Sermons on A Horrible Pit:

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2007

With Jonah’s new purpose he is about to be used mightily. Do you desire to be used by God, but feel trapped in circumstances?

We are looking at Jonah’s prayer as he prayed to God from an unlikely place, the stomach of a fish. To pray we must have faith in God. Sometimes we say there are no atheists in foxholes. Now we find out from Jonah that there are no atheists in fish bellies. Can you imagine what it would be like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Step By Step Through Revelation Chapter 9 & 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 8, 2004

Chapter 9 & 10 Revelation

Revelation Chapter 9 & 10 9: 1 there will be the unnamed star or person. A star is said to fall from heaven What is this star? Look at the pronoun him is used to refer to this star. It is a person. The word star is used in its symbolic way to refer to a person of fame or of high position. Who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 19, 2004

Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for.

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - If some TV shows are not taken off the air, the public will demand longer commercials. ILL.- You perhaps recall that very old (70’s) Virginia Slims cigarette commercial saying, “You’ve come a long way, baby”? Well, we have come a long way in our TV programs! ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:6, Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Good Gravy

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006

Get to know the full benefits of being a Christian and what’s included in the salvation package. It’s all part of God’s good gravy!

God’s Good Gravy 8.26.05 I. Introduction Barney wore coke-bottle glasses and a perfect bowl haircut. He knew the answers to everything and was the teacher’s pet. This really ticked everybody off. One day, after an uncharacteristic absence from school, Barney showed up in class with a big grin on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 4, 2004

According to 1 John 4, God is love because His love is personal, proven, perfecting, and preserving. Power Point is avaible, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 GOD IS LOVE Scott R. Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:1

Denomination: Christian Church

"Yes, God Is Working Even In That” - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009

Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort and encouragement to us.

1. Romans 8:28 is meant to be a comfort & encouragement to us. • It’s like a soft pillow to rest a weary head. • Yes, God is at work in this. Yes, God is using this somehow. • Yes, God cares about me. Yes, God hasn’t forgotten me. BUT… I know that it’s not always that comforting to hear this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Moment Could Change Your Life Forever

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 11, 2013

We are all one moment away from death. It’s a moment that could change our lives forever.

Introduction: What a scary thought! One moment you’re on earth with a lot of money and stuff and the next moment you’re in a place of torment crying for a drop of water to cool your tongue. Or on the other hand you’re on earth broke as the “Ten Commandments” and the next moment you’re in a place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 13, 2003

God’s care extends to the little birds - it surely also extends to us.

HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW Matthew 10:27-31 "Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 "And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 21, 2022

The Bible speaks about a real place called hell, and it’s a place where many people will unfortunately go when they die. But some individuals reason that hell is contradictory to God’s love and mercy and should not be preached.

I have entitled our message this morning “The Reality of Hell.” Hell is a topic that tends to be avoided in a lot of churches and by a lot of pastors today. One person has accurately identified the perception of hell today when he said, “Since the days of fiery sermons from Puritan preachers like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48, Matthew 22:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Delight To Do Thy Will, O My God Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Jun 10, 2014

Lessons from the Messianic Psalms

This is a Messianic Psalm – a Psalm of Incarnation. And I prefer to call it the Psalm of Obedience. Key Verse– [v 8]. “I delight to do Thy will O My God”. I believe this verse is key not just because of its Messianic content but also because of its Divine intent. There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Your Greatest Regret At The End Of Your Life Will Be The Lions You Did Not

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

When life is over we must have met the chalenges

2Sa 23:20 And Benaiah (Jehovah has built up) the son of Jehoiada,(known by Jehovah) the son of a valiant man, of Kabzeel, who had done many acts, he slew two lionlike men of Moab: he went down also and slew a lion in the midst of a pit in time of snow: This obscure passage in Scripture that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Every Life Is Touched By Trials Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

None of us can sidestep the pains, problems, sorrows, and sufferings of life!

1. Everything UNDER THE SUN is vanity & emptiness. a. That’s the testimony of King Solomon. He had it all. b. Money. Wisdom. Women. Possessions. Power. Prestige. c. But it didn’t do it for him. It left him empty & hollow. d. He writes the book of Ecclesiastes to tell us how it went. e. At the end ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 16, 2010

We're talking about Bible characters who had close encounters with God despite their sins, problems, and failures. Today we're talking about Joseph. The outline is: 1-The Dream, 2-The Nightmare, 3-The New Day.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 3 – JOSEPH This morning, we’re continuing our sermon series on “CLOSE ENCOUNTERS” and we’ve been talking about the great heroes of the Bible who’ve had close encounters with God, and how that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"A Whale Of A Time" Jonah Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2008

Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to be swallowed by a whale of despair. But the whale experience sometimes ope

“A whale of a time” Jonah pt 2 Opening Illustration: Jonah’s Interview – from Sermon Central.com media store Thesis: Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roller Coaster Ride

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 11, 2022

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year C

April 10, 2022 Palm/Passion Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Phil. 2:5-11; Lk. 19:28-40; Lk. 22:14-23:56 Roller Coaster Ride Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Dale and I watched the NCAA Men’s Basketball final on ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran