Sermons on Down In The Water:

Jesus Christ Is About Transformation Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Christ is about Transformation Scripture: John 2:1-11 Introduction: Today as we move on in John we will learn about the first miracle of Christ. In light of healing the blind, raising the dead, and other spectacular miracles you may be asking: Pastor, why was the first miracle ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Declaration Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 13, 2012

The Holy Spirit Baptism is for the believer to do greater work for the Kingdom of God.

The Declaration of the Holy Spirit Baptism The word Declaration means - The act of declaring – A positive or formal statement – Something that is announced or proclaimed. Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance; but he that cometh after me is mightier than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: *other

I Thirst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 13, 2010

Fifth Word of a Seven-Last-Words service, summing up the first four as Jesus’ thirst for others, for salvation, for God, and finally for His own needs. Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC

True spirituality is to know that we have needs. It is only those who pose as ultra-spiritual who deny their needs. True spirituality is to need help, and to ask for it. Spiritual maturity means knowing when we are not adequate and knowing that it is all right to ask for help. It is only the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Not A Vending Machine

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about faith and doubt

Once upon a time, there was a torrential downpour on the Kapiti Coast. The Waikanae River burst its banks. Waikanae, Otaihanga, and Paraparaumu Beach were beset by sudden flooding. And a very religious man found himself becoming trapped. As the waters began lapping around his deck, his neighbour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Gift

Contributed by Brian Undlin on Dec 24, 2015

A paraphrasing of Jesus & the woman at the well. I used it as a Christmas Eve story explaining the real gift.

We all know the Christmas story and the reason we give gifts at Christmas is because of Jesus coming AS God’s GIFT to us but there’s only one Bible story where Jesus himself describes this gift he brought us and he actually uses the word gift. The story begins with Jesus sitting alone ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Just As He Is

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 24, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 23, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Job 38:1-11; Mark 4:35-41 Jesus, Just as He Is Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our readings today reflect on the awesome power of nature and God’s domain over all that God ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by Ernest Flores on Oct 18, 2000

There are several interesting ideas in this text, one of which is how this is an example of Jesus’ family relationships.

There are several interesting ideas in this text, one of which is how this is an example of Jesus’ family relationships. Jesus’ mother tried to tell her son what to do concerning his earthly ministry, and Jesus gave a response that seems to have been less than respectful. He says in verse 4, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Jesus Fulfills The Feasts - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 14, 2014

Christianity is not God's plan B. It was the plan from the very beginning and we can see through the patterns and prophecies of the Old Testament, especially the Old Testament Feasts, the reality of God's plan through Jesus!

Seeing the Reality through the Shadows Jesus Fulfills the Feasts – Part 2 Colossians 2:16-17 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Well Within Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 25, 2021

Jesus offers her a chance to be a part of a family where she will be loved permanently. Her wells kept running dry, but Jesus offers her a well that will never run dry.

Keith Miller in his book The Scent Of Love tells of the young intern who was brilliant and competitive, and wanted to get his hands on the toughest cases that came into the hospital. One day a man was brought in very sick. His temperature was high, his blood count was down, and his fluids were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Noah; To Be Exact Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Feb 6, 2016

Noah was a man known to do exactly as God told him to do. His obedience saved all of man and the living creatures.

Today we will continue to discuss Noah. We will be looking at the call on his life, God’s provision for this call, and how we benefit from it. However, as I was proceeding with my studies I pondered how it would have been if Noah had been called to build the ark today. It may have gone ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Inspecting Our Church Field-3(2015) Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2015

3 of 4. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. But what will we discover? Examining our church field, we discover People given to...

INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-III—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Upon close examination, our perception of a situation may be much different than the reality. We may be surprised at what we find. We may be surprised at what we find on the church field—around & even ‘in’ our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter To Me

Contributed by James White on Mar 31, 2011

HOW you were born the 1st time makes no difference… OH but WHAT a difference being Born Again makes. It doesn’t change your past, but it releases you from it. It will change your present and make you brand spanking NEW.

Brad Paisley wrote and sings a song which I am borrowing the title from today. “Letter to me” speaks of a desire to send a message to his own past self. It’s a note of encouragement…words to the wise and hope for the future. From the moment of our birth, we begin a lifelong ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Come" Invitations From Our Master

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Mar 6, 2018

This sermon speaks to a few of the "Invitations" that God has given both Believers and Non-Believers

Message Today: “COME" Invitations from the Master Come is the “invitation” . It may be issued to one, few or many, or to ALL. Free-will places the “reception of the invitation” square in the hands of the one invited. I CHOOSE to accept or decline the Invitation... I CHOOSE to determine whether ...read more

Denomination: *other

"The Trinity & H2o”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 4, 2020

The Trinity is the doctrine we all believe as Christians but never discuss. Either we all understand it, and therefore no discussion is needed, or none of us understands it, and therefore no discussion is possible. The illustration of H20 helps me understand this theological truth.

In Jesus Holy Name June 7, 2020 Text: Colossians 1:15-20 Trinity Redeemer “The Trinity & H2O” We began our service this morning with the great hymn “Holy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20, Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal