Sermons on Abandoning God:

Saul's Kingship Confirmed Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 3, 2003

Our God is a God who uses even our rebelliousness to bring about his purposes for his people. The people have abandoned God as king, but he doesn’t abandon them. He continues to deliver them, now using the king they’ve asked for as the avenue through whic

If you thought it was hard to go from a monarchy to a republic, it seems it’s just as hard to go to a monarchy from a Theocracy. You would have to say that Saul has it hard. It takes him three goes before he’s really made king. But then again maybe he was hoping it was all a bad dream so he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Feeling Abandoned By God? (Isaiah 49:14-50:3) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 3, 2025

Lady Zion feels abandoned by God. God comforts her by saying He will make her beautiful again, and give her children. God also says, she feels abandoned because she was-- but that's about to change.

A few weeks ago, in Isaiah 47, we read about the fall of Babylon, the capital city of the Babylonian empire. The city was described using female imagery-- as a delicate virgin daughter, as a queen. She was described as being proud, and boastful, and savage in her treatment of God's people. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:14-26, Isaiah 50:1-3, Isaiah 42:14

Our Demas. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 2, 2018

Paul was in prison thinking about Demas….Legend tells us, he was now a priest in a pagan temple, making lots of money!

Our Demas Dec. 2, 2018 Philemon- 1:23-Epaphras, (Ef/A/Fras) my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, 24-as do Mark, Aristarchus (Air/U/Stock/us), Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

26. Saul And The Witch Of Endor Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 30, 2025

When we abandon God’s Word and Spirit, we will look for guidance in dead places—and end up in deception and despair.

Saul and the Witch of Endor October 1, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 28:3-25 Introduction: Seeking Light in the Darkest Places This past week, in several churches across America, an experiment took place that should shake us to the core. Congregations gathered, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25, 1 Corinthians 10:21, Leviticus 19:31

Denomination: Brethren

God Chastises, But Never Abandons One Of His Own

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 26, 2010

Chastisement but still no Condemnation...

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro:Ezekiel 1. During WW II 6 Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for every submarine, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020

Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Jesus Is Doing When He Seems Distant Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

Where is God when He seems distant?

- The Jews here had returned from Babylon to Jerusalem. They were surrounded by strong enemies and their attempts to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem had just gotten restarted. - Here we have eight night visions designed to encourage God’s people. As I noted last week, the theme of Zechariah can ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tough Questions

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 10: 1 – 29

1 Kings 10: 1 – 29 Tough Questions 10 Now when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with hard questions. 2 She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels that bore spices, very much gold, and precious stones; and when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Scary Movie: Fear Of Abandonment #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Christian Compassion moves us to connect with others we overcome the fear of abandonment

Where does Compassion enter your life? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. Fear is defined as an anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined event ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our King Jesus Easily Abandoned Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2018

As Jesus makes his way to from the Last Supper to the Cross he is abandoned. Abandoned by the disciples who fall asleep. Abandoned by Judas who betrays him. Abandoned by Peter who denies him. Despite this abandonment Jesus does not abandon us.

Message Luke 22:39-62 Our King Jesus Easily Abandoned Here is a Scripture that many people find to be a great encouragement. We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd Will Never Abandon You

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 9, 2003

Christ will never abandon you, though your feelings may tell you otherwise, at times.

John 10:11-18 THE GOOD SHEPHERD WILL NEVER ABANDON YOU This morning, I would like to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me who this person is. This person has been taking care of you long before you even understood who this person was. This person has endured many sleepless nights ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, John 10:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Desert Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

It is an opportunity to rediscover our absolute dependence on God, acknowledging that our hearts are restless until they find rest in Him.

In the poignant narrative of today's gospel, we find ourselves in the presence of John the Baptist, standing resolute in the vast expanse of the desert. His impassioned plea echoes across the arid landscape, reaching the ears of the people of Judea. With unwavering conviction, he implores them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

Abandon Yourself Entirely To God: Examining The Concept Of Surrendering To God's Will Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

It’s not enough to simply call Jesus Lord, we really have to abandon ourselves to Him, deny ourselves, deny our old pattern of life, and embrace the new pattern of carrying our cross with Jesus. Otherwise there’s no hope. We have to give it all over!

Abandon yourself to God. What does it mean exactly? When we become a follower of Jesus, we are renouncing, or throwing off our old ways of life. And we’re choosing a new way of life. A life which is now fundamentally under the command and control of God Almighty. We abandon ourselves to God. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:10, 1 Peter 5:5-7, Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 7:1, Isaiah 49:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Apr 9, 2023

o The purpose of todays message is to give you hope when you feel abandoned.

We are going to be looking @ the 22nd Psalm today. o The purpose of todays message is to give you hope when you feel abandoned. o To challenge you to study Gods’ Word We are going to look @ 3 key points: ? God keeps His promises ? God finishes the job ? Jesus is always thinking about us Open your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1-6

God Is Near

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God does not abandon us during out times of trial.

God is Near January 13, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God does not abandon us during out times of trial. Focus Passage: Psalm 23 Introduction: Furlough 2002-3, took kids to Bell’s. Had lots of fun, tried to keep them from running off. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist