Sermons on Why Have You Forsaken Me:

The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 18, 2022

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:7-23 The Gift of Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you could use only one word to describe Jesus, what word would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Jan 15, 2007

Paul reminds the church that we are all recipients of God’s Amazing Grace. I believe that people of every age need to be reminded of this Amazing Grace of God!

God’s Amazing Grace Eph. 2:1-8 As I think of the great hymn of the church, “Amazing Grace”, I am reminded of one of my favorite passages of scripture found in Ephesians 2:1-8. Paul writes to the church at Ephesus to remind them of God’s Amazing Grace! You know, racial inequality and prejudice ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation: Who Owns This Church?

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 21, 2007

Who owns this church is a spiritual question not a legal or financial one. Revelation offers God’s answer.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Who Owns This Church? Revelation 2-3 Introduction: Struggles of major denominations right now—Episcopal, Presbyterian and others---about who owns the church property if the congregations wants to leave the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 4 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 4 [Trouble sitting still, RLS, etc illustrations.] For some of us it’s hard to sit still. For some of us it’s hard to just stop and rest. But there’s a solution to that, it’s called Nyquil! (A couple slugs of that and you’ll sit still.) But seriously, God didn’t intend on us being busy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Naomi's Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2015

Naomi is the theologian of the book of Ruth. Her faith under the greatest trials has an impact on her daughter-in-law, Ruth, so that Ruth is ready to accept Naomi's God as her God.

Open your Bibles to the book of Ruth. Ruth is one of two books in our Bibles that is named after a woman, the other being Esther. Both of these books are in the Old Testament and both involve times of great tragedy and great triumph through God’s grace. Both are also depictions of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2025

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#5] HOPE IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction: Tonight, we are going to talk about an important topic that many of us know well- “Hope In The Midst Of Failure.” In our passage, we see a crucial moment in history- The 1st failure of humanity in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

When We Get Stuck

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

People, families, churches and nations get stuck. How one man made the difference

When We Get Stuck Acts 11:24, Acts 11:18-26 If you’ve lived for a few years, you have experienced being stuck – sometimes by physical circumstances, sometimes by emotional obstacles, sometimes by career issues like job/boss, sometimes by family problems. The Bible is a wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

When We Get Stuck

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 6, 2012

Barnabas is a model of the qualities of a Christian useful to God and others. He helped the Christian movement move beyond their Jewish root to be a World Faith.

When We Get Stuck Acts 11:24, Acts 11:18-26 If you’ve lived for a few years, you have experienced being stuck – sometimes by physical circumstances, sometimes by emotional obstacles, sometimes by career issues like job/boss, sometimes by family problems. The Bible is a wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Trumpet Judgments Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018

Message 18 in our exposition of Revelation. This message covers the trumpet judgments of chapter 8-9.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Silence Before the Storm” Rev 8-9 Review I. PROLOGUE 1:1-20 (Things you have seen) II. Messages to the Seven churches 2-3 (Things with are) III. Last Days 4-22 (Things which are about to take place) A. Heavenly worship around the throne 4-5 1. Worship ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nehemiah Rebuilds A Nation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Encourages us to see potential in our brokenness and take action for restoration, serving others not for our glory, but for God's.

Good morning, family. We gather here today to share in the wisdom of the Word. We're here to learn. To grow. To be better. We turn our hearts and minds to the Book of Nehemiah. Chapter 2, verse 17. It reads, "Then I said to them, 'You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17

Topics: Restoration

Renewal Within Defeat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon encourages finding strength in Christ during moments of discouragement, deriving blessings from burdens, and dealing with deep pain through faith.

Good morning, dear friends! As we gather together in the house of our Lord today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of another week, another opportunity to learn, grow, and find our strength in Him. We are here, not just to share in fellowship, but to delve into the Word, to seek His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Topics: Discouragement, Encouragement

Fathers

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 11, 2003

A Father’s Day messaage that explores the Bible meaning of "father".

Fathers This Father’s Day message looks at the biblical meaning of “father”. Bible Text: 1 Corinthians 4: 15 Our text reads: For though you might have ten thousand instructors in Christ, yet you do not have many fathers; for in Christ Jesus I have begotten you through the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:15, John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001

The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20, Ecclesiastes 8:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Respect

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 11, 2001

Wedding of young couple

Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25 Marriage is a sacred, holy, and mysterious relationship designed and created by God as a gift to humankind. But, in recent decades this beautiful gift has been damaged by divorce, ridiculed as obsolete, and dismissed as old fashioned. Yet marriage still ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A People Of Purpose!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2008

We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live.

BEING A PEOPLE OF PURPOSE! We are a people of purpose. That perfect purpose is the Will of God. In this outline we point out the purpose of our Christian walk and live. I. A people of Prayer. 1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-7