Sermons on living presently:

Living Hope Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

The first message in this series encourages Christians to have hope in spite of present suffering, because of future glory, and to maintain hope as we live out our lives. The text for this message is First Peter chapter 1

Living Hope (1 Peter chapter 1) INTRODUCTION: This is the first sermon in a series of messages from First and Second Peter. As you might guess, the writer of 1 Peter is PETER. Peter was one of the 12 apostles, and more than that, he was part of the inner circle with James and John. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Expectant Hope, End-Time Theology, Present-Day Living

Living Sacrifice? Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

Sacrifice can a foreign and strange thing to us. When looking at sacrifice, it is help to look at purpose, place, and presentation. When keeping this in mind, we can apply his point to our lives and see the richness of the imagery and truth.

Sacrifices were important and instrumental to the worship life of believers in the Old Testament. We might be unfamiliar with them, so it can helpful to look at them in detail. When talking about sacrifices, I find it helpful to talk about three things: purpose, place, and presentation. Purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Living With Integrity

Contributed by David Simpson on Jun 16, 2017

A sermon on Integrity using my own father as an example. This was originally presented as a Father's Day Sermon, but can be used for any occasion when preaching on integrity. Main points come from Old and New Testament scriptures on integrity.

Sermon June 18, 2017 – Father’s Day Lanier Christian Church David Simpson Living With Integrity SLIDE #1 Proverbs 10:9 My dad is 88 years old. If I were to define him in one simple sentence it would be, “He is a man of integrity”. What exactly does the word “integrity” really mean? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9, Job 27:5, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalm 25:21, Mark 12:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Living Water

Contributed by Samuel M on May 20, 2024

Living water first heals before infusing (bringing) Jesus' life into our lives to make us live. The living water heals our past, present, physical bodies, minds, and all that occurred as a result of the fall of mankind.

And it shall be that every living thing that moves, wherever the rivers go, will live. There will be a very great multitude of fish, because these waters go there; for they will be healed, and everything will live wherever the river goes. Ezekiel 47:9 Living water first heals before infusing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:9

A. B. C. Presentation Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024

FEBRUARY 2nd, All Years.

Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 84, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40. A). THE TWO MESSENGERS. Malachi 3:1-4. The name Malachi means ‘My Messenger’ (see Malachi 1:1). The Book of Malachi is the response of the LORD to the Complaints of His people. Not that they were complaining directly To ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10, Hebrews 2:14-18, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

My Present Suffering And Future Glory Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

The hurt of present suffering is far outweighed by the hope of future glory

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 6, 2023

Our God is alive, present with us in every circumstance.

Dead or Alive – Matthew 28: 1 - 10 Intro: The largest Presbyterian Church in the world is in Pittsburgh, PA. It is the East Liberty Presbyterian Church which takes up a whole city block. Open to the sanctuary is a memorial chapel in which are buried Mr. and Mrs. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect The Future

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2013

Jesus' encounter with Zacchaeus is a foretaste of how our Lord will impact our lives and will: Redeem The Past, Transform The Present And Redirect the Future.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's passages were Habakkuk 1: 1-4; 2:1-4 - Psalm 119:137-144 - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12 and Luke 19:1-10. Zacchaeus ... Just his name is enough to elicit a grin. As children, ... we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Stand In The Present Evil Age

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 13, 2020

An encouragement from God's Word to keep the faith, and stand in this present evil age

Standing in the Present Evil Age Text: Luke 21:34-36, Titus 2:11-13 If you remember, the last time we were in John’s Gospel, we just got into chapter 14… But today we’re going to be turning to Luke’s Gospel, as well as a few other passages, because we really need to hear and understand, and put ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Present And Involved - A Real Father" Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on Jun 13, 2013

Sermon highlights the importance of fathers being present, involved and speaking positively into the life of their children. Preached on Father's day to challenge fathers to get involved in the life of their children.

“When Dad Speaks” Central Zion Baptist Church Fathers Day - June, 2012. Mark 1:11-12; Matt. 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22 Salutation – Salute the fathers… commend them for the work they do. General comments….. Speak about the positive aspects of fatherhood. Say: one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Present Suffering And Future Glory

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 19, 2016

"I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us" (Romans 8:18)

PRESENT SUFFERING VERSUS FUTURE GLORY” Romans 8:18-30 Theme: “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us” (8:18) Introduction An attitude of thanksgiving and unspeakable joy is exceptionally difficult to maintain ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Present Suffering & Future Glory PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore and understand the message of Romans 8:18-30, emphasizing the reality of our present sufferings, the hope of future glory, and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful for the opportunity to gather with you today, as we explore God's Word, seeking His wisdom, guidance, and comfort. Our focus today is Romans 8:18-30, a Scripture passage that addresses some of life's most challenging realities: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Topics: Wonderful Future, God's People

A Full Rest Present And Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 26, 2019

God desires for every person to have His rest!

Let us start with this question: Does God rest?? How do we know?? But does God really need rest?? Because God is God, He is rest! Now, let’s answer this question; If God is already rest, why did He create humans (who He already knew were going to sin against Him)?? Here’s the bottom line, which I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible