Sermons on Losing Gods Presence:

Highway Hypnosis

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Aug 28, 2002

How to keep from losing your zeal and purpose in what God has called you to do.

I love to read...and anytime I travel or am out anywhere I always carry something with me to read. It helps pass the time quickly. On one such occasion I found myself without anything to read and began to search the car for anything to pass the time with. I got the vehicle manuel out (out of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fire On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 8, 2015

We are confronted with choices daily. The BIG choice is what to do with God when we see his presence. This becomes a choice about Relationship; Repentance; Rulership; and Renewal.

1. Ski Lift Choice A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift's chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she sat down but was nervous about the height of the lift. Her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 7 - The Unchanging God And Changing Man Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 21, 2024

Have people you loved hurt you, let you down or betrayed you? Don’t lose heart because we have a God who is faithful, whose love is unchanging and who will never ever leave us or forsake us.

We read in Numbers 23:18-19, and Balaam uttered this prophecy: "Come, Balak son of Zippor, And listen to what I have to say. God is not like people, who lie; He is not a human who changes his mind. Whatever he promises, he does; He speaks, and it is done. (GNB) These were the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:18-19, Matthew 26:35, Matthew 26:37, Luke 22:59-61, Hosea 14:4, John 21:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Runnung This Race Of Faith

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 25, 2016

A message of encouragement when we are tired or losing faith.

Text: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Theme: Running this race of faith Introduction - In 2015 thousands of runners entered the Comrades marathon. - I can imagine all the excitement and hype as these thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:7

Denomination: Charismatic

David And His Ark Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

There’s only one object, however, from what I can tell, in all the history of the Bible, that God routinely attached his presence to – the Ark of the Covenant.

The Aim of This Series Today, we continue a series designed to show you what happens when God shows up. All of this series is devoted to what theologians call a theophany. A theophany literally means “to show God.” These encounters are called visitations and they are almost always following a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-15, Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

Meet And Greet Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 17, 2016

In times like these we need to meet together to experience the presence of God, encourage one another, and evangelize the lost.

1. Hats: A University had a policy that if the professor was 10 minutes late for class...it was cancelled. But one day a professor put his hat on his desk and then went to the faculty room. He apparently lost track of time and when he arrived back at the class he was 10 minutes late and found it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Brings Light Out Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 7, 2025

Throughout scripture, God’s light represents His presence, truth, guidance, and deliverance. The enemy thrives in darkness, but he has no power over the light of God.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 1:1-3 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 4:6, Psalm 18:28, John 8:12, Micah 7:8 INTRODUCTION: Life often presents seasons that feel like deep darkness — times of confusion, pain, uncertainty, or spiritual battles. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Does God Alone Choose Who Gets To Heaven? - Thoughts On Predestination In A Quantum Universe

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 31, 2020

Christians get into endless debates about free will, predestination, losing your salvation vs once-saved-always-saved, getting lost in the complexity of it all.

Quite often, discussions about theological issues boil down to one side pulling out their list of Scriptures proving their doctrine and the other side pulling out their list of Scriptures to prove their contrary doctrine, and most often, it is whoever has the most extensive list that wins. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, Romans 8:29-30, Ephesians 1:4-11, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 1:2, John 15:16, Romans 8:28, John 15:19, 1 Timothy 2:4, 1 Peter 1:23, John 3:3-7, John 10:29, Hebrews 11:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For God's Compassion Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 9, 2019

We do not see sin the way God does. We see sin as desirable, fun, enticing - something really hard to resist. God sees sin as an insult to His holiness, a rejection of His righteousness, and intolerable to his presence.

PRAYING FOR SPIRITUAL AWAKENING PRAY FOR GOD’S COMPASSION Hosea 1-11 Introduction We do not see sin the way God does. We see sin as desirable, fun, enticing - something really hard to resist. God sees sin as an insult to His holiness, a rejection of His righteousness, and intolerable to his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Mountain

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 20, 2010

We don’t live on the mountaintop - we live in the valley of the ordinary presence of Jesus

On the Mountain TCF Sermon September 19, 2010 If you have your Bibles, open with me to Luke chapter 9, beginning with vs 18: Luke 9:18-36 (NIV) Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" They replied, "Some say John the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Seperation Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Sep 13, 2004

Helps people realize the difficulty of losing someone they love.

ELIJAH ---DEALING WITH SEPERATION –Crossing Over Jordan II Kings 2: 7-13 As we look out over the Lake. I want you to imagine it being the river Jordan. I want you to imagine that we are the Israelites on this side. And right behind the pavilion is the Egyptian Army. We can’t move forward because ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Who Shall I Fear? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

Title * We can trust God's Protection, Presence, Promises, and Power

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 27 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-21–2024 Hola When I first finished seminary, I worked in a large psychiatric hospital's needs assessment call center. I would take calls, set up assessments, and answer questions from patients, family ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

House - Part 8 - House Calls Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 21, 2010

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House “House Calls” I. Introduction Over the last month and half or so we have been talking about how to guarantee a move of God. Such a guarantee only comes when we build the house God’s way. God is not obligated to move into what He has not designed. When we follow His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Strong Refuge In Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, a fortress in times of trouble. In a world filled with uncertainties and chaos, our faith in Him brings peace

"A Strong Refuge in Times of Trouble" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the comforting words of Psalm 46:1-3 in the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Assurance of God's Presence Scripture: Psalm 46:1 (NLT) - "God is our refuge and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 62:8, Psalm 46:2-3, Psalm 46:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's What He Does PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2025

Trusting God’s presence and power enables us to face life’s giants with courage, knowing victory comes not by our strength but by His.

Friends, some days feel like valley mornings. The ground is dewy, the air is cool, and yet a shout echoes across the field—a taunt that rattles your resolve. Bills that won’t budge. A diagnosis that won’t back down. A regret that won’t release its grip. We know the scene. We’ve heard the voice. And ...read more

Topics: God's Provision, Divine Help, Faith