Sermons on Pursuing Gods Presence:

"experiencing The Light Of God's Glory."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 3, 2024

The Light of God's Glory' holds a profound meaning in our spiritual journey. It symbolizes God's divine grace's illuminating and awe-inspiring presence, a beacon of hope and inspiration. This light shines even in the darkest times, guiding us towards a brighter future.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 60:1-2) (1) “Arise, shine; for thy light comes, and the glory of the LORD rises upon thee.” (2) “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Matthew 4:16, Mark 10:46-48, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:50, Mark 10:51-52, Matthew 10:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 30, 2012

Anxiety is a sign of not trusting in God's ability to provide for our needs.

INTRODUCTION • GRINCH CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Have you got your Christmas shopping done yet? • As we approach Christmas we have to be careful not to lose sight of what is really important. • As a matter of fact, we need to be careful not to lose sight of what life is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Our Unconverted Children Are Headed

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 25, 2018

Should we fail to reach our children, instructing them in the fear of the Lord, they will break our hearts and turn from pursuing God. The message is a plea for Christian parents to reach their children with the love of Christ.

“There was a young man of Bethlehem in Judah, of the family of Judah, who was a Levite, and he sojourned there. And the man departed from the town of Bethlehem in Judah to sojourn where he could find a place. And as he journeyed, he came to the hill country of Ephraim to the house of Micah. And ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:7-13, Judges 18:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Life On Earth – Then Heaven Or Hell PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Life is brief, eternity is real, and only what matters to Jesus endures—so trust Him, pursue what lasts, and live with eternal perspective.

Some moments halt us midstride. A chair sits empty at the table, the voicemail no longer arrives, a laugh once loud has grown quiet. Or maybe it’s the ordinary that gets our attention—the steam on the mirror that fades as fast as it forms, the birthday candles that seem to spin faster around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46, James 4:14, John 11:25-26

Topics: Eternal Life, Heaven Preparation, Afterlife

Hope In God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 42

HOPE IN GOD (PSALMS 42) There are five books in the Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Job teaches us how to live triumphantly – our physical being; Psalms teach us how to live thankfully – our spiritual being; Proverbs teach us how to live truthfully – our social ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Belonging To God’s Army

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 28, 2011

A sermon that tries to encourage hearers to understand that they are part of God

Belonging to the army. 2 Tim. 2:3 Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. (NIV) In recent years I have attended many conferences on growing churches and have been instructed by great teachers on how to hold people in the church. Success in the church these days is measured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Forgiveness

Contributed by Tony Foeller on Sep 4, 2001

In this message we look at why God forgives, why man needs forgiveness, what God’s forgiveness is, and how one can experience God’s forgiveness.

God’s Forgiveness Ephesians 1:3-8 What is forgiveness? It is, quite literally, the setting aside of a debt by the one to which the debt is owed. When we talk about forgiveness in this light, are we to understand that it is possible for us to “pay” God for our forgiveness? Of course not. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 22, 2024

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God.

The more we seek God, the more we will realise that - we know very little about God and there is still so much more to know about God. Knowing that we know very little about God and there is still so much to know about God creates a desire to seek God more. This desire or realization or cycle is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9

God's Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 22, 2001

This study looks at the incredible depth of God’s forgiveness and also His requirement for us to forgive.

God’s Forgives. God Requires Forgiveness. One of the greatest challenges to human nature is the issue of forgiveness. Those who can’t forgive themselves are filled with guilt and despair, and those who won’t forgive others are filled with anger and bitterness. The most miserable people are the ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:18-19, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Got Joy? Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Nov 5, 2007

The way of the world seems to focus on pleasing ourselves or pursuing a life of ease. But that brings no lasting satisfaction. God is so much bigger and has so much more for us, no matter our circumstances.

Introduction Years ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a profound essay. This is how it began. “Most of what I really need to know about how to live…I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate school mountain, but there in the sand box at nursery school. These are the things I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: True Treasure And True Pleasure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to pursue true treasure by setting minds on, and holding onto, things of God versus letting unholy things of the world get hold of and own us.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IX: TRUE TREASURE DERIVES FROM INSIGHT INTO TRUE PLEASURE “My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for especially gratifying, delightful experiences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 26, 2007

Choosing to live lives pleasing to God, and what that will involve and look like.

For some it would be a big slice of chocolate cake, for others a bowl of yogurt. For some it would be mountain climbing, hang gliding or para-sailing, while others would prefer to stay indoors, working on their computer or watching television. For some it would mean playing sports, for others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Salvation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

God's Salvation

Exodus 14:1-14 God's Salvation 13 Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, 1. The Path to the Sea (Ex 14:1-4) (a) The Perplexity of the Path 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn and encamp before Pihahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, over against ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The God Of Restoration

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 28, 2025

The enemy comes to steal, to kill and to destroy, but the Lord God is a God of Restoration of all that is stolen or destroyed.

The God of Restoration Study Text: 1 Samuel 30: 8, 18 - 19 Introduction: - God is not just a God of creation, but also a God of restoration, actively working to heal, renew, and bring back what has been destroyed or stolen by the enemy. John 10:10 - God is not indifferent to suffering or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running From God Series

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on Aug 7, 2023

The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him.

“RUNNING FROM GOD” JONAH 1:1-17 The prophet Jonah is an interesting study, for his response to God’s call upon his life often mirrors our response when God calls upon us to be obedient to Him. The Book of Jonah contains four chapters. Each chapter describes Jonah’s struggle to submit to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist