Sermons on Why Have You Forsaken Me:

The Wallet Nerve - Money Lessons

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 5, 2002

Every believer is a manager or steward of God’s blessing on his or her life. If Jesus judged the stewardship of other He will judge mine too,

Jesus went over to the collection box in the Temple and sat and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. 42 Then a poor widow came and dropped in two pennies. (lit. two copper coins = one cent) 43 He called his disciples to him and said, “I assure you, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Appearance Of Evil Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 8, 2014

IN A POLLUTED WORLD LIKE OURS IT IS EXPEDIENT THAT CHRISTIANS SHOULD STAND OUT AND MAKE THE DIFFERENCE. ANYTHING THAT APPEARS LIKE EVIL SHOULD NOT BE CONDONED BY BELIEVERS IN CHRIST. THEY SHOULD DENOUNCE EVIL OUT RIGHTLY AND KEEP AWAY FROM THEM.

APPEARANCE OF EVIL 1ST THES. 5:22 states thus ‘Abstain from all appearance of evil.’ Apostle Paul by the Holy Spirit exhorts Christians to abstain from all appearance of evil. You may wish to ask, ‘what is appearance of evil? ’. In order to understand this phrase we need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Birthday Of The Church--Going Out Into The World For Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 15, 2024

Pentecost has been a big deal from the beginning, because it’s really the “birthday of the Church.”

Pentecost Sunday 2024 There’s kind of an undogmatic understanding in the Church about the major religious festivals of the Christian year. They basically come from the writings of and through St. Paul. In first place there is what is formally called “the Triduum,” the three days preceding Easter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, Acts 2:1-11, John 20:19-23, John 15:26-27

Denomination: Catholic

In The Last Days

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 3, 2025

Pentecost Sunday Luke writes what will happen in the last days as was prophesied by Joel.

1. The Bible describes the "last days" “The Last Days” Acts 2:17-21 • The Last Days are a period before Jesus' return, marked by increased • 2 Timothy 3 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Holy Spirit Is With And In Us As We Share Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 11, 2023

The Holy Spirit equips the whole body of disciples to continue the work of Christ.

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2023 For several weeks now, after the Paschal celebration, we have been hearing the last teaching of Jesus from the Gospel of John. This long speech and promise is positioned by John at the Last Supper, but it would also make sense in the period between Easter and Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Peter 3:15-18, Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 8:5-17

Denomination: Catholic

Waiting For The End Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 1st sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#1] WAITING FOR THE END Matthew 24:1-3 Introduction: We are going to begin studying Matthew 24-25, which is called the Olivet Discourse. This is Jesus’ teachings about the end times. This would lead many to start asking questions such as, “Are you a pre-tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Rock Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The Kingdom of God is not just about going to heaven when we die, but about experiencing a transformed life here on earth. We can live as subjects of King Jesus and bring heaven into our lives right now.

Today, we're talking about the Kingdom of God. It's not just about getting a ticket to heaven, but it's about living a transformed life right here, right now. The Kingdom of God is like a hidden treasure in the Bible stories, and it's a kingdom that's going to last forever. Now, let's get creative. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Divine Kingdom, Present Faith, Spiritual Realm, God's Presence

Earned Wages Due

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 30, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 23: 1 – 21

2 Chronicles 23: 1 – 21 Earned wages due 23 In the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the captains of hundreds: Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri. 2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mark Of The Beast PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores Revelation 13, seeking understanding and discernment about the prophesied beast, the advent of a cashless economy, and the implications of bearing the mark.

Good morning, beloved friends. I'm so glad you've chosen to join us today as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I trust that His grace has been sufficient for you throughout the week and that His peace has been your constant companion. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Topics: Mark, Revelation

Go! And Live As Citizens Of Heaven - Philippians 3:20 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 14, 2025

A reminder that Christians are not of this world. We are citizens of heaven. Our allegiance is not to earthly systems but to the risen Lord Jesus Christ.

Go! And Live as Citizens of Heaven - Philippians 3:20 Philippians 3:20 (NLT): “But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Saviour.” Introduction: Living for a Homeland You’ve Never Seen Imagine living in a foreign land, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20, Acts 1:11, Colossians 3:1-2, Philippians 3:18-19, John 3:3, Romans 10:9, John 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nazirites (Numbers 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2024

What can Christians learn from the Nazirites? Let's look at Numbers 6.

Do we devote time to God? Do we fast and pray? A Nazirite (or Nazarite) was someone who voluntarily devoted themselves to God for a period of time. Jesus was a Nazarene, from Nazareth, not a Nazirite. Let’s look at Numbers 6. What if a man or woman volunteered to separate themselves to God for a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How A Ministry Is Multiplied

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 12, 2002

How a Ministry is Multiplied - Acts 18:1-28

Paul at Corinth and After: Acts 18:1-28 1. Corinth was the political and commercial center of Greece as opposed to Athens, the intellectual capital. Perhaps, it would be like going from Oxford to London. It has a terrible reputation for immorality, wickedness and idolatry. Corinth had a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning The Times

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Apr 10, 2001

What time is it in a spiritual sense ? This sermon looks at what year, month,dat and hour it is.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Chron 12:32 and Ephesians 5:17-18. We are to discern the times we are living in. If we do that rightly it will effect the way we live our lives. We will be like a housekeeper that works diligently keeping the house in order as we expect the master’s return very soon. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:5-9, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: *other

How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On Guard, Alert And Praying

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2006

Facing difficult times by being prepared and praying for the return of Christ.

Luke 21: 25 – 36 – On Guard, Alert and Praying Intro: It was a dark, cold, rainy evening in the fall of 1916. A family was gathered in the old log house that had served as the family homestead for many decades. A young couple with four small children was on their way to that same house in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed