Sermons on Manifest Presence:

What Hapens After I Die

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

Christians are assured that physical death is not the end of life. Christians have the promise of always being in God’s presence and experiencing God’s love.

THE SEVEN SERVICE JULY 7, 2002 I Corinthians 15:12-26 “What Happens After I Die?” INTRODUCTION The drama that we just save pointed out a central truth of humankind. We all fear death. Ernst Becker, in his award winning book, Denial of Death, concludes that our fear of death is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Lutheran

O Thou Who Changest Not, Abide With Me!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 21, 2005

So much is changing! However, God is not, and the forgiveness and presence of Jesus does not change. This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.

[This is a short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly.] In the pop song ‘Everything fades away’, Mariah Carey sings the words, “Nothing ever stays the same.” However, in the old hymn ‘Abide with me’ we come across these words: “Change and decay in all around I see; O thou who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Does Jesus Stand Among Us?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2007

Because we do not see the physical presence of Jesus among us does not free us from the ministry He has entrusted to us.

John 20: 19 – 31 Does Jesus Stand Among US? Intro: My first year in college was really tough. I was away from home for the 1st time, living with a bunch of strangers, eating in a dining hall, an attending some of the largest classes I had ever seen. I didn’t know anyone, even the teachers were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bitter Or Better Ends

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 16, 2007

It is in the narrow places of life, the places where we are closed in and helpless that we may experience the healing presence of God, often at the bitter or beter end.

BITTER OR BETTER ENDS NUMBERS 22__21—35 LUKE 24:13—16, 28—32 The story found in the Book of Numbers about Balaam and his ass is one of the difficult passages in the Old Testament. For some folks, it is clear evidence that the Scriptures are an ancient relic that has absolutely no meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Tears Of God, Hope Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 21, 2008

The humanity of Jesus relates to your experience. The authority of Jesus provides meaning to your experience. The presence of Jesus walks with you through your experience.

Warren Wiersbe, theologian and writer, tells a story as taken from a source. “A miserable looking woman recognized F.B. Meyer (preacher and teacher) on the train and ventured to share her burden with him. For years she had cared for a crippled daughter who brought great joy to her life. She made ...read more

Scripture: John 11:33-44

Denomination: Salvation Army

How Satan Tempts Us

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 18, 2005

The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory.

How Satan Tempts us Gen. 3:1-7 Gen. 1:3 The first spoken words recorded in the Bible are those of God as he brought the universe into existence, gave it order, and illumined it with the presence of His holy glory. Eloheem Awmar haw mar ore! God said, "Let there be light" (Gen. 1:3). A. With these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Steps Into Your Life Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 31, 2004

When was the last time you were keenly aware of the guilt of your sin and deeply aware of God’s presence? That will change your life.

When Peter met Jesus... (Introduction: This passage is probably the first time Peter meets Jesus. The section in Luke 4:38-44 seems to be out of chronological order. Matthew and Mark arrange the order differently. It is my conclusion that this passage corresponds to Mark 1:16-20 and Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Knows The Way That I Take

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

When you are confused about God’s presence in your situation you can rest assured that He knows the way that you take.

He Knows The Way That I Take Job 23:1-10 I. Direction A. Much of our life is spent looking for direction II. Israel Coming Out Of Egypt A. They learned a new song; a song of rejoicing III. The First Year A. But 3 days later the band stopped playing B. They ran out of water and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

The Emptiness Of The Potterworld & The Abundance Of Cana

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Sep 21, 2002

The sermon is a reflection to a European audience on John 2:1-11. The sermon makes a contrast between the emptiness of the contemporary world and the fullness of the presence of Jesus.

THE EMPTINESS OF THE POTTERWORLD & THE ABUNDANCE OF CANA St. Margaret’s Church Moshi, Tanzania 27.01.2002 Readings: 1Kings 17: 8-16 & John 2:1-11 Emptiness Of The Potterworld One of my New Year resolutions was to read Harry Potter - Book 1. I am proud to say that iit didn’t take me too long ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Prerequisites Of Worship

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Feb 12, 2008

This sermon lists several things that we as Christians should do in order to be better prepared to worship Him when we enter into His presence.

Title: Prerequisites of worship Text: Psalm 100 Date: 2/10/2008 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: A man by the name of Jim Dunn was serving as the pastor of the First Baptist Church. His wife, Gladys, was a very friendly lady. She understood how important it is to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Heart?

Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004

Many people get distracted when they are in the presence of God. This sermon shows simple steps in getting rid of these distractions and putting our focus on Jesus.

Where Is Your Heart? Basketball - The audience participates in distracting the opposing team by banging annoying cylinder things together. - When I played basketball in school, our girls volleyball team would always be there, acting as our cheerleaders. Now, we had a really good team, pretty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Door

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 12, 2009

The presence of God is accessed through the door of Jesus Christ and all who go through that door will find more than they ever hoped for.

The Door Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:1-10 Key verse: John 10:10 – The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Premise: The presence of God is accessed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 11, 2015

We are baptized for action. We are baptized to go out into the world and be the hands, voice and presence of Christ. We are baptized for the sake of others and for the sake of the world.

If the reading we heard from Mark’s Gospel a few minutes ago sounds familiar, it’s because we heard part of the same reading a few weeks ago on the Second Sunday of Advent. On that Sunday, we heard John the Baptist talk about the coming of Jesus and the baptism that he would provide-the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

Receiving The Gift Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

Part 3 in the series Eternal Christmas, this message looks at Mary as the archetype for how we are to receive and cherish the Christmas gift of God’s presence.

Receiving the Gift Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 19, 2010 David Flowers Luke 1:26-38 (MSG) 26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to the Galilean village of Nazareth 27 to a virgin engaged to be married to a man descended from David. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Said Pt6 "Go" And You'll Grow Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Jun 9, 2009

Jesus said Go, we have a Presence, a Proclamation and his Power in evangelsim. you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

“JESUS SAID” we know, what follows this grammatical necessity are the most powerful life changing words ever spoken in the history of mankind. If you remember, I pointed out last time that Jesus said, he sends the Holy Spirit to us to help us and then Jesus sends us out. Sometimes we don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God