1 Kings 8:1-11
“Filled with the Glory of the Lord”
INTRODUCTION: What would that be like to feel the presence
of God in such a way the you are overwhelmed by it? That is what today is about. We are the
temple of God and filled with His Spirit and presence. How aware are we of
Gods’ presence in our lives? Are we overwhelmed by His presence?
1. Overwhelmed by the presence.
A. 1 kings 8:10 The priest cannot perform their duties
B. Isaiah 6:1-7 Isaiah “woe is me I am a dead man”
C. John 20: 19- 29 comes to the Disciples
D. Acts 2:1-12 overwhelmed by the Spirit of God
E. Acts 9:1-9 Saul struck blind and knocked off his horse
2. We are Gods’ temple and should be overwhelmed
by Gods’ presence
A. 1 cor 3:9-23
B. 1 cor 6:12-20
C. 2 cor 6:14-18
D. Eph 2:20-22
3. Three possibilities
A. God is not here (Matthew 18:19-20) (Matthew 28:20)
B. We are not tuned in (tune out all the
other voices)
a. List the other voices on a pad to shut
them off.
C. We really are not here (Truly be available)
a. We fear his presence because of our
sin
b. We fear lack of control
Conclusion:
Will you allow God to fill your temple with His overwhelming presence. Ask God to fill his temple, ask God to make
you aware of His presence, Ask God to overwhelm you by His presence.
