Sermons on Indwelling Presence:

Prayerfully Encountering The Living God - Part 3 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

What happens to the church or an individual that encounters God’s presence? Just like 2+2 always equals 4, an encounter with God should bring CLEANSING + EMPOWERING = TRANSFORMATION.

Two young boys were out in a large field playing hide and seek. As the first boy leaned against a tree covering his eyes and counting to 100, the other boy ran across the field and climbed up into another tree to hide. Just then the first boy reached 100 and he yelled out, “ready or not here I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31, Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Jude 24 says, "God is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy..." WE NEED POWER!!!

P.O.W.E.R. Luke 15:4-7 Just like The Good Shepherd… God wants to restore your relationship with Him. 1. Three things will determine whether you will stand or fall… 1. The changes you are willing to make. Has anything become more important to you than your relationship with Christ? We are to put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: *other

Dont Settle For Less Than Zion

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2004

It took a battle to get into Zion and it cost David dearly It will cost us to get into the presence of the Lord But in order to gain all that the Lord has for us we must push on to Zion!

Don’t settle for less than Zion. If we look at the Children of Israel we can see our own journey into all that God has for us. In fact in the book of Hebrews it says that all that happened to Israel in the OT is a shadow of the new. This morning there will be people at every stage of the Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"As An Eagle..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 9, 2005

In the presence of trouble, some people grow wings while others buy crutches. Let’s examine a simple way God illustrates His love and care for us all!

Introduction Let’s face it, God’s love for us has been illustrated in a variety of (strange) ways! Take the lesson we learn from Deuteronomy. What a beautiful picture of how our God deals and directs the lives of His children. As a mother eagle goes about preparing her young so God is with you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Connected (Pt. 4)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon answers the question about how you can find the time to get into the presence of God and how doing so will actually make the rest of your time more effective.

Nov. 23, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 4) NOTE: All quotes unless otherwise indicated are from Bruce Wilkinson’s book, "The secrets of the Vine" INTRODUCTION “One Thanksgiving season a family was seated around their table, looking at the annual holiday bird. From the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Longsuffering Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 10, 2008

Longsuffering, patient is the character of God and is a manifestation of His presence at work in our lives. This sermon examines the longsuffering of God, our need of patience and it’s development in the life of the believer

The Fruit of The Spirit - Longsuffering Scripture:Gal 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self–control. Against such there is no law. Introduction The past few weeks we have been studying the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unique Kingdom Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

The second part of a two-part series on the kingdom of God and its presence in the world today. The unique thing of the kingdom is that it has a unique emperor who reigne for the salvation of His subjects!

A UNIQUE KINGDOM II Text: II Corinthians 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Last week we discussed how the church is a unique kingdom a. It has a unique emperor who was willing to give up everything in order to give his subjects what they needed b. And it has a unique edifice, built not with hands but by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Saturate In 08!"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2008

Our theme at New Life for the new year is “Saturate in 08!” It’s a prayer to God to be saturated in 2008 with His Holy presence, His love and His awesome fire!

Lord! - “Saturate in 08” Opening Illustration: “What’s Missing?” from Blue Fish TV – We are moving from 2007 to 2008 this week and some are asking the following question, “What’s missing in my life?” Today I hope to answer that question! Thesis: Our theme at New Life for the new year is “Saturate ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 17, 2009

I believe at our various levels of Spirituality that we all long for the renewal of God’s divine presence. Yet we are having difficulty because of our doubts and fears.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson RevWLawson@aol.com Will be delivered at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church, Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, April 19, 2009 TITLE: WHERE IS GOD? SCRIPTURE: PSALMS 42:3 ++++As the Church has entered into this period of Transition, I have heard some ask WHERE IS GOD IN ALL OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:3

Denomination: Baptist

An Amazing God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 16, 2008

There are times when God seems distant and hidden to us. The psalmist reminds us of God’s greatness and where we can experience God’s presence in our lives.

Psalm 19:1-14 “An Amazing God” INTRODUCTION As a child, I loved to play the game, “Hide and Seek.” I would spend entire summer afternoons hiding and seeking with five or six of the kids in my neighborhood. I gave up the game when I grew older, but I now find myself increasingly occupied with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Aren't You Hungry? Series

Contributed by Tanya Alkhaliq on Dec 23, 2006

Aren’t you tired of living a mediocre experience? This sermon focuses on taking your hunger and putting it in the right place...Getting God to Manifest His Presence in your life!

Aren’t You Hungry… This is the first teaching of the series entitled “Do You REALLY Want Him?” Giving all Glory and Honor unto the one who all Glory belongs; I would simply like to begin by saying THANK YOU GOD! Thank You for affording me the time and opportunity to seek after your presence and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standin' In The Need Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 20, 2005

It’s easy for us to focus on ourselves and our alleged abilities. It’s far better to realize that we are constantly in need of the sustaining presence of God’s grace.

Passage: Judges 6:25-32 Intro: There is an old spiritual that we all know. Very simple. 1. “It’s me, it’s me oh Lord, standin’ in the need of prayer” 2. this is not a song celebrating selfishness, but the recognition of need 3. its amazing how easily pride worms into our hearts, how we begin ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Path Toward Victory Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007

Every winning team has a game plan that will bring them the victories. So too with Christians. Watchfulness, persistence, faithfulness and God’s power and presence pave the pathway for victory.

Luke 21:5-19 “The Path Toward Victory” INTRODUCTION What does the future hold? Is the world going to get worse, get better, or stay the same? Many people in the United States fear the future. After 9/11 they are scared. Certainly Islamic terrorism remains a threat not only to the United ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Outcasts! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 16, 2012

In Mark 2 we meet two outcasts: a paralyzed man and Levi. Each had a decision to make that mirrors decisions that we as humans must make as well with the presence of Jesus.

Whereas in Chapter 1 we saw Jesus, the ultimate action hero, begin his battle against the enemy, Satan, in Chapter 2 He takes the war to a new front and begins battling the religious establishment in Israel, which was just as much an impediment to entering God’s kingdom as Satan. He does this by: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel