Sermons on Why Have You Forsaken Me:

The Blessing Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2006

Forgiveness brings great blessings because one is freed from guilt, granted eternal life, and restored to fellowship with God.

The Blessing of Forgiveness Psalm 32:1, 2 INTRO.: Most of us are familiar with the sin of David. The story of his adultery with Bathsheba is in the 11th chapter of II Samuel. In the 12th chapter, he is confronted by the prophet Nathan and God’s sentence is passed upon him. David paid a terrible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth And Mercy Meet In The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2014

Help is at hand: the glory of the Lord is about to be revealed in the face of Jesus Christ.

TRUTH AND MERCY MEET IN THE CROSS. “Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10). In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life-Saving Power Of Faith

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2015

Paul and Silas likely did not feel like praising God when they were in jail, but they learned to walk by faith and not by feelings. Paul commands us to do the same thing. He commands us to walk by faith and not by feelings.

Acts 16:25-40 is the story of how God can take the bad circumstances of our lives and use them for good. Paul and Silas had just cast out the demons who were occupying the servant girl, but her owners had them put in jail. The servant girl was a sorcerer who made money for her owners, and when Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Anglican

Walking With God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 15, 2022

Walking with God is to enter into an intimate heart relationship with God through faith in His Son (Hebrews 10:22)

Walking with God is not rejecting or walking away from God's truth We cannot truly walk with God unless we agree with Him To walk with God, we must disagree with the devil. Walking with God is not too busy to spend time with the God who created us Just as Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and Zacharias ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22, 2 Kings 8:27, Galatians 5:16, Romans 3:10, Philippians 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Genesis Chapter Forty-Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 13, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Seven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-SEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph’s family settles in Egypt as the famine continues. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 47 Jacob, and five of his sons, are introduced to Pharaoh, who assigns the land of Goshen to them. The Egyptians deliver ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 47:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For World Aids Day: "God’s Promise For All Families”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Dec 1, 2024

Beloved, today we gather on World AIDS Day, a day that calls us to pause and reflect on a crisis that has shaped our world for decades.

Sermon for World AIDS Day: “God’s Promise for All Families” Text: Jeremiah 33:14-26 Introduction Beloved, today we gather on World AIDS Day, a day that calls us to pause and reflect on a crisis that has shaped our world for decades. It is a day to honor the lives lost, support those living with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

According To Promise Heirs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2019

The radical unity of those who are in Christ Jesus. Their oneness in Christ. Their spiritual inheritance.

ACCORDING TO PROMISE HEIRS. Galatians 3:23-29. The closing paragraph of this chapter is leading to a triumphant conclusion: literally, “If ye are Christ’s, then Abraham’s seed ye are, and according to promise heirs” (Galatians 3:29). This explains the radical unity here: again literally, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Activity Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"good News For God's People!"

Contributed by Grady H Moore on Mar 2, 2022

The pandemic has made the past several months very difficult. To be sure, we all need to be encouraged and strengthened.

Here we look at three things that will strengthen and encourage us. 1. Notice that we have a PRECIOUS new birth. v3 2. Notice that we have a PERMANENT new home. v4 3. Notice that we have a POWERFUL new security. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

How Will Light Shine On All Your Ways?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2024

Allowing the Light to shine on all that we do and all that we may go through is important to show to others our joy in the Lord, regardless of what happens.

In an attempt better understand the question posed, I think we should have a brief overview of the book of Job. Everybody has heard about Job at some point in time. The book of Job is a grasping show of wealth, to poverty, to wealth (riches, to rags, to riches), a theological composition about ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Set Apart For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 9, 2025

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#12] SET APART FOR A PURPOSE Judges 13:1-25 Introduction: Our text reminds us that each of us has a unique purpose that God has designed for our lives. During a difficult time for Israel, God chose Samson to be a deliverer, setting him apart even before he was born. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Samson And Delilah" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 1, 2002

The champion was captivated by the enemy and conquered by himself

“Samson and Delilah” Judges chapter 16 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts This past week I read a story about a man who had reached his “golden years” but with some major regrets. He had wanted God to use him, but his lifestyle got in the way. He looked ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Congregational

Daniel Chapter 11c Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 30, 2009

What will happen to the Antichrist?

Daniel – Chapter 11c Chapter 11 Outline I. A Chronology of Atheistic kings (11:2-20) a. 4 Persian Kings (11:1-2) b. 1 Powerful King – Alexander (11:3-4) c. 2 Perverse Kings – South & North (11:5-9) 1. The Egyptian Prince (11:5) 2. The Egyptian Princess (11:6) 3. The Egyptian Protest ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:36-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Women Who Supported Jesus' Ministry

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 13, 2022

God does not play favorites, not does He consider what societal norms are when He chooses His ministers.

The Women who Supported Jesus' Ministry Luke 8:1-3 Sometimes, a passage of Scripture gets overlooked because it is seen as simple background information to the narrative. This is true of the passage we read this morning. At first it seems to act as a transition from the story of Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victory In The Valley – Confronting The Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

Every believer will face giants. Some will be giants of fear, failure, delay, sin, or public opposition. But like David, we must run into the valley with confidence in the God who fights for us.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY – CONFRONTING THE GIANTS OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Supporting Texts: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Romans 8:37, Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Every believer will face a valley where a giant stands tall—defying faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God