Sermons on In The Presence Of Christ:

Holy Communion: Because I Am Said So Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 22, 2010

It is hard to understand how Jesus' body and blood is present with the bread and wine of Holy Communion but it shouldn't be difficult to believe - not when you consider who came up with Holy Communion...

“Why do I have to sweep?” “Because I said so.” If little sister has spoken the “Because I said so,” you might as well be a train that’s about to run over and flatten a penny. There’s no chance you’re going to submit to her authority is there? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Visionary View: Refreshment In The Valley Of Weeping (Psalm 84) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Psalm 84 is a beautiful passage that speaks of the longing for God's presence and the joy of dwelling in His house.

Visionary View: Refreshment in The Valley of Weeping Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, may God's grace and peace be upon you as we gather today to explore the profound wisdom and inspiration found in Psalm 84. Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5, Psalm 84:6, Psalm 84:10, Psalm 84:11, Psalm 84:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fresh Fire

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 25, 2006

More than any other time beloved, we need the fresh Fire of the Holy Ghost upon our lives today.

Isaiah 64:1-2: “Oh that Thou wouldest rend the heavens, that Thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might flow down at Thy presence, as when the melting fire burneth, the fire causeth the waters to boil, to make Thy name known to Thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at Thy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The House God Blesses

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE HOUSE GOD BLESSES

2 Chronicles 6:12-7:3 THE HOUSE GOD BLESSES I. IS A HOUSE OF PRAYER 6:12-31 A. A Place For Communion - V. 12-19 Isa. 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Samson: Wrongly Trusted In His Own Strength Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Samson lost God's presence.

A. THE BIRTH OF SAMSON 1. From the weak unlikely tribe “of the Danites” (Judges 13:2) 2. A Nazarite from birth (13:7), i.e., separated to God. (Numbers 6:1-13). a. Can’t cut hair. b. Can’t touch a dead body. c. Can’t drink wine (fruit of the vine). 3. God’s call. “He shall begin to deliver ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:20

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Seen His Glory Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 9, 2018

God's glory can be seen and experienced through worshiping and serving.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had a “Mountain Top” Experience? 1. “Mountain Top” Experiences are those moments in our lives when we feel God’s presence in a glorious and powerful way - in a way we don’t experience every day. 2. Perhaps for you, one of those moments came when you were in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Believe That?

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus is ready to work powerfully in every believer’s life. Faith welcomes His presence and purpose. Unbelief closes the door on His miracles.

There’s a strange thing happening in our world today. People have no trouble believing in the unbelievable…but when it comes to believing in God, suddenly we need proof, evidence, and footnotes. Surveys show large numbers of people believe in ghosts, UFOs, and reincarnation. Some even believe in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Mark 9:24, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:17, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Hey Zach, Let's Go Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 30, 2025

Jesus stops under our tree, calls us by name, enters our desolate house, and fills our deepest loneliness with restoring, transforming grace.

Part One — The Ache for Home There is a painting by Norman Rockwell that I have loved for years. Even before I knew why it gripped me, it spoke to something deep inside — that universal ache, that timeless yearning we all have for home. Not simply a house or a street address, but the place where ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Revelation 3:20, Isaiah 43:1, John 15:4, Ephesians 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Rider On The Storm

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

Jesus rides through life’s storms and history’s final tempest with self-giving love, ending evil and filling the universe with hallelujah.

Part 1 – Storms A familiar sound of trouble In 1971 a strange new sound came over the radio: a low rumble of thunder, rain in the background, and Jim Morrison’s hushed voice sliding like mist through Riders on the Storm. It wasn’t just music; it was a feeling. The song pictured life as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Revelation 19:11-16, Revelation 21:4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 43:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

It Begins With Me

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 31, 2025

Revival starts where one heart turns—opening closed doors, cleansing hidden sin, and welcoming the Spirit’s rain until joy returns again.

Introduction — The Long Wait for Rain Sometimes revival doesn’t arrive with thunder. Sometimes it seeps in quietly—like rain through hard, cracked ground. For years we may live with the crust of complacency, calling it contentment. We tell ourselves that the season of power is past, that we’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-9, 2 Chronicles 29:10-11, Deuteronomy 30:2, Joel 2:12-13, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Moses - Intercessor Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 7, 2025

You can experience God's presence. When you encounter God, He will know you.

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted. A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT MOTIVATED MOSES? 1. Moses was in God’s presence receiving the Ten Commandments. “Joshua heard the noise . . . there is war in the camp” (Ex. 32:17, KJV). 2. Corruption by Aaron and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Look Who's Here

Contributed by David Moore on Mar 21, 2008

This sermon presents the fact that Christ’s presence is always with us even when we are suffering, sorrowing, sad, stranded or selfish.

Look Who’s Here! Aim: To show how the Risen Lord is there in times of our need. Text: John 21:1-19 Introduction: Two weeks have passed by since the resurrection. Jesus has appeared unto His disciple twice, and now they have been sitting around waiting for something to happen and nothings ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit, God's Ruling And Invading Presence In This World, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007

The Holy Spirit is the overseer of the father’s kingdom in the earth. Everything bows to his presence.

Kingdom Life The Holy Spirit - God’s ruling & invading presence in this world Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) Review What an awesome privilege to be part of this kingdom 1. "Verily I say unto you, Among ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Mennonite

Exodus- " The Story Of God's Presence"Part 2" Trusting God In The Hardtimes Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 . Exodus the story of God's presence

Exodus-“The story of God’s presence “ Part 2 “Trusting God in the hard times” Exodus 2:1-10 As we continue with our study of Exodus this morning I think before we can go forward We must Go back, for just a minuet Last week in our sermon We studied about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus- " The Story Of God's Presence"Part 3" What's Your Excuse? Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 7, 2016

Part 3 , chapters 3-4

Exodus “The story of God’s presence” Part 3 “What’s your excuse?” Exodus 3:1-22---- Exodus 4:1-17 Excuses We all have them And We have all heard them And most of them are pretty lame Kids Got a bad grade on your report card It was the teachers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist