can do nothing without the POWER of GOD to change us. It is GOD's POWER that makes us HIS CHILD. Powerful Points to Ponder: 1. The Power of HIS WORD; 2. The Power of HIS CROSS; 3. The Power of HIS PRESENCE.

2019.04.03.SERMON.POWER POWER POWER William Akehurst, HSWC POWERFUL POINTS TO PONDER: 1. POWER of HIS WORD 2. POWER of THE CROSS 3. POWER of HIS PRESENCE (SPIRIT) REPENT for the KINGDOM is NOW. In other words, Now is the time to change Our ways Our thoughts To align with HIS 3 points to ponder ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Psalm 145:11, Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power, Provision, Protection, Presence, And Peace

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 7, 2022

I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” As I read through Nehemiah 9, I recognized that the Israelites had experienced and now remembered these aspects of God.

********** I have a prayer/blessing that I pray for friends and write on cards. “May you experience God’s Power, His Provision, His Protection, His Presence, and His Peace.” I like the illiteration (words starting with the same letter). Through the years, God has added P-words to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-21, 2 Peter 3:5-7, Exodus 13:20-21, Exodus 19:11, Exodus 19:16-20, Exodus 32:16, Exodus 24:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Story #28 A Body Of Evidence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The church is the representation of Jesus in our world. We are his body enacting his presence.

1. Searching for Children We regularly seem to hear about missing people, especially children. The Department of Justice has a 100 page book that can be downloaded which no parent wants to read. Its title is, "When Your Child is Missing." Key Bullet Points and Action Steps are on the cover -- You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long, Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's timing, relying on His promises, and seeking His presence.

Good morning, family of Christ. Today, we are going to examine a powerful passage from the book of Psalms that speaks volumes about the importance of trusting in God's timing, relying on God's promises, and seeking God's presence. These are three fundamental pillars of our faith that can guide us ...read more

Topics: God's Absence

The Glory Of The Lord Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2024

In dependence upon Christ, obey God and experience the glory of His presence and His guidance.

While listening to the song “Train Up a Child,” Ann’s daughter Emily asked her mom what “train up” means. Ann explained that it means to teach children about God and the difference between right and wrong. “Are you and Daddy training me up?” Emily asked. “We’re trying to,” Ann replied. Emily ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free