Sermons on Personal Presence:

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025

The joy of the Lord is a deep, spiritual gladness that comes from God's presence, strength, and salvation, empowering believers to overcome challenges and live in victory.

THE JOY OF THE LORD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Nehemiah 8:10 "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 16:11, Philippians 4:4, Isaiah 12:3, John 15:11, Habakkuk 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live Every Day As Pentecost - Acts 2:1-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 3, 2025

Living each day as if it was Pentecost means living fuelled by the presence, power, and purpose of God. It means our lives proclaim: Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour!

Go! And Live Every Day as Pentecost - Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: A Life Ignited Imagine waking up every morning not with dread, but with divine anticipation. Not burdened, but burning with the power of the Holy Spirit. Living each day as if it was Pentecost means living fuelled by the presence, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, Galatians 5:22-23, Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:36-39, Romans 8:11, Jeremiah 31:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness - As Pertaining To The Priests Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 24, 2025

Everything connected to the priesthood was intended to impress upon the people the holiness of God, the sacredness of His worship and the purity required of those who come into His presence.

May 10, 2025 Last time we looked at the 5 sacrifices established by God for the purpose of focusing the people’s minds on the truth that an innocent would take the place of the guilty. Now we will turn our attention to the priesthood. Chapter 8 outlines the complex ritual associated with the ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Embracing The Spirit Within SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The secret of a life overshadowed and empowered with the Holy Spirit is learning the lifestyle of hosting the presence of God. Learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

The secret to living a life overshadowed and empowered by the Holy Spirit is learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with Him. This involves hosting His presence in our lives. In the story of Martha and Mary, we see that Mary chose to sit at Jesus' feet and listen to His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Communion, Intimacy With The Holy Spirit

Glorifying God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon encourages us to praise God with purpose, recognize His presence in our lives, and proclaim His provision, reflecting His enduring love and faithfulness.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together as one community, one body, united in our love for the Lord and in our desire to grow closer to Him. We come to this place, not as strangers passing by, but as children returning home, eager to sit at our Father's feet and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Topics: Thanksgiving

How Should I Fight If The Battle Is The Lord's? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Trust God to fight your battles; respond with prayer and praise, knowing His presence and power are greater than any fear or opposition you face.

Some mornings the alarm clock sounds like a starter pistol. We leap from bed straight into a race we didn’t sign up for—emails, meetings, bills, a stack of must-do’s. And then there are the battles no calendar can predict: the doctor’s report that makes your heart pound, the prodigal child who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Battle

Draw Near - Part Two

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011

A sign of genuine faith in Christ is seen in the heart of the person who has a genuine longing to be in close proximity to their Heavenly Father

OPEN: - We are dealing with the issue of disconnectedness in our relationship with the Lord. And how we can draw near. This is a passage of Scripture that follows a warning James gives to his readers on the issue of pride. Every spring there is an international competition called the "Wacky ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trick Or Treat? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God’s presence with us overcomes the enemy’s attempts to steal our peace, offering abundant life, hope, and strength through Jesus in every circumstance.

Some weeks feel like someone sneaked into the pantry of our souls and walked off with the peace we thought we had stored for days like these. Distractions multiply. Weariness whispers. Worry shouts. And our hearts wonder: Where did my joy go? Why does hope seem thin? Why do I feel like I’m fighting ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Peter 5:8

Topics: Friendship, Jesus

Broken & Spilled Out

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 27, 2018

The laws of concentration and diffusion say that “the more of Jesus we are filled with, the more pure will be the presence of Christ in us, and therefore, the greater and more widespread will be the diffusion!

BROKEN & SPILLED OUT Jn. 12:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TIGER SNACK 1. A tiger was walking through the jungle one day and saw two men relaxing under a tree. One was reading a newspaper, and the other was working feverishly on a manual typewriter. 2. The tiger leapt on the man with the newspaper, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rendering Unto God What He Is Due

Contributed by James Cloud on Apr 10, 2010

In this life we tend to focus on things which have no weight in eternity. This homily expresses the need for personal responsibility.

Tonight’s thought is something that has been increasingly becoming somewhat of an obsession for me as a priest. I have been struck with the feeling that there is something coming very soon which we will all be affected with. My personal feelings have been running the gamut of sadness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Enemy Within: Pride Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Approval Addiction

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018

A practical teaching on the fear of man vs. the fear of God and how both impact a person's destiny and influence.

Once upon a time, an elderly man was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The townspeople said the old man was a fool for not riding…so to please them, he climbed up on the animal’s back. When they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Midst Of Adversity

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 10, 2009

A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced.

IN THE MIDST OF ADVERSITY Philippians 1:12-21 Proposition: A person that is in the midst of adversity learns that the Lord is working in their life for good even when there are adverse circumstances being faced. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to realize that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Approaching God With Confidence Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 23, 2007

How do we approach God? What are the things that keep us from entering His presence? What enables us to come to God with full confidence?

Sermon for CATM – September 23, 2007 - Approaching God with Confidence Hebrews 4:14-16 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Or That PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Following Jesus means courageous obedience and joyful endurance, even when it brings suffering or opposition, because God’s presence empowers and sustains His people.

There are weeks when life feels like a locked door. You show up with a key that used to work—prayer you’ve prayed, habits you’ve honored—and the tumblers don’t budge. Bills stack up. Sleep slips away. A hard conversation waits across the breakfast table. Your calendar looks like a crowded hallway ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:18-42

Topics: Critical Thinking, Victory