Sermons on The Pit:

From Prison To Premiership.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

"He sent a man before them." Psalm 105.17.

FROM PRISON TO PREMIERSHIP. Psalm 105:16-22. PSALM 105:16. It is the LORD our God who “called for a famine upon the land: He brake the whole staff of bread.” Bread, or any staple, is aptly called ‘the staff of life’ – for without his staff man must surely fall. But such things are in the hands ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Offended

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God

Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21 A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a good plowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. The vet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Golden Calf In Your Life?

Contributed by James May on Mar 3, 2002

God wants us to remove every idol from our hearts and freely worship Him of our own will.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Teenager In Trouble Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jun 2, 2005

WHAT DO WE TELL OUR TEENAGERS TO DO WHEN THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN DEEP TROUBLE? THE BOOK OF GENESIS GIVES US THE PERFECT ANSWER WITH THE STORY OF JOSEPH.

A TEENAGER IN TROUBLE TEXT- GENESIS 37-39 INTRODUCTION. This morning I would like to go back to our study in the book of Genesis—“ The Book of The Beginnings of Faith”. We have been away from this study for the last 3 weeks, as we have discussed Mother’s Day, Graduates, and Memorial Day. This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah's Audacious Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 5, 2006

One can never start too early to get ready for something really big.

Isaiah’s Audacious Hope Isaiah 7:14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/3/06 Do you know that after today, there are only 21 more shopping days left until Christmas? Some people panic when they hear this but for me it means that I still have three weeks before I have to begin my shopping! Doesn’t it seem like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ragman

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 13, 2005

What God does with the rags of our humanity.

THE RAGMAN TEXT: Psalm 45:8 Psalms 45:8 – “All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.” l. INTRODUCTION – THE CLOTHES OF A MAN -I am told that clothes make the man. Whether or not that is true (which I sincerely doubt), ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Everyday Conversations Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

3 of 4 on Friendship with God. We can and must learn to pray to God with everyday conversations. Our model is the Lord’s Prayer

Every Day Conversations "The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving it all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Misions Fields

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007

A sermon preached at a missions conference to remind people to also consider their neighbourhoods, workplace/schools and family as mission fields.

The Forgotten Mission Fields Ask people to boo the words ‘secular job’. This conference is all about missions. I am sure that over this weekend many of you will be inspired to see yourself as missionaries. I am sure that many of you will receive prophecies or dreams about what God is going to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With The Stones Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

Wickedness is an abomination unto God, so are they which practice it.

DEALING WITH THE STONES OF THE WICKED Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 74:20: “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” This means that there are places on earth that are dark and the Bible recognizes them. The only place on earth that light ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2009

These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-66, Lamentations 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Throw A Pity Party -- 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 30:1-6 Series

Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014

What will you do when, not if but when, the troubles come? If you do want to throw yourself a good old fashioned pity party – and I’ve met a few people who are experts – let me tell you how to do so.

How to Throw a Pity Party 1 Samuel 27:1-12; 30:1-6 When Barbara and I first came to Independence, we began our Wednesday night Bible studies with a teaching on the book of James. We figured we’d get off to a good running start on what it means to live out our Christians lives in the realness ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm In The Fight Of My Life

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 20, 2019

When challenges come you begin to realize that there is fight in you. I know that we wish that life would slow down.However I have found out that life doesn’t make an appointment. Life just happens. So when it happens you have to be prepared for what’s coming.

I'M IN THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE HEBREWS 10:35 Hebrews 10:35 (DBY)  Cast not away therefore your confidence, which has great recompense. All of us have faced or are facing challenges and some of our challenges are intense. My Brothers and Sisters you need to know that challenges are not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Temptation, Testimony, Trials Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014

The story of Joseph and Potiphar’s wife is about about moral choices and so much more! There's times when we suffer for taking a stand for what’s right and refusing to choose the path that looks attractive. But the Lord will be with us and bless us!

God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Temptation, Testimony & Trials Scripture Text: Genesis 39.1-21 INTRODUCTION [Begin by using a contemporary illustration of a natural disaster/catastrophe in a distant place…] Just because it’s hard for me to imagine how such-an-isolated-event could ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

God Brings Down The Proud Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 10, 2022

In the church's fear and struggle, feeling hard-pressed and helpless, she can be encouraged. We know that the proud of the earth will not endure forever. The violent will not prevail. God is on his throne: He is the great judge and our faithful Saviour.

The world has seen many cruel tyrants and dictators. Sometimes these powerful men live out their days to the fullest, enjoying all the glories of their position right to the end, then dying in comfort. But many end in humiliation and defeat. The great Napoleon spent his last years in exile on a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Your Response Determines Your Future

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 25, 2001

our response to opportunities in life determines our future. It is the same in the spiritual realm. Every response has consquences and has an impact on our future. Offenses seems to be one of the major events in the church today.

‘Your Response Determines Your Future” I. Introduction A. Your response determines your future: 1. Deception is not knowing while thinking you know. 2. Holy Spirit will reveal, that which is hidden. 3. Unknowingly you will look at “offense opportunities” through the glasses that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible