Sermons on In His Presence:

God Sticks To His Plans! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2008

God will respond to people’s concerns but will always stick to His perfect plan!

In the Book of Isaiah Chapter 14, we can read God’s plans for Israel. Verse 24 of Isaiah 14 states, The LORD Almighty has sworn, "Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand.” God told the prophet Jeremiah, “For I know the plans I have for you, plans to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Shares His Scars Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 18, 2009

Thomas, one of the twelve, who was called the Twin, wasn’t with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples kept telling him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he told them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands, put my finger into them, and put my hand i

We’re in John chapter 20 this morning - the familiar story of ‘doubting Thomas’ - and, as I’ve noted many times before, this is one of those few passages in the Bible that the church in her wisdom suggests that we should read every year at this time (rather than every three years, which is the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thank God For His Rules!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 22, 2009

God’s laws are a blessings not a burden.

Today is officially the first day of summer. What do you like best about summer? As a kid what I loved was going to the pool on a hot humid day. I’ll bet there are a lot of children here who enjoy swimming. If so, what do you like best about the pool? Do you like jumping off the diving board or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Free Refills Of His Goodness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 16, 2010

Mary & Martha said that Lazarus was the one whom Jesus loved. But how could Jesus treat a friend like He did? Why would He callously stay away while this close friend died... and He could have prevented it?

OPEN: “How many of you know the name of the brother of Mary and Martha who Jesus raised from the dead?” (most of the audience raised their hand). Who was it? Lazarus. Read text: John 11:1-47 followed by prayer. ILLUS: A few years back I read a story about a may village in southwest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-47, John 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peter Falls On His Face

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

Right after an astounding and historical confession of faith, here we find Peter arguing with Jesus. And the source of the problem was predictable, since Peter was a human being stuck in the physical and being led into the spiritual realm. Self-interests

Passage: Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Peter must have been feeling pretty good! 1. just made the first confession of faith in Jesus as Promised Messiah and the Son of God. 2. great enthusiasm from Jesus, “go to the head of the class!” 3. and then, a few minutes later, everything has changed. 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worship: The Creator Or His Creatures

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 9, 2009

Idolaters worship the things God made rather than God Himself. Is there anything you feel you cannot live without? Is there any priority greater than God? Do you have a dream you would sacrifice everything to realize? Does God take first place? Do you wor

Opening illustration: Video depicting idol worship (downloaded and edited to reduce duration) ~ puts shame to our worship of the living God. Let us turn to Romans 1 and check out the kind of worship Paul was talking to the Romans about. Apparently this kind of worship was not new, it had gone on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Praise To His Glory Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

I believe there are some added features to this life we call Christian that some of us are not even aware of, or we have forgotten about and I hope that once we are made aware, we can live more fully!

Date: April 26, 2009 Title: Bringing Praise To His Glory Text: Eph. 1:7-14 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: I have felt a bit like Job recently in regards to my cars. One car was our 1996 VW and it died. Then my Durango had its transmission die, then two Friday’s ago my Volvo had it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

"His Test, My Results"

Contributed by Rex Johnson on Jul 11, 2009

The final test of Abraham’s faith with a burt offering sacrifice of his son Isaac.

“His Test, My Results” Genesis 22: 1-18 Past History: Abraham was 75 yrs. Old when God told him to go & claim the land he was promising to him, the land of Canaan. God instructed him that he was going to make Abraham a great nation, he would bless him, he would make his name be great, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Delay Is Not His Denial!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 23, 2011

In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us

GOD'S DELAY IS NOT HIS DENIAL! In this sermon outline we point out the need for waiting on the promises of God. Too many Christians today want 'Fast Food' answers. We are not willing to wait on the Lord God's timetable. It is not always what we want but His timetable is the best for us because He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-22

A Brother Murders His Brother

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 25, 2011

Violence existed from the dawn of human history. The first child born to the human family was a murderer. Genesis begans with creation and ends in a coffin. The wages of sin began immediately after the fall.

In this chapter, we have the first of many things: The first brothers The first offerers The first offering The first parents THe first home The first man The first lady The first youth worship The first blood crying from the ground The first body recommited to the dust. The first record of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

His Name Is...teacher Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 7, 2011

Jesus the Teacher. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: He knew the value of teaching He spoke plainly He spoke appropriately He never avoided controversy His material was practical Ill: • Did you hear the story about the teacher; • Who was helping one of her nursery pupils put on his boots? • She pulled while he pushed and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Brethren

His Sweeping Excellence-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011

2 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-II—Hebrews 8:1-13 Attention: A pair of chickens walk into a public library, find the librarian & say, ’Buk Buk BUK.’ The librarian decides that the chickens want three books, & promptly gives them some.  Without further ado, the chickens walk out. Around midday, the two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

His Sweeping Excellence-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 22, 2011

3 of 3. Hebrews divulges the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ ministry(High Priesthood) as confirmed thru the New Covenant. How is the excellence of such confirmed? Confirming the sweeping excellence of Jesus’ priesthood is...

HIS SWEEPING EXCELLENCE-III—Hebrews 8:1-13 Need: If God is Almighty as you say, then how can I possibly relate to Him? If I have changed my opinion(repented) toward this God, how can I relate that to Him? How can I plead my case or be represented properly before His absolute perfection? The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The King And His Kingdom"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 10, 2012

Shows how each of us is the king of our own little kingdoms and how the King of kings asks us to turn it over to Him. Then it will affect our 1. walk, 2. our work and 3. our witness

“The King and His Kingdom” January 15, 2012 Matthew 6:9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Holiness

For His Name’s Sake

Contributed by Tabbotha Mcgee on Feb 1, 2011

This sermon shows how God allows believers to suffer and prosper so that he can recieve glory out of every area of their lives. He does it for his name’s sake because he has a reputation to uphold.

For His Name’s Sake It’s Not About You Jeremiah 29: 10-14 I Sam. 12: 22 Background • letter from Jeremiah the prophet to the Jews when king Neb. had taken captive from Jerusalem into Babylon • Jerusalem = city of peace Babylon = confusion of tongue • Were told to get married, build houses, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible