Sermons on Ash Water:

Water, Wine And Other Changes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 15, 2007

This passage is not the legitimizer of alcoholic beverages. In fact, it is not about wine at all.

John 2:1-11 January 14, 2007 Second Sunday after the Epiphany - C On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Sign 5 - Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

This is the fifth sign found in the book of John, the walking on water.

Walking on Water During my last four Bible studies I have covered the first four signs in the book of John. I said that in the Gospel of John, he makes no secret of why he write his account of Jesus’ life. John 20:31 ... that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come On In, The Water's Fine

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2007

This is the first in a series of stewardship sermons aimed at priming the pump; getting people to think of stewardship as more than money, but a whole way of life.

Come On In, The Water’s Fine Revelation 22:1-6 October 14, 2007 This morning, we are beginning a journey. It is an annual journey; this year it will culminate on November 18 with our Consecration/Thanksgiving Sunday. I am obviously talking about the annual stewardship emphasis. Notice that I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Changes Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 1 in the series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. Jesus changes the water to wine, which is the results of believing, and what happens in the heart of a person who believes that Jesus is Christ.

Beginning the Second “P” “The Public Ministry of Jesus” Picture # 1: The Results Of Believing; and What Happens To The Person Who Believes That Jesus Christ Is The Christ! Text: John 2:1-11 Jesus Changes Water to Wine Review: What is the purpose of John’s writing his Gospel? John 20:31 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is The Living Water Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 8 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Holy Spirit of God is the Living Water which is a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working through and in the maturing Christian’s life.

Picture # 8: The Living Water, The Holy Spirit (John 7:14-39). Key verses: 37-39 This 8th candid snapshot of the maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John is the picture of Jesus as the Living Water. It’s a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working in the believer’s life. Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-39, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Call To Walk On Water

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 18, 2005

How do I... we... walk on water? When can we walk on water? What is it about: faith or obedience? Is God calling ME to WALK in some area?

Jesus’ call to walk on water. Matt 14:22-36 WBC 20/11/05am I want to speak to you about Walking on Water this morning o as a follow on from- last Sunday, Wed pm o because I’ve been so challenged by Ortbergs’ book o Interrupt me and illustrate! PLEASE But first: "extreme Olympics risk.pps" in Ills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water_ God's Desire

Contributed by James Anderson on Mar 26, 2005

God desires that we step out of the boat to experience is power in manifold ways in our lives

Water – Walking God’s Desire for You! Introduction: Matt.14:22ff; Mk. 6:45ff; Jn. 6:17 Reading Matthew 14: 22 God’s desire for you in the New Year! God what are you wanting for me in the New Year?! I THE BATTLE: seeing Jesus in the storm a) being obedient: ( Jesus asked them to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Give Thanks To The God Of The Waters Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 28, 2006

The Lord who brings rain on the earth has provided us with many blessings. Are we experiencing those blessings to the fullest?

Give thanks to the God of the Waters Psalm 65 I am struck by the similarity between this psalm and number 93. In both, • God arms Himself with strength • The thundering of the waves is referenced • God is shown in His relationship to both land and sea Psalm 93 is in book 4 of the psalms, so it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

If You Want To Walk On Water.....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 3, 2005

....you need to get out of the boat

NR 07-08-05 Mt 14: 22-33: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Observations From A Walk On The Water Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

The are several observations that we can see about this miracle

Observations from a Walk on the Water Matthew 14:22-33 (Mark 6:45-52, John 6:15-21) Miracles # 20 I. If Jesus needed to take time to pray, then we need to take time to pray. II. If Jesus is not with us then we are going to be tossed around in the storms of life. III. We need to have enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Water Out Of A Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 23, 2005

Combining Exodus 17:1-7 with Matthew 21:23-32 to preach a sermon on hope and the need for evangelism.

“Getting Water Out of a Rock” Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 In our Old Testament Lesson, that Sherry read earlier, we see that the people, the Israelites in the desert, are thirsty. They are standing around Moses and they are demanding water. Nothing had changed. The people had been fed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Muddy Waters [simplicity / Assurance]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 25, 2005

If you had a child that was abducted, and you had the chance to get a message to them telling them how to get home...would you make that message simple or complicated? So it is w/ God’s salvation. Free Powerpoint at website.

Muddy Waters Acts 16:25-30 PowerPoint at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MuddyWaters.html Several cases of child abductions have been in the news in recent weeks. And just this past Friday, in a kidnapping horrifyingly reminiscent of Elizabeth Smart a few years ago, 9 yr. old Jessica Lunsford ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Step Into The Water: A Lesson In Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 18, 2005

The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.

Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ancient Wells Of Living Water

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

If we will dig again these ancient wells we will find living water flowing out of these wells. Let us now examine the many wells that we must redig so that we can once again have living water flowing out of our lives.

Ancient Wells of Living Water Text: Genesis 26:12-19 Introduction: In Genesis 26 verse 12 we read where Isaac had sowed in the land and had received a hundredfold blessing from God the same year. Verse 13 explains to us that Isaac became great, he went forward, and he grew until he became very ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

...but Jesus Walked On Water Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2006

5th of 7 signs Jesus performed in the Gospel of John whereby he revealed something of his person to the world.

…BUT JESUS WALKED ON WATER When I attended Seminary 10 years ago I had no idea that there was a great divide between the College and the Seminary. Apparently the College students had the notion that we Seminarians thought more highly of ourselves. They perceived that we thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Mennonite