Sermons on Some Abandon Prayer:

Not Abandoning Our First Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 17, 2012

Christ loves us too much to let us coast.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2012 Vatican II–Lumen Gentium Not Abandoning Our First Love One of the greatest temptations of life is to coast. We come to a point of satisfaction in some area of our living, and just want that to last forever. So we stop taking risks, we stop putting extra ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

But Some Doubted...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2017

The struggle to believe when the evidence is before us is exemplified by the response of Apostles to the Risen Saviour.

“The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.” [1] This is shocking! The eleven disciples obeyed the command Jesus had given. Some women had gone to the tomb in order to prepare His body for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: A Call Of Abandonment And Surrender

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

He gave Himself on the cross so that you would not have to face God’s wrath on account of your sins. Jesus calls you to turn from your selfishness and sin and to follow Him.

Opening illustration: During a NASA space shuttle launch, you will hear the phrase “negative return.” It is a phrase that is part of the abort protocol. It means the shuttle has reached the point and speed at which a return to the launch site is impossible. No astronaut wants to be at “negative ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men: The Abandoned Mission Field

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Feb 3, 2007

In this message I wanted to alert the body of Christ that many times the men/ husbands are left out when it comes to the mission field around us.

Men: The Abandoned Mission Field Today, I want to talk to you about 1 big area of the mission field that we have left out, and that area is men. I. Wrong Focus A) The church has adopted the McDonald’s approach to church, and it’s failing miserably. 1. Get the kids, and you get the family, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Never Abandon Us

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 26, 2008

A sermon for the 11 Sunday after Pentecost, proper 12, series A, based on Paul’s letter to the Romans

11th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 12] July 27, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, the Word become flesh, you have revealed your steadfast love and faithfulness to our sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Society That Abandons Truth Is In Trouble

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A SOCIETY THAT ABANDONS TRUTH (THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOD) IS IN DANGER OF BEING ABANDONED BY GOD TO GROSS SIN AND IMMORALITY Introduction: Examples of Sodom and Gomorrah; Roman Empire; what is the present state of decadence in the U.

A SOCIETY THAT ABANDONS TRUTH (THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT GOD) IS IN DANGER OF BEING ABANDONED BY GOD TO GROSS SIN AND IMMORALITY Introduction: Examples of Sodom and Gomorrah; Roman Empire; what is the present state of decadence in the U.S.? 1. (:24-25) Sexual Impurity is God's Judgment for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On The Run But Not Abandoned – God In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cave is not your grave. It is your classroom. Stay faithful, stay focused, and you will see God’s hand even in the wilderness.

ON THE RUN BUT NOT ABANDONED – GOD IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 21-22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:17-19, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons when God’s chosen vessels find themselves in flight—not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Curling: Some Things We'll Never Understand Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The fourth in my Winter Olympics Series, Looks at some things that we don’t understand.

It just wasn’t right. Peter had done a lot of weird and wonderful things over the past three years but he wasn’t going to let Jesus wash his feet. That was a servant’s job, and besides Peter had feet like a hobbit’s and while Jesus had certainly touched the fisherman’s heart, Peter didn’t want ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord, Why Did You Leave Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 22, 2016

A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Lord, Why Did You Leave Me? 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

This Is Some Rescue - Mark 15:22-32 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

God promises to rescue us in times of trouble. But many times he lets the trouble go on. So how can we trust him to be our shelter, deliverer, and helper if our prayers for help often go unanswered?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means The Place of the Skull). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:22-32, Matthew 27:33-44, Luke 23:32-43

Getting Some Much Needed Rest

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 25, 2012

Are you losing sleep?

Acts 12:1-11-Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some 'get It' -- Some Don't

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 12, 2011

Live your life like you know who and whose you are and where you’re going.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas November 13, 2011 SOME ‘GET IT’ – SOME DON’T Isaac Butterworth 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 (NRSV) 1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2 For you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Such Were Some Of You

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 7, 2025

As you drive around in your car each day, if you are like m, every time you see a church sign you try and read the name of the church sign.

Sometime we will see a sign that reads… • Columbia Baptist Temple • Cayce First Baptist Church • Lake Murray Baptist Church • Lexington First Baptist Church • Lykesland First Baptist Church These churches were named after the community in which they dwell. But you will never see on a church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things That Help Us To Draw Near To God.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 9, 2007

THE BIBLE SAY"S IT IS GOOD TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD. A SHORT OUTLINE YOU CAN ADD YOUR OWN MEAT TOO.

PSALMS 73:28, TEXT.BUT IT IS GOOD FOR ME TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD I HAVE PUT MY TRUST IN THE LORD GOD,THAT I MAY DECLARE ALL THY WORKS. 1.CHURCH ATTENDANCE HELPS US TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD. HEB 10:25 PSALMS 122:1 2.BIBLE READING AND BIBLE STUDY HELPS US TO DRAW NEAR TO GOD. PS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:20-28

Prayer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 4, 2009

Pretty much everyone under the right circumstances prays. The key question is are you praying to the right person in a way that they will hear you and respond? Learn some important key ingredients to powerful prayer.

Last time we talked about not condemning people—because we don’t know their eternal state, nor are we qualified to make a decision about someone’s position with God. We talked about how God is the only one qualified to know the heart, and He is capable of making a fair and just decision. A lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Calvary Chapel