Sermons on In The Pit:

"while It Was Still Dark"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2023

A sermon for Easter Sunday about life in Christ.

“While it was Still Dark” John 20:1-18 Tolstoy has a story about the ever-present threat of death. A man was running from a bear, and to get away from it he jumps down a dry well, and clings to a small tree growing between the bricks on the side. But when he looks down, he sees a lion at the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy Of Salvation

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 8, 2025

Revival is not about guilt trips, programs, or emotional hype — it is about seeing God afresh and rediscovering the joy of salvation. True revival happens when we move from obsessing over our failures to fixing our eyes on the God who forgives, restores, and renews.

“Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and uphold me with Thy free spirit.” Psalm 51:12 Introduction – Passion Misplaced The kingdom of God is not going to advance simply because our churches are full of people. No — the kingdom of God is going to advance when the people who are in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-15, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 1:18, Matthew 4:7, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Silent Saturdays Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 6 - Silent Saturdays! I. Introduction “Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” ? Søren Kierkegaard. Isn't that true? It as we reflect that we understand. It is in the mad dash that keeps us from always understanding. We seldom reflect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tale Of Two Builders

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024

The tale of two builders. One was wise, the other not so wise

Sunday, March 26th , 2020 – The Two Builders Opener: Good Morning Church, Hey thank you so much for tuning in this morning. We miss and love all of you so very much. If you were able to join us last week, we talked about how we need each other. Some of you may remember the television series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Branch On The Tree.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 16, 2024

Israel could not produce the type of fruit that God had intended because they tried to produce it on their own- and not God’s way. God expected to find peace, but instead He found bloodshed; He expected to find justice but instead He heard cries of oppression.

A Branch On The Tree. Charlie Brown, “Snoopy some day we will all die.” And Snoopy says, “True, but on all the other days we will not.” Here's my addendum, -The believer never dies! The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Daniel 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy Comes In The Morning

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 30, 2024

Resurrection message dealing with Mary Magdelene meeting Jesus at the empty tomb. Jesus found her weeping but she left full of joy.

Title: From Weeping to Joy Theme: To show how Mary Magdalene went from weeping in her life to joy. Text: John 20:1 – 18 Note: Part of the idea for this message came from Unshakable Hope by Max Lucado ch. 11 John 20:1-18 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Ministry Of Restoration

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 25, 2025

Restoring people to the faith is a vital ministry. Everybody stumbles and many become convinced they can't be successful as a Christian. That's why salvation is by grace. Restore someone with the right attitude.

MINISTRY OF RESTORATION Gal. 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE TAILGATER 1. A stressed-out man on a busy street was tailgating a woman. Suddenly, the light turned yellow just in front of her. She did the right thing, stopping at the crosswalk, even though she could have beaten the red light by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Forever Family

Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 25, 2025

One of the greatest gifts God gives us is 
the invitation to belong — not just to Him, but to a family — His family.

God’s Forever Family Introduction Erma Bombeck is one of my favorite authors. Her newspaper column called At Wit’s End was full of humor and wisdom. She wrote books like “If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I doing in the Pits?” and “The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank”. In one of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Allow Me To Meet You Series

Contributed by Jesus Rodriguez on May 7, 2025

In the chaos of life, Jesus doesn’t shout, He simply shows up. Allow Me To Meet You is a call to pause, refocus, and choose what matters most: sitting at His feet. When Jesus enters our busy lives, He’s not asking for more effort, He’s asking for our heart.

(38) Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. (39) And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. (40) But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Apostolic

Are You Thirsty? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 21, 2025

Based on Psalm 63 - Sermon encourages hearers to consider what it means to be thirsty for God.

“ARE YOU THIRSTY?” Psalm 63 FBCF – 7/20/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sprite commercial – “Obey Your Thirst.” What’s your favorite soft drink? (allow responses) Vicki is a Dr. Pepper Zero fan. I’m a Coke Zero guy unless I’m on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Then it’s this (show pic of Kola ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The King Who Was Born A Fugitive (Matthew 1:18-2:23)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2024

Matthew's Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed.

Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a marriage arranged by both sets of parents and the details were negotiated by the signing of marriage contracts. This time of betrothal was as binding and serious as the marriage itself, which would not take place until a year later. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:1-20, Jeremiah 31:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

There's Oil In This Press!

Contributed by Robin Dinnanauth on Oct 23, 2025

Crushing Produces Anointing

Crushing Produces Anointing and this revelation comes from Isaiah 61:3 where the prophet declares that God will give His people beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. This is not poetry alone—it is a prophetic promise for each and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3

King David's Last Words Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 23, 2023

All these years later, we see David an old man, hair turned white, beard gone gray, wrinkled and tired, laying in bed, unable to keep warm.

Have you had a loved die? Did you have the chance to have a final conversation with them? And do you remember the last words they spoke to you? Or the last words they gave, period? It's a way of communicating something very important, as your last statement to the Earth. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Reconnect: He Calls Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2023

The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin.

RECONNECT WITH GOD: He Calls Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The reason we all need encouragement to reconnect with God is the disconnect of sin. We do not see sin the way God does. Our attitudes toward sin: -Some Deny it - there is nothing wrong. -Some mock it - make fun of it, as if it were a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Silence (Advent 2 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 8, 2023

All four of the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John speak of the ministry of the John the Baptizer who is the messenger who prepares the way for Jesus. A second reason that John’s arrival is such a big deal is because there had not been any prophets for 400 years.

BREAKING THE SILENCE Text: Mark 1:1 - 8 Mark 1:1-11 The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. (2) As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, "See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; (3) the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist