Sermons on God Has Abandoned Me:

Who Among Us Has A Terminal Illness?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 17, 2023

What is a terminal illness? Does mankind have one?

On the website, https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/who/terminal-illness-definition it states, “A terminal illness is a disease or condition which cannot be cured and is likely to lead to someone’s death. It is sometimes called a life-limiting illness. Some people may use different definitions, so it’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Whom Has The Kingdom Of Heaven Come Near?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 26, 2016

Who is Israel?

To Whom Has the Kingdom of Heaven Come Near? Matthew 4:17-25 Last week we looked at the passage about the three temptations of Jesus. We mentioned that Jesus was re-enacting the wandering of the Israelites in the Wilderness. When we read about their journey, we discover that they were always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-25, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Sin Has Its Own Consequences. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 5, 2024

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal.

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal. Sin is a rebellion against God's laws and commandments, and it inevitably leads to separation from Him and harm to oneself and others. Sin has a way of leaving a lasting impact on our lives, even after we've turned away from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:31-32, Romans 1:24-27, Genesis 3:7-8

Woman, Your Faith Has Saved You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2013

We can learn much about faith by contrasting the behavior of the woman with the ointment and the Pharisee who invited Jesus to dinner.

What did faith do to save this woman? Why did she go in peace? We can learn much by contrasting her behavior, as Jesus did, with that of the Pharisee. First, she recognized her sin, whatever it was. And, second she did not discount the sin; she took responsibility for it. The Pharisee did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Catholic

Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Dec 8, 2015

Maybe Christmas hasn't been a merry time for you in the past. The good news is this: if your Christmas has lost its merry, you can do something about it.

Has Your Christmas Lost Its Merry? Luke 12:15-21 Introduction: 1. Do we have any Christmas scrooges in here today? Many people are scrooges because Christmas has become so associated with material possessions, money, shopping, debt, the economy, etc. Many businesses make it or break it based on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-19

Denomination: Bible Church

"It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004

The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

“IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Day That The Lord Has Made___easter Morning

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Apr 13, 2001

The Life, death,burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

When reading chapter 1 of the Roman Epistle, the first few scriptures really stand out, and they should, due to the fact that this Word is about the most precious person that has ever been or will be! Let’s look at about five points here in chapter one that are remarkable. 1. Jesus Christs’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-5, Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

All That Christ Has Received From The Father

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

ALL THAT CHRIST HAS RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER HE HAS GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO US Introd: (This would make a nice children's sermon for Christmas.

ALL THAT CHRIST HAS RECEIVED FROM THE FATHER HE HAS GRACIOUSLY GIVEN TO US Introd: (This would make a nice children's sermon for Christmas. Have packages wrapped with a card inside with each of these gifts.) I. GIFTS GOD HAS GIVEN TO CHRIST A. AUTHORITY over all men (17:2) B. THE ELECT ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Has Done All Things Well

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 4, 2021

Today in the text Jesus, according to the people "He has done all things well".

He Has Done All Things Well (Mark 7:31-37) 1. Jesus has done all things well • That’s the response of the folks in the text today vs 37says, People were overwhelmed with amazement. "He has done everything well, "He even makes the deaf hear and mute speak. • Why did these folks say this? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Methodist

Waiting On God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 14, 2010

Waiting on God is one of the most difficult things to do. Apparently the whole life secret lies in it. What does waiting on the Lord include? Let me put it in three brief exhortations. Keep near Him; keep still; expect.

Illustration: Themistocles, who led the Greeks in the famous naval battle of Salamis, for some reason unknown to his troops, delayed the engagement. It was expected that he would avail himself of the early morning hours; and when what seemed the golden opportunity had gone in inactivity, there were ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus...still Transfiguring You And Me Today

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Jan 26, 2008

A look at the meaning of the transfiguration of Jesus. How we are transfigured in God’s eyes because of Jesus, his fulfillment of prophecy and his death and resurrection for us.

JESUS…STILL TRANSFIGURING YOU AND ME TODAY MATTHEW 17:1-9 Stephen Becker, M.Div. St Peter’s Lutheran Church--Elk Grove, CA February 3, 2008 Tonight in our reading from Matthew’s Gospel, we read of the transfiguration of Jesus; the Savior goes up on a mountain with Peter, James and John and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

He Has Done All Things Well.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2024

The deaf hear, and the dumb speak. Mark 7:37.

HE HAS DONE ALL THINGS WELL. Mark 7:31-37. Jesus was heading towards the Sea of Galilee (Mark 7:31). The next people He met were the friends of a deaf man who had such an impediment in his speech that it sounded like his tongue was tied up in knots. They brought him to Jesus, begging that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Economic Decision Has Moral Consequences Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2010

Our history shows the truth of the statement, every economic decision has moral consequences

January 4 2010 Caritas in Veritate St Elizabeth Ann Seton Yes, things are pretty bad today. But they could get worse, and today’s celebration and readings remind us that they have been worse. Jesus knew, with the arrest of John the Baptist, that time was short. He began urgently to preach the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Best News Ever: Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

The best news ever is to hear that Jesus did not remain in the graves, but that He is alive.

In the good news of Jesus resurrection, we see that • Those who do not withhold from Jesus always get their concerns met and fear removed (the stone which was their concern had been rolled away before they arrived (vs. 1-4). • Those who seek Jesus curiously always receive good news (vs. 6; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Mark 16:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Kingdom Life: Where Doubt, Faith Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Feb 21, 2007

#5 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Doubt and faith. These are huge topics. Let’s admit right up front that all of us find ourselves in the midst of doubt sometimes. Can you admit that openly? While we are sharing true confessions, let’s also admit that we really don’t completely understand faith sometimes either. We wonder ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational