Sermons on Psalm 13:1:

The Silence/Absence Of God

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005

We’ve all experienced what’s been called “the dark night of the soul.” Our desolation deals with the absence of God. We trust God is near, and that He cares about us, but there are unsettling times when He seems quite distant. Just because God is somet

“The Absence/Silence of God” Psalm 13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “Where was God when tragedy struck?” “Why don’t I sense God with me more?” “How can I pray when I hear no answer? Am I just talking to myself?” These are troubling questions many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

"The Silence Of God"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Dec 13, 2003

Have you or are you struggling with a season of the silence of God? Why does God allow it?

"THE SILENCE OF GOD" Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com PSALM 13:1-6 ETS: The Psalmist longed for God’s presence. ESS: There are times when God hides his face. Sunday, July 28, 2002 All nine miners trapped underground in a Pennsylvania coal mine for three days were brought safely to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Does Jesus Care? Series

Contributed by Frank Weller on Jan 24, 2004

Based on the old hymn, this series answers the question, "Does Jesus Care?" It is a five part series, and answers the four questions posed by each of the hymns four stanzas.

Do you remember pot-bellied pigs? They were one of the passing fads from the 1980s – that decade when all of us had big hair, big glasses and really fuzzy sweaters. Some of us also had pot-bellied pigs. Around our house, pigs were for eating and not for petting. The “pet pig craze” never caught ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1, Psalm 13:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Pouting To Shouting

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

How God can turn around impossible Situations

FROM POUTING TO SHOUTING--PSALM 13:1-6 Introduction: In this Psalm we see David’s emotions during the time when he was being hunted as a fugitive by Saul. His powers of endurance are almost gone. He feels that unless God acts quickly, his enemies will get the upper hand and he will go down in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ NEWS CNN - No matter where you live -- East Coast, West Coast, Hong Kong, China, or Ding Dong, Texas,-- when it’s 12:01 am in your time zone, the final Harry Potter book can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 Harry Potter - The Rebellion Begins Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

The six Harry Potter books published so far have sold 325 million copies worldwide, and have been translated into 64 languages Now book seven is on the market. We need to be aware of what is going on

PowerPoint & video zip files Available + New Slide > Transition In ________________________________________________________ It is possible the Harry Potter series will surpass Star Wars and James Bond and become the highest-grossing movie franchise in history by the end of the year. And Potter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When A Long Time Seems Like A Long Time

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2003

This sermon looks at Psalm 13 and what we should try to learn in the difficult and discouraging moments of our lives.

When A Long Time Seems Like A Long Time NLF 2/9/03 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Hebrews 11:32-40 Text Psalms 13:1-6 The title of today’s message is “When a Long Time, Seems Like A Long Time.” There are times in our lives, when we can’t believe how quickly the time has flown by, yet there are other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Still In Control

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message delivered at the community prayer service for the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.

He is Still in Control Psalm 13 Community Prayer Service, 1st Baptist Church Thursday, September 13, 2001 (In honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania) Introduction One of the biggest dilemmas facing us as we contemplate the tragedy is “Where is God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

How Long, O Lord?

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Apr 16, 2001

A sermon to help those who feel abandoned by God.

Psalm 13 One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: *other

Faith In The Lord's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS

BIG IDEA: REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS INTRODUCTION: Patience: "bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint" "steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity" I. (:1-2) THE ANGUISH OF TOUGH TIMES THAT PERSIST Note the tone of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2003

This Psalm emotionally starts out in a deep valley of despair. Then begins to ascend the mountain of faith. Finally arrives at the summit of blessing!

July 20, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: “Are We There Yet?” Text: Psalms 13:1-6 Introduction When we were on vacation, one of the questions that we frequently received from our children was "are we there yet?" Or "how much longer?" or "are we ever going to get there?" Did you ever notice ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

A Long Time Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 16, 2009

When God seems to have abandoned us for a long time we need to trust, looking forwards and backwards to times of blessing, as David did.

What is a long time? A year? Ten years? A hundred years? A thousand years? The answer to this question is ’it all depends’. We live in an increasingly impatient world; we want and expect everything NOW, just like spoiled children. I was like that on Thursday afternoon when I was in a huge hurry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Help Me Out Of This Valley

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010

Bad times seem to hang around a lot longer than the good times, from this message we learn what the bible teaches us about bad times, and how we can face them.

Help Me out of this Valley! Psalm 13:1-6 Introduction: Have you ever noticed how it seems that bad times seem to hang around a lot longer than the good times do? We have a saying I am sure you all have heard, “Time flies when you are having fun”. And I know from personal experience ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Despair

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2009

We all experience despair at times and God will help us to overcome it.

Title: Overcoming Despair Text: Psalm 13:1-6 “How long, O LORD? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me? 3 Look on me and answer, O LORD my God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But Lord!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Psalm 13 helps us to learn how to communicate with God on the deepest level. God is big enough to handle our tough questions. And He loves it when we talk to Him honestly.

Communication between people takes place at three levels: the frivolous level, the factual level, and the feeling level. Frivolous communication takes place on the surface with the use of innocuous questions and casual clichés. How are you doing? Looks like it going to rain today? What do you do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist