Sermons on Bitter Water:

Overcoming Jealousy And Envy Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 13, 2025

The Bible strongly warns against allowing jealousy and envy to thrive in our hearts. These emotions not only damage our connection with others but also grieve the Spirit of God and hinder spiritual growth.

OVERCOMING JEALOUSY AND ENVY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:16 "For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work." Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:19-21; Proverbs 14:30; 1 Corinthians 3:3; Genesis 4:4-8; 1 Peter 2:1 INTRODUCTION: Jealousy and envy are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ambition

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 4, 2017

James and John wanted to to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom - is this raw ambition? or is there something else here we can learn from?

Ambition Matthew 20:20 - 28 Today we see two of Jesus' closest disciple being ambitious, the request to sit at Christ's side in His kingdom. Ironically in Mark’s gospel it is James and John who actually come to Jesus with this request. In Matthew, today's gospel, it is their mother… ambition. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Mark 10:35-45

Forgiveness Is Conditional: Basics Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2020

Forgiveness is conditional and part of a continuum.

Forgiveness Basics (Luke 17:3-4) 1. Twenty years ago, Rwanda experienced a horrible genocide as one tribal group attacked and massacred another over tribal rivalry. Here is one story of forgiveness from that horrid era. “He killed my father and three brothers. He did these killings with other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3-4, Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 18:21-22, 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holding On To Our Past - Resentments, Regrets And Remorse

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 4, 2022

"Holding on to our Past" is something that can inhibit not only our relationships, our outlook on life, but also our sense of identity and spiritual growth in Jesus.

If you are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 readings prior to the Sermon. The assigned readings for this day were: Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:7-16 and Luke 20:9-19. I will be Drawing from our New Testament reading in Philippians this morning. And I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16, Luke 9:62, Ephesians 4:31-32, Job 5:2, Job 18:4, Psalm 51:10, Hebrews 12:14-15, Ecclesiastes 3:4, Matthew 5:4, John 11:35, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 7:9-10, Matthew 27:3-5, Matthew 26:75, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Introduction To The Miracles Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 15, 2004

Introduction to series on the Miracles of Jesus which also covers the Miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana.

The Miracles of Jesus Introduction to Series and Jesus’ First Miracle As we begin our study of “The Miracles of Jesus” there are a few things that we need to examine by way of introduction. What Constitutes A Miracle? “A popular but wrong, definition is to say that a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Mark 4:35

Denomination: Baptist

Reversing The Curse

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 4, 2010

The power to turn it around

19 ¶ And the men of the city said unto Elisha, Behold, I pray thee, the situation of this city is pleasant, as my lord seeth: but the water is naught, and the ground barren. 20 And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him. 21 And he went forth unto the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Presence Of God Never Departed

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 15 Jan2022. Despite rebellion, sin, grumbling and complaining God's presence never left Israel. He won't leave us either.

The sixteenth reading from the Torah is named Beshalach, which means “When he sent.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which can be literally translated to say, “And it happened when Pharaoh sent out the people.” The reading tells the adventures of the Israelites as they leave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Out Of The Pit, On To The Rock, Singing A Song

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 12, 2002

If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, t

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: If you’re not inclined to believe what I’m telling you about pits, just ask 9 Pennsylvania coal miners. Breaking through into an older mine, a powerful current of water was released, and the miners ran for their lives. Unable to outrun the rising water, they had to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-3

Have Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain purpose of salt in New Testament context and apply it to our call as believers

I. Purification A. Newborn infant — umbilical cord was severed, infant was washed, rubbed with salt, and wrapped in clothes to keep limbs straight (Ezekiel 16:4) B. Salt is acidic and there was no lysol, bleach, etc. II. Perpetual Desolation A. Abimelech razed Shechem and sowed it with salt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:40-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Sweeter Gets The Journey: Contrary Winds.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2019

Life is about the journey as well as the destination. Contrary winds may blow to teach us how to be better captains. Will this contrary storm make me bitter or better?

SWEETER GETS THE JOURNEY, CONTRARY WINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. ANY SHIP AND CAPTAIN CAN SAIL THE CALM, PEACEFUL WATERS OF LIFE. LIFE IS MORE THAN SAILING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24, Judges 14:5-18, Psalm 19:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Able

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Sep 12, 2011

Our God has the ability to do more than you can imagine

OUR GOD IS ABLE Text: Dan. 3:17 17 If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. What is the meanining of ability ? Ability is the function of of having sufficient: Power to accomplish a task Skill to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism: The Ark's Like Figure Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 21, 2020

To establish baptism is the Ark's like figure. As Noah and his house passed through the flood using the water, baptism passes the repentant believers using the water through the “Washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptism: The Ark’s Like Figure Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the eleventh lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to receive what Isaiah promised: "With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 2:5, Titus 3:5, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformer

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004

Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All You Need

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 26, 2003

Mark 6:52 connects the miracles of walking on the water and the feeding of the multitudes with this conclusion: Jesus is all you need.

Mark 6:45-52 – All You Need Bob heard a rumor that his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birth-day, Bob his good friend Brian headed out to the lake. "If they did it, I can too!" he insisted. When Bob and Brian arrived at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Church Conflicts

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

There are divisions in the Church today as there were in the early Church and there is little or nothing that we can do to completely eliminate it but it might be managed to remove rancour and bitterness.

Church Conflicts. TEXT: 1 Cor. 1:10-13. Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 11 For it hath been declared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal