Sermons on Deserted By Friends:

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 4

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY (ISAIAH 6) Are you old enough to remember the first Indiana Jones movie – The Raiders of the Lost Ark? Do you remember the final scene when Indiana Jones and friend were bound and the ark was seized by the Nazi raiders? However, the raiders made a wrong move and decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus and John the Baptist. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 7 verses 18-35. Ill: • Lord Halifax, who was a former foreign secretary of Great Britain, • Once shared a railway compartment with two prim-looking spinsters. • A few moments before reaching his destination the train passed through a tunnel. • In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Brethren

Everyone Needs Encouragement

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

Everyone needs encouragement—even the seemingly strong and mature—but especially those who suffer.

Today, in honor of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, we will stand and kneel with our brothers and sisters in Christ who share our faith but not our freedom. Second Timothy is the Apostle Paul’s final written communication before his death. He was chained to a soldier ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: *other

Sabbath - Balancing A Schedule Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Nov 25, 2009

Life get’s busy pretty fast but yet God calls us to this thing called Sabbath. What is it and how does it work in our fast paced society?

As I was looking through the suggestion cards last week, there was one that stuck out to me that I thought would be a good place to start the year with. The question was, “How do you find time for friends, family, school and religion in everyday life?” We all have so much in our lives that we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Shall Not Want

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 4, 2020

The abundant life we have in Jesus calms our anxieties and allows us to live in freedom and generosity

May 3, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10 I Shall Not Want Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Life. And abundant life, no ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

Final Preparations Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 13, 2023

Preparation is so important. In Mark 14, in Jesus' final days before His crucifixion, we see Him making final preparations for Himself and His disciples. If we haven't made spiritual preparation in advance, then i will be too late when the storm arrives, or the battle begins.

Introduction A. The story is told about a football game that took place between the big animals and the little animals. 1. As you might expect, the large animals had a big lead going into halftime. 2. With a big lead, at the start of the second half, on first down, the big animals called a running ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Mark 14:12-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journey With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2012

If we want to follow Christ, we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent.

Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Testing God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

Testing God is the recurring theme as the psalmist recounts the waywardness of the Israelites. Three times it is mentioned, each time presenting insight into the different perspectives between them and God about their relationship.

Psalm 78:17-20, 40-41, 56-58 Testing God 12/27/09 D. Marion Clark Introduction You are familiar with the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness. Satan presents three temptations, all of which Jesus refutes, each time by quoting Scripture. For one of the temptations Satan sets Jesus on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:17-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

#28 Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 27, 2020

In the story of the feeding of the 5,000 Jesus proved that “little is much when God is in it.” God delights in working through us to accomplish great things for God.

#28 Little Is Much When God Is in It Series: Mark Chuck Sligh September 27, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To The Advent Voice Of John

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

Preparing for the season of Advent

2nd Sunday in Advent December 9, 2001 Sermon Text: Matthew 3:1-12 Listen to the Advent Voice of John 1. Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near 2. Produce fruit in keeping with repentance Matthew 3:1-12 In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Refined By Fire Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon about how God uses even our darkest or most rebellious times to mold and shape us into the image of Jesus.

Refined by Fire 1 Corinthian Series CCCAG 10-26-2025 Scripture- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction – About a thousand years before Jesus was born, a small band of men huddled in a cave in Judah. They were hiding from a posse of trained killers—soldiers sent by the king to hunt them down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Arrest Of Jesus - Mark 14:41-52 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 12, 2024

What's with the strange story about the young man fleeing naked at Jesus' arrest? Mark leaves out so many big aspects of that event, but he includes this. Is it a meaningless, throwaway story? Or is it Mark at his best, crafting a profound message in a vivid picture?

Jesus leads the 12 into battle even though he knows they will fail. When the hour comes, you’ll have to face the battle, ready or not. Jesus fights this battle on four fronts. Front #1: Judas (Jesus fights dis-couragement by calling out to Abba, Father). Front #2: the rogue disciple who jeopardizes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52, Matthew 26:45-56, Luke 22:46-53, John 18:2-12

Hope In The Wilderness: Turning Suffering Into Seeking - Psalm 63 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 29, 2025

What if your deepest pain could become your greatest pathway to God? Learn how to transform suffering into a thirst for His presence that changes everything. Imagine a life where every moment—good or bad—draws you closer to God. Psalm 63 reveals the one desire that can make it a reality.

Psalm 63:0,1 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. 1 O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water ************************************** Introduction: Emotion and Temptation The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Jesus- The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 7, 2004

What are the implications to us of Jesus being the Light of the World

NR 08-08-04 The theme of this morning service is Jesus’ words “I am the Light of the world” (Jn 9:5) Story: About 12 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test ...read more

Scripture: John 9:5

Denomination: Anglican

Is God With Us?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 1, 2005

This is a Christmas sermon.

What is Christmas all about? In the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special, C. Brown cries out, “Will someone tell me what Christmas is all about?” Christmas is commercial. Read Isaiah 7:10-16. This passage tells what Christmas is really about: “God with us,” that is what Immanuel means. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Wesleyan