Sermons on presence in the valley:

The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005

The shepherds story gives us the good news of the presence of joy.

The Presence of Joy Linus Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, (That’s 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God's Presence Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Nov 10, 2003

Part 22 in a study through the 119th psalm

In God’s Presence Part 22 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: November 2, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:169-176 Introduction We close our study tonight in the 119th psalm. I. Desire vv. 169-170 • I believe that you would agree with this comment; many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

His Presence

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 19, 2003

We have been created with a need for companionship and guidance. The fulfillment of that need is in His presence.

His Presence Exodus 33:1-23 We have been created with a need of companionship and guidance. We find very early on in the Bible, in Genesis when God creates, He creates man and gives him all that he needs. But there is something missing in Adams life and God says that it is not good for man to be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Presence

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002

This is the 2nd in 5 in a series on people who encountered Christ and how thier lives were changed. The invitation is to believe in the ’magic’ of miracles.

In February of last year, a 7 year old little girl named Danielle van Dam was abducted from her home and murdered. Since then, the media has focused on the abduction of one young girl after another. From Danielle to Elizabeth Smart. From Elizabeth Smart to Samantha Runnion. Then there was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

In His Presence

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 18, 2006

I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely not God’s will for His children. His will is for His children to be joyful and strong in Hi

Psalms 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore. I often talk and pray with people who seemed to have lost their joy. I know what that is like and also know that it doesn’t have to be that way. This is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 19, 2006

The presence of God is God Himself. the presence of God in your life is directly related to your relationship with God.

Title: The Presence of God 16.06.06 I am excited that I can have a chance to share the word of God with you today. I am glad that your leader invited me here today. Because your leader invited me, so I come. Because I decided to come, that’s why I’m here to night. If he doesn’t invite me, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Presence Of Freedom

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 9, 2006

Freedom from the tyranny of evil came to us in the Person of Jesus Christ! God did not save us when Jesus died on the cross. He saved us when Jesus was born.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt made an important speech before Congress on January 6, 1941. After the war was over, he shared his vision of all people enjoying four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear. Warren Wiersbe, conference speaker, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Praying For Presence Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Sixth lesson in a series on Revival influenced by Rick Atchley. This lesson shows importance and power of prayer.

PRAYING FOR PRESENCE Exodus 32-33 INTRODUCTION: There was a your man in his early 30’s who was single and was beginning to get worried about it so he went to a local church and met an attractive young lady. He went up to her and struck up a conversation with her. They chatted about every thing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence Of The Presence

Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003

Do you desire the presence of God? Ah, but are you willing to make the changes and pay the price that comes with the presence?

Evidence of the Presence Psalm 27: 1-6  The Psalmist was making a clear declaration, that weighed up against anything else he could do with his life, spending time in the presence of God was his main ambition.  No person throughout scripture ever had a meaningful experience in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Presence

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 4, 2006

We need God’s presence... and we need God’s presence with US as a people if we are to win the lost. God’s presence is not just for the few or the ’keenies’.

God’s presence. WBC 2 April 2006pm. Exodus 33:1-3, 12-23 Read Ex 33:1-3 Here Moses is promised the presence of an angel to guide them as they journey towards the promised land - not a bad offer! Firstly because many would have craved an angelic guide in those days. Secondly- because if God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Presence Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

God’s great gift of His personal presence has been offered to us.

Christmas Presence Following Jesus, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers We’ve been talking about following Jesus for the past eight weeks or so, examining what a Christ-following life looks like, digging in to the kingdom of heaven – the reality Jesus came to tell us about; because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Absence And Presence

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

How we deal with absence and presence can affect how we relate to Jesus.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. XI, Issue 2, No. 14 Ascension of the Lord - Year C May 20th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 1:1-11 * Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 * Lk. 24:46-53 Absence And Presence Separation Separation is something that all of us must deal with, many times in our lives. All of us experience so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Joy In The Presence

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

The point of the two parables about lost things – implies that we can get lost, separated from God. The reaction of the owner (God) is a grief-stricken search.

Joy In The Presence / Luke 15: 1 - 10 Intro: Men and women react differently when they are lost. A man will drive and drive without stopping to ask directions. But, his wife will stop at the first gas station or even stop people along the way if she isn’t absolutely sure. Here we have two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gift Of Presence Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

Building relationships means spending time together, and this means more than just once a week. A sermon to encourage personal and corporate growth among the church - with God and each other.

This is the fourth sermon in a series entitled “Loving others…and letting them know it.” The purpose of this series has been to understand what true Christian love is, as well as specific ways in which we can express that love to others so that they will actually know without a doubt that they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 23, 2005

The presents we ofter to Christ fall short of what he wants, our presence. This sermon addresses his desire for our hearts versus our meager attempts to please him.

Scripture: Matthew 1:23 & Various Other Texts Theme: More than duty or sacrifice or religion, more than the things we can do for God, he wants our presence, a relationship with us. celebrate the birth of Christ we must let our hearts be changed by Him. Seed: Personal Study Purpose: To invite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Wesleyan