Sermons on Presences:

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Book Of Jonah - The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

We have seen the Choice and now we proceed with the wrong choice.

THE WRONG CHOICE Intro: 1. CBS News reports that, since its inception in the 1970s, the Human Intervention Motivation Study has given second chances to thousands of men and women in danger of losing their families, careers, and even their lives. Eighty percent of HIMS participants never relapse ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is the first of three messages exploring the concept of encouragement from God and each other. This messages focuses on God's encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Our God of All Encouragement” Introduction Most of you could complete the lyrics of this old song. “Where seldom was heard….” Today’s culture broadcasts plenty of discouraging words. Today’s environment generates abundant discouraging circumstances. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Encountering Jesus - Moving Naturally In The Anointing And Fire Of God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 6, 2023

God wants to give us a fresh anointing of Fire and impartation of His heart

I have some questions for you. - Are you discontent with your spiritual life? - Does just going to church not satisfy the yearning deep in your heart? - Do you feel that nothing seems to satisfy you anymore? - Are you desperate for more of Jesus? - Do you desire intimacy with Him but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:2-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Hebrews 13:8, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Deuteronomy 4:24, Proverbs 3:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A House Of Prayer

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Our churches should be powerhouses of prayer before the throne of God.

Becoming A House of Prayer John 2:13-16 I remember the early days of being here at Britton Christian Church. The very first Sunday that I ever stood in this pulpit I confessed to you that I didn't know a thing about being a pastor, but that if you would pray for me and if I would earnestly seek ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year - New Direction!

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022

We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5, Joshua 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

My Journey Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 5, 2018

We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and just know of God we must be willing to go deeper into a relationship with God to actually know God intimately. This is the essence of the type of Christianity Jesus emphasized in His

Series: You asked for it – How to Draw near to God? Scripture texts: James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you...” Jeremiah 29:13 “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Thesis: We cannot settle for a dry shallow view of Christianity in our life and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Meeting At High Noon

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 6, 2018

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone.

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (Call to Worship - Psalm 23) Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone. I. The Holy Spirit Must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Through The Dust: Deacon Ordination Service

Contributed by Richard Sams on Oct 4, 2002

Describes the qualties necessary for the ordination of a deacon.

Deacon Ordination Service “Through the Dust” Sept. 29, 2002 AM Worship For the next 28 days you are being asked to join us in prayer and fasting with the sole desire being that God will not just “show up”, but that He will “show off” in McLean County. On September 18th we embarked on a 40 day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who We Are—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

The church is a family of unparalleled...

WHO WE ARE-I—Revelation 1:4-8 George & Betty(husband & wife) went to the fair/George steps onto one of those machines that tells your weight & fortune for a dime/He drops in his dime & it spits out a card, which he reads, to Betty/Hey listen to this honey, just what I’ve told you all along—’It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Get Our Attention? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Aug 17, 2001

When unfaithfulness leaves us, our churches, and even our nation in a state of decay, God comes in like a surgeon to restore us. How will we respond?

How Does God Get Our Attention? Hosea 5:1-6:3 Pastor Jim Luthy For several reasons, I haven’t spoken much about my years as a Fingerprint Technician with the Washington State Patrol. I’ve got stories, but I don’t tell them very often. Most of them have to do with crime scenes more than the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Worship Weekly Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

God calls us to worship -- together and often.

In a television program I watch, there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Ruth on May 17, 2003

This is what I call a three “WHAT” message,1. What do you have to do to get alone with Jesus?2. What happens when you get alone with Jesus?3. What are the results of being alone with Jesus?

ALONE WITH JESUS You know , when someone is real good at something you’re really interested in you really look forward to and jump at the opportunity to sit down and talk with them about whatever it is you have in common. Your favorite group or band comes to town to perform. you love the kinds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Veil That Hides The Glory

Contributed by James May on Apr 12, 2001

There was a veil torn in the Temple at the Crucifixion but there is still a veil that we must contend with in the life of every man.

The Veil that Hides the Glory! By Pastor Jim May Exodus 26:31, "And thou shalt make a veil of blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen of cunning work: with cherubims shall it be made:" Exodus 26:33b, "...and the veil shall divide unto you between the holy place and the most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 26:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Benefits Of Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 28, 2006

There are many benefits to abiding in the vine; having our prayers answered, bearing much fruit, and eternal life with Christ in heaven.

Are you bearing fruit? We need to be bearing fruit. It is a calling of God for His children. He states it very clearly in John 15:16. “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal