Sermons on Forsaken Place:

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:20 When was the last time that you heard someone going on about how great church was last week. • They were filled with joy, There was a sense of excitement, • The Spirit was moving • And it felt like everyone there had made a connection with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-20

Denomination: Christian Church

The Loving Church

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

What is a church? Is it a place for the religious and the ceremonial? Is it a place for history and tradition, Is it a place for socializing and cliques Or is it a place where the love of God is known,

The Loving Church 1 John 4:7-4:21 When was the last time that you heard someone telling someone else just how great church was last week. • When they were totally blown away with the joy, • The excitement, the reality of people in relationship with Jesus Christ. The truth is more ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Exodus 34 | The Shining Face Of Moses | Commentary | Devotional

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 18, 2019

How can you shine bright like a diamond.

After Moses spent time with God, Moses’ face shone and people knew that Moses had been with God, therefore they listened to God’s word from Moses. Here are three lessons to learn from this scripture: THE SECRET PLACE If we want to hear from God then we need to spend time on our own with God. A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Vi: Praising God For Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Get ready to be "wowed" by the Lord our God who has prepared Heaven for we the people of God - affirmed by our Lord's Resurrection from death unto life and promised to all who are "in Christ".

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDER OF WONDERS: HEAVEN A Prepared Place for Prepared People for Living in Paradise-with-Purpose “Wow!” That’s how some folks express their amazement when I tell them that my mother had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Ie3a: The Imperfection Of The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2020

Our subject is the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Presented to us are two ministries which are in sharp contrast. The Levitical service, the ministry of the Aaronic priesthood, was carried out in an earthly Tabernacle down here.

4/21/20 Tom Lowe Lesson IE3a: The Imperfection of the Earthly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 (NIV) 1Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Men Consult Strange Altars Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story highlights a troubling truth: when men ignore the living God and seek out strange altars, they not only sin, they provoke divine anger.

WHEN MEN CONSULT STRANGE ALTARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Isaiah 8:19-20; Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5; Galatians 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION: The book of 2 Kings opens with a revealing narrative of how spiritual compromise can cost a man his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Come Out Of The Wilderness"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2006

The wilderness is an important place to visit, but not a place to stay.

Mark 1:9-15 “Come Out of the Wilderness” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jesus’ wilderness time came immediately after His baptism and the powerful affirmation of Who He was: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Praying And Preaching Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 19, 2015

Prioritize a place for prayer and preach in all places.

Praying and Preaching Mark 1:35-39 Rev. Brian Bill October 17-18, 2015 Introduction. Hold up a clear jar and say, “This jar represents our day.” [Pour sand into jar to depict the various things we fill our days with – eating, work, school, watching TV, time on Facebook, hanging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

I Shall Dwell

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

David also understood that the Lord’s house was a place for revelation, a place for regulation, and a place for restoration.

Psalm 23:6 “I Shall Dwell” You don’t chose God, God chooses you. How many people realize that God has chosen them? You can determine that by understanding that God knows you, God has called you, and that God embraces you. If you have had an exilic experience, an exilic experience is one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Mt. Of Olives Ii Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith “Mount of Olives” Luke 22:39-46 Tonight we are going to see that Jesus faced a temptation and that temptation was to avoid the cross. I believe the real battle was fought here in the Garden. Jesus that night could have said, “No Father, No Cross—these sinful creatures you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Omnipresent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 12, 2008

God is always with us 1)In heaven (139:7–8). 2)In the place of the dead (139:8). 3) He can be found by the farthest oceans (139:9–10) and 4)He shines forth in the darkness (139:11–12)

What’s your favorite place to go in the summer? A place perhaps with blue sky, a calm lake, the wind blowing and the sun shining. For some it is fishing, sunning or golf. For others it’s mountain biking, hiking or swimming. Often during these times we reflect on things and our thoughts seem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Other

Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

Is there a place where God’s grace ends?

TOUGH QUESTIONS: BIBLE ANSWERS Grace July 23, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Tonight’s question: Does God turn away from Christians when they sin as He did when Jesus was on the cross? Is there a point where God turns away permanently? Let me answer the question initially from Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Breaking Down The Walls" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Place is not a barrier to worship. Place is irrelevant. We do not worship a place. We worship in spirit. This is not referring to the Holy Spirit; this refers to the heart. We must worship with the heart.

5 Priorities of the Church “Breaking down the Walls” John 4:1-26 I am reminded of a young boy who asked his mother if she could remember the highest number she ever counted to. She said well really can’t remember so why don’t you tell me what the highest number is you have ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Sep 12, 2006

God has strategically placed you in a place of service.

A DAY IN THE WORKPLACE THE VINEYARD Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION Parable Identification 1. Landowner God 2. Wicked tenants Israel’s Leaders 3. Servants Prophets 4. Landowner’s Son Jesus Jesus makes it clear in verse 42 that the builders rejected the stone that was to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Holiness

Your Sin Will Find You Out

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 25, 2017

Hosea is an interesting book. Through him, God spoke to Israel about their need for repentance. They had forsaken God and judgment was looming. Even in judgment, God offered mercy. We serve a gracious and merciful Lord.

Your Sin will Find you Out Hosea 1: 1-11 Today I want to begin a series of messages from the book of Hosea. Some present today may be unfamiliar with this book, written by the prophet Hosea. Unfortunately, it is a book that is often overlooked and largely ignored by many Bible teachers and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist