Sermons on Cisterns:

Restored

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus touches the untouchables.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Going Through Samaria - Part 1

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as Jesus went to any length to reach the lost with the gospel so should we.

“Going Through Samaria” - Part 1 11/26/2000 a.m. (John 4:1-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church You’ll notice that Jesus and the Pharisees had a little scrap in the first verses of John chapter four. The Pharisees were jealous of Jesus because He baptized more disciples than John the Baptist. (Sort of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stop And Listen

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Listening is a very important skill. That’s why God gave you two ears and only one mouth.If you want God’s best for you life you’ve got to be a spiritual listener.

After listening restlessly to a long and tedious sermon, a 6-year-old boy asked his father what the preacher did the rest of the week. "Oh, he’s a very busy man," the father replied. "He takes care of church business, visits the sick, ministers to the poor.... And then he has to have time to rest ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 14, 2004

The 6th message of 13 in an expository series on the book of Colossians.

A Pastor’s Heart Colossians 2:1-7 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me personally. 2My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

If The Apostle Paul Were To Write A Christmas Letter…

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 23, 2007

If the Apostle Paul Were to Write A Christmas Letter…it would be all about YOU. And what Paul has to say about you depends on what he has to say about Christ.

I have a confession to make. It’s been seven years since I’ve written a Christmas letter. I know, I know. I have no excuses. Everyone else is busy at this time of year and yet manages to get a Christmas letter written, edited, addressed, and posted to a million family and friends. If I were to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

#1down? Why Am I Here? Did I Miss It?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2008

Must read! We look at John the Baptist and the battle that tried to hinder his full touch of Jesus’ hands. I may not understand today, but I have to press on and try again!

DOWN? WHY AM I HERE? DID I MISS IT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you can preach this sermon with out tears, please don’t preach it! I have an OSCAR THE GROUCH, remember he lives in a garbage can? On the side of Grouch’s garbage can, it says: UNWELCOME TO GROUCH LAND? And a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lo, Woe, Go

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 21, 2012

The timing of Isaish's vision is significant in itself and the vision gives three messages to people: to appreciate the majesty of God, to repent and get right with Him, and then go out and witness to His love, mercy and forgiveness.

Isaiah 6: 1- 8: Four messages. (the timing, ‘Lo’, ‘Woe’, ‘Go’) Not one word in the Bible should be taken for granted, so let’s begin by looking at the words “In the year that King Uzziah died”, because these are significant We can read about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Under Attack

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 12, 2012

A talk about the true character and love of God for His people.

Text: Psalm 36, Title: Under Attack, Date/Place: NRBC, 3.11.12, AM A. Opening illustration: the attack last week B. Background to passage: What the first line of the title leaves out is “against me.” Demonstrated by the last three verses, the “wicked” in this psalm are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anxiety Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

How to fight Anxiety

Philippians 4:4-9 June 8, 2008 Dealing with anxiety 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

I Remember You

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Oct 31, 2009

God speaks to Israel and recalls her one time devotion.

Jeremiah 2: ‘I Remember You’ Oct 09 Thesis: God remembers our devotion. Introduction: I remember hearing the sad story of a young man who climbed mountains, swam rivers, rowed over oceans and crossed deserts to prove his love to his girl, and when he returned home she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Don't You Get It? Edify

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2018

Seems many are missing the opportunity and ministry of encouragement and edification. Who could you encourage today? Have you made plans to receive the message?

DON’T YOU GET IT? CATCHING AND APPREHENDING THE HIGHER MEANING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Proverbs 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Proverbs 5:15 (MSG) Do you know the saying, "Drink from your own rain barrel, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feather Trigger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 6, 2018

What is the most fun of the 7 sins? We deal with people that have feather triggers (hair triggers) with short fuses. We must rise above the debate of desiring to be right, and realize personal relationships develop by love, love never fails.

FEATHER TRIGGER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2/5/2018 TEXT: Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Other Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

There are great lessons we can learn from the Ethiopian Eunuchs in scripture. In this lesson we will examine an event in the life of the less well-known Ethiopian Eunuch, Ebed-Melech.

Turn to the story of the Ethiopian eunuch… Where did you turn, Acts 8? That’s not the eunuch I want us to look at this evening. Introduction. In the dark days prior to Jerusalem’s destruction, when the people had rejected God and His word, a foreigner chose to trust in God; the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Land Of Milk And Honey Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 27, 2012

The Jewish people take pride in being "Desert People." One of the main reasons is the dependence on God and identity they formed while in the desert. We all have desert experiences that create that dependence and a new identity in us. This lesson begins t

1. Conflict between Ranchers and Farmers ¨C Always a conflict A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land and the milkman told the cattleman that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texan scoffed at such a small parcel of land. He said, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ