Sermons on Bit:

Keeping Watch

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 5, 2004

We are to keep watching because Jesus is coming soon. This is a devotional for my church newsletter

Keeping Watch April 2004 Mark 13:32-37 I can remember once when I was a kid my oldest sister and brother-in-law came to visit us when they lived in Maine. My other sister and I sat and watched for them to come. It seemed like we were going to have to wait forever for them to arrive. It seemed like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heavens Declare The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING?

BIG IDEA: GOD IS SPEAKING ... AM I OBEYING? I. (:1-6) GOD SPEAKS IN NATURE -- NON-VERBAL NATURAL REVELATION REVEALS THE GLORY OF GOD A. (:1) Natural Revelation "the heavens" "their expanse" "publish, declare, proclaim" -- very conspicuous, noticeable revelation; not hidden B. (:1) Content: The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Whorific Love For God Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Nov 11, 2005

Sometimes God’s unfailing love becomes tough love

Introduction to: A Whorific Love For God If it ever happened in today’s Christian church it would travel the gossip line right across the country. Today’s 21st century Pharisees would shake their heads in disgust and others who didn’t know the context of the tale would add false but juicy tid-bits ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Dud For God

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005

How to be ineffective for the Kingdom of God

I Timothy 4:12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young.” Brought up with fireworks on the 4th of July. Tennessee to buy them Every now and then we would have one that The fuse would light… Smoke would come out… Anticipation would raise…NOTHING!!! It was a dud! Nothing but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Dec 28, 2004

Evil is present in our fallen world, but God is able to turn every circumstance into long range good. However we need to realize that He is not working just to make us happy, but to fulfill His long range purpose.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A farmer went to his banker and announced that he had bad news and good news. “First, the bad news...” “Well,” said the farmer, “I can’t make my mortgage payments. And that crop loan I’ve taken out for the past 10 years—I can’t pay that off, either. Not only that, I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

There's Just Something About That Name

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 26, 2005

Funeral Sermon for a faithful believer. Uses ’There’s Just Something About that Name’ by the Gaithers.

FUNERAL FOR **** **** PLAY SONG: "There’s Just Something About That Name" *** INSERT PERSONAL NOTES OR OBITUARY HERE *** Jesus, Jesus, Jesus There’s just something about that name Master, Savior, Jesus Like the fragrance after the rain Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Let all heaven and earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaketh Better Things!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005

Many voices may speak about you but there is only one voice of the blood of Jesus which speaks better things!

“And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.” Hebrews 12:24 Everything in the world today is turning from bad to worse. Things that used to be good are now bad; people who used to be nice are now monsters. The world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of The Matter Is The Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Segun Omole on Jan 14, 2009

I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman

Judge 16: 1-31 I have heard and read quite a number of analysis of the weakness of Samson, his lack of self control and his inability to resist the power of a woman…well, guess these are all correct in their own ways but I would like to look at this man of God from another perspective. I believe ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Then, You Will Know

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 28, 2008

This sermon explores how God’s love for us is freely given.

John 14: 15 – 21 – Then, You Will Know Intro: When people discover you are an only child, they immediately think you were spoiled as a child. I, of course, was very different. I was not spoiled; . . . I was just smart. Every year at this time when I was a child, I would start dropping little ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God's Hidden Agenda"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 27, 2007

There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda?

Title: “God’s Hidden Agenda” Introduction: Everybody has an agenda. Study over this text. There were many people crowded into the house at Capernaum. Everyone in the house had their own agenda for being there. The purpose of this message is to ask this question: Is your agenda, God’s agenda? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 11, 2013

Words really do hurt, and what we say matters.

Sticks and stones James 3:1-13 Intro: sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. 1: sound familiar a) Do words hurt? b) Absolutely, yes they do!!! c) Words can build and uplift, bridge gaps and restore relationships d) But they can also destroy and be harmful and cause a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Christmas: The Chilean Miners - You Alone Can Rescue - A Modern Parable

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2010

God came down - into the darkness of the world, where many people live without hope. God provided a way out and his name is Jesus. When we are ’in’ Jesus we are being saved. The rescue of the Chilean Miners is a modern parable that illustrates this truth.

Jesus told some of the most wonderful stories to help people get to know what God is really like. What a year it’s been! My football team got relegated, we’ve got a coalition government for the first time since the 2nd World War, England flopped out of the World Cup, a volcanic ash cloud disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:4

Denomination: Anglican

Following The Will Of God All The Time

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 28, 2011

Is it easy for you to follow the will of God? Make sure it is His will and not yours.

Following the Will of God Central Text------1 Kings 17:1-16 Ro 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 1Th 4:3 For this is the will of God, even your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding The Theme In Christ In Philippians

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 4, 2010

Paul uses the phrase in Christ eight times in Philippians and studying these occurances can help us find deeper meaning in the book

The phrase in Christ appears eight different times through the letter to the Philippians and is one of the major themes that Paul addresses. The wording is important because Paul does not use in Jesus, by Jesus or even because of Jesus. Paul makes the usage in Christ for two important reasons. The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:26

Denomination: Church Of God

When Hearing Is The Only Option

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 10, 2010

When one sense fails or is not available all others are elevated

When Hearing is The Only Option Luke 18: 35-40 Vs. 35 Near – When Jesus Is near something on the inside prompts you to posture yourself for completion. Jesus wasn’t there yet but he was on his way, he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational