Sermons on Presence In The Valley:

Times Of Testing. Joseph Meets His Brothers. Genesis 42-43

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 11, 2024

Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. Joseph’s Dream has been fulfilled.

2024.11.10. Sermon Notes. Genesis 42-43. The Test Begins. Joseph meets his brothers. Dreams fulfilled. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph‘s brothers come to Egypt and undergo a time of testing. As they come into their brother’s presence, unbeknownst to them, they bow low before him. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38, Genesis 43:1-34, Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing What Really Matters

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 6, 2025

As believers—especially in this fast-paced generation—we must constantly evaluate whether we are distracted or devoted. It’s time to choose what really matters: the presence of Jesus and His Word.

CHOOSING WHAT REALLY MATTERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:38-42 "Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothers Touch

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 7, 2025

Today is Mothers Day our mothers do so many things they touch our lives many many ways. Mother touches us with presence, faith, strength, and many other ways.

John 19:25-27 Mothers Touch 1. Mothers Touch we never forget she would rub our heads, rub our shoulders, and rub our chest • Mothers rubbed our heads telling us everything will be ok • Mothers rubbed our shoulders telling us how strong we are • Mothers rubbed our chests putting Vicks Vapor ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Methodist

Demons: Agents Of Deception And Destruction Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence of demonic forces. While some ignore their presence altogether, others attribute every inconvenience to demonic activity

Demons: Agents of Deception and Destruction March 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 16:13-14 Introduction: The Reality of Demonic Forces One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Revelation 16:13-14

Denomination: Brethren

Receive The Spirit Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Explore the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith found in John 20:19-23, as we seek to grow closer to God and experience His presence in our lives.

Picture this: You're in a room with your friends, and you're scared because you think people are out to get you. Suddenly, Jesus shows up! That's what happened to the disciples in this story. Jesus shows up and breathes on them, saying, "Receive the Holy Spirit." Now, I want you to imagine a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Topics: Holy Spirit, Divine Encouragement, Spiritual Power, Divine Promise

A Joyful Noise Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 7, 2024

Worship, positivity, and joy are pillars that support us through difficult times and bring us closer to God's presence. They transform our lives, renew us, and provide a firm anchor for our souls.

Psalm 98 kicks off with Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has done wonderful deeds. Worship isn't just something we do because we have to; it's our special time to connect with God and say thanks for all the awesome stuff He's done. When we worship, we're tuning into God's love and grace. Sing a ...read more

Topics: Praise, Divine Joy, Spiritual Positivity, Sacred Worship

Never Alone: God Hears Your Call SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Explore Psalm 61 and discover that no matter how distant God may seem, He is always within earshot of your call. This sermon reassures us of God's constant presence and unwavering support.

There was once a little boy who deeply missed his father, who was away on military duty. To find comfort, the boy would look at a picture of his dad on his nightstand and imagine that his father was watching over him. However, one night, this didn't bring him solace. His mother, hearing his cries, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Topics: Comfort, Faith

Eternal Love And Kindness SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Verse 6 of Psalm 23 encapsulates the essence of our Shepherd's favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal presence. This verse is the cornerstone of the entire Psalm, highlighting the everlasting love and kindness of our Shepherd.

Tonight's message is titled "Goodness and Mercy," as we continue our series on "The Lord is My Shepherd." We come to verse six of the 23rd Psalm, which serves as the foundation for the entire psalm. This verse encapsulates the favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, fatherhood, and eternal nature of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: Sheep, Faithfulness, Forgiveness

Moses And The Burning Bush PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore Exodus 3, emphasizing God's divine presence, Moses' call to leadership, and the significance of the burning bush, and remind us that God is never in a rush and has a purposeful call for each of our lives.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're gonna dive into a pretty familiar passage of Scripture, but as we do, let's ask God to open our eyes anew to the timeless truths He wants to communicate to us. We'll be hanging out in Exodus 3, where Moses has an unexpected encounter with God in the form of ...read more

Topics: God, Exodus 3

Receive The Spirit Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the power of the Holy Spirit, the encouragement from Jesus, and the promise of faith as depicted in John 20:19-23, aiming to help believers grow closer to God and experience His presence.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into an incredible passage from the book of John, where we'll explore The Power of the Holy Spirit, The Encouragement of Jesus, and The Promise of Faith. As we embark on this journey, let's remember the words of the well-respected Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Topics: Holy Spirit, Divine Encouragement, Promise Of Faith

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009

God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Worldwide Communion: Persisting To The End

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 30, 2017

“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for his good pleasure.” (Phil. 2:12-

Introduction: We greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it”. (Psalm 118:24) Let us rejoice and thank the Lord for His institution of the Holy Communion and His revelations on the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Love That Gives Hope Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 10, 2023

God loves us so much that he gives us a doorway of hope. What kind of hope is that, and where do we find it?

In Europe, there’s something called “Lock Bridges”. They are bridges where young lovers will take padlocks, engrave their initials or messages on them, and then lock them onto a bridge in the city, throwing the keys in the river. There are 20 “Lock Bridges” all across the world, and in 2015 there ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When We Are At The Point Of Death – The Christian Perspective Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2023

While the Rapture is delayed everyone must reach the gates of death. What are those last days, hours, minutes like? We look at that, and questions around death. For Christians, the Lord Jesus provides the road through death into His presence FOREVER MORE.

WHEN WE ARE AT THE POINT OF DEATH – THE CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE [1]. THE INTRODUCTION – THOUGHTS NEARING DEATH I would estimate very few want to face death, but for the committed Christians, they are prepared and happy to, because they know the truth of the verses - {{2Corinthians 5:7-8 “for we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7-8, 1 Timothy 6:6-7, Psalm 49:16-17, Ecclesiastes 12:6-8, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Acts 17:30-31, John 19:29-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus Gives Us A Way Of Transforming The Negative Experience Of Grief Into

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 27, 2002

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.”

May 5, 2002 -- SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:15-21 Color: White Title: “Jesus gives us a way of transforming the negative experience of grief into a positive experience; Christ presence.” Jesus continues his farewell discourse to his disciples; this section begins and ends with a statement ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran