Sermons on We Want God Presence:

Whoever Wants To Be My Disciple...

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2024

A sermon that contrasts human concerns with the concerns of God.

“Whoever Wants to Be My Disciple…” Mark 8:31-38 If we are honest haven’t we all at, some point, have disagreed with Jesus, asking Him why He doesn’t do what we want? Why He won’t He see the world our way? I mean think about it. I’d imagine we can all come up with scenarios without me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Want Patience

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 19, 2004

In the book of James we find three things that are all part of attaining patience in our lives.

In the book of James we find three things that are all part of attaining patience in our lives. First to have patience in our lives we must.... 1. Go Through Affliction (v.7-11) A.(v.10) We can rejoice in our afflictions Mat 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Wants To Be A Superhero? Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Nov 13, 2007

Part 2 of 3 in Stewardship Series. Each of us can and should become a superhero in Christ who is mentally strong, has unlimited power, special talents and serves a much greater cause!

WHO WANTS TO BE A SUPERHERO? STEWARDSHIP THAT LOVES ABSOLUTEY & SACRIFICIALLY PART 2: TALENT 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Todd Leupold Perth Bible Church Sunday AM November 4, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’re probably noticed that one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2024

If you want God to go with you through life, repent of your rebellion, relish his presence every day, and pray.

One day, Jay Leno got a letter from a kid saying he was in trouble because he had told his friends that Leno was his uncle and that they would drive around in his uncle’s Lamborghini. The kid’s friends called him a big liar, so the boy asked Jay Leno if he could drive him to school in his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23, James 4:8-10, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 6:6, John 15:15, Hebrews 13:5-6, John 1:14, Philippians 3:10, Psalm 34:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Seeking God Feels Dry: Are You Seeking The Right Thing? - Psalm 63 Part 8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2025

What does it mean to seek God's face?

Psalm 63:1 O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you. My soul thirsts for you. My body longs for you in a dry and weary land where there is no water. Review Step 1 in learning to love God is to resolve to prefer God over this world, after having counted the cost. Another step was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

What God Wants Us To Learn From Hagar's Story Series

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 21, 2004

No Matter How Hard Life Might Be, We Do Not Have to Live it Alone

My Favorite Movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life” [Most of Movie/as Life-Not so Wonderful] But That Should Not Be a Surprise to Anyone…Isn’t That What the Bible Teaches? Job 5:7 says, “Man is born into trouble, as the sparks fly upward” Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Help Us Have Great Faith! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 10, 2021

God wants to help us have great faith, and this Scripture can help us get there. We need to: 1. Feed our faith on God's Word (vs. 1-7). 2. Humbly compare our life to Christ (vs. 5-8). 3. Get eternal lessons from earthly things (vs. 8-9). 4. Learn the blessings of believing (vs. 9-13).

God Wants to Help Us Have Great Faith! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 10, 2021) *Would you like to have more faith in God? What Christian could say no to that question? Of course, we want more faith! The good news is that God wants to help us have more. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Way We Were Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 22, 2017

The analysis of the doctrine of sin in Ephesians 2:1-3 shows us several truths about sin.

Scripture Today, I am beginning a new series of eight sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” Before we begin Ephesians 2, let’s briefly review Ephesians 1. As in all his letters, the Apostle Paul began his letter to the Ephesians with a brief greeting (1:1-2). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life I Want To Live

Contributed by Jerry Wilson on Jul 8, 2017

life is good when you trust God

"Deuteronomy 5:33).Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess".The exhortation ends the same way but stresses that the quality of life they ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:33

Denomination: Apostolic

Do You Want To Be Well?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 4, 2019

WE ARE A BROKEN PEOPLE LIVING IN A SHATTERED WORLD, JESUS IS ASKING DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL ?

DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL (JOHN 5:1-8) INTRO: Do You Want To Be well ? We are all Hurting people living in a shattered world. We all needing someone to fix us. Only Jesus can make you well. Do you want to be well? Jesus is asking “ Do you want to get well”? TEXT: JOHN 5:1-8 5 After this, a Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

If We Know Jesus. . .

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2015

If we know Jesus, we should be: 1. Praising the Lord (vs. 1-3). 2. Praying (vs. 4-7). 3. Passing on the good news about Jesus (vs. 8). 4. Pursuing a godly life (vs. 9-18). 5. Persistent in trusting the Lord (vs. 17-22).

If We Know Jesus. . . Psalm 34:1-22 (Initial reading vs. 1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 21, 2014 *I was as lost as I could be when I was in high school. Back then I skipped church as much as possible, but I still went from time to time. I remember going to a Methodist ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 11, 2015

Glory of God is difficult to define or explain, one has to experience it! I pray this devotion would take you into the glorious presence of God and you feel His tangible presence!

Glory! 2 Chronicles 7:1”As soon as Solomon finished his prayer, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple.” “I repeat the glory of the LORD filled the temple!” Glory! This word is so often ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time For A Check-Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages self-examination of our spiritual health, recognizing Christ as our healer and guide, and the importance of nurturing our relationship with God.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. I am so delighted to see all of you here today, gathered in the spirit of unity, love, and a shared hunger for the Word of God. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to open our hearts to the transformative power of God's Word. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Topics: God's Presence, Self-Examination

The Lord Will Not Leave You Nor Forsake You - 7 Foundations For Our Faith A

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 23, 2003

This sermon is about the wonderful promise of the Lord . It reveals the various circumstances in which this promise is applicable namely 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION

THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU - 7 FOUNDATIONS FOR OUR FAITH AND CONFIDENCE OUTLINE 1. CONNECTION 2. COURAGE 3. CONFIRMATION 4. COMPLETION 5. COVENANT 6. COMMANDMENTS 7. CONTRITION THE MESSAGE THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU 1. CONNECTION The Lord will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Is Doing When He Seems Distant Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Where is God when He seems distant?

- The Jews here had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They were surrounded by strong enemies and their attempts to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had just gotten restarted. - Here we have eight night visions designed to encourage God’s people. As I noted last week, the theme of Zechariah can ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-17

Denomination: Baptist