Sermons on My Soul Thirsts For God:

The Panting Deer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2017

Why art thou cast down, O my soul?

THE PANTING DEER. Psalm 42:1-11; Psalm 43:1-5. There is such a thing as speaking truth into raw emotion. Imagine a situation where you are one of the worship team in the Temple at Jerusalem, and you are taken hostage to Samaria (cf. 2 Kings 14:14). On the way your heart identifies with a deer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mad About A Christmas Tree Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 28, 2003

A sermon on Jonah 4 about how petty we can become when we focus on other things rather than the mission of the church

Notes for Sermon 7/27/2003 Jonah 4:5-11 Introduction: The lady who got mad about the Christmas tree. WBTU: A. Read Jonah 4:5-11. B. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad about a vine. C. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad at God for Jonah’s mission was a success. D. Jonah’s mission. No, it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is My Light

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 23, 2025

God’s unchanging presence and guiding light free us from fear, empowering confident prayer, joyful worship, and courageous hope in every season of life.

Opening Illustration – Confidence in Turbulence An airliner was making its way from New York to San Francisco. Midway across the country, one of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the intercom and calmly reassured the passengers, > “Don’t worry. The fire will be out soon. This ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Heaven Is On My Side

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007

Why is Jesus standing? Because the Son of God has an interest in what is going on. Heaven has an interest in the child of God.

Heaven Is On My Side Acts 7:54-60 Stephen is being stoned for preaching the gospel. As the stones begin to strike him, he looks toward heaven. He looked up “steadfastly.” He fixed his eyes intently on heaven. Recognizing the danger and the effect his speech had produced – seeing that there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Sounds Of Calvary

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Jan 27, 2006

The sound of that sacred place called Calvary

Luke 23:27-33 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children. 29 For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Abandon God

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 15, 2012

A look at Jesus' statement on the cross of my God my God how can you abandon me.

How Can God Abandon God Matthew 27:45-46 Intro. My introduction to the sermon is different this morning than how I usually start a sermon. I usually try to start with some humor that leads into the sermon or with a great story that tries to illustrate the main theme of the message. . I am not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Church Expansion In Antioch Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon calls the laity into action. The work is too great for the clergy alone. The laity must get involved, share their stories and watch God do the rest!

Subject: Church Expansion In Antioch Acts 11:19-21 Introduction: The early Christian Church grew rapidly as the Holy Spirit guided it through conflict, prejudice and crisis. It seems that none of the Jews including Peter really understood that God would bring salvation to the whole world. During ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Is My Life? Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

James has some strong words for those who would boast and brag about wealth rather than follow God’s will for their life.

What is my life? James 4:13-17 The Attorney and the Fisherman A hard-driving corporate attorney saw a fisherman he knew from church one afternoon, legs dangling off the pier as he helped his two young sons catch crabs. “Why aren’t you out there fishing?” he asked. “Because I’ve caught enough fish ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Sheep Know My Voice

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 12, 2025

This is a 3 point sermon: 1. Jesus is speaking, but not everyone hears him. 2. Jesus knows you. 3. Nothing can take you from him.

Good morning, church! It is always a joy to be with you in worship, and I'm delighted we're diving into this passage today from John's Gospel. It's one of those sections of Scripture that seems so simple at first glance—Jesus talking about sheep and shepherds again. But if we slow ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

What Is In Man? What Is In God? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 18, 2008

God’s zeal guarantees the redemption of divided hearts and souls.

Introduction At the end of the world, where the Narnian sky meets the earth, Edmund and Lucy climb out of the Dawn Treader and begin to wade southward along the beach. But between them and the foot of the sky there was something so white on the green grass…they could hardly look at it. They ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Shepherd Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2012

A relevant series looking at Psalm 23

My Shepherd July 15, 2012 Psalm 23 I heard about a man who hated his wife's cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn't let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! So, he put the cat in his car and drove to the other side of town, let the cat out, and drove home with a smile. As he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

My Cup Overflows Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 11, 2023

This psalm is a psalm of trust. The psalm 23:5 gives three important acts of God for a believer. God prepares the Table, God Anoints the believers. God bless the believer with Abundance.

Theme: My Cup Overflows Text: Psalm 23:5 "You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows." Psalm 23:5. Greetings: The Lord is good and His love Endures forever. Introduction: Setting the Psalm: David began his carrier as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Methodist

Wholehearted Devotion: Loving God With All Your Heart, Soul, And Mind Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 11, 2024

Explore the greatest commandment given to us by God.

Wholehearted Devotion: Loving God with All Your Heart, Soul, and Mind Introduction Today, we explore the greatest commandment given to us by God. Let's begin with our foundational verse: Deuteronomy 6:4-5 (NLT): "Listen, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. And you must love ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 22:37-38, Psalm 42:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:16, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Murder In My Mouth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 29, 2012

Because people matter to God, they must matter to us.

Murder in my Mouth Exodus 20:13 Rev. Brian Bill 7/29/12 A little more than a week ago our country was reminded again how murder causes mayhem and shakes us to our core. In this premeditated and raw disregard for life, a man murdered twelve people and injured dozens more. Indeed, it was a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist