Sermons on Why Have You Forsaken Me:

Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

The criteria by which each of the churches of the New Testament are measured are their faith, hope, and love. This was a thanksgiving message looking at Paul's thankfulness for the Church at Colosse.

*Give Thanks To God* Col. 1:3-5 Dorn Ridge October 7, 2007 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This is a special holiday weekend on our calendars and in our hearts. A.) It is the time of the harvest. B.) It is a time of being mindful of the blessings God has given to us. C.) It is a time of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Bowl Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 9, 2004

First Bowl Judgment

Revelation 16:2, “So the first angel left the Temple and poured out his bowl over the earth, and horrible, malignant sores broke out on everyone who had the mark of the beast and who worshiped his statue.” As we have already established in 15:7 these bowls are actually saucers. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord’s Anointed

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 11, 2011

We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands.

The Lord’s Anointed October 9, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to deal justly with other believers when they sin rather than taking retribution into our own hands. Focus Passage: I Samuel 26:1-25 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Conditions For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 3, 2003

Conditions for fellowship with the Lord and others is based on conformity to a standard and confession of sins.

When John wrote this epistle the heresy of Gnosticism was making its way into the church. Among the teachings were, knowledge is superior to virtue, the nonliteral sense of Scripture is correct and can be understood only by a select few, evil in the world precludes God being the only Creator, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Grace And The Final Evaluation Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 27, 2011

All individuals are destined to undergo a final evaluation by God.

Romans 16:1-27 Introduction: A. History has recorded many ideas about the final evaluation and final state of humans beyond death. B. I had a recent discussion with a cousin concerning ghosts. 1. We were discussing various events that would appear to conclude that ghosts exist. 2. I have my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Stubborn Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#4] STUBBORN OR SURRENDER? Daniel 4:1-37 Introduction: Who here has to learn everything the hard way? When it comes to being obedient to God are you stubborn? Just as Jacob wrestled with God, we find that God will let us wrestle with Him; but He can stop ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Things Christians Struggle With

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What In The World Is God Doing? Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

How do we get on board when we don’t understand what God is doing (compares Jonah with Pentecost)?

20070527 – What in the world is God doing? (Jonah/Acts 2) INTRO– How many of you like surprises? Think, now… Jonah is full of surprises – or God is… • Tomorrow morning you’re going! • Nineveh • The fish is a surprise – oh no you don’t • And Nineveh holds still more surprises – Jonah is sick of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Session #4 “when And Where We Fulfill Our Purpose” Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 15, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

WE BECOME WHAT WE ARE COMMITTED TO! How? Matthew 16:24-28 1. We must Deny ourselves and put Christ first! Hebrews 11:24-26 “By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Declaration For Today And Everyday!

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 18, 2022

This is a declaration for today from the WORD of GOD. Make it yours...daily.

DECLARATION FOR TODAY and everyday! William Akehurst, HSWC There is something about declaring, speaking out loud, with authority. According to Job 22:28, when we declare something, it is established for us. And we will see how it shall come to fruition. You will also declare a thing, And it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24, Job 22:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Family Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When dealing with family chaos, we need to trust God, love our family members equally, and practice forgiveness.

You know, when your little brother won't stop annoying you, or your parents just don't get it? Yeah, we're going there. Let's start with a quick prayer. God, thanks for our families, even when they drive us nuts. Help us to trust, love, and forgive each other, just like you do with us. God, thanks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:4, Genesis 18:9-12

Topics: Trust, Family Dynamics, Forgiveness, Unconditional Love

Truly Living A Life Of Freedom

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 18, 2004

This is a sermon was written for 4th of July. Explained how we today can live a life of true freedom through Christ.

(Play America Again by Carman -very impact full song for an independence day service) Freedom FREE’DOM, n. A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude or confinement. Freedom is personal, civil, political, and religious. To truly live a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Love: Overcoming Fear SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A deeper look into 1 John 4:17-18, exploring the concept of God's love and how it helps us overcome fear.

According to popular search engines, people are most afraid of flying, public speaking, heights, the dark, intimacy, death, failure, rejection, spiders, and commitment. The Bible has a lot to say about fear. We are told to fear the Lord, but not to fear anything else. In 1 John 4:18, John tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-18

Topics: God's Love, Overcoming Fear

The Judge Shamgar Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 11, 2018

The verse does not state that Shamgar was in fact a judge, but that he also delivered Israel. Therefore, his activity was similar to that of the judges.

Chapter 14 The Judge Shamgar [Judges 3.31] http://theperiodofthejudges.yolasite.com Scripture 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Commentary 31 And after him was Shamgar the son of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Giant Of Failure Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jul 12, 2025

Today, we delve into a powerful narrative from the life of Moses, an extraordinary leader who teaches us about the art of failing forward. Despite his flaws and failures, Moses’ life serves to teach us many valuable lessons. One of them is how to handle failure.

Exodus 2:11–12 “Now it came about in those days, when Moses had grown up, that he went out to his brethren and looked on their hard labors; and he saw an Egyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. So he looked this way and that, and when he saw there was no one around, he struck down the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-12, Romans 8:28, James 2:17

Denomination: United Methodist