Sermons on Welcoming Gods Presence:

The Omnipresence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 26, 2013

A sermon on the omnipresence of God from Psalm 139:7-12 (Outline and main body of sermon taken from Jeffrey Anselmi at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/where-can-i-hide-from-god-jeffery-anselmi-sermon-on-promises-of-god-33421.asp, Introduction taken

HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Object needed: A tin can. Whenever I see a tin can like this one, it reminds me of how we used to walk along with my friends and kick the can down the road until we got to where we were going. Also, there is a game ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God With Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 10, 2012

The good news of Christmas is that God loved us and became one of us.

John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION Many of us have experienced the miracle of birth. We’ve gathered around the nursery window in the hospital, and pressed our noses against the glass as we view the latest addition to the family. We’ve marveled that the child has all the necessary arms and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalms 23: In The Lord's Presence

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 19, 2020

To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies.

Title: Psalms 23: In His Presence Theme: To show the importance of being in God’s presence and leadership, not to be distracted by our enemies. Text: Psalms 23 Psalms 23:1 A Psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Shepherd – leader, guide. Always out front. Someone we can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Joyful Living In God's Embrace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

It is with delight and great joy I welcome you to the year of Joyful Living in God's Embrace! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, the resilience and capacity to dwell in his presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus name.

I am delighted to welcome you to the year of DWELLING IN HIS PRESENCE! May the Lord give you the ability, patience, resilience, and capacity to dwell in His presence this year and enjoy all the encompassing benefits in Jesus' name. The Bible tells us, 'The Lord replied, 'My Presence will go with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-39

Topics: Joyful Living, God's Embrace

Invitation To An Encounter With God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

It is certainly possible for us to miss the presence of God wherever we are, and be immersed in many other activities. How about being focused on seeking an encounter with God?

Good evening. I realise that there are three categories of people here. First category are the new students who are eager to know what lies ahead of them. You are all charged up, all excited to be part of this great institution that you have joined. Second category is mixed lot of old students, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The One Who Welcomes Us Home

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2015

Because we believe that God is sovereign, and because we believe that the risen Christ is living and that the power of the Holy Spirit continues to make all things new, we can affirm that we are being healed again and again.

Back in 1971, Gavin Bryars, one of England's leading musicians and composers, agreed to help his friend Alan Powers with the sound on a film that Powers was making about street people. He was filming in an area around London's Waterloo Station. He filmed various people living on the streets. He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

The House God Blesses

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE HOUSE GOD BLESSES

2 Chronicles 6:12-7:3 THE HOUSE GOD BLESSES I. IS A HOUSE OF PRAYER 6:12-31 A. A Place For Communion - V. 12-19 Isa. 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

God Touching You

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025

God touches our lives by shepherding, settling, and satisfying us, so we can share His presence and peace with others this Christmas.

INTRODUCTION A college macroeconomics professor once explained the difference between durable and nondurable goods. Durable goods are things expected to last three years or more. Nondurables get used up pretty quickly. He asked, “Can anyone give me an example of a durable good?” A student called ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:11, Isaiah 41:13, Matthew 28:20, Luke 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Was Captured

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 31, 2024

The Israelites thought of the Ark as a talisman, a charm. The Philistines thought they had captured the God of the Israelites. Both were wrong. We're going to see how God's presence is 1). sacred, 2). brings judgment, and 3). requires decision.

WHEN GOD WAS CAPTURED 1 Sam. 4:1-11; 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. THE SICK GOD 1. In SW Asia in the early 1800’s there was a country where once a year, the priests took their idol out of their temple – which they considered a god – and paraded the deity around the city and then took it back to its ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Makes A Way

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

God provides not only what we need but who He is; on every mountain we climb, His faithful presence becomes our deepest provision.

There’s a moment in childhood when something ordinary suddenly becomes sacred—when a simple scene, almost too small to notice, ends up whispering a truth big enough to follow you for a lifetime. For one little boy, it happened in a corner drug store, standing on tiptoe, staring at a glass jar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14, John 1:29, Romans 6:3-5, Psalm 23:1, Romans 8:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Desire For God's Presence, Provision & Protection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 13, 2021

We all need to be more fervent and less complacent in our pursuit of our relationship with God. Here we can learn how David overcame complacency and ritualistic religion.

PSALM 63 DESIRE FOR GOD'S PRESENCE, PROVISION & PROTECTION [1 Samuel 24, 2 Samuel 15-18] The freedom to be transparent before God, to express to Him exactly how you feel, is an important part of prayer and relationship. David's life exhibited those qualities. David lived with an ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Greet One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 15, 2021

The church gathered should be a welcoming place - a place of warmth, friendship, and acceptance.

-Building Up One Another- GREET ONE ANOTHER Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.- Romans 16:16 Introduction The church gathered should be a welcoming place - a place of warmth, friendship, and acceptance. All have visited a church that was welcoming and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everyone's Invited To The Reception

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 2, 2019

The sermon​ looks at Luke's Parable of the weddings guests who compete for the best seat​ at the table. Jesus makes it clear that everyone should be invited (poor, lame etc.), not just the rich and powerful. Such is the kingdom.

Everyone’s Invited To The Reception Intro If you've lived through a wedding you know, they are of all things most stressful. What few people realize is how stressful weddings are for the clergy. Although we will never say it with parishioners around, when clergy get together, we inevitably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

The Wonder Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

The Wonder of SALVATION

Acts 8:26-40 “The Wonder of SALVATION" I. The Wonder of the SEARCH A Respectable Man 27 an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians A Responsible Man 27 who had the charge of all her treasure A Reasonable Man 27 and had come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Holiness