Sermons on Presence:

In His Presence

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Oct 20, 2011

David cannot seem to get his mind wrapped around all of this injustice. But I want you to notice our text this morning. In verse 17 there is a big shift of focus. How does this shift come to be? David begins to realize that even though it seems as tho

Title: In His Presence Text: Psalm 73:1-17 I find our text very peculiar. David starts out this Psalm by getting his eyes on all the wicked in the world. Let’s pick out the highlights of this text: Verse 2, David starts out this Psalm feeling sorry for himself. “I know God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presents Or Presence?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 20, 2010

This Christmas do you want Presents or Presence? Learning to put our priorites right in a commercialized world.

The greatest gift-Presents or presence Matthew chapter 2:1-2:11 I want to challenge you a little this last Sunday before Christmas. I want to invite you to join us on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birth of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

In The Presence Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

When we come to the presence of God our attitude towards life change.

In the presence of the Lord John. 6:5-14 John 6:5-14 (MaceNT) 5 Jesus then lifting up his eyes, and seeing a great company coming to him, said to Philip, where can we buy bread to feed this people? 6 (this he said to prove Philip: for he himself knew what he had to do.) 7 Philip answered him, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Presence Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 16, 2008

The 3rd part of our Advent Conspiracy series, focusing on the greatest gift you can give someone - your presence.

simplechristmas Part 3: Give Presence “When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.” Luke 2:17-18 Icebreaker: Three six year old boys were playing the wise men in their church ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Presence Driven Series

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jan 8, 2009

The importance for God’s People to have His Presence in their lives leading and guiding them. His Presence will Drive our beings.

“PRESENCE DRIVEN” INTRODUCTION: Most of us, if not all of us, have read the book “ The Purpose Driven Church” by Rick Warren. It is a wonderful book. If you haven’t read it I suggest you get a copy of it & read it. Recently I heard a friend of mine say the other day say something I had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 24, 2009

How joyous will our lives be at the end of life’s journey? This is one of the most probing and personal questions that could be asked of every single one of us here today!

Robert Robinson was just a small boy when his dad died, and this meant that he had to go to work while still very young. Without a father to guide him, he fell in with bad crowd of friends. One day his gang harassed a drunken gypsy. Pouring more whiskey into her, they demanded she tell their ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Presence

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2010

There are all types of ministries within the local body. Such as, ushering, teaching, helping, but the greatest ministry is to present.

The Ministry of Presence Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he falls, For he has no one to help him up. 11 Again, if two lie down together, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respond To The Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT DISCOVERING A GIFT THAT IS SO INCREDIBLE THAT WE RESPOND TO IT WITH TOTAL ABANDON.

Respond to the Presence Crave More Presence Luke 2:8-20 12/20/09 The Gentlemen’s Guide on What not to Get Your Wife for Christmas #10: A Vacuum Cleaner The only possible way to make this a cool gift would be to give the hands-down coolest vacuum cleaner of all time... which I’m afraid hasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Quest For The Presence Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

THE STORY OF THE MAGI, REVEALS WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU’VE CRAVED MORE PRESENCE BUT DIDN’T DISCOVER IT THIS CHRISTMAS.

Quest for the Presence Matthew 2:1-12 12/27/09 INTRODUCTION: How many of you recognize this. Space The final frontier These are the voyages of the Starship, Enterprise Its continuing mission To explore strange new worlds To seek out new life and new civilizations To boldly go where no man has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Joy In The Presence Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Feb 26, 2009

Luke 23:39-43. Immediately after death, all believers enter into the presence of Christ, where they await final glorification.

ONE MINUTE AFTER YOU DIE HEAVEN, HELL, & WHO WILL GO WHERE SELECTED SCRIPTURES JOY IN THE PRESENCE LUKE 23:39-43 INTRODUCTION - As you know, we have been taking a glimpse at the subject of what happens after we die. There is so much that could be said concerning this topic; and indeed, we will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Into His Presence

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 28, 2009

An illustrative look at indicators from Mark 16 of one who has been in the presence of God.

INTO HIS PRESENCE Mark 16:1-20 INTRO: Some things seem rather strange. I’m not saying they can’t be true, mind you, I’m just saying they don’t seem … normal. For example: my wife got this catalog in the mail a while back. It is from a vendor who sells various plants and trees you can grow. Some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Meaningful Presence

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 18, 2008

Communion is about encountering the life-changing presence of Jesus. It is about experiencing grace. It is then about being inspired to be a meaninful presence to others.

Meaningful Presence Psalm 23:5 August 17, 2008 One communion Sunday, the communion was prepared with a twist. The grape juice looked darker than usual. The pastor thought nothing of it and began to serve the communion. Promptly upon receiving the cup, each recipient’s face had a peculiar, stunned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Presence Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Message in the series of Building a Bridge to the Community. This one is have the presence of the Lord in the church to reach out to the community.

Note: This is also a combination of other sermons that you may see by me here on Sermon Central. Yet it has its own unique way of reaching people. Title: The Presence of Jesus: Building a Bridge to the Community Theme: Text: Luke 7:36 Introduction 1st Unconditional Love because of Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Church Of God

Provision & Presence Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2013

Our age and our culture teach us that we can never be satisfied, but must continually strive towards satisfaction by the things we amass. The Psalms have a different approach. In them we l

Psalm 67 is a little short psalm of just 7 verses, but they burst forth with praise just as we should knowing what God has done for us! 1 – 2 Notice that the psalmist wants the favor of God, not so he can be blessed primarily, but so that others will know God’s way of salvation. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 16, 2013

The “Presence of God” affects every area of life! Personal, Professional, Pastoral, Marital, Familial, Parental, Grand-Parental every area of my life!

“THE PRESENCE OF GOD” INTRODUCTION: A friend of mine stated that “Purpose is one thing, but PRESENCE is quite another.” Intrigued by that statement, I began to reference and research the word “PRESENCE” in my Bible and found 108 references in the King James ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God