Sermons on We Want God Presence:

Who We Are

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

We make Christ known by being present an active in the world... by making a difference.

Title: Who We Are Text: Matthew 5:13-20 Thesis: We make Christ known by being present and active in the world… by making a difference. Introduction Good Housekeeping Magazine cites the five most common things people notice when they visit someone’s home. Here’s the list of the five most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We See God In Little Situations?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004

God is everywhere, but we don’t always see him in our everyday lives.

Do We See God in Little Situations? A good part of our failure as followers of Christ lies, it seems, in our inability to see our mighty Savior as One who is interested, and capable of helping, in the little situations of everyday life. Our thoughts of Him, in relation to our need, are on such a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What We Believe About Mankind Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 2, 2022

What does it mean to be made in God's image?

We are continuing our study on what we believe and why and today we are back in Genesis looking at the creation of mankind, starting with Adam and Eve. I heard that Adam was sitting in the Garden of Eden, talking to God one day and he said, "God, you've given me life, the purpose of naming ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Have We Forgotten?"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 16, 2002

Just one year ago church attendance and talk about God skyrocketed as we dealt with the uncertainty of life after the attack on the Twin Towers and Pentagon. People prayed, read God’s Word, and called upon God from churches, schools, and even government b

“Have We Forgotten?” Luke 17:11-19 One year ago churches all over America were calling special times of prayer. Talk about God and His promises of peace and protection were echoing throughout the land. People who normally would not have given God a thought, were suddenly struck with an urgent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving God Permission

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2021

God wanted to spare Israel, but couldn't because there was no intercessor. God wants to save us, heal us, direct our lives, our work, etc., but won't force His will on us against our wills. If we want His life, we must surrender our lives.

GIVING GOD PERMISSION Ezek. 22:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was a preacher who had a little three-year-old daughter named Tori. She’d just become a Christian and learned that Jesus was in her heart. 2. One day she was with her mother at a shopping mall when a woman policeman came running ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questions We Have For God In The Attack On America

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 14, 2001

Dealing with questions in time of mourning and loss with the help of the book Job.

Questions we have for God in the Attack on America Job 1:1-2:13 sept 16, 2001 At 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday morning September 11th, our world changed. America under terrorist attack in a way that is ushering the US into the 1st war of the 21st century. Just as things have never been the same since ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Drawing Nigh Unto God

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 4, 2005

God Wants Us To Come closer to Him in our Personal walk. However, this is a "Holy God" that we are drawing nigh to. Are we really sure that we want to come closer to Him? God alone can see us for what we really are and there is nothing that is hidden from

Drawing Nigh Unto God: Text: James 4:8a " Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you....." Introduction: James, the brother of our Lord and the leader of the New Testament church, admonishes this infant church to grow by --- "Drawing nigh unto God." God expects us grow ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

If You Want The Power You Need The Passion Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Sep 9, 2008

Passion is the driving force that leads us to seek God’s power and blessing.

ELIJAH AND ELISHA 2 Kings 2:1-15 – If you want the power you need the passion INTRO I wonder how many of you gained an insight over the summer into the potential of your life as a Christian. You’ve seen the anointing of God on other people and you desire it – you dared to dream that you also can be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When The Preacher Don't Want To Be Bothered

Contributed by Joseph Sykes on Apr 14, 2001

The cause of the Word of God being shut up in your bones is of man and not God.

When The Preacher Don’t Want To Be Bothered Jeremiah 20:7 O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. 8 For since I spake, I cried out, I cried violence and spoil; because the word of the LORD was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Through It All, We Are More Than Conquerors

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jun 19, 2008

To get the listener to understand that regardless of your situation or the way things look you are still on the winning side.

THROUGH IT ALL, WE’RE MORE THAN CONQUEROR Romans 8:35-39 In the late fifties and early sixties, an era that many of you do not know about. The Timex watch people aired a commercial with their product going through a battery of abusive situations. The watch was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39, Romans 8:35

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Nothing

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 21, 2009

After Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He shared some parables about our persistence in prayer and the certainty of God’s great gift in answer--the Holy Spirit.

For someone who doesn’t have a lot to be proud of, I’m afraid that I have to confess that I have acted with pride far too often in my life. Now, I don’t mean that I’ve surrounded myself with a “posse” of fans and supporters. I don’t mean that I’ve deliberately put anybody down or ignored them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: *other

Who Wants To Play Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

Surviving today requires that believers develop a godly mentality, a strategic plan and an understanding of the spiritual tools given to us by the Holy Spirit. Survival requires dedication to press in to God and in following His lead. Survivor’s ready?

Who Wants to Play? Soul Survivor Part 1 When we began thoughts of this series I asked myself a few preliminary questions…. • Who in the Bible best captures the essence of “survivor” skills in the face of great adversity? • Who readily comes to mind when you think of victory over grave ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Believe The Word Of God, Or Not? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2022

What were they thinking and how did they feel about the divine interventions they and their wives were experiencing?

Pre-Christmas Novena: December 19 Our antiphon for Evening Prayer and the Gospel Introduction is "O Flower of Jesse's stem, you have been raised up a sign for all peoples; kings are silent in your presence; nations bow down in worship. O Come, let nothing prevent you from aiding us." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Psalm 71:3-6, Psalm 71:16-17, Judges 13:2-7

Denomination: Catholic

Why Are We Here? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

In answer to the question: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God?

Question to be asked: Why does God need our worship? Is that our purpose - only to live and praise God? Intro: Why are we here? I hope that by the time we’re done here this morning you don’t leave saying, “Why are we here, again?” I’m driving in Canada some years ago, and every once in a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12-14, Isaiah 43:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can We Determine God's Will For Our Lives? Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 30, 2015

The purpose of this message is to inform the listener that finding God's purpose in life is a process of discipleship and decision making.

The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series How Can We Determine God's Will for Our Lives? Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. The purpose of this message is to inform the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal