Sermons on A Pitcher Of Water:

The Power Of Confession Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2017

Confession is a key to spiritual formation—it frees our chains, releases Christ’s power in us, and helps us to mature as He desires, not as we desire.

In his autobiography, Mahatma Gandhi wrote that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the class system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Other

Holy Spirit Baptism Series

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 2, 2011

Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. Baptism in the Holy Ghost is viewed as a dis

ARTICLE 8 We believe in the baptism with the Holy Ghost subsequent to a clean heart. Many debates have occurred over this teaching among our Christian brethren. We find in the scripture the Holy Spirit works in many different ways in the world and in the lives of born again believer’s. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015

Proper 6 (b) Christ Himself grows His church by His eternal Word, in and through us, and for and to others.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “How does your garden grow?” Do you garden much? Do you have a garden this year? We had a cold spring, and wet too, so some things are late ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Not All Is Lost

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Mar 25, 2022

I was invited to minister at a conference this weekend. The Theme is, "NOT ALL IS LOST." I wondered why they phrased it that way, and why not "All is Not Lost,"

But when I continued to meditate on this I understood that this is what the Holyspirit wanted us to focus on. NOT ALL IS LOST! Do not rephrase or rearrange the sentence but pause, reflect and let it sink in NOT ALL IS LOST! Loss is one of the most devastating issues with no rules or plans. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Respond With Grace - Romans 12:17–21 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025

The Radical Call of the Gospel: This message is not about what the world teaches, but what Jesus demonstrates. The cross teaches us that mercy triumphs over judgment.

Go! And Respond with Grace - Romans 12:17–21 Imagine standing at the foot of a beautiful mountain. The sun is shining, the breeze is gentle. Then, someone throws a stone at you. In that moment, your instinct is to throw it back. But what if, instead, you smiled, picked up the stone, and built a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25, James 2:13, 1 Corinthians 13:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20, Deuteronomy 32:35, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 6:23, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 1:12, John 4:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Romans 12:17-21, Proverbs 25:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's My Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon will explore the healing power and compassion of Jesus as demonstrated in the story of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5:1-8.

Good morning, church family! Today we’re talking about John 5:1-8, a powerful Scripture where we see the mercy of Jesus and His power to heal in action. We'll specifically be touching on the miraculous healing of the paralytic and focusing on the significance of the Pool of Bethesda. It's a story ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Topics: Jesus' Mercy

The Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

This sermon explores Psalm 23's depiction of life's highs and lows, emphasizing God's constant presence and involvement in our human journey.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, bound by our shared faith and love for our Lord, to delve into the richness of His Word. We come with hearts open, ready to receive His wisdom, ready to be comforted, challenged, and changed. We come with minds prepared to ...read more

Topics: Care

Three Life Truths We Need Today - Genesis 8-9 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Have you ever thought about Noah and recognized that God gave a lot of instructions to Noah about how to get into the ark, about all the things to do about getting into the ark.

Have you ever thought about Noah and recognized that God gave a lot of instructions to Noah about how to get into the ark, about all the things to do about getting into the ark. But He doesn’t give him a lot of instructions coming off the ark. In fact there's this bird thing going on where ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Of True Happiness

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The psalmist uses the contrasting illustrations of a tree and chaff to share the Secret of True Happiness, telling us what it is, where it’s to be found and why we need it.

THE SECRET OF TRUE HAPPINESS If the mythical man or woman in the street was asked what he or she longed for most, I expect the answer, in many cases, would be “happiness”. Jesus had something to say about this in His great Sermon on the Mount when He said: “happy”: "Blessed are ... the poor in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Samaritans

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 22, 2001

When it comes to having people as a part of his kingdom: 1. God breaks all the rules. 2. God wants everyone to know him. 3. God wants us to open our eyes.

Times are changing, and it is rocking our country to the core. Cultural shifts are happening so fast that most of us cannot keep track of them. The country that our grandparents loved and grew up in no longer exists. It used to be that you graduated from high school and worked for one company ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Birth Of Moses Has The Making Of A Movie Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 19, 2003

how God preserved Moses through the Nile to save his people and how we have similar circumstances

June 22, 2003 Exodus 2:1-10 Now a man of the house of Levi married a Levite woman, and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Baptism: Is It Really A Part Of The Plan?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 6, 2001

Baptism is commanded by God and God Wants His People to Obey!

Baptism: Is it really a part of the plan? PRAYER From the Christian reader As teacher of the "20-Something" Sunday school class, I receive information on prospective new members for our group. Recently, one person had noted on his sheet under "Circumstances of Salvation" that he had "Accepted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In My Whole Life Nobody ... Part 3 Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 14, 2001

Two weeks ago I began Part 1 of this 3-part sermon series by telling you about a conversation I had with a young lady. She had attended a particular church all her life but had never become a Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: Acts 2:36-41; Acts 22:7-16; Romans 6:3-5 ILL. Two weeks ago I began this 3-part sermon series by telling about a conver-sation with a young lady I had never met before. To make a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, Acts 22:7-16, Romans 6:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah: The Way Of The Lord (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 20, 2004

A look at four things concerning Jonah: 1)His Descent; 2)His Distress; 3) His Deliverance; 4) His Deposit. Each point could be turned into an individual sermon.

Sermon Series: JONAH Sermon Number: Five in series Sermon Title: The Way of the Lord (Pt. 2) Sermon Text: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Sermon’s Author: Louis Bartet Date: 06-20-04 AM JONAH 1:17-2:10 17And the LORD appointed a great fish [masculine noun dag] to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in [Hebrew term ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Me, Myself, And I, Or Part Of The Group#2

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 22, 2003

This is part #2, we ponder the need of unity and teamwork to build the church, commitment to the whole.

ME, MYSELF AND I,or PART OF THE GROUP! #2 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2... This is part 2 of a series, this will be taught in several lessons. TEXT: PROVERBS 11:25 The liberal soul shall be made fat: AND HE THAT WATERETH SHALL BE WATERED ALSO HIMSELF. Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God