Sermons on Non Anxious Presence:

Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002

The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Germinating Gentleness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A gentle spirit gives the world a taste of the presence of Jesus. As we become as gentle as Jesus, we will treat others like He does.

Germinating Gentleness Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/01 Pastors are not always known for their gentleness because many of us talk too long or preach too loud. On the other hand, people are not always real gentle with pastors either. I heard about a minister who received a note from an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Christ In The Word And Sacrament

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 10, 2001

Presents the narrative of the disciples walk to Emmaus as a perpetual template for the experience of the resurrected Christ as his presence is manifested in the proclamation of the Word and in the celebration of the Eucharist.

RECOGNIZING CHRIST IN THE WORD AND SACRAMENT Luke 24:13-35 INTRO. THE MOVIE IS NEVER AS GOOD AS THE BOOK I would like to begin my remarks this morning by reflecting on a phenomena that is in many ways unique to our modern culture. A couple of years ago a friend suggested to me that I read a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Your Faith Out Of The Tomb

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 24, 2001

THERE ARE CHRISTIANS WHOSE FAITH HAS BEEN WOUNDED BY BAD EXPERIENCES. THERE ARE UNBELIEVERS WHOSE FAITH IS DEAD. BOTH NEED THE HEALING PRESENCE OF JESUS

GETTING YOUR FAITH OUT OF THE TOMB JOHN 19:40 - 20:2, 19-30 I. THE EMPTY TOMB A. The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the Christian faith B. The thing I want to deal with is not the resurrection of Jesus but the dead faith of the disciples C. It wasn’t the body of Jesus that was locked ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Yours!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 6, 2007

POWER, PRESENCE, SATISFACTION...The only thing we’ll crave when we experience his fullness is more of His filling!

YOURS! Ephesians 3:14-21 • Movie – Saving Private Ryan. It is loosely based on the story of four brothers who served during WW II. Because it was believed three of them had died in battle, a Division was sent deep into enemy lines to bring the last one home alive. It is this scene where Tom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Entering The Holy Of Holies

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 18, 2013

People today need an Aaron... someone who has been in the very presence of God, to tell them that God has forgiving them.

ENTERING THE HOLY OF HOLIES Leviticus 16 INTRODUCTION: Picture this... It is a bright sunny day, a festive day when the city is filled with people, the streets are teaming with life and the Temple is filled to capacity. It is the 10th day of the seventh month on the Jewish calendar and this is ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Feb 21, 2013

Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of righteousness in the haearts of men and women.Peacemakers are those who have been called to share that reality with others.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God. One would be hard pressed to find a better description of the peace that God desires for his children than the words of an old song written in 1875 by Edward ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coping With Crisis

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2008

Following the destruction of Jerusalem, and the captivity of Judah, Jeremiah shows how we may find God’s presence at the heart of our sufferings.

Coping With Crisis (Finding God’s Presence In The Midst of our Pain) Aim: To show how the captivity of Judah revealed the character of God. Text: Lamentations 1:1-11 Introduction: The book of Lamentations is a dirge. It’s a funeral song. We might call it a requiem, and as such it is a book ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Legalism A Bad Word?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

This message deals with the fact that God’s law (from Moses to Christ) is good and that its continued presence in church and culture is right, not wrong.

Too many people today, even Christians, feel like the days of grace and spiritual liberty should erase the law of God. If any minister or church preaches or teaches the laws of God as good, they are labeled as old-fashioned, cult-like, or legalistic. Since when did ‘legalism’ (the idea of abiding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Worship

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 29, 2011

Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.

THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Master, It Is Good For Us To Be Here"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

TRANSFIGURATION -- Disciples discover it is always good to be in the presence of the Lord. It is good for us see the glory of Jesus. It is good for us to hear the Father's voice.

“MASTER, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE” (Outline) March 6, 2011 - Transfiguration - LUKE 9:28-36 INTRO: Time is very valuable in each of our lives. Today’s society often distorts the importance of the present. In our lives we look back and we look ahead so much that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Like Scotch Tape: You Can't See Him But He's Always There

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

The part that faith plays in our relationship to God when we are not able to see Him at work in our lives or feel His presence.

April,2007 “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him But He’s Always There” Hebrews 11:1-13 INTRODUCTION: This morning I was going to give each of you a piece of scotch tape when you came in the door. This was to remind you of today’s message, “God is Like Scotch Tape: You Can’t See Him ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Heaven

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 8, 2006

The greatest thing about heaven does not concern what is there, but rather who is there. Do you thirst for God’s presence?

An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

"Experiencing Our Shine"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004

What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist

Going After God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

We need God in us, on us and around us...we need His power and manifested presence to be in our lives and our worship.

GOING AFTER GOD 2 Samuel 6:1-19 David is now secure in his position as King of Israel. The nation had gathered themselves around him and anointed him to be their king. While David was certainly grateful for the peace that existed in Israel in those days; he knew that Israel was still far away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal