Sermons on Welcoming Gods Presence:

He Is Here!

Contributed by David Whitten on Mar 6, 2007

This sermon speaks of God’s presence in worship and with us always

He Is Here, Really! DSW@UCC1-28-07 Most of us go to church and expect to entertain the presence of people we know. You may have thought to yourself oh, when I see Betty I’ll ask her about the recipe of her meat balls, when I see Phil I’ll talk to him about that Redskins game… When we come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nice Place You Got

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 9, 2025

The church becomes lovely when grace lives within her people—imperfect, forgiven hearts revealing God’s presence and beauty to a longing world.

>>The Big Hunger If you’ve ever watched the old film The Gods Must Be Crazy, you’ll remember the little Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert. Anthropologists call them the San people, but their neighbors simply say, “the Sun People.” Out there—where the sand burns your feet and the stars blanket ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, John 1:14, Ephesians 3:10, 1 Peter 2:5, Matthew 18:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Let Us Go With You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 21, 2022

We must abide in the Lord to have the power of the Lord. We must be in the spiritual fire and when someone comes into contact with us the power of God works because the Holy Spirit is working through us.

In 1738 John Wesley was struggling with his faith. He asked Moravian Peter Bholer if he should quit preaching faith because he himself struggled with faith. Peter Bholer told John Wesley keep preaching. When Wesley asked him why Bholer responded, “Preach faith until you have faith so you can have ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Zechariah 1:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Peace

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 28, 2021

"Rejoice in the Lord" is not a request but a command!

1. Philippians 4:4 tells us to “Rejoice in the Lord.” This is not a request but a command. a. Like telling your child, “You are going to have a great time.” b. This is what God is telling us, rejoice and be joyful. 2. Now rejoicing has nothing to do with feelings. a. We do not rejoice in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is Feasting On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025

True satisfaction and joyful obedience are found only in knowing God and delighting in His presence, rather than seeking fulfillment in the world’s empty offerings.

If we could sit together around a kitchen table, you’d notice the warmth of the oven and the smell of fresh bread. Plates set, cups full, chairs pulled close. That’s the picture in my mind when I think of what God offers His people: a table where the hungry are welcomed, where the thirsty are ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48

Topics: Worship, Feasting

Seeking The Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

Jesus seeks us where we are, calls us by name, and transforms our lives with grace that leads to joyful repentance and welcome.

I wonder how many of us walked in today feeling small. Small under the weight of worries, small beside someone else’s success, small in the shadow of our own failures. We learn early how to tuck ourselves away—behind busyness, behind bravado, behind careful smiles. We wear “I’m fine” like it’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: God's Pursuit, Our Response

God's Antidote To My Busyness

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016

If Jesus is my shepherd I have peace when I rest in His presence

Last August, speaker and author Rory Vaden posted this on Twitter: Saying “I’m too busy” is the adult version of saying “The dog ate my homework” I think he may very well be right. And my guess is that every one of us in this room have been guilty of using that excuse at some time in our lives. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Above All Others Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 12, 2015

Elijah calls fire from heaven on Mount Carmel to reveal God's presence and power.

1 Kings 18:20-39 “God Above All Others” INTRODUCTION There’s nothing like a good old, knockdown, drag out fight to get the adrenaline flowing and the heart pumping. It might be a school fight where the student body gathers around to watch to opponents duke it out. Or it may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Discovering God's Will

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 25, 2024

A sermon about living in God's presence and knowing HIS will for our lives

Will of God CCCAG 11/24/24 Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV) Introduction As a pastor, one of the most common things that people ask me to pray about is for God to help them make an important decision. If you are a Christian, God’s plan for your life should be a consideration for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God With Us In The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 11, 2021

A Christmas series about God's presence as our Immanuel, God With Us!

God With Us - Storms December 12, 2021 Matthew 1:23 As we move closer and closer to Christmas, just 13 days away, we're talking about the presence of God in the difficult moments of life. As I’ve said, it’s always easy to say God is with me in the mountain top experiences. On those milestone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Psalm 46:1-3, Acts 27:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Appearing Of The Glory Of God

Contributed by Robert Grey on Oct 31, 2000

What is the nature of the glory of God and how can you recognize it’s presence?

Aspects of Glory this sermon is also available at http://www.godisfaithful.net/bible/glory.htm It must have been quite a sight. Elijah was watching the prophets of Baal as they were doing everything possible to induce their god to make an appearance. Emotional frenzies, cutting themselves with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-28, 1 Kings 18:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cloud Of Glory

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 6, 2020

The cloud of God's glory is the presence of God in our lives.

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Depart and go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘To your descendants I will give it.’ And I will send My Angel before you, and I will drive out the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1, Romans 11:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bushwhacked! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2012

If you want to be all that God has called you to be, stop trusting in yourself and start trusting in God’s presence, in God’s person, and in God’s promises.

On a Saturday in November this last year, (November 5, 2011), University of Tennessee freshman Derrick Brodus was lying on the couch at his fraternity house, waiting for the Tennessee Volunteers football game to start at 7 P.M. Less than an hour before kickoff, Derrick fumbled for his cell phone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Glory Of The Lord Shall Be My Rereward

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 24, 2014

To show that JESUS is guarding us from behind, His Presence rewards us more by increasing our light, health and righteousness. When you have JESUS you are healthy, wealthy and righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS guarding you from behind? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is guarding us from behind, His Presence rewards us more by increasing our light, health and righteousness. When you have JESUS you are healthy, wealthy and righteous. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Let God Incinerate Yesterday's Sin

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

Beyond the veil is the presence of God, and nothing else is allowed.

How to Let God Incinerate Yesterday’s Sin July 18, 2010 A Review 1 The secret of the Most Holy Place is that God’s presence is accessible to us now. 2 The secret of 1 Corinthians 13, love is the way to the Most Holy Place. B Tonight, the secret of unapproachable light. 1 The sanctuary ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Baptist