Sermons on The Bottomless Pit:

U2 40, You Too?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 20, 2014

God has taken us from places of sin, from the mud and mire and has lifted us and set us on a solid place. His place the firm foundation offaith! Sing his praises.

U2 40; You too? King David wrote a good number of Psalms; one that I particularly like is Psalm 40. This Psalm of praise is focused on grace and salvation. It is a song that declares how the author, the King himself was in a sticky place in, “mud and mire” is how he described it and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10, Luke 19:1-10, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fellowship With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on May 3, 2006

This account tells us about the initial respond of the disciples to the death of Christ. These two disciples (maybe also the eleven disciples) had lost hope and fallen into pit of sadness and despair.

FELLOWSHIP WITH THE RISEN CHRIST Luke 24:13-53 April 2006 Introduction This is one of the most beloved accounts of the resurrection story. It is an account of an experience of two disciples on the way to Emmaus. This event takes place hours after the resurrection. Who these disciples are, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-53, Matthew 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Reigns! Series

Contributed by Michael Trigg on Oct 15, 2006

It doesn’t matter what people throw at us in life, Jesus is there to lift us out of the pit and put us back on the road because God is in control, all the time.

INTRODUCTION. Last month we started our exploration of the prophecies of Zechariah, looked at Chap 1:1-6 and the message that God will respond to his people when they come to Him and repent. This was the opening part of the first eight chapters, which reveal how God prepares His people, Israel, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ugly Praise

Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013

Life has a way of bringing you down, BUT God WILL lift you up out of the pit that life throws you in. All you have to do is praise Him.

Joseph’s own brother Rueben was responsible for Joseph’s pit. It was Rueben that suggested they throw Joseph in the pit. We don’t know what happened but whatever it was; we know that Rueben was there when Joseph was thrown into the pit but he was not there when Joseph was lifted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing Loins.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 13, 2021

Once I heard a sermon about a man named Benaiah, who chased a loin into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. I could hardly believe this was recorded in the Bible;

Chasing Loins. 2 Samuel 23:20-21NLT Once I heard a sermon about a man named Benaiah, who chased a loin into a pit on a snowy day and killed it. I could hardly believe this was recorded in the Bible; Moreover, very little has been said about Benaiah. Because of Benaiah’s fearless act, he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21, 2 Samuel 23:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benaiah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 2, 2015

I like the way Benaiah kills a lion in a pit on a snowy day! That is going to be our focus of study today, he went against all odds and slew the lion despite the snow!

Benaiah! 1 Chronicles 11:22”……Benaiah also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen.” People who are God-driven are not ‘ lazy couch potatoes’ but are gutsy people who would go out of their comfort and convenient zones to achieve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is No Reason To Be Afraid Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 18, 2021

You have no reason to be afraid of anyone. No satanic agent from the pit of hell can stop you in the process of carrying out your divine assignment on earth. You are completely unstoppable.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28 NLT THERE IS NO REASON TO BE AFRAID You have no reason to be afraid of anyone. No satanic agent from the pit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Hebrews 2:15

Denomination: Charismatic

9. The God Who Lifts Us Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 26, 2025

Life often pushes people into deep emotional and spiritual pits. Many try to climb out alone but fail. This message reveals the God who lifts, restores, and gives a new song.

9. THE GOD WHO LIFTS US UP Psalm 40:2 – “He lifted me out of the pit.” INTRODUCTION: “Everyone Knows the Pit” My brothers and sisters, as we stand on the streets of India—whether in cities, villages, markets, or bus stands—we see one truth: people are struggling. Some smile outside but are crying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2, Psalm 3:3, John 8:34, Ephesians 4:31, Psalm 38:4, Romans 3:23, Jeremiah 17:9, Mark 2:1-12, Genesis 37:24, Psalm 145:14, Psalm 40:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Luke 19:10, Isaiah 61:1, John 10:10, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Comes Jesus!

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

The next thing to happen in prophecy is for Jesus to come back to steal His Bride. Are we ready? Are your bags packed with the garment of salvation and a robe of righteousness? Is your lamp filled with the oil of the Holy Spirit? If so, youre ready.

In 1 Cor. 15:51 Pauls letter to the Corinthian Church it says, "Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed. 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Charismatic

Signs Of Christ’s Return Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 4, 2010

We know that Christ’s return is imminent. The Bible contains prophecies that could not have been fulfilled until this generation. It’s encouraging to think that we appear to be living in the generation that will ultimately witness the most important and e

Opening illustration: video on ‘Signs of the second coming of Christ’ Introduction: Shortly before His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ delivered a major prophecy of end-time events, recorded in Matthew 24, Mark 13 and Luke 21. He was asked by His disciples: “When will these things be? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Workmanship-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 11, 2015

2 of 2. The apostle Paul related that the intent of Jesus’ sacrifice was to release man to affect God’s purposes. Christians are the purposeful workmanship of God. But How/Why? Christian workmanship entails a hallmark...

HIS WORKMANSHIP-II—Eph. 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” Attention: Christians are the very workmanship of God Almighty in Christ Jesus! Need: Why are you here?; Who am I?; How ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

What If It's True?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

What if it’s true that there is an all-powerful Creator God who actually cares about peon humans like you and me? What is its true there is a hell and lost people are going there.

What If It’s True John 14:6-6 I had a thought this week that I want to share with you. We all know that we need to tell others about Jesus. We even know that some of our friends are lost. We’ve all gone to a funeral where one of our friends had died and we were pretty sure they were ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Marriage From H E Double L Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2015

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 17 verses 1 through 18

Revelation 17: 1 – 18 The Marriage From H E Double L 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“where Art Thou?”

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 8, 2013

THE very first thing that happened after the news of the fall of man reached heaven, was that God came down to look for THE MAN He created. As He walks through the garden in the cool of the day, you can hear Him calling “Adam! Adam! Where art thou?"

6-08-2008 “WHERE ART THOU?” (adapted from a sermon by D. L. Moody) (GENESIS 3:9) And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? THE very first thing that happened after the news of the fall of man reached heaven, was that God came straight down to look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners In The Hands Of An Angry God Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2011

On the cross Jesus saved us from our sins, from slavery, from oppression and conformity to this world; He saved us from spiritual death, but most of all He saved us from the wrath of God.

Dakota Community Church Church History Sunday - 2 February 20, 2011 Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Introduction I decided to cover this topic for our next “Church History Sunday” in October of last year. I was channel surfing when I came across an episode of Peter Youngren’s Grace TV ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:28-35

Denomination: Mennonite