Sermons on Losing Gods Presence:

How To Keep Your Head When Others Lose Theirs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles.

1. When most people are faced with pressure, adversity or hardships they tend to become angry or give into their fears ö not the apostles. The apostles were arrested and asked, "By what power or by whose authority have you done this?" (Acts 4:7) Instead of losing self-control, the apostles remained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Lose Your Health, Wealth, And Reputation All At Once

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 22, 2006

The danger of adultery. It’s consequences. How to avoid it.

Islington Baptist Church February 19, 2006 Proverbs 5 Proverbs 6:20-35 How to lose your health, wealth, and reputation all at once On Wednesday Keith dropped by my office. In the midst of our conversation he asked me what I was doing to protect myself from sexual immorality. In case you are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015

In the ancient past, God protected Israel with a pillar of fire by night/cloud by day while they were in the wilderness. The pillar/cloud were both tangible manifestations of the presence of God, Shekinah Glory.

Manifest Presence Series “God’s Desire Is To Dwell With His People” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) January 7, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Isaiah 4:4-6 (NASB) 4 When the Lord has washed away the filth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise And Our Tried Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2025

When we face an era of uncertainty and change, when everything seems dark and we don’t know how this is going to work out. Remember that all we have to do is rest the blessed assurance of God’s unwavering promises, knowing that God is faithful to His word and will fulfill His promises

God’s Promise and Our Tried Faith By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Let me say it is easy to trust God when everything is going well, when everything is gentle, smooth, peaceful, and you are looking at and enjoying life with a balcony view looking at the clam waves gently cascading ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-7, James 1:1-6, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:15-16, Genesis 15:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Transformed By Truth: "the Promises Of God" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 22, 2024

From the promise of salvation to peace, strength, provision, and eternal security, God’s promises are like an anchor for our souls. They guide us, comfort us, and remind us of who God is and who we are in Him.

Transformed by Truth: "The Promises of God" Introduction: Today, we are diving into one of the most profound and hope-filled subjects in all of Scripture—the promises of God. From the promise of salvation to peace, strength, provision, and eternal security, God’s promises are like an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 1:12, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:1, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7, Philippians 4:19, Psalm 23:1, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Through The Bible - Genesis 1-3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 1, 2015

In our desire to completely go thru the Bible, teaching it so all may have a working knowledge of it, we post Sermon #1 - an overview of Genesis 1-3. I also suggest some ideas of images you can find on the Internet to enhance their visual understanding.

(The video of this sermon can be seen by going to ... www.cowetanazarene.org/videos.html) My calling as a Christian is to live the kind of life Jesus of Nazareth has laid out for me, showing His love and grace in everything I do, say, and think. That is such a huge task for me, I often fail to ...read more

Denomination: *other

As A Result Of The Resurrection, Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 17, 2010

A sermon for the 3rd. Sunday of Easter, Series C

3rd Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you defeated sin and death, and brought us ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Laid Plans. . . Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 14, 2012

We may think we have everything under control but a great sin is omitting the reality of God and his leadership in our lives.

1. Lighthouse and Battleship There was an officer in the Navy who had always dreamed of commanding a battleship. He finally achieved that dream and was given commission of the newest and proudest ship in the fleet. One stormy night, as the ship plowed through the seas, the captain was on duty on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018

1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret No Longer Sermon Ix: The Hour Is Late And All Is Well Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

As we near the end of life's journey in the here and now, Christians experience the presence and peace of God our Father and of Christ our Lord, as the Holy Spirit whispers words of assurance: "All is well".

THE HOUR IS LATE AND ALL IS WELL In Colonial times, there was the ever-present danger of enemy attack. Each village had a “Town Crier” whose duty it was to keep “watch” by night. Every hour on the hour, absent any threat to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

The Pain Of Betrayal

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 13, 2017

The story of Joseph is a story of betrayal by those closest to you. But it is also a story of how God will see you through, no matter what you face, and how God can bring good out of the worst possible situation.

Genesis 37:2-4, 12-28 The Pain of Betrayal Boy, does it hurt when someone betrays you! As the anonymous saying goes, “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.” We went through a painful experience in one of my churches. A small group was full of people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:12-28, Genesis 50:20, 2 Samuel 13:8-9, Romans 3:23, Isaiah 53:6, Genesis 42:21, Genesis 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Go Home Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2014

Have you ever said, "It's good to be home?" Why? What's so good about home?

“Soul Talk: I Want to Go Home” Ps. 84 In New York in the spring of 1927, Lillian Alling, a young servant, became very homesick and decided to return to her family in Russia. Because she had saved only $100 and would not accept lifts from strangers she would have to walk the 12,000 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 16, 2021

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" Men have always sought an answer to this question.

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" One question more than all others, from thoughtful minds implores reply. It is as breathed from star and pall, what fate awaits us when we die? Men have always sought an answer to this question. 1. Science says, man ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

The End Is Near

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 2, 2015

We must remember that this earthly life is not all that there is. We must keep looking beyond our earthly life, which is passing away. We must remain invested in the world in order to do the work God has given us to do.

Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Rivers Of Babylon Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 27, 2025

Psalm 137 reveals honest anguish, surrendered justice, and the God who meets us in exile, heals our wounds, and restores our song through Christ.

INTRODUCTION — THE PSALM WE RARELY READ OUT LOUD There are parts of the Bible you read with a smile, parts you read with a tear… and then there are parts you read and immediately wonder, “Did God really put that in there?” Psalm 137 is one of those places. It is Scripture at its rawest. It is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:3-4, Romans 12:19, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist