Sermons on Personal Presence:

Resolved To Follow Christ

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026

Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, 1 John 3:2, Philippians 1:3-10, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 21, 2002

Christmas Eve is a time to FEEL the presence of God coming to you.

Christmas Eve (Mt.18:3-4) Tonight, Christmas Eve, is a time for the heart more so than for the mind. Everything about tonight invites us to feel something rather than to think something. A bright star shinning in the East leading the wise men to Bethlehem; a heavenly host of angels ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3-4

Denomination: Congregational

Beyond The Veil

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 1, 2008

Reaching our to be in the presence of God during our time of need.

Beyond The Veil Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-19; Matthew 27:50-51; 1 Peter 2:9 Introduction It has been a difficult last few months. Many of us have been faced with so much at one time that we have wondered if it would ever end. For me personally, I have found myself reaching through the veil for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grace In The Fire And Flood

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 14, 2006

This sermon examines the promise of God’s presence in our trials.

GOD’S GRACE IN THE FIRE & FLOOD Isaiah 43:1-3 Intro: ILL- A man was blessed with 2 healthy sons, one an eternal optimist, one a pessimist. The boys were so completely different that psychologists wanted to test them. They placed the pessimist into a room full of toys; the optimist in a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

Lost And Lonely Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 7, 2006

If you are lonely, Elijah discovered that there are resources to be found in the presence of God.

Lost and Lonely I Kings 19:1-14 June 4, 2006 Awhile back, I got hooked on the television series “LOST.” For those of you who don’t watch it, the show is about the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 which crashed on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. They run into all sorts of surprises and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Oct 10, 2007

According to Jesus, a person’s actions and attitude will demonstrate who he has as father.

Few pictures from our family history speak more of family camaraderie than those of my dad with his 5 boys. I wouldn’t want to minimize Mom’s significance for a second, or fail to point out that my dad always said, “I have 5 sons, and each one of them has a sister!” But there’s something about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Antidote To My Fears Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

True security is not found in the absence of dangers but rather in the presence of the Shepherd

This may be harder for some of us here this morning than others, but I’d like to ask all of you to think back to when you were a child. Remember what is was like when you went to bed and the lights were turned off and there you were lying in the dark? It probably didn’t take much to scare you – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

In The Valley Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

God’s presence when life takes us in the valley

September 3, 2006 Psalm 23:1-6 In the Valley A couple of years ago, a church in Seattle, Washington was having a big kick-off Sunday. It was the weekend after Labor Day and they wanted to do something for their children’s programs. So they brought in Barney the Dinosaur. They learned, Kids ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Thanksgiving (2 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is Powerful (see message 1) but praise takes us to the next level.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 (KJV) Review of last week – the Power of Thanksgiving What is Implied? I am blessed I am not the source of my blessing I have identified the source I am acting on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Reveals His Glory At A Wedding

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 3 - Jesus reveals his glory at a wedding by his presence and with his present.

JESUS REVEALS HIS GLORY AT A WEDDING (Outline) January 23, 2011 - Epiphany 3 - JOHN 2:1-11 INTRO: Jesus’ public ministry in the flesh on earth lasted about three years. The gospels give us a detailed look at some important events in Jesus’ earthly life. We learn of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Time The Church Doors Open

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2010

Preached 1985. What merits our coming to church frequently? We need to come with the expectation that God will meet us in the presence of His people. And then we will respond with prayer for the church, not mere criticism or complaint.

They tell the story about the fellow who on one Sunday morning woke up, struggled out of bed, shuffled downstairs for his breakfast, and then announced to his mother, "Mother, I’m not going. I’m just not going to church today. I don’t feel like it, they don’t care for me down there, I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Of Wonderful Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon seeks to lay a proper foundation for biblical worship that is wonderful to Jesus, not necessarily to us.

“The Vision of Wonderful Worship” John 4:9-26 A paramedic was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” the paramedic began, “we got a call from that big white church on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Just Deserts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012

Jewish people refer to themselves as "desert people" for their wanderings in the wilderness and their instruction there by the hand of God. We all have desert experiences which teach us the sweetness of God in trying times.

1. Story of the water pump in the desert There’s a legend about a man who was lost in the desert, dying of thirst. As he wandered in that terribly hot desert, he stumbled upon a dilapidated shack. There wasn’t much to it, but, at least, it would provide a little bit of shade and respite ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making An Impact For God Sermon Vi: Let God Do For You What He Did For Joshua Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

Mature Christians must step forward and not remain silent in the face of evil intent on the part of non-Christians whose attacks on the Christian Faith have gone viral in these times of massive media complicity.

WHAT GOD DID FOR JOSHUA, HE DOES FOR YOU “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” but God made him fit for the battle. This mighty commander, appointed by Moses after the Exodus, earned his stripes but, more importantly, having been born in bondage, he ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Comfort And Courage Sermon Iv: Courage For Not Living Afraid Anymore Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 17, 2020

In times of distress, the need we all have for God's comfort and our courage can be met by meditating upon and being challenged to embrace our Lord's divine presence, promise and peace.

God Grant Me Courage for Not Living Afraid Anymore! Although I do not make New Year’s Resolutions, neither do I frown upon those who do. On the other hand, I DO think it’s GOOD to set aside a time to assess one’s situation in order to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11