Sermons on Diving Board:

Well Encounters

Contributed by Karl Popke on Nov 14, 2012

The story of Jesus, is life changing, however we struggle to break through the barriers in order to share that story. Jesus is the master exampling how to be intentional about being intentional. The results are life changing.

I. Fear Is An Inhibitor - Some time ago there was a commercial. I think it might have been a Kodak moment, or something like that. But in the commercial the day begins with a dad taking his little girl to a public pool. Once there, he’s found teaching her how to dive off the diving ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

When God Applies The Board Of Education To The Seat Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

A sermon about God’s Discipline and how His hand is in all things.

Discipline and training are foreign concepts to many people in America today. So it was for one young man who approached his dad about a getting a car when he turned 16. His dad said son, I will help you if you begin to discipline yourself. So he wrote a contract with the dad for the next 6 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

6th of 10 Jesus Stories. This was preached by Steve Higgs. In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus an

In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus and began to be afraid. Fear is our constant companion in life but it doesn’t have to be our master. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Deacon Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 22, 2011

There are many misconceptions about the ministry of a deacon. This is a brief outline summarizing the role of deacons in the early Church. These should be guidelines for the 21st century deacons.

In the original language, the word, Deacon, means Servant The title itself, is as descriptive as any job description could be. In the Bible, words have meanings and the word "deacon" means servant. Here is how the word has been defined in its various forms: "Diakoneo and its derivatives, as their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2011

Faithfulness in the series Fruit of the Spirit . God is faithful and He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to each other.

The faithfulness of God Galatians chapter 5:22 Introduction- Galatians 5:22- We continue to look at the series “Fruit of the Spirit.” We have determined that love; joy, peace, patience, goodness, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control are characteristics of God. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Transforms Who We Are Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 12, 2025

Faith is not about having the right answers or a spotless record—it is about seeking God, surrendering to His work in us, and walking faithfully each day. Transformation is not instant, but it is inevitable when Christ truly lives in us.

### **INTRODUCTION: A Faith That Shapes Us Deeply** Video Ill.: Sermon bumper 3 ****Mother’s Day Moment (Briefly Acknowledged)** Today is a special day in our country, where we pause to honor and appreciate the women in our lives—mothers, grandmothers, spiritual mothers—whose faith has shaped us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All Who You Know Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 15, 2003

Beginning through Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, these are 3 qualities about God that will help us to follow His will.

1 John 2:3-6 – It’s All Who You KNow Of course most of you know that country legend Johnny Cash died early Friday morning. Famous for such songs as “I Walk the Line”, “Folsom Prison Blues” and “Ring of Fire”, the 71-year-old entertainer died of complications of diabetes, just 4 months after his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Community Series

Contributed by James E. Parks on Sep 13, 2010

First sermon in this series encouraging us that we need each other.

I am so excited about what God is about to do. Today we begin something that I hope will be revolutionary. I hope after 40 days of focusing on community that we will be different. I will be different. You will be different. But above all we will be different together. This focus on community ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Bible Examples And Bible Solutions

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

Today I want to preach another sermon that can be preached in any church in America, and it would apply to most of the people in any congregation.

I hope that as I preach the Word it will fall on good soil today. Illus: I heard of a preacher who was preaching a three-point sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, and he would close each of the main points of the sermon by saying, “HE IS COMING, READY OR NOT!” When he got to the third point ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Depression # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

Today I want to preach another sermon that can be preached in any church in America, and it would apply to most of the people in any congregation. I hope that as I preach the Word it will fall on good soil today.

Illus: I heard of a preacher who was preaching a three-point sermon on the Second Coming of Christ, and he would close each of the main points of the sermon by saying, “HE IS COMING, READY OR NOT!” When he got to the third point he got so excited he got on the edge of the pulpit and screamed, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 21, 2020

Such a small word … just three letters … b-u-t. A small word that we use a hundred times or more a day. “But” … it’s a word that can have dire consequences. Imagine getting hard labor for 40 years for one word … “but” … “b-u-t” … and not just for you but for your whole family too.

When I was growing up in upstate New York, in the summer we would go to swim in an icy glacial lake called “Green Lake.” Deep … almost 200 feet deep … and crystal clear. You could drop a quarter in it and tell if were heads or tails when it hit the bottom. And cold!! They had two diving ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:6-9, Numbers 13:17-20, Numbers 13:27-30, Numbers 13:32-33, Numbers 14:1-4, Numbers 14:34, Numbers 14:22, Numbers 14:9-10, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Great Unknown Series

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Mar 2, 2001

God is worthy of our trust in all situations.

Title: The Great Unknown D.T.: God is worthy of our trust in all situations. - I don’t know about you... but I am a Star Trek fan. In fact, one of my favorite child hood memories is going to see almost all of the Star Trek movies with my Dad. As soon as it was released to the theatres, he and I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Family Is A Hot Mess Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

When dealing with family chaos, we need to trust God, love our family members equally, and practice forgiveness.

You know, when your little brother won't stop annoying you, or your parents just don't get it? Yeah, we're going there. Let's start with a quick prayer. God, thanks for our families, even when they drive us nuts. Help us to trust, love, and forgive each other, just like you do with us. God, thanks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:4, Genesis 18:9-12

Topics: Trust, Family Dynamics, Forgiveness, Unconditional Love

"help, I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see healing take place in these areas

LIFE’S HEALING CHOICES “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” James 1:13-17 For the past seven weeks we have been looking at the hurts, habits and hang-ups that all of us deal with. In this process of RECOVERY we have walked through 6 choices we must make to see healing take place in these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

My Ship Can"T Go Down When Jesus Is On Board

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 6, 2008

THE STORMS OF LIFE WE ALL WILL FACE. I AM GLAD I HAVE JESUS ON BOARD

TITLE, MY SHIP CAN"T GO DOWN WHEN JESUS IS ON BOARD. SHORT OUTLINE,, FROM MARK 4:35-41 V.35 STORMY COURSE V.37 SOBERING CONDITIONS V.38 SHAKEN CREW V.39-41 SOVEREIGN OR STEADY CAPTIAN CLOSING, ALL THE WEATHER MAN CAN DO IS TELL YOU AND I THE WEATHER FORCAST BUT ONLY JESUS CAN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41