Sermons on Desertion:

Seeing God - Psalm 63:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2025

Three kinds of worship: Joy in seeing God, longing for that joy, or repentance over indifference. But what does "seeing God" really mean?

Review Last time we took a brief look at v.2, where David spoke of his experience in the sanctuary. We found the focus was not on what he offered God, but what he received from God. 2 Therefore I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2

The Hee Haw Christian! Gloom Despair Agony On Me

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 21, 2003

Too many of God’s people are living like the old Hee Haw song, "Gloom despair and agony on me Deep dark depression, excessive misery If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all, Gloom despair, and agony on me Four things you can do when

Four things you can do when you have tragedies,death, or disappointments. (1) You can become bitter, accuse and blame God. (A) Murmurers: Murmuring begins in the thoughts or mind. ie. thoughts of discontent, or of being mistreated by the Lord, or being misunderstood by God’s people (1Cor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Transfiguration

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

Jesus’ mountaintop experience - the Transfiguration

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white.” (Matt. 17:1–2) The transfiguration preceded Jesus’ time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Walk

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 10, 2004

The people we spend our time with will influence our walk with God. This Psalm tells us how to walk in order to be blessed of God.

This short Psalm gives us some very profound guidelines to help us live a life of Godliness. Let us notice a few things about the individual who the Psalmist considers blessed. I. His choice of friends A. His walk. >Not in the counsel of ungodly people. >Ungodly people are those who are good, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Bread Of Life And True Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009

There can be no contradiction between the art of celebration and the full and engaged participation of the Church in worship.

April 27, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis There is an incredible richness and flow in this sixth chapter of John’s Gospel that is so full of meaning that we must meditate on it over and over again. He begins with eating earthly bread, the miracle of the loaves and fishes, and the people misunderstand. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Catholic

Two Sides To Hall Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 12, 2020

Are you ready to be a Stephen or a Demas?

Hebrews 11:35b ... others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection: 36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: 37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Care For Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 20, 2016

Listen God does care for all people.

GOD’ S CARE FOR US 1st Peter 5: 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. When we understand how much God cares for us then and only then we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

An Example For Us

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2016

We should use Israel’s bad example to keep us from making the same mistake.

An Example for Us October 2, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should use Israel’s bad example to keep us from making the same mistake. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction: Give a personal experience of following a bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Giving And Taking

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble.

GIVING AND TAKING I Kings 17:1-7 Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply as well as the supplier), a very present help in time of trouble. (Psalm 46:1) I. GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Baca - The Valley Of Tears Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2022

When we are in the valley, Jesus is everything we need Him to be and more.

What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings. They will continue to grow stronger, and each of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Embracing God's New Vision Post-Pandemic SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon aims to inspire us to seek and embrace God's new vision and renewed interest in His works. As we navigate the post-pandemic world, how can we welcome the new things God has in store for us?

In these challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial for us to seek a fresh vision and renewed interest in God's plans. How can we embrace the new things that God wants to do in our lives? Isaiah 43:18-19 says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Hope, Embracing Change

Building Momentum

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003

Getting and keeping the ball rolling

29, December 2002 Dakota Community Church Building Momentum Introduction: Common theme on testimony night – highs and lows -Over all positive, the goal is consistence in the storms and the celebrations! Matthew 7: 24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-26, Psalm 78:1-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Moses

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

The story of Moses’ miraculous birth

August 3 - Moses EX 2:11 One day, after Moses had grown up, he went out to where his own people were and watched them at their hard labor. He saw anLook this way and then that - why were the Hebrews angry? All knew Moses was Hebrew born, but palace raised. Why did Moses turn his head for 40 years, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

moses Did Not Enter The Promised Land

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 11, 2002

MOSES had to wait until Christ came to enter the promised land.

Moses did not enter the promised land Deut 3:23-28 The book of Dt was written right before the children of Israel were to enter the land that God had promised to give them. Moses takes time to tell them the law of God again and what God has done ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Remember Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2003

2 Timothy 2 gives many encouragements to remain faithful when the going gets tough. With three illustrations and a trump card... Paul shouts, "Never give up!"

2 Timothy 2:1-13 When the going gets tough… Remember Jesus! If you were in jail and on death row, what sort of letter would you write to encourage someone else to keep doing what you did to get where you are? This second letter to Timothy is just that. The last recorded letter from the man who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 1 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ