Sermons on Ash Pits:

Recognize Moral Responsibility

Contributed by George Warner on Nov 17, 2023

May everyone get to know the Bible

It is 2023 and Hamas terrorists in Gaza are 100% responsible for the violent death of innocent civilians who they use as shields. When king David arranged for Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be placed in the way of danger and be killed by the Ammonites, David thought that he was free of any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9, Proverbs 28:10

God Hears (Psalm 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 17, 2026

When does God hear our prayers?

Are there conditions required for answered prayers? Are there divine consequences of good and evil deeds? Let’s begin in Psalm 28. When we pray, do we ask God to hear our pleas? Do we waver in faith? To You, Lord, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, For if You are silent to me, I will become ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfast Trust (Psalm 57)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 29, 2026

How much do we trust God?

In a lion's den of trouble, do we trust in God’s mercy to send from heaven, and save us? Let’s look at Psalm 57. Who do we ask for mercy in the midst of calamity, trusting in God? Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resorting To Prayer And Praises

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 15, 2024

When David fled and hid because of King Saul's pursuit of him, he experienced uncertainty in life. But instead of worrying, he prayed and praised God.

I. The PRAYER of David a.) His ACTION *verses 1-2a, (David cries out for God's MERCY and MINISTRATION) "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed. I cry out to God Most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reassurances For The Needy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024

"For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever" (PSALM 9:18).

REASSURANCES FOR THE NEEDY. Psalm 9:13-20. A personal petition seems to appear in the text with a startling suddenness: “Have mercy upon me, O LORD: consider my trouble” (PSALM 9:13a). Yet even in the midst of this anguish, the Psalmist remembers past deliverances, and addresses his petition to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Yhwh Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 19, 2013

YHWH as He really is. . . “a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity.” (Jonah 4:2b). Please see resources for background information on Jonah.

The Compassion of YHWH (Jonah 3:4-4:11) The City Believed 3:4-5 4 On the first day, Jonah started into the city. He proclaimed: "Forty more days and Nineveh will be overturned." 5 The Ninevites believed God. They declared a fast, and all of them, from the greatest to the least, put on sackcloth. ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Judgment Of Satan

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jan 23, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 3:14-15

Islington Baptist Church December 31, 2000 Today’s text: Genesis 3:14-24 Scriptures to read: Lk.10:1-24, Rev.12;18-20 For a month now we have been examining various Messianic prophecies. In the OT, time and time again, God, by the mouths of various people, communicated to his people about a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 1, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001

Year C. 1st Sunday of Lent March 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com DEUTERONOMY 26:1-11 Heavenly Father we recognize that we are truly dependent on You alone for everything. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Obeying God

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Oct 25, 2003

One prophet forgot what God told him and paid the price.

Obeying God 10/26/03 1 Kings 13 Verses 1 – 3 “And behold, there came a man of God out of Judah by the word of the Lord unto Bethel: and Jeroboam stood by the altar to burn incense. (2) And he cried against the altar in the word of the Lord, and said, O altar, altar, thus saith the Lord; behold a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' The Great Divorce Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 9, 2005

An examination of C. S. Lewis’ view of Heaven and Hell in The Great Divorce and The Problem of Pain.

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #5 “The Great Divorce” Matthew 7.7-13 This weekend we’re continuing our series on The Life and Legacy of C. S. Lewis by turning our attention to one of his most intriguing works of fiction, The Great Divorce. The title The Great Divorce is a twist on William Blake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

After The Fire Goes Out

Contributed by James May on Sep 3, 2006

After a major fire at our church the aftermath is really bad. Here are some things that God revealed to me through it all.

After the Fire Goes Out By Pastor Jim May This past week has been very challenging. Since the wee hours of the morning on Tuesday, we have been dealing with the aftermath of the fire at our church. There is just so much to do it seems overwhelming. Dealing with insurance companies; trying to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Men Of Courage

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 23, 2006

This message is a challenge for men to be salt and light to their families and to the world.

Men of Courage Matthew 5:13-16 Someone has come up with a Men’s Thesaurus. This Thesaurus is helpful for women to better understand men. When a man says: “It would take too long to explain.” He means: “I have no idea how it works.” When a man says: “Take a break, honey, you are working too ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sanctified For Service At The Brazen Laver Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 9, 2006

#8 in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series

Tabernacle in the Wilderness Series #8 Sanctified for Service at the Brazen Laver By Pastor Jim May Exodus 30:17-21, "And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Thou shalt also make a laver of brass, and his foot also of brass, to wash withal: and thou shalt put it between the tabernacle of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 2, 2005

How is your debt ratio with God? Do you walk around feeling the weight of your sin, past present and future, around you neck? Learn what it means to live a guilt free - debt free life.

Americans are racking up credit card debt at a record pace. Now, don’t worry, this isn’t a message about being a good steward and owing no man or anything like that. But while our financial debt soars, no one talks much about the spiritual debt we owe to God. I know for myself - every time I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fasting

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 8, 2006

The purpose and reason for a Godly fast.

Fasting What is the purpose of fasting? Why do we do it? What can we hope to accomplish? Have you ever gone through a fast. Did you accomplished anything? Did you break strong holds? What were you really trying to do? I ask, does fasting change God. Can we manipulate Him into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible