Sermons on A Horrible Pit:

The Way Of Beauty Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2015

There can be no tension between devoting ourselves to love of God and love of neighbor.

Thursday of 25th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel There is a very old argument in the Church that contrasts what we owe to God with what we owe to our neighbor. These days, it goes like this: we don’t need ornate churches with lots of stone and pipeorgans and marble altars and Italian ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

A Celebration Of God-Given Opportunity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2015

Hannah was seeing beyond the circumstance of the birth of Samuel to something of its significance.

A CELEBRATION OF GOD-GIVEN OPPORTUNITY. 1 Samuel 2:1-10. The Song of Hannah is a song of reversals. It was a celebration of a God-given opportunity through the birth of a child. Yet it is not only a personal response to one particular situation: it is a response which all of God’s people are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What It Takes T Be Ready For The Parousia"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2014

The sermon shares the necessity of being prepared by waiting, by walking with the Holy Spirit, by willingness, and if we do these we will have no worries.

What it takes to be ready for the Coming of the lord? Matthew 25: 1-13 The term "Parousia" refers to 2 coming of Jesus Christ. 1. Note these 10 Virgins are Bridesmaids • They are five wise and five foolish. These are compared to Matthew 7: 24-27 like a wise man who built his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism Is A Gift We Receive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2014

God loved us so much that He gave up His only begotten Son, as the blood-price of our justification. You and I first enter that covenant when we, or our parents and godparents, make covenant promises to God at our baptism.

Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The Gospel of John, more than the Synoptics, clearly states what the Church has always and everywhere taught–Jesus is the fleshly manifestation of the same God who made a covenant of love and fidelity with Abraham. Although Israel turned its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

We Got To Grow! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012

Devotions are available in plenty these days, the inbox is overflowing with spiritual teachings; however, what matters is what nourishment has it brought into your life? Are you listening?

Grow … truly grow …Part 1 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer For Help Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 25, 2014

God is still on His throne. His arm will levy judgment against those who are enemies of his righteous servants.

Prayer For Help Waiting On The LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 25, 2014) “So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth” (Psalms 58:11, King James Version [David reproveth wicked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Friends

"Allow God To Change You Forever" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 8, 2014

ALLOW God in, until you do worry and doubt will always be a part of your life.

The Ultimate Decisionjesus_holding_man_on_his_kness2.jpg August 8, 2014 While reading the book of John this morning a verse caught my attention John 15:25 “But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: 'They hated me without reason.' Now Jesus is not only talking about Himself but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:19-20

"The Tug Of War"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2013

Todays text offers us a epic battle against good and evil sort of like a battle of tug of war first tuggers must listen to the voice, the tuggers must follow the commands of the Shepherd, and thirdly the tuggers must have unison, chemistry, camaraderie, a

Tug of War John 10:27 1. There is a tug of war against Good and Evil "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." 1 Kings 18:21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Methodist

All Evil Turns In To Good Series

Contributed by Caleb Simon on Oct 17, 2013

The plan which was planned by Satan of crucifying Jesus, the same plan was used in heaven to bring victory

God gave me a good thought about changing all evil in to good, and i am glad to share it with all the children of God. For thousands of thousands years Satan was fearful about a prophecy said by GOD about him. Scripture says in Genesis 3:15 " I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Teachers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a false teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 2:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God co

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen a false teacher? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: 2 Peter 2:3-4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In their greed they will make up clever lies to get hold of your money. But God condemned them long ago, and their destruction will not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

12 Secrets To Living An Abundant Life: 6 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 8, 2011

Working for an auto dealership as a master technician and making a lot more money than I do as a pastor didn’t bring true abundance. I was not happy, making money. God's Word show us ho to truly live the abundant life.

1. God has a plan for your life - Jer. 29: 11 2. There is a battle engaged for your life - Jesus said in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” 3. Too many of God’s people are losing the battle - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

’choose Life’

Contributed by Robert Kenneth Smith on Mar 15, 2011

The Lord not only gives us four choices of the way to live our lives, but He gives us the answer.

I want to focus on verse 19, ‘I have set before you life and death…blessing and cursing… We see by this scripture that it’s God’s permissive will that comes into play…He will always give us a choice…but He will never force anything on us…let’s read the rest of that verse again…‘…therefore, choose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Days Of Thunder

Contributed by Gene Escoe on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon deals with what to do when sin crashes your walk with Jesus Christ.

Days of Thunder Galatians 5:7-15 INTRODUCTION: Play crash scene from “Days of Thunder” with Tom Cruise before entering the stage. Ask: “Does your walk with JC ever ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Doors Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 4, 2009

Each door speaks to us as Christians and to all who are lost.

THE SEVEN DOORS OF THE LORD Psalms 14: 2The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God. More Christians today have more “Downs” than “Ups” A down in the mouth Christian will never win souls to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Privileges Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privil

The Privileges of the Good News So far in our study of the first seven verses of Romans chapter one we have looked at the Preacher of the Good News, Paul (1), the Promise (2), the Person (3-4), the Provision (5a), and the Proclamation (5b-6). This morning we will be exploring the Privileges (7) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible