Sermons on Pit:

The Root Of Jesse

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 20, 2006

An exploration of the meaning of the 2 names of Jesus revealed in Isaiah 11-12

The Branch and The Root of Jesse Isaiah 11-12 Jesus has many names. Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords, Morning Star, King of Kings, Immanuel, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Lion of Judah, Living Word, Blessed Redeemer, Bread of Life, Living water, the Rock, the light of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

295 – Unashamed Evangelism

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 14, 2005

What did the woman at the well have to say? How did she say it? What impact did she make?

Illustrate Humor: Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He found a shortcut through a poorly lit cemetery and, in the darkness, stumbled into an open grave. He tried to climb out but the walls were too slippery. Again and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation 2000: Regrets And Decisions

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

John Greenleaf whittler, one of our most astute poets, wrote: “For of all the sad words of tongue or pen, / The saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’”

TEXT: Malachi 2:13 TITLE: REGRETS & DECISIONS (Graduation 2000) Barry Levinson, a famous Hollywood director, took a chance many of his colleagues passed up. They thought the script about an autistic middle-aged man and his younger brother was too much of a drag for sophisticated American ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Truth Relative Or Absolute? Is Jesus?

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

This sermon explores the confession of Jesus made by the crowds with that of Peter’s confession, and seeks to explain the important differences therein.

Our text for consideration this morning is the gospel lesson from the 9th chapter of Luke which was read. In it, we hear Peter’s confession of Jesus; that Jesus is the Christ or Messiah, the Son of the living God. Well, I’d like to take a walk through the narrative again highlighting a few things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--A Fairy Tale For Adults, Pt. 4

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 16, 2004

Evolution Series--all sermons on website w/ Downloadable Powerpoints.

Devilution: Erosion of Mankind, PT. 4 Conclusion of “Fairy Tale for Adults” II Cor. 5:17 3 Reasons to reject evolution: Logical/Moral/Spiritual 3 bridges no evolutionist can cross: Origin of life/fixity of species/2nd law of thermodynamics Last time we dealt w/ the logical/moral ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Egypt

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

you can live godly in an ungodly world if you have the presence of God in your life.

Genesis 39 October 31, 1999 Living in Egypt: How can I live Godly in an ungodly world? INTRODUCTION This day on our calendar is designated as Halloween. Some would call this the most evil day of the year because of the fact that in it¡¦s origination, it was a day dedicated to Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Jan 17, 2003

Christian Discipleship Christian Character Building

Sermon Title Have Faith In God By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Our text comes today from the Gospel of Mark 11:22; "And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have Faith In God." A man in Memphis Tennessee lost his wife to the age old enemy, death. It almost killed him, but he moved to Chattanooga, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hell's Best Kept Secret

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

A message based on the ministry of Ray Comfort

"Hell’s best kept secret" Romans 3:10-23 Want each of you to know that we live in a dangerous moment in time and that at any minute under circumstances beyond our control, we may find ourselves in eternity. In Luke 16:19-31 Jesus taught us that after death there is no means available to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

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

From A Loser To A Leader

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 17, 2003

God uses a man who considers himself a loser to become a powerful leader ! God can do the same thing with you and I.

From A Loser To A Leader Judges 6:1-40 Story & Song: Stuart Hamblin The chimes of time ring out the news--another day is through. Someone slipped and fell, was that someone you? You may have longed for added strength, your courage to renew. Do not be disheartened, for I bring hope to you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-One Of Us Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 6, 2003

When it comes to our eternity we ALL need help. No matter how hard we work at it we can never EARN our salvation. 1. The Problem–easily identifiable, Sin. 2. The Prognosis–Remove Sin, you are safe; stay in, you are dead. 3. The Prescription–demands

Jesus–One of Us Series: Messages from Hebrews 2:5–18 Hebrews INTRODUCTION We all have problems from time to time that require professional help. If you have car trouble you call a mechanic. If you have Health problems you call a doctor. Would you let someone work on your car who had never even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rod Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 4, 2003

Analysis of the 23rd Psalm

Title: “How Can The Rod Comfort?” Psalms 23: 4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of Death, I will fear no evil: For You are with me; Your Rod & Your Staff, the comfort me.” While I was in Africa, God really gave me a message on the Valley & how He is not only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Died... And No One Cared

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2003

As we travel that road we write across the pages of our lives the epitaphs that one day will summarize our character and the legacy by which we will be remembered. What impact will your life have?

HE DIED … NO ONE CARED 2 CHRONICLES 21:4-20 INTRODUCTION: Should the Lord tarry His return, every one of us will keep an appointment with death. From the very moment we are born we begin traveling the road to that appointed time. As we travel that road we write across the pages of our lives the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 21:4-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Revisited Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 25, 2003

Which would you rather have? The foolishness of God or the wisdom of man? The choice is yours

The Gospel reading is taken from : Luke 15:11-20 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ’Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 "Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Anglican

As It Was In The Days Of Noah Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Sep 28, 2003

A sermon about the Rapture, with a focus on "are you ready?"

September 7, 2003 Title: As It Was in the Days of Noah Text: Matthew 24:36 Introduction A priest and pastor from the local churches are standing by the side of the road pounding a sign into the ground that reads: ’The End is Near! Turn yourself around now before it’s too late!’ A car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Nazarene