Sermons on Deeper Water:

What Is Your "Boat?”

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 15, 2020

This message examines the record of Peter walking on water

Tonight, we’re going to be in Matthew 14. The chapter opens with Herod hearing about the works that Jesus has done and wondering if John the Baptist has come back to life. You know the story. King Herod beheads John the Baptist because he promises to give Herodias’ daughter, after she danced for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, John 14:12, John 6:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of Wine

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine.

THE MIRACLE OF WINE John 2:1-11 INTRO: Jesus was just beginning his public ministry. Jesus was at this wedding feast when they ran out of wine. He was asked to do something and he did. There is a lot of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

A journey through "uncharted waters" into the "New Year"

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE MATT 14 VS 22-33 Matthew 14:22-33 (NKJV) 22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Don't Jump Ship!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

"Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection.

"DON'T JUMP SHIP!" Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: Intro: A very familiar story. "Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection. Most of us have admired Peter's courage. Just to step out of that boat took a great deal of something. Call it courage...faith...reckless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Isn't Always Fatal

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus walks on the water while the Disciples fear

Failure Isn’t Always Fatal Mark 6:45-56 Good morning. Many Christians, who experience failure in life, then start to believe the lie; they have nothing to offer the Kingdom of God. John Ortberg said, “Failure is not an event, but rather a judgment about an event. Before Jonas Salk developed a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3rd Sunday Of Lent – Year A - Theme: "Lord, Give Me This Living Water” Series

Contributed by Dr. Addanki Raju on Mar 13, 2026

Theme: “Lord, Give Me This Living Water”

3rd Sunday of Lent – Year A Theme: “Lord, Give Me This Living Water” First Reading: Exodus 17:3-7 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 95:1–2, 6–7, 8-9 Second Reading: St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans 5:1-2,5-8 Gospel: John 4:5–42 ________________________________________ 1. Introduction My dear brothers and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7, Romans 5:1-2, John 4:5-42

"where Is The Power Of God In Today's Church?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 22, 2023

Those who embrace this message will be inspired to pursue a deeper relationship with God. Understanding that God's power is not limited to inside the church. Many people often follow pastors instead of seeking God's presence, leading to a greater power outside the church than inside.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Mark 16:17-18) (17) "And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;" (18) "They shall take up serpents; and if they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6-9, Acts 1:8, Philippians 3:8-10, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Acts 3:1-6, Mark 16:17-18, Mark 16:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fishing Trip To Remember - Part 1

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Fishing For Men

LUKE 5:1-11 “A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER” – PART 1 A) When I was a little younger, me and my brother, Wayne, would go to Lake Murray. * Wayne worked with a guy that owned a pontoon boat and he would let him use it a lot. B) We would go down, get on the pontoon boat and fish all night ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Into Ministry

Contributed by Ken Crow on Apr 17, 2011

The fact is this. We can go as deep into ministry as we are willing to go or we can wade around on the edges and never realize our full potential . God leaves this up to us. God does not force us to do anything nor will he somehow magically open the deep

Deep Into Ministry Pastor Ken Crow Ezekiel 47:1-10 (King James Version) Ezekiel 47 1Afterward he brought me again unto the door of the house; and, behold, waters issued out from under the threshold of the house eastward: for the forefront of the house stood toward the east, and the waters ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

IT takes FAITH to step out upon the water. But before you can have a “walking on water experience: YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT!!!!

Get out of the boat Matt. 14:28-29 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. What a wonderful experience for Peter. This was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beginning To Sink

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 19, 2013

The story of Peter walking on the water and beginning to sink provides excellent lessons for us to prevent us from beginning to sink in the trouble waters of life.

There are two sights in human life which fill the heart with profound sorrow. The first sight is that of a person who has sunk amid the troubled waters of life. It is the one whose once youthful face is no more because of rough, hard living. It is the person who had a good raising, who wore good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Baptized - A New Identity Series

Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016

There are three types of baptism mentioned in the Bible. This 2nd sermon in our series focuses on water baptism. We explore why water baptism is so crucial in the life of the believer.

Read Luke 3:21-22 , Romans 6:1-11, Galatians 3:27 • Last week started a three week series entitled ‘Baptized’, where we are studying God’s word to gain a deeper understanding of the reality of Baptism in the Bible • Last week we spent most of our time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah's Day--Our Day--Last Days

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Apr 28, 2014

The waters of judgment shall eventually prevail (triumph) against all ungodliness.

Noah's Day--Our Day--Last Days Genesis 7:18, "And the waters prevailed, and were increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters." Matthew 24:37-39, "But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Church Of God

"From Hardened Hearts To Living Water: Being Known By God And Learning To Worship In Spirit And Truth”

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 8, 2026

This sermon reflects on Jesus’ encounter at the well, tracing the journey from spiritual thirst to true worship, exploring grace without cruelty, truth without condemnation, and the courage of being fully known by God.

Introduction -Where the Story Begins The Ordinary Setting Our Gospel reading this morning begins without drama. Jesus is travelling, and he is hot and tired, and decides to stop at a well. … It is the least comfortable time of day — when the sun is high, and the shade is thin. Weariness and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

I Thirst

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 17, 2014

Water is a thematic element in the Gospel of John. Jesus baptised in it, turned it to wine, used it as a metaphor of life, used it to heal, walked on it, and washed His disciples feet with water. Yet on the cross He needed water, and He got none.

I Thirst In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. The first order of creation, even before God proclaimed, “let there be light”, there ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18

Denomination: *other