Sermons on Forsaken Me:

The Seven Sayings Of Jesus From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Apr 13, 2003

A comparison of the seven days of creeation with the seven sayings of the cross.

The Seven Sayings of Jesus From The Cross In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth in six days and rested on the seventh. When man sinned, all of creation was affected and to this day travails under the burden of estrangement from its Creator. No part of creation is more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Feel Abandoned

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Dealing with the feelings of Abandonment

When you feel abandoned (Ps 22) Have you ever felt that God has left you? You know what I mean – you are in desperate need and he seems to have just abandoned you. It may have been that you were ill or maybe had a friend or a parent or child that was desperately ill and you were crying out to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Receive God's Help In Time Of Need

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 20, 2014

Three things that are needed to receive God's help

“How to Receive God’s Help in Time of Need” June 22, 2014 Judges 10:6-16 6 Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the LORD. They served the Baals and the Ashtoreths, and the gods of Aram, the gods of Sidon, the gods of Moab, the gods of the Ammonites and the gods of the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:6-16

Denomination: Holiness

He Went A Little Further

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 19, 2008

This sermon is ideal to use for a communion service. Focusing on the extent the Lord went to, to secure our salvation. I had the communion service part way through.

HE WENT A LITTLE FURTHER Matthew 26:39. He went on a little farther and bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” [NLT] I would like to link this ministry with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trinity In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

The last message looked at the Trinity revealed in the Old Testament, this looks at the New Testament doctrine of the Trinity.

The Trinity in the New Testament The New Testament is filled with references to the uniqueness of the persons of the Godhead while affirming the One God. Those who affirm the deity of Christ and still deny His eternal distinction from the Father have to explain away Trinity-supporting scriptures. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-6, Matthew 22:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, The One And Only; Revealed In His Church Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 14, 2007

These are the kind of verses we tend to skim over. But to have your name mentioned in the Word of God is no small thing! Paul mentions those who stayed and prayed and one who strayed.

Colossians Series # 5 CHCC: December 10, 2006 Jesus Christ, the One and Only Glorified in His Church Colossians 4 (outline adapted from Warren Wiersbe) Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:2-6 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in our series on the book of Colossians --- which was all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delighting In God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 27, 2014

Jonathan Edwards wrote “God is glorified not only by His glory’s being seen, but by it being rejoiced in. When those that see it delight in it, God is more glorified than if they only see it…” The question before you is "Do you truly delight in God?"

Delighting in God Psalm 37:4 "Delight yourself also in the LORD, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Have you ever asked yourself - "Why was I created? What is the purpose of life?" In 1 Peter 4:11 we read. "That God in all things may be glorified." The chief end of man is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

From Brokenness To Blessed Assurance : Walking From The Valley Of Despair Into The Assurance Of God’s Love

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 14, 2025

The advent season reminds us “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it” (John 1:5). One of the best ways to understand this promise is to study the contrast between Psalm 22 and Psalm 23. Join Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD in exploring this topic

For a video version of this sermon please visit https://youtu.be/_Kcb9O602Zg?si=dWrpr3vPUPDSMlns From Brokenness to Blessed Assurance: Walking from the Valley of Despair into the Assurance of God’s Love I once read of a traveler who lost his way while crossing a desert. As the sun went down, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Psalm 22:1-31, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Thirsts Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

The thirst of Jesus on the cross reminds us that Jesus is human - which makes Him eligible to take our place and our punishment.

Message John 19:28 I Thirst Talk about the effect of the drought in Australia We understand what happens when you remove water from the land. We have this vast land called the outback. Beautiful yet it can be deadly. Move on to drought in other nations. Everyone in Australia has relatively easy ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Final Words (Part 2)

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

In Part 2, we take up the remaining four sayings of Jesus on the cross. We shall study how the gospel writer used the OT background in the death of Christ. It will give us a good grasp of the significance of Jesus’ last words on the cross.

A Word of Abandonment “‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me’” (Matt. 27:46)? I have heard many eloquent sermons on the “seven sayings.” However, the speakers rarely look into the OT texts that Jesus used in His last seven sayings. Yet how the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30, Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Is Thy God?"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

"WHERE IS THY GOD?"

Psalm 42 - 43 "WHERE IS THY GOD?" I. The Provocation Of The Scoffers - A. The Irritation - 3 while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God? 1. The Desire - 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God. Desire for a Person, - O God, Desire ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Easter Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This sermon is part 5 of a 5 part series. This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday.

The very purpose of Jesus being born was fulfilled on Easter weekend two thousand years ago. It is the message that we observe every week at the communion table, the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is shown in biblical baptism it was announced at the birth of Jesus. Mat 1:21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 13, 2020

Mark’s account of the resurrection feels abrupt. Like it’s not finished yet. There’s a reason for that. We are the rest of the story.

The Rest of the Story 1 Corinthians 15:3-10; Mark 15:21-16:8 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed. It is such a blessing to be with you on this Easter Sunday Morning. Please take your Bibles and turn to Mark 15. But I also would like you to put a bookmark in 1 Corinthians 15, because we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Face Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO PANIC) A. (:1) The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeking God’s Face

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FACE CONFIDENTLY EXPECT DELIVERANCE THE SECRET OF THE SEEKER -- How can he be so confident when the enemies are so terrible and the goodness of the Lord is nowhere to be seen? I. (:1-3) THE LORD IS THE ANSWER TO ALL MY FEARS (NO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army