Sermons on Pitch:

The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014

As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014

As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Tents Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 17, 2014

The shepherd's tent has great symbolism for our walk with God.

1. Sherlock Holmes' Stolen Tent Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Samson: Sweeter Than Honey Stronger Than A Lion

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016

To show that we don't need to use our own strength and our weaknesses but we leave it all up to the LORD to use His Own Strength in our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Noah's Day--Our Day--Last Days

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 28, 2014

The waters of judgment shall eventually prevail (triumph) against all ungodliness.

Noah's Day--Our Day--Last Days Genesis 7:18, "And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters." Matthew 24:37-39, "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

8 Ways To Hurt Any Relationship.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 1, 2020

Respect, in all forms, speaks volumes to anyone in a relationship and often results in feeling worthy of personal affection...

8 Ways To Hurt Any Relationship. Romans 12:9-13NKJV Respect, in all forms, speaks volumes to anyone in a relationship and often results in feeling worthy of personal affection. As you can imagine, lack of respect does the complete opposite. It tears down trust, and builds walls of division. Lack ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13, 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Down He Came From Up

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 21, 2017

A homily for a community banquet at the Yonge Street Mission

Christmas Banquet Homily for Bridges - Down He Came From Up Down he came from up, and in from out, and here from there. A long leap, an incandescent fall from magnificent to naked, frail, small, through space, between stars, into our chill night air, shrunk, in infant grace, to our damp, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Things You Will Very Likely Do In The Coming Year Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 8, 2018

I can guarantee that all of you will do most of the things I am about to enumerate, and I can pretty much suppose that most of you will do the rest. Here is your likely future for next year.

Four Things You Will Very Likely Do in the Coming Year 1. We tend to remember people who succeed in predicting the future, forgetting that for every “hit” there are many “misses.” 1) "Man will never reach the moon regardless of all future scientific advances." -- Dr. Lee DeForest, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 John 1:7-10, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2022

As we continue our pursuit of spiritual soundness this Lent, we ask for the grace we need from the Holy Spirit

Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent The team’s morale had never been higher. Their speed was peaking; their accuracy was better than ever. They had become a team through good times and bad, encouraging each other constantly. The cheering section on the sideline was packed; the cheerleaders were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Anchored With Hope Series

Contributed by David Zachrich on Nov 20, 2022

Life can feel fragile and dangerous. Things are beyond our control. And, worse, there is not always someone waiting to help us.

Psalm 130 Anchored with Hope Wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope. I wait for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning. Friends in Christ, David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer at Drexel University, ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A True Worship

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 29, 2024

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts.

True worship of God is when we love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It's when we praise God above everything else and put Him first in our hearts. As it says in Deuteronomy 6:4-5, “The Lord our God, the Lord is one! True worship is any expression of obedience, praise, honor, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-4, Exodus 20:1-6, John 4:7-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confidence In Prayer: Aligning With God's Will 1 John 5:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024

1 John 5:14 is a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just words spoken into the air but a conversation with a God who hears us.

Confidence in Prayer: Aligning with God's Will 1 John 5:14 Introduction: Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian life—prayer. Our foundational verse is 1 John 5:14 (NLT), which says, “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Know The Beginning And The Word Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 17, 2025

Every story has a beginning. But unlike our stories, the story of God—the story of the Gospel—does not begin with uncertainty or guesswork. It begins with the certainty of God's eternal presence and power.

Go! And Know the Beginning and the Word Genesis 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” John 1:1 (NLT): “In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Introduction: A Question of Beginnings Every journey starts somewhere. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 1:1, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Mark 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

All That We Hope To Be Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 21, 2024

The final sermon in the 4-part series looks at what empowers us to commit ourselves and our resources to God.

October 20, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 29:11-14; Romans 8:24-31; Matthew 5:13-16 All That We Hope to Be Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our offering hymn, “We Lift Our Voices” has been the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Romans 8:24-31, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On Substitution

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 26, 2023

Substitution is defined as the action of replacing someone or something with another person or thing.

Mitch Alborn, an American author, journalist and philanthropist once remarked: “You can’t substitute material things for love or for gentleness or for tenderness or for a sense of comradeship. Money is not a substitute for tenderness, and power is not a substitute for tenderness.” Romans 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 1 Peter 2:1