Sermons on Born Of Water And Spirit:

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 6, 2008

With Christ Jesus we have a way through our troubles in life.

A Bridge over Troubled Waters Matthew 8:23-27 In our Christian walk, we go through different seasons. There are seasons where we are experiencing the good times: blessings one after another. During these times, we sing the songs of Zion with joy. Then there are seasons where it feels like we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Ducks In Muddy Water

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

Relates the cleansing of Naaman to the baptism of the New Testament.

Intro: A. Leprosy – 116 vs in Lev 13-14 a. Note: 13.45-46 B. What it is & is not (explore Biblical leprosy and present-day leprosy) a. Uncleanness and what that meant C. Then to text – 2 Kings 5.1ff I. Notice – From the story of Naaman, turn to the oft asked question “Why does baptism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laying Down The Water Pot

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 28, 2010

As we read the story in John Chapter 4 of the lady at the well it becomes evident that she had became in her past a victim of circumstance.

Laying Down The Water Pot John 4:28-30 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 28The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30Then they went out of the city, and came ...read more

Scripture: John 4:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Mothers, Graduates, & Bath Water

Contributed by Michael Stover on May 13, 2008

A Mother’s Day Sermon that also focuses on Graduates . Lessons that Jesus’ Mother can teach us.

Opening: Remember the words of our mothers today: Play fair. Don’t follow the crowd. Listen to your father. Stop whining. Don’t cross your eyes, they may stick. Don’t do that! You may poke your eye out. Wash your hands before eating. Take a bath. Remember to wash behind your ears! ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2014

A sermon about learning to trust in God.

John 14:1-14 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Anthony Castellitto, a United Methodist Christian from New Jersey wrote the following for this past Wednesday's Upper Room Devotional: "Our son was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. My wife noticed subtle changes in his behavior; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Like A Tree Planted By The Water

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

We are like a well tended tree, not one that has just sprung up

Isaiah 46:4 Like a Tree planted by the Water “Old age ain’t no place for sissies” is a saying on my coffee mug. Advancing years brings a variety of aches and pains that would like to take over in our body and bring along a feeling of discouragement and depression if we let it. As birthdays come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Methodist

Deep Water Of Spiritual Purging

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 14, 2019

CALLED, CLEANSED, and COMMISSIONED

A monkey and a hyena were walking through the forest when the hyena said, “Each time I pass by those bushes over there, a lion jumps out and mauls me. I don’t know why.” “I’ll walk with you this time,” said the monkey, “and take your side against the lion.” So, they started to walk past ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Water Worth Pouring Out.

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 22, 2016

A sermon about the three mighty men of David who risked their lives to get David a drink from the Well of Bethlehem.

2 Samuel 23:13-17 11/13/16 Well folks, I have to tell you, I’m glad the elections over. About half of the country is happy and about half of the country is mad. The POPULAR VOTE was split just about right down the middle. Joke: I wanted to tell you the story of a man who had lived in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To God And Walk On Water

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 14: 22-33. Like Peter, we are so often distracted by the voice and terrors of our own storm in life. At times we feel we are sinking, about to loose everything about us.

Matthew 14: 22-33 LISTEN TO GOD AND WALK ON WATER Written exams and tests are generally run like a competition. The teacher at school or the lecturer at university or your employer sets the work before you, and you know that at the end of it there will be a small prize or a pat on the back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Cup Of Cold Water Christians

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012

Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

(Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Water Is Thicker Than Blood

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Water is what brings Christians together. Our baptism by water makes us all family. The bonds of the branches to the vine should be stronger than blood bonds.

The old saying that “blood is thicker than water” was being upended in this narrative. In this case, one can say that water is thicker than blood. Water is referring to the initiation rite of baptism. At that ceremony, the person being baptized with water becomes a member of the Christian family. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Came Walking On The Water!

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jun 6, 2008

You can walk on the water if you step out of the boat on faith.

Jesus Came Walking On The Water! Matthew 14:23-33 Now I want to talk to you about your faith. So many of us today we want to do great things for God. One problem with that is to do great things we must first have faith that the Lord will rescue us if we fail. When Peter asked Lord bid me to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water Walking In The Storms Of Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 27, 2023

Jesus is an ever present help in the day of trouble.

WATER WALKING IN THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. MATTHEW 14:22-24. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake while He dismissed the people. Then He went into a mountain to pray. By the time evening had come, the ship was in the midst of the lake, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Well Is Looking For Water

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

When the well is looking for water

In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Beside The Still Waters

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 10, 2024

Still waters are defined as a part of a stream where no current is visible.

William Butler Yeats, an Irish poet, writer and dramatist once remarked: “We can make our minds so like still water that beings gather about us that they may see, it may be, their own images, and so live for a moment with a clearer, perhaps even with a fiercer life because of our quiet.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 6:23, Proverbs 16:3