Sermons on Why Have You Forsaken Me:

Lord, You Know Me

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2013

The Psalmist declares that God knew him. And this Psalm describes how God knows us.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Bible college student came to preacher Charles Spurgeon one day, greatly concerned that he could not grasp the meaning of certain verses in the Bible. The noted preacher replied kindly but firmly, “Young man, allow me to give you this word of advice. Give the Lord credit for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Purified Me To Be Yours

Contributed by James Kirkland on Aug 29, 2006

We are in awe of what He has done and what He is going to do, that is the kind of statement we need to use when we speak of our awesome God.

You Purified Me to Be Yours I have an AWESOME God. I Have an AWESOME, AWESOME God. I have a God that will part the water so I can walk through on dry ground. I have a God that will create a big fish to shallow me up and spit me out on dry land. I have a God that turns darkness into light. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Psalm 23:6 Part Viii "All The Days Of My Life" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 10, 2011

Expect great things to happen and have no fear in sudden disaster that you fear may overtake you.

Psalm 23:6a “Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,” Many of us have had a hard time lately. Sometimes a prolonged trial can not only sap the energy from you but it can also make you doubt God’s love for you. The Psalms are all about the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2013

Jesus was the same after His crucifixion, as He was before His crucifixion. Although, He had lain in the tomb, and descended into the place of the dead, and then retraced His steps back to the land of the living, He remained unchanged in His behavior and

Do You Love Me? Text: 15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Come And Follow Me?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jan 8, 2021

As we think about the calling of Nathaniel, we reflect on some of the symbology of the scripture, and think about how we are called to discipleship ourselves.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Hymns can be subjective, depending on who is listening to them, someone may think that a particular hymn is beautifully written, and someone else may feel that its dreadful. Choosing Hymns for worship is a minefield, will the congregation know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

I In Them And You In Me

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2019

The unity of spirit between Jesus and God the Father knits the church into one

June 2, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 I in Them and You in Me Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Lakota Sioux have a simple prayer: Mitakuye Oyasin. It means “all my relatives.” The prayer conveys ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Witchcraft- Who Me?

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2004

Some Christians believe they can do whatever they want, and not have any consequences. What do you believe?

1 Samuel 15:10-23 (NAS) 10. Then the word of the Lord came to Samuel saying, 11. I regret that I have made Saul king, for he has turned back from following me and has not followed out my commands. And Samuel was distressed and cried out to the Lord all night. 12. Samuel rose early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus asks Peter this question three times. It is the only time in scripture where Jesus asks anyone, "Do you love me?" It is an important question that determines our ultimate destiny.

Do You Love Me? What are some things that you love? How does your love of these compare with your love for Jesus Christ? There’s a song in our songbook that goes: “The things that I love and hold dear to my heart are just borrowed they’re not mine at all. Jesus only let me use them to brighten ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

May It Be As You Have Said

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2018

Saying "Yes" to God.

“May It Be To Me As You Have Said” Luke 1:26-38 Imagine a 12-13-year old girl being asked by the angel Gabriel to give birth to God’s Son. I mean, he was asking her to have a child, conceived outside of marriage and Mary was engaged to be married to Joseph. And in Mary’s day, the Law said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Have A Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 19, 2015

A study of Psalm 23

Psalm 23: 1 – 6 Do You Have A Shepherd? 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. 3He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. 4Yea, though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 11, 2013

Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C, 2013

John 21: 1 – 19 / Do You Love Me? Intro: Each person has been asked at least one of these questions by someone who has some “feelings” for them: Do you love me? Why do you love me? Or How much do you love me? If we were able to ask Jesus that question, he might answer: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Have An Attitude

Contributed by Mark Baker on Nov 19, 2006

God knows us totally and completely, nothing is hidden from Him. God looks at our heart and sees things that no one else sees. He knows what you are thinking and what motivates you, and these things do matter to Him...

Psalms 139:1 O LORD, You have searched me and known me. 2. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. 3. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 4. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As I Have Loved You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019

Loving one another.

As I Have Loved You John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Letter from Sermon Central) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so! NO one could ever take your place in my heart, so please forgive me. Please say you’ll take ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have You Seen The King?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Have You Seen The King?

Isaiah 6:1-13 Have You Seen The King? I. Isaiah's Confrontation - 1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. A. He Saw The Position Of A Sovereign God - I saw also the Lord It's Timing - 1 In the year that king Uzziah died - It's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Hey You Have A Call

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2010

God calls all men to repent but not all except.

HEY YOU HAVE A CALL John 11:20Then Martha, as soon as she heard that Jesus was coming, went and met him: but Mary sat still in the house. 21 Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. 22 But I know, that even now, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-29

Denomination: Baptist