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The Book Of Lamentations – Part 25 – Mercilessly Hunted Down And Silenced In A Pit; Waters Of Judgment Flowed Over The Heads - Chapter 3:52-54 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025

What is it to be hunted down and thrown into a pit of silence, and then to be sealed there by a stone? These survivors from the Babylonian holocaust describe their feelings. The waters of judgement surged over their heads. Jesus has identified with His people by passing that way Himself.

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 25 – MERCILESSLY HUNTED DOWN AND SILENCED IN A PIT; WATERS OF JUDGMENT FLOWED OVER THE HEADS - CHAPTER 3:52-54 The laments of the people and of Jeremiah continue through the next three verses, then move into more positive territory as prayer sets the focus. I hope ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52, John 8:44, Lamentations 3:53, Jeremiah 38:2, Jeremiah 38:6, Genesis 37:22-24, Lamentations 3:54, Psalm 69:1-2, Psalm 69:14-15, Jonah 2:3-5, Job 29:2-3, Hebrews 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifice A Son

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2008

Abraham was told by God to sacrifice his only son Isaac. God did not ask Abraham to do something God was not willing to do Himself. This sermon parallels these truths.

Abraham is the Father of our Faith. In Genesis 12 God called him to be the leader of a great nation. In our story today God tells Abraham to sacrifice his son. Let’s study this story for truths we can apply to our lives. I. The request from God 22:1, 2 READ Notice in verse 2 God understood the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Assassin Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

After a short story based on Judges 3 to introduce the text, this sermon notes how God uses unexpected leaders and how God's leaders overturn idols.

In an attempt to capture some of the drama of this passage, I want to attempt something different as an introduction to the text. I hope you’ll follow along in your Bibles when I get to the meat of the sermon, but I thought I’d introduce the sermon by reading a short story I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: *other

Developing Resistance

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2013

Everyone is tempted - it's part of living on planet earth. Even Jesus was tempted. But how did He resist? How do we develop similar resistance?

“Developing Resistance” Luke 4:1-13 A little boy named Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His plan was to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally could buy a new 10-speed. Each night, he knelt beside his bed, and prayed, "Dear Lord, please help me save my money for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 7, 2009

“We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil.

VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION--Luke 4:1-13 Proposition: “We can have victory over temptation as Jesus did by using the Word of God to resist the devil." Objective: My purpose is challenge people to be alert to the truth that God will assist in experiencing victory over temptation. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Life After Stress?

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023

Stress is part of life. Without stress, there is no life. With burnout on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to manage stress in our personal and professional lives.

What is Stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Distress occurs when stress is severe, prolonged, or both. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and Eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you. Good Stress and Bad Stress Examples of negative ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:7, Genesis 21:12

Denomination: Other

Be Reconciled To God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 7, 2010

The father only seems like a chump, taking back the wastrel son. But I am not the elder son, I am the prodigal, needing forgiveness.

4th Sunday of Lent 2010 So we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We beseech you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. If God had to join the rest of us in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Through My Most Grievous Fault Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 3, 2011

Change is inevitable; growth is optional, morally, spiritually, liturgically.

First Sunday of Lent 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy The fruit was, she had to admit, highly attractive. Over the weeks since her creation, she had time to ponder it, to wonder why the fruit of this one tree was off-limits to her and her new husband. She had even invented a foil for her ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Have You Forgotten Who You Are? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 12, 2011

A short talk encouraging us to know Jesus - and when we know him, he helps us to know who we really are, and who we can become.

Jesus takes his disciples aside and asks them, “What about you? Who do you say I am?” (16:15). A teaching assistant accused of looting. An 11 year old girl appears in court and admits breaking windows in Nottingham. Teenagers appear before Magistrates with no parent in attendance. Magistrates ask, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Prosecution, Forgetting, Leadership And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

This is the fourth and last in the forgiveness series and addresses as those sticky questions. Can I prosecute a criminal? Should repentant leaders in the church be reinstalled? etc..

orgiveness is Conditional, Part IV: Finale and Final Questions Thus far in our series on forgiveness, I have attempted to answer these questions. Here they are, in review, with references. 1. Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? Ed’s answer: No ---God is our model; He does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Micah 7:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing - Check It Out Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 15, 2003

Part 2 of an article on divine healing. Two simple illustrations are presented to aid the analysis.

ILLUSTRATION #1 Phew, it was hot. Recently we were sitting on a train and over the PA system the announcement was made that cars outside were overheating in the high ambient temperature. The train was moving slowly, then stopping for several minutes then moving forward slowly... At this time I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Balancing Act Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 8, 2002

Ephesians Series #3 Position determines access. We like access…but in the Kingdom of God access is restricted only to those who are in the right position.The key to staying on that straight and narrow path is in being well balanced.

A Walk That Is Worthy Part 3 "The Balancing Act" Text: Eph 1:15-23 Intro: We have just come through another Thanksgiving Holiday. I trust everyone had a blessed time whether with family or friends, being able to return thanks to the Lord for what He has done in our lives. I ran across a cute ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2013

This hit home, right where people live. Hope it helps.

Doing the Right Thing Psalm 23:1-3NLT The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017

If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supermodels Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2012

A fashion supermodel is a woman who looks good, dresses good, and walks good. But God sets before a super models of faith that are more than just pretty faces and are known less for what they wore than for what they did. What can we learn from these model

OPEN: On the screen you’ll see the pictures of various famous attractive women (Twiggy, Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Lauren Hutton, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum). They’re models. But they’re more than models… they are ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ