Sermons on Abandoned:

Life's Dangerous Journey Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 21, 2013

Living a life dedicated to God can be a dangerous undertaking. There are physical, emotional and even spiritual battles that threaten to take us away from trusting God and being used by Him. These psalms offer hope in that journey.

Psalm 120 begins what are called the “songs of ascent.” The Jews sang these 15 songs as they made their way “up” or “ascending” to Jerusalem for one of the feasts. You can just picture groups joining up and singing together on the road. So much better than many ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Praising In Spite Of- Whatever

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2013

Psalm 9, is a good pattern for us to go by in life- praise and prayer! This is a verse upon verse study from Psalm chapter 9.

Praising In Spite Of- Whatever Psalm 9:1-20NKJ I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will tell of all Your marvelous works. 2 I will be glad and rejoice in You; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High.3 When my enemies turn back, They shall fall and perish at Your presence. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invite Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

So many wonderful things happen when we invite Jesus into the routines of our lives:

Invite Luke 5:1-11 Wonderful things happen when we invite Jesus into the routines of our lives: 1. Jesus uses our routines for His higher purposes 2. We get a fresh glimpse of who He is Confronted with the wonder of God, we more clearly see our own frail and flawed humanity Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

1 Kings 9 - Solomon's Heart Series

Contributed by Sam Cheung on Aug 10, 2021

Taking a deep look at 1 Kings 9 and the terrible warnings God gives to Solomon in his second appearance and Solomon's reaction to it

What would be the worst thing to happen to you at the end of your life? For me, it might well be losing your mind. For others, it may be the terrible tragedy of losing your children, somewhat like happened to Job. For many, I guess, it would be that everything that you have spent your life building ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Hosts Of Wickedness In High Places

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Aug 28, 2021

For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest country on the face of the earth. Our country has been blessed by God with great resources and a great Christian heritage. But last week we saw our government fail on an epic scale.

Ephesians 6:12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. For all of my life, I have viewed the United States of America as the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Philippians Part 10 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 10, Chapter 2:5-2:11 I. Purpose and Importance of Philippians (2:5-11) A. Purpose –Christ the example concern for others leaves no room for self-concern. 1. Satan said, “I will . . .” Isaiah 14 2. Satan, the created, desired to be the Creator. 3. Christ the Creator ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"for A Time Such As This"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 14, 2022

A sermon for healing from the past two years of the Covid-19 crisis.

“For A Time Such As This” 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 Based on a sermon given by The Rev. Dr. Candace L. Lewis Recently, a therapist was asked to give a pulse on where she thought people were as we are posting almost year two of this season we are navigating. These are just the highlights of what she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: United Methodist

No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 2, 2020

Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, and the world to a new order.

No Pandemic (Covid-19) Can Overpower Us (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 1Kings 19:9, 1Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Covid-19, a pandemic of the twenty-first century, is not only deadly but has awakened the individual, the family, the community, the society, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

In His Grip (April 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

There is no doubt that we are in good hands if we are in God's hands! To be in the hands of God is to be in the greatest hands of all because God who created us, also redeemed us, and holds both our present and our future!

IN HIS GRIP Text: John 10:22 - 30 The Allstate Insurance Company has a captivating slogan that you have probably seen many times in TV commercials: “You're in good hands with Allstate”. (T. T. Crabtree. ed. The 2003 Zondervan Pastor's Annual. Harold T. Bryson. “You Are In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: United Methodist

God Sees Your Pain

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 22, 2020

In times of hurt, injustice and loneliness, God sees you.

GOD SEES YOUR PAIN "7 Now the Angel of the Lord found her by a spring of water in the wilderness, by the spring on the way to Shur. 8 And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” 9 The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-13, Matthew 10:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus Approved Worship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 11, 2019

From the worshiping women in Mark 14, we learn three things about the kind of worship that Jesus approves of.

John says (John 12:1) Jesus arrived in Bethany 6 days before Passover, which means He arrived on Saturday. He and His disciples stayed in Bethany each evening during the first part of the last week of His life. They’d journey 2 miles into Jerusalem, He’d teach the people, stop for the evening at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Leave Jesus?

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 19, 2019

What will you do when you face trials, temptations, and persecution? Will you leave Jesus or will you remain faithful to him? I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Attrition among Christians is a common problem faced by several pastors and missionaries. For instance, according to Pew Research Center, in 2007, 78% of the American adults in the US considered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Promises...holiness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 1, 2015

Holiness is being Christ-like. We are only holy because of Christ in us.

God promises…Holiness Selected Scriptures Introduction- Recap- We have been looking at the promises of God. Looking and seeing that God’s promises we can take to the bank. His faithfulness, His forgiveness, Grace, Mercy, and Him giving us purpose. This morning we want to talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Significance Of The Gospel (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 9, 2020

Having encountered the grace of God on the Damascus Road, Paul's life and eternity were completely transformed. Knowing what had happened, and the change that had taken place in him, he was convinced of the relevance of the gospel for all men.

The Significance of the Gospel (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 1: 5-10 In our last study Paul greeted the Thessalonian church, encouraging them in the Lord. He reminded them of their position, revealed his prayer for them, and acknowledged their labor of love. Now his attention is turned toward the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Help In Keilah

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 9, 2020

Even at the risk to his own life, David rescued the troubled people of Keilah. But, when he needed their help, God told him they would not help him.

THERE'S NO HELP IN KEILAH "12 Then David said, “Will the men of Keilah deliver me and my men into the hand of Saul?” And the Lord said, “They will deliver you. 13 So David and his men, about six hundred, arose and departed from Keilah and went wherever they could go. Then it was told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:12-13, Psalm 118:8, Matthew 10:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational