Sermons on Shekinah Glory:

Is God's Presence A Desirable Thing? (Exodus 20:21-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

Exodus puts two pictures of God, back to back. In #1, God is glorious, and "big," and scary. In #2, God also offers to come and be present in worship. Is this offer something we should want?

Christians often have negative attitudes about sacrifice in the OT. There's maybe four reasons for this: (1) We don't really understand sacrifice very well at all. It's foreign to us, and confusing. And I include myself in this. (2) We maybe know that the OT has a number of really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:21-26

Rest

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 17, 2020

If Jesus loves me and if God has forgiven me, then why isn't this Christianity thing working out for me... where is the abundant life that Jesus promised? This message is about acknowledging this truth and finding our way into His REST.

Rest Matthew closes out the 11th chapter of his Gospel with these very familiar words. True words. God breathed words. Words that maybe God brought you into this room today the second Sunday of the year 2020… to speak directly to your heart, soul, mind and strength. Words that you may have heard ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Easily Angered Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 28, 2020

In this conversation we unpack 6 keys that will help us live out, love is not easily angered.

Love Is Not Easily Angered OKAY - Thursday morning as I was sitting at my desk working on today’s message (our 7th in our series, LoveIs)… HEY – quick question, is anyone out there being challenged like I have been, during these conversations? Wow, this LoveIs thing is LIKE, the real deal, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 4:26, Proverbs 29:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breakthrough In Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 15, 2020

With the inner guiding and power of the Holy Spirit we can learn how to get a breakthrough in bad or strained relationships. Breakthrough is possible is most relationships. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other.

Video Transition: Les and Leslie Parrott - Relationships – Real Relationships clip Story: Les Parrot notes, “In the autumn of 1992, we did something unusual. We offered a course at Seattle Pacific University that promised to answer questions openly and honestly about family, friends, dating, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Through The Journey Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 7, 2023

In Hebrews 10: 19-25, together, we are encouraged to 1) Draw Near in Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22), 2) Hold Fast in Hope (Hebrews 10:23) and 3) Encourage in Love (Hebrews 10:24–25).

Hebrews 10:19-25. [19]Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, [20]by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, [21]and since we have a great priest over the house of God, [22]let us draw near ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Other

Good Fear Bad Fear - Mark 4:35-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Faith is a matter of what you do while the storm is still raging. Letting your feelings drive your response rather than faith is cowardice and will cause you to doubt his power or his love.

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

From Religion To Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 16, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023

From Religion to Relationship Series: Holy Conversations: Talking about God in Everyday Life Brad Bailey - October 15, 2023 Note: These notes represent more than what could be fully spoken or covered due to time. In particular, the many points about how people dismiss “religion” that are a part of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission Opposition Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

As we SURRENDER our will to the Spirit of God, He will EMBOLDEN us to faithful testimony for Christ, even in the face of opposition.

Mission Opposition Acts 4:1-22 As we continue our study this morning through the book of Acts we have seen the fledgling congregation in Jerusalem experience tremendous gains. The Holy Spirit descended upon them in power on Pentecost Sunday which resulted in the mighty wonders of God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020

Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of giving...

The offering plate has been given a bad rap. If an offering plate could talk I wonder what it would say: * "Did you find that on the floor next to the bubble gum machine!" * "It's going to take hours to count all this change!" Perhaps the offering plate would say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:29-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer Warrior Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2020

The 1) Frequency (Ephesians 6:18a) , 2), Power (Ephesians 6:18b) 3) Variety (Ephesians 6:18c) , 4) Manner (Ephesians 6:18d), and the 5) Objects of prayer (Ephesians 6:18e).

Ephesians 6:18 [18] praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, (ESV) A report out of North Korea this week tells of a 17 year old girl, Sookyung Kang, who took a 3,000 mile journey from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Other

Not Of This World!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 22, 2023

All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. My Pastor has said on many occasions, "Compromise with the world is treason in the courts of Heaven."

All of us, at some point in time, have a mutual desire. To be accepted. To feel wanted, loved and appreciated. Most of us want it so bad, we lose sight of our faith in the Lord. Paul warns us about this very thing in Romans 12:1-2, "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2023

Paul gives the Philippians a command to rejoice, a warning to beware, and then he contrasts false and true Christianity.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-30-2023 Liz’s Question Her name was Liz. She was in her early 20s and I worked with her at Red Lobster. She came to me at the end of her shift crying and asked if she could talk to me in the back. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Things God Hates

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 22, 2024

God hates certain things and He Loves Certain things

7 Things God Hates & Things God Loves Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:16-19 NIV There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 1. Haughty eyes, 2. a lying tongue, 3. hands that shed innocent blood, 4. a heart that devises wicked schemes, 5. feet that are quick to rush ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-19, John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eagle Christian

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Fly on High Like Eagle

Eagle Christian Story - Eagle – There is a story about a little eagle that fell out of its nest and landed in a chicken yard. The eagle grew up among the chickens and, although he looked a bit different, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twists & Turns: Which Way Do I Go?(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2023

1 of 1. We are created to experience the life-changing power that is in God’s salvation....So every person’s priority must be to experience that power in their own lives. BUT How can we experience that power? 4 ‘hungers’ that lead us to experience the life-changing power in God’s salvation.

‘TWISTS & TURNS: WHICH WAY DO I GO?’—Psalm 25:4-5 —VBS-2023— Attention: The board game, Monopoly. Did you know that there are international Monopoly championships? There are numerous properties to ‘buy.’ There are 2 Utilities & 4 Railroads. There are 22 properties named after avenues, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5

Denomination: Baptist