Sermons on why hast thou forsaken me:

Why This, Why Now?

Contributed by Abraham Lavoi on Sep 13, 2001

A sermon of explanation for the events of terrorism which took place Sept. 11, 2001.

Why This, Why Now? Matthew 24:4 "And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you." I. Misinterpretations American Airlines flight 11 – 81 pass. 11 crew – North Tower United Airlines flight 175 – 56 pass. 9 crew – South Tower American Airlines flight 77 – 58 pass. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Will Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2016

The theologian Adam Clarke notes that in the Greek there are no less than 5 five negatives in this short discourse. I will Never ... Never ... Never ... Never ... Never... leave you or forsake you.

I recently read a story ... about a traveler who was having a conversation ... with a farmer ... from upstate New York. They both were discussing the weather, ... and the farmer assured the traveler ...that he could tell what the weather was going to be ... by watching the behavior ... of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

How Does God Deal With Saints Who Sin?

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Oct 6, 2013

How marvelous is the grace of God. Eternal Security is a truth that lies at the heart of doctrine. We're not caste out but cleaned up, not cursed but chastened, not rejected but renewed.

HOW DOES GOD DEAL WITH SAINTS WHO SIN? Ps. 51:11 INTRO: In the case of a bride murdered on her wedding day by her ex-lover, the defense tarnished her name, said she invited violence and argued for a lesser charge of 'passion provocation' murder. On Oct. 23, a jury rejected a "crime ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13

Denomination: Baptist

# 3 ~ Two & Three ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 15, 2011

Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible numbers, last time we talked a little about the number TWO mostly in the Old Testament, and so today Lord willing we’ll point out it’s meaning in many places in the New Testament and move on too the n

# 3 ~ TWO & THREE ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-15-11 Today we’ll continue to look into the meaning of Bible numbers, last time we talked a little about the number TWO mostly in the Old Testament, and so today Lord willing we’ll point out it’s meaning in many places in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004

What is my reward for following Christ?

Text – Matthew 19; 27 – 30 Subject – What’s In It For Me? Intro. Brothers and sisters, this morning I want to look upon a question asked by Peter that many of us would say was blasphemous. This outspoken Apostle, after Jesus’ conversation with a rich young ruler, asked Jesus what am I going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

You've Lost That Loving Feeling

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 29, 2018

After the Lord pats them on the back, He makes a Transition. VS. 4 “NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE, BECAUSE THOU HAST LEFT THY FIRST LOVE.” To be a Christian means to love the Lord Jesus Christ with all that you are. Love and Servanthood.

TITLE: YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 2:1-4 I lift as a thought this morning -- "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING' FEELING'" - This was the title of a song written by Phil Spector – Barry Mann – Cynthia Weil. It was first recorded by THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS in 1964, and was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Does This Describe Me (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015

Why is Paul telling us all this? Because of two reasons: 1-Don’t be like these people! 2-Don’t be surprised there are people like this in church!!

2 Timothy 3:4-Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; (KJV) 4-traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, (NKJV) 4-They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. (NLT) 4-They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Forgiven Because You Were Forsaken...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 15, 2009

Message regarding the redemption we have because of Jesus’ sacrifice.

I’m Forgiven Because You Were Forsaken… Matthew 27:45-56 November 1, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I have to honest and tell you that the word “sacrifice” doesn’t describe my life a whole lot. I gave up a career path I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Wesleyan

Send Me!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 8, 2014

God is looking for volunteers! He is looking for those who would do His work! He is looking for those people who would hear His call!

Isaiah 6:6-13-Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a live coal which he had taken with the tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth with it, and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; Your iniquity is taken away, And your sin purged.” Also I heard the voice ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Comparison

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019

Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9, John 21:15-19

Denomination: *other

The Shack - A Study In Discernment

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 24, 2009

❶ Shack’s Endorsements ❷ Heresies In The Shack ❸ What’s Not in The Shack ❹ A Few Steps For Discerning Heresy

I Kings 3:9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people? - A Novel - About a man named Mackenzie (Mack) Phillips whose daughter, Missy, was brutally murdered by a serial ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jul 29, 2018

Who was Barabbas and how the story of Barabbas applies to our life.

Mark 15:6-15 Now at that feast [Pilate] released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. And the multitude crying aloud began to desire him to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek Ye First The Kingdom Of God- Part 3 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 12, 2022

We will examine, what it means to put God above all things in our lives and all the blessings that follow when we do.

Can you compare God giving a child to a childless woman at that age when she gave something to the Lord, when she sought Him first, put Him above everything? We cannot compare that. God gives much more! Yes, according to His riches, where we cannot. That’s where He comes and He compensates. God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47

God’s Haven For The Hapless (Father's Day 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Our God is our Heavenly Father who seeks to carry on his ministry through our parents whom He has willed to guide us in the way that we should go so that we will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

GOD’S HAVEN FOR THE HAPLESS Text: Matthew 9:35- 38, 10:1- 8 Lou Holtz once said Win is an acronym for “What’s important now? …. The WIN strategy is applicable in times of prosperity as it is during a depression. ” (Lou Holtz. Wins, Losses and Lessons. New York: William Morrow (an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist