Sermons on Not Forsaken:

In Everything Pray

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

In everything we ought to pray

The apostle Paul writes, Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6). Paul is telling us, Seek the Lord about every area of your life. And thank him ahead of time for hearing you! Pauls ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Everything Pray

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

In everything we ought to pray

The apostle Paul writes, Be careful [anxious] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God (Philippians 4:6). Paul is telling us, Seek the Lord about every area of your life. And thank him ahead of time for hearing you! Pauls ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A King Forgotten And Foretold Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013

God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he’s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful

A King Forgotten It’s a tragic story isn’t it? A nation chosen, indeed created, by God to be his special possession. A nation nurtured and helped along at every point. Rescued from captivity in Egypt, given the law to direct their daily lives, given priests and kings to guide them; and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Celebrating Supernatural Living

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 20, 2012

The Christian life is a supernatural life, an exciting adventure that begins with a life-changing, spiritual birth. It begins with faith and continues as a work of faith. Living the Christian life this year can be a celebration.

Title: Celebrating Supernatural Living Text: “Enlarge the place of your tent, And let them stretch out the curtains of your dwellings; Do not spare; Lengthen your cords, And strengthen your stakes.” (Isa. 54:2, NKJV) Scripture reading: Isaiah 54 The Christian life is a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

An Encounter With The King Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Isaiah encounters the King of Kings, Jesus, and in this Christophany, we see some amazing things from his commissioning. May we be obedient when He calls!

New Hope Christian Fellowship Wednesday Night Service Given on February 13, 2008 "An Encounter with the King" Isaiah 6:1-13 Sterling C. Franklin Handout: When God commissions us, these things often follow: (1) An encounter with God (1-4 -> 5) a. We see our own inadequacy (cf. John 15:5) b. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 29, 2010

Sometimes God doesn't make sense, sometimes he even makes us angry. But we have a God who loves us in the midst of our feelings of loss, or anger, or confusion.

I Kings 19:9-21 “What are you doing here?” When it comes to things God might say to me, I can’t think of too many things I would like to hear less. When I finally get to heaven and look at the face of God and hear, “What are you doing here, Matt?” YIKES! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Elijah's Mountain Top Experience Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal to show that Only Yahweh is the true and living God.

By Rev Bill Stewart As we have just heard, in today’s Scripture reading the prophet Elijah was called by God to go to Mount Carmel which is situated in the North of Israel. It is not an especially high mountain but it does have a great view. In fact, it’s a bit like the lookout on Mount ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Anglican

Elijah In The Pits Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

Having defeated the prophets of Baal Elijah is exhausted and afraid but God strengthens him and sends him off to appoint Elisha to take over from him.

It must have been an overwhelming experience for Elijah on Mt Carmel mustn't it? In fact, to see the lightning fall from the sky and consume everything on the altar, after what was the simplest of prayers by Elijah, must have had an incredible impact not only on him but on everyone present. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

For Crimes That I Have Done Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 21, 2011

So many people are under the impression that there are simply no negative consequences for their sins. But our sins deserve judgment and punishment. Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross when he suffered and died.

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Amplified Bible) with my adaptations 13Behold, My Servant shall deal wisely and shall prosper; He shall be exalted and extolled and shall stand very high. 14[For many the Servant of God became an object of horror; many were astonished at Him.] His face and His whole ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

"You Have A Hope" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You have Hope… As we continue in our series of God’s Promises to us during the Holiday Season, today we stop to remember the promise, “You have Hope.” Hope is a very powerful thing. “Hope looks for the good in people instead of harping on the worst in them. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-19

Denomination: Foursquare

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' saying "I thirst"

“I thirst” John 19:28-29 Jesus’ words from the cross in today’s Scripture appear only in the Gospel of John. It is the shortest of Jesus’ 7 sayings on the cross. One of the things we need to understand is that John writes with great depth and what appears on the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

'oops!' Is Not In God's Vocabulary

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 21, 2016

When Christians experience troubles, they sometimes wonder whether God either didn’t have the power to stop it, or wasn’t loving enough to stop it, or God slipped up – He somehow made a mistake. God doesn't make mistakes!

‘OOPS!’ IS NOT IN GOD’S VOCABULARY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIG ARCHEOLOGICAL FIND IN TEXAS 1. After having dug to a depth of 10 feet last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion, that their ancestors already had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cross - The Answer To Isolation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

Despite the many ways we have of connecting you’ll still find that many people today feel a deep sense of isolation. But the primary result of the fall wasn’t a breakdown in our relationship with each other, it was a breakdown in our relationship with God

Part of a series based on The Cross of Christ by Dr Leon Morris You may have seen any of the countless programs about the sinking of the Titanic over the past few weeks. One of the things I find interesting about the sinking of the Titanic is that when they wanted to call for help all they had was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Gospel Invitation At The Feast Of Tabernacles Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 21, 2015

Jesus issues a gospel invitation at the Feast of Tabernacles which fulfills the words of Isaiah 55:1. What does it mean to "be thirsty" and come to Jesus and "drink"?

A Gospel Invitation at the Feast of Tabernacles John 7:25-39 Human nature is indeed spiritually dead without a life given from above. In John 6:24 Jesus warned: “Do not judge (or stop judging) by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” Jesus forbade judgment of others without ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-39

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering What Jesus Accomplished For Us

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2015

Communion service sermon reinforcing WHAT Jesus accomplished & what it means for us... *This sermon contains the opening Scripture & illustration 'borrowed' from sermon preached.by Bob Record, formerly the North American Mission Board President of SBC

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 17, 2015 Date Preached: August 23, 2002 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Remembering What Jesus Accomplished FOR Us Text: Mark 15:33-40 (ESV) 33And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-40

Denomination: Baptist