Sermons on Why Have You Forsaken Me:

A. C. T. S. Of Solidarity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2013

Prayer, thanksgiving, confession and praise as community activities. Pass it on.

A. C. T. S. OF SOLIDARITY. Isaiah 12. When I was coming to rebirth as a newborn Christian, I remember our Pastor sharing a well-known acrostic as a guideline for prayer. Thus, A.C.T.S. spells out the words: Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication. It is a familiar device which I even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6, Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Sunday

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 9, 2020

Today is third Sunday of Advent we celebrate today Joy. Israel celebrated joy of God how he delivered and how through Jesus God delivers people everywhere through the birth of the Christ.

Joy Sunday Psalm 126 1. The Psalm shares Israel history and shares a hope for a glorious and joyful future • It’s a message about Joy, It’s a message about God power to save Israel and to save Us. • Notice the verse — "When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion" - The Holy ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Follower Of Christ And Leader Of Others

Contributed by James Dorman on May 9, 2017

This sermon was preached at a Galilean (by Discipleguide) initiation and explores their motto.

Textual Segment:Tonight, Joshua was inducted into the Gallileans. I want to examine their motto more closely. Their 2 key verses are great life verses for us all. Their motto: Follower of Christ, leader of others, is based on 1 Peter 2:21 NKJV For to this you were called, because Christ also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21, 2 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Close, But No Salvation

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and not be a Christian.

Close, but no Salvation April 8, 2009 Community Holy Week Service First Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Judas shows us just how close a person can get to Jesus and not be a Christian. Focus Passage: Matt 26:14-16, 21-25, 47-50 Introduction: I. Judas shows us just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Warmth Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 8, 2023

We are the sons and daughters of God! We are washed with the blood of Jesus! We are safe and protected under the warmth of God's love. The warmness of God's love guarantees our daily provision, care, support, and security!

OASIS WORD BANK Opening Passage What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us? Romans 8:31 (NLT) Title: THE WARMTH OF GOD'S LOVE Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122307 Devotional The power of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, Song of Songs 2:4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Futility Of Human Efforts Without God

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 24, 2004

At this present situation families are openly in trouble and others were broken. How can we solve this problem and make it a strong family? And how can we receive the blessing from God?

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain.” OUTLINE I) THE FAMILY SUCCESS WILL BE FOUND IN GOD (v.1a). How to became successful in building family? a. by seeking GOD’S direction b. by depending upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As It Was In The Days Of Noah: For The First Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2017

The church needs to stop being distracted from its God-given mission by engaging in useless speculations

As it was in the Days of Noah Matthew 24:36-44 Even in today’s increasingly biblically illiterate world, the image of Noah and the Ark persists. For many it is cause for derision even as people of Noah’s day mocked him for building it. Just the thought of water covering the entire surface of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2020

As we study the last of seven churches, let’s notice how much they look like some modern churches.

As we study the last of seven churches, let’s notice how much they look like some modern churches. Sardis Revelation 3:1 This church is not indicted for corruption, nor harassed by persecution. It was far worse. It was dead or almost dead, as are many modern western churches. As faith without ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 25, 2003

Sermon in the Series Spiritual Warfare

Introduction a. A part of the Christian Armor is the breastplate of righteousness. b. In this figure of equipping the Christian it is righteousness that protects the heart. c. As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. d. Once we let down our righteousness, we become a target for all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fine Balance: Fulfilling Our Obligations To Both God And The State

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014

Render to Caesar Caesar’s image, which is on the coin; and to God God’s image, which is on man.

FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND STATE. Matthew 22:15-22. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles Of Judgement Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

Life is short and opportunities are more. However, the acts and deeds are going to make us to stand before the judgement of God. The Principles are laid down by God.

Romans 2:1-16 Principles of God’s judgment day Paul here mentions judgment day. The justice of God is based on the lights revealed to men of every generation. Paul talks that the Judgment is certain, Judgment is the last act of God on the universe, and it will be a righteous act. Hence, no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

According To The Riches Of His Glory

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 29, 2018

Understanding the riches of His glory

Weekend Message/Devotion Ephesians 3:14-21 According to the Riches of HIS Glory “According to the riches of HIS glory!” That’s some statement, isn’t it? What does it actually mean? Is it a mystery to be studied and delved into? I think it is, so let’s just do that. We read in verses 17-19, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Three Days Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 2, 2018

A haystack with three jelly beans reminds us of the significance of three days

Mark 15:48 Today is Easter Sunday – the Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus which brought salvation to the world, and all of us. This is the day that God has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! This past Thursday, called Maundy Thursday of Holy Week, nearly 2000 years ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Persistence

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 17, 2019

We must persist in our prayer life as an expression of our faith.

Persistence Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A group of seminary students gathered in the chapel one day as the dean challenged them to NOT pray for a large church because of the stress, problems and worries that go with it. The next year one of the students who graduated returned to give his testimony. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Model Prayers For A Victorious Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2017

Prayer is so powerful and can do great things for the Lord. Nothing is impossible for the Man who believes in Prayer.

PRAYER INTRODUCTION ON PRAYER First, we see that prayer is the only powerful weapon on the earth. Jesus believed in it and also many men of God had great faith in it. • Abraham pleaded for salvation of the Sodom and Gomorrah (Gen 18:17-33) • Jacob wrestled for his personal blessings so that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18

Denomination: Methodist