Sermons on Presences:

The Temple Of God Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are God’s temple. Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. What God expects us to be being the Temple of His Presence?

Theme: THE TEMPLE OF GOD MUST BE Text: Matt. 21:12-16 Intro. A. Greetings… B. In his letter to the Corinthians, the apostle Paul said that our “body is the temple of God.” This is one of the most wonderful pictures given in the Scriptures depicting our relationship with God. We are His temples. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love - Joy - Peace Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

The presence and activity of divine love, joy and peace are the signs that we are living the life God intended for us (Pt1 Signs of Life)

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 1 “Love, Joy, Peace” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace ...” (Galatinas 5:22; John 15:4-13) We are not going to spend the next few weeks trying harder to be more loving, trying harder to be more joyful, trying harder to be more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

"Experiencing Our Shine"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 19, 2004

What takes place when we spend time in the presence of God that will help us to more effectively communicate to those still in darkness.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 22, 2004 "Experiencing Our Shine" Exodus 34:29-35 INTRODUCTION: Today is Transfiguration Sunday. Usually when we speak of the Transfiguration we are referring to the scripture in Luke 9:28-36 that tells about Jesus going up in the mountain with Peter, James, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Your Faith Out Of The Tomb

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 24, 2001

THERE ARE CHRISTIANS WHOSE FAITH HAS BEEN WOUNDED BY BAD EXPERIENCES. THERE ARE UNBELIEVERS WHOSE FAITH IS DEAD. BOTH NEED THE HEALING PRESENCE OF JESUS

GETTING YOUR FAITH OUT OF THE TOMB JOHN 19:40 - 20:2, 19-30 I. THE EMPTY TOMB A. The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the Christian faith B. The thing I want to deal with is not the resurrection of Jesus but the dead faith of the disciples C. It wasn’t the body of Jesus that was locked ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Receive Grace To Present Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 27, 2002

The presence of God will never be revealed to us, through us, or in us, if we don’t receive our gifts and employ them in unity.

Receive Grace: To Present Christ (Together) Ephesians 4:1-16 Pastor Jim Luthy What we have learned so far from Paul’s letter to the church in Ephesus is that we are to pursue understanding and receive grace. Having pursued understanding, we know that we are blessed in the heavenly realms, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognizing Christ In The Word And Sacrament

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 10, 2001

Presents the narrative of the disciples walk to Emmaus as a perpetual template for the experience of the resurrected Christ as his presence is manifested in the proclamation of the Word and in the celebration of the Eucharist.

RECOGNIZING CHRIST IN THE WORD AND SACRAMENT Luke 24:13-35 INTRO. THE MOVIE IS NEVER AS GOOD AS THE BOOK I would like to begin my remarks this morning by reflecting on a phenomena that is in many ways unique to our modern culture. A couple of years ago a friend suggested to me that I read a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Germinating Gentleness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

A gentle spirit gives the world a taste of the presence of Jesus. As we become as gentle as Jesus, we will treat others like He does.

Germinating Gentleness Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/01 Pastors are not always known for their gentleness because many of us talk too long or preach too loud. On the other hand, people are not always real gentle with pastors either. I heard about a minister who received a note from an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Awareness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 4, 2007

1. People often miss the presence of God. 2. The Kingdom of God comes in simple ways. 3. We are called to live in awareness.

“How do you expect me to believe in God,” asked Woody Allen, “when only last week I got my tongue caught in the roller of my electric typewriter?” There are many people like Woody Allen who focus on the annoyances of life rather than wonderful things of life. It always seems that the troubles of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Coping With Crisis

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 16, 2008

Following the destruction of Jerusalem, and the captivity of Judah, Jeremiah shows how we may find God’s presence at the heart of our sufferings.

Coping With Crisis (Finding God’s Presence In The Midst of our Pain) Aim: To show how the captivity of Judah revealed the character of God. Text: Lamentations 1:1-11 Introduction: The book of Lamentations is a dirge. It’s a funeral song. We might call it a requiem, and as such it is a book ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Yours!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 6, 2007

POWER, PRESENCE, SATISFACTION...The only thing we’ll crave when we experience his fullness is more of His filling!

YOURS! Ephesians 3:14-21 • Movie – Saving Private Ryan. It is loosely based on the story of four brothers who served during WW II. Because it was believed three of them had died in battle, a Division was sent deep into enemy lines to bring the last one home alive. It is this scene where Tom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Is Legalism A Bad Word?

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

This message deals with the fact that God’s law (from Moses to Christ) is good and that its continued presence in church and culture is right, not wrong.

Too many people today, even Christians, feel like the days of grace and spiritual liberty should erase the law of God. If any minister or church preaches or teaches the laws of God as good, they are labeled as old-fashioned, cult-like, or legalistic. Since when did ‘legalism’ (the idea of abiding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting @ The Feet Of Jesus: We Are Instructed Series

Contributed by Louis Pantelis on Sep 16, 2009

this continues our series of messages considering what people expereinced as they humbly enterend inton the presence of Christ, taking their place at His feet

Sitting @ the Feet of Jesus: We are instructed! Luke 10:38 – 42 There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Church Of God

"Master, It Is Good For Us To Be Here"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

TRANSFIGURATION -- Disciples discover it is always good to be in the presence of the Lord. It is good for us see the glory of Jesus. It is good for us to hear the Father's voice.

“MASTER, IT IS GOOD FOR US TO BE HERE” (Outline) March 6, 2011 - Transfiguration - LUKE 9:28-36 INTRO: Time is very valuable in each of our lives. Today’s society often distorts the importance of the present. In our lives we look back and we look ahead so much that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way Of Worship

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 29, 2011

Worship costs us, changes us and equips us. It is resting in God's presence, reflecting God's glory and being ready to move in power.

THE WAY OF WORSHIP A missionary was working in Paraguay with the Maka Indians. One day a native named Rafael came to sit on the porch. The missionary was eating and went out to see what he wanted. He responded, "Ham, henek met." Again he asked what he could do for him, but the answer was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Heaven

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Nov 8, 2006

The greatest thing about heaven does not concern what is there, but rather who is there. Do you thirst for God’s presence?

An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it doesn’t cost ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist