Sermons on personal presence: showing 2,896-2,910 of 160,913

Joy: Rejoice In The Lord Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2012

We can choose to rejoice in the Lord, always, by (1) acknowledging His presence, and (2) adopting His perspective in life.

Habakkuk 3:17-19 17 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Saviour. 19 The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended Sermon #3 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 16, 2007

A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #3 Sermon Objective: A life that pleases God is focused on the person and words of Jesus Christ. PRE-SERVICE INTRO We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then wither away in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Important PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the profound love of God, our relationship with Him, and the call to express this love to others as evidence of His presence.

Good morning, beloved, it is a joy to gather with you once again in the house of our Lord. We have been called together, not by chance or circumstance, but by the divine love of God, a love so profound and so encompassing that it calls us from the corners of our lives into a shared space of worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Topics: God, Love

The Birth Of Hope Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 4, 2017

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The burst of light, God's presence, is the basis of our hope.

Isaiah 9:1-7 “The Birth of Hope” INTRODUCTION Certain things in life are absolutely necessary. Air is one of them. We need air to breathe. We need water, also. Humans can only live about three days without water. We also need hope. Life without hope is difficult, if not impossible. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Became Flesh PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 15, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus as the Divine Word, the unique Savior, and the dwelling presence, emphasizing the transformative power of understanding these aspects of Christ.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a great joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space, where the love of God is so palpably felt. We are here to open our hearts to the Word of God, to allow it to penetrate our souls, to illuminate our minds, and to guide our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Topics: Word, Flesh

Elevated Praise

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 1, 2013

Bionically there is a difference between Praise and Worship and Elevated Praise lifts one above the mundane and into the very presence of the very God.

Quotes: "Fruitful and acceptable worship begins before it begins." -Alexander MacLaren “Worship gatherings are not always spectacular, but they are always supernatural." -Matt Chandler “An authentic life is the most personal form of worship." - Sarah Ban Breathnach. “…Thou ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Dedication Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

Christians need to understand the importance of a consistent, daily routine of personal prayer.

Consider the following words: dedication, commitment, devotion. What do they mean to you – not to you as a member of your family, as a part of a local community or as a citizen of a nation, but rather to you as a believer, as a Christian, as a follower of Christ. Do words such as these have a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brought To Christ Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

Recognize the importance of the personal touch in evangelism. A brief devotional type message.

A Man Called Peter: Brought To Christ John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-11 Intro. Our neglect of evangelism is a big concern to all of us. It is intimidating due to its consequences. What if I mess it up? What if my failure/shortcoming/lack of memory leads to the eternal damnation of someone’s soul? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Confirmation

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" At a young person’s confirmation s/he has the opportunity to say with Peter, "You are the Christ."

Confirmation Sunday Matthew 16:13-18 19 May 2002 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Making Every Relationship A Team Effort Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Nov 9, 2006

Series based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Every relationship should be a team effort. Every person’s opinion needs to be valued.

MAKING EVERY RELATIONSHIP A TEAM EFFORT A. Today is the conclusion of our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson is on Making Every Relationship a Team Effort. ILLUSTRATION: A man had been feeling SLUGGISH and rather SICKLY. After ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help I Think I'm Falling In Love

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2012

This sermon deals with guarding our hearts before entering relationships. Instead of looking for the right person, one should work on being the right person.

Help I Think I Am Falling In Love Proverbs 4:20-27 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 We are beginning a new series today entitled “Love Is The Answer”. The series is going to deal with relationships and how we can make them stronger , healthier and happier in our daily lives. The first message ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bought And Paid For Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Apr 7, 2009

What is a life worth? What price can be put on a person’s soul? What about your life, what is your life worth?

March 1, 2009 – Bought and Paid For - 1 Peter 1:17-21 What is a life worth? What price can be put on a person’s soul? What about your life, what is your life worth? If we were to try and put a dollar figure on what it costs to purchase a soul, could we do it? Several studies have been done to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Yield To Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 26, 2015

When a person depends on God’s power, good things will happen; but when a person depends on their own wisdom and strength, failure will follow.

Please open your Bibles to 1 Samuel Chapter 13….. Samuel was called to be a spokesperson for God, a prophet. Do you know why God called Samuel? God called a spokesperson because God’s people Israel kept forgetting about God. Take a quick look back to 1 Samuel 12:12……. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift That Keeps On Giving For Living A Supernatural Life

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 21, 2019

When a person chooses to give their life to Jesus and receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior, they are re-born and become alive to another realm that is supernatural.

Jesus is the greatest gift ever given. Through the gift of the Savior, every person on this planet has the freedom of choice to receive God’s gift of salvation. Salvation makes a person “complete” in Christ (Colossians 2:10). All that the Father is, Jesus is. "All the fullness of the Godhead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27, 1 Corinthians 14:1-3, Romans 11:29, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 12:11, 1 Peter 4:10, 2 Peter 3:18, James 4:4, Matthew 25:34-40, John 1:9, 2 Timothy 1:6, John 17:21-22, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11, Colossians 2:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Goodness Leads Us To Repentance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016

To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good? Yes, all the time. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal