04/10/2026
SUNDAY SERVICE
4TH OCTOBER, 2026
THE WORD
BY PST. FIDELIS UBOHO
TOPIC: THE PRESENCE OF GOD
TEXTS: Isaiah 60:22, Exodus 33:15
INTRODUCTION
Where the presence of God is, burdens are lifted, the sick are healed, the impossible becomes possible, and the mercy of God is revealed.
All our struggles find divine solutions in the presence of God. What we cannot accomplish through human strength, God can accomplish through His presence.
Psalm 23:4 reminds us that even in the valley of the shadow of death, we have nothing to fear because God is with us.
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT THE PRESENCE OF GOD
1. It breaks Chains. Acts 16:26
The presence of God has the power to break every chain, shatter limitations, and bring supernatural deliverance. When God steps into a situation, every prison door can be opened, and every chain can be broken.
2. It makes our enemies question their intentions.
Daniel 3:24
The presence of God can make our enemies question what they intended to do against us. What was meant for our destruction can become a testimony of God's power and faithfulness.
3. The presence of God is powerful. 2 Corinthians 3:17; Deuteronomy 28:7
4. It brings liberty: The presence of God brings freedom, victory, divine intervention, and supernatural preservation. When God is present, no opposition is greater than His power.
HOW TO ACCESS THE PRESENCE OF GOD
1. Through Genuine Prayer: Prayer creates an avenue for intimate fellowship and communion with God.
2. Through Worship and Praise: Worship draws our hearts closer to God, while praise acknowledges His greatness, faithfulness, and sovereignty.
3. Through the Word of God — Psalm 119:105
The Word of God illuminates our path, guides our decisions, and helps us remain conscious of His will and presence.
4. Through Holiness and Obedience: A life of holiness and obedience reflects our genuine desire to walk with God and remain in fellowship with Him.
Key Takeaway:
- The presence of God is not merely about experiencing a spiritual atmosphere; it is about encountering God Himself.
- Where His presence is, there is deliverance, healing, liberty, mercy, divine intervention, and victory.
- The greatest advantage a believer can have is not the absence of challenges, but the assurance of God's presence in the midst of them.