Sermons on Divine Waters:

When God Turns Little Into Abundance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

God is a specialist in transforming small things into great abundance. Throughout the Bible, we see instances where God takes what seems insufficient and multiplies it beyond measure.

WHEN GOD TURNS LITTLE INTO ABUNDANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 4:1-7 "Then he said, Go, borrow thee vessels abroad of all thy neighbours, even empty vessels; borrow not a few. And when thou art come in, thou shalt shut the door upon thee and upon thy sons, and shalt pour out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit And The Early Church Fathers

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jul 11, 2015

The doctrine that the Holy Spirit comes to abide inside or indwell the person who obeys the Gospel is not new. The Early Church Fathers believed and taught this doctrine. Herein, we look at a sampling of their words.

The belief that the Scriptures teach that the Holy Spirit personally comes to abide within the Christian is not new. Writings from the first three centuries of the Church indicate that it was an accepted doctrine of the Early Church. The writings indicate the belief that the Spirit was given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paddling The Boat Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on Oct 11, 2001

As Christians, some are aimlessly wondering around not accomplishing anything for the cause of Christ. I believe that’s because we’re paddling the boat of mediocrity!

I. Introduction A. James 1:6-8 B. As God’s people we have become tossed to every wind of doctrine so much to the point that some are confused altogether. 1. When we are unstable and uncrontrolled by the Spirit of God, we become undependable to the cause of Christ. 2. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Your Child Will Live Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2013

Wisdom gently attracts the mind of humans to a quest and a love for what is true and good through the beautiful. The modern mind no less than the ancient mind needs God.

Monday of 4th Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes Most commentators–even those who wrote in the first millennium–believe that John’s Gospel was the last one written. The historian Eusebius quotes Clement of Alexandria as saying that John, aware of the other three Gospels, wrote a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Catholic

Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014

We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic

"Third Sign" Healing At The Pool Series

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Apr 20, 2017

This message is part of a series in the Gospel of John.

INTRODUCTION: This sign is different than the first two. The first sign which took place at a wedding Jesus was informed of the need by his mother. The second sign which was the healing of a dying boy Jesus was sought out by the boy’s father. This sign we see Jesus seeking a man who had been ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018

The words of Jesus found in Acts 1:4 intrigued me “Of which [He said] you have heard Me speak.” Are you interested to find out what Jesus said to His disciples?

THE RUACH HA-KODESH (HOLY SPIRIT) It has been 50 days since resurrection Sunday, culminating the 50th day for the Jews as Chag HaShavuot (Feast of Weeks) (Exodus 34:22). For the Christians, this is the day of the indwelling of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh (HOLY SPIRIT) on the first disciples. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: *other

On The Third Day, Do Whatever Jesus Tells You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2022

As in the early Church, the gifts are given to each of us so that we might build up the Body of Christ, making the Church stronger internally and more effective in spreading the Word of God.

Second Sunday after Epiphany Every three years we get to hear the story of Jesus changing a huge quantity of water into wine, after being asked by His mother to help a struggling newlywed couple. It’s a beautiful story often used at weddings. God designed human beings to marry and procreate—give ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-5, Psalm 96:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, John 2:1-11, Genesis 1:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

Spiritual dryness can be overcome by returning to God, reviving our prayer life, feeding on the Word, stirring up the Holy Spirit, and actively serving in the Kingdom.

OVERCOMING SPIRITUAL DRYNESS (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-10 "Thus says the Lord God to these bones: ‘Surely I will cause breath to enter into you, and you shall live.’" (Ezekiel 37:5) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 44:3 John 7:37-39 Psalm 63:1-2 Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Isaiah 44:3, Jeremiah 2:13, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Pre-Conditions God Sets For Us In His Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2023

God turns away from our fasting unless we are getting our behavior together

Saturday of the First Week in Lent Today’s reading from the prophet Isaiah is the second part of a very late prophecy, one that appears to have been written down years after the Babylonian exile. The prophet Zechariah tells us that in this late period, there were fasts in the fourth, fifth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Psalm 86:1-6, Isaiah 58:9-14, Zechariah 8:18

Denomination: Catholic

Bring On The Trumpets Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 24, 2013

When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound and time shall be nore more, then what?

“The Great Unveiling: Bring On the Trumpets” Revelation 8:1-13 The sound of trumpets is uplifting. It revives our spirits, our toes start tapping, and sometimes we want to get up and dance. Growing up I was never sad when I heard Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass or Louis Armstrong. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 23, 2019

Brief teaching on the trinity followed by why the deity of Christ is important

Deity of Christ Christianity 101 CCCAG June 22nd, 2019 Commentary on video (St Patrick's Bad Analogies- Youtube)- I’ve probably tried to explain the trinity using every one of those heresy’s mentioned. When I first got into the ministry, I made it a goal to try to easily explain everything in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:8, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salvation Cruise

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Noah’s faith was no academic faith - a mere faith in principle, but an active faith—a faith in practice. He spent 120 years building that ark, committing himself to the God he knew. Our faith, too, must be active.

Illustration: Who Are the Saved OR Evangelicals? Gallup has at times asked 3 qualifying questions to make the determination; have you had a born-again experience committing yourself to Jesus Christ, have you tried to encourage someone to believe in Christ, and do you believe the Bible is the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 18, 2001

Some reflections on the heart - taken over at least a year

The HEART: I would like this morning to consider the heart. It is something that God has been working on over the last year or so. Let us start by looking at some of the Scriptures relating to the herat. Matt. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart For they will see God. Prov. 27:19 As water ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:26-27, Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Anglican

Baptism And Dedication, The Difference

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 18, 2004

A lesson on the difference of Baptism and Dedication for a Baby[Child]

Baptism and Dedication, The Difference. Showing the Biblical response to those who call for the Baptism of Children. Baptism signifies 1. A confession of faith in Christ; {Believing in Christ requires knowledge of Him} ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:11

Denomination: Pentecostal