Sermons on Down In The Water:

Wisdom Is Grits

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We all need the kind of wisdom that comes from God

Wisdom is Like Grits School is out. "No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers’ dirty looks..." I heard the last day of school at South Central was marked by screaming, yelling and cheering, bells, whistles, cartwheels in the halls...and that was the TEACHERS! I am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-5, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creator Of Clouds Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 24, 2026

Everyone loves to look at the beauty of the clouds. The creation of “H2O”. There are many poems have given life to the clouds. As the clouds kiss the peaks of the high mountains. We also call it as fog, mist, and dew.

Theme:  Creator of Clouds Text: Job 36:27-33 Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever! Introduction: Illustration: I had my first flight from Chennai to Port Blair in Andaman Islands. I as so excited to see the clouds as sponges spread across the ocean. Everyone loves to ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-33

Denomination: Methodist

Like A Rock

Contributed by Michael Morton on Jun 21, 2002

What kind of rock for the Lord are we?

NIV 1 Peter 2:1-10 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. As you come to him, the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God Provides Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

God provides for Israel in the Wildenness

Big Question - Who do you trust? Care - Provision, Protection Choose the wrong one and you will be sorry Protect the wrong thing and you will be sorry Matt. 10:28 Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but can’t kill the soul. Instead, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Baptism

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

the meaning and significance of Biblical Baptism

There is a story about a Baptist pastor who had just started serving a new congregation. For eight Sundays in a row he preached on the importance of baptism. Finally, the chairman of the deacon board approached him and said, "Preacher, we think you need to choose another theme to preach on." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For God In All The Wrong Places Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 28, 2010

In this message I look at some of the many places we go to find God and discuss why they do not work. Where do we find God? Elijah gives us the answers.

“Looking for God in all the Wrong Places” 1st Kings 19:1-3 Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the man who had lost his keys and he was standing at the edge of the street right underneath a street lamp looking for his keys. A neighbor saw him and walked over to help. After a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 3, 2013

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 43 verses 1 through 28

Isaiah 43: 1 – 28 Where Are You? But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Don't Be Ignorant" 1 Cor. Pt. 10 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 20, 2008

We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge sin as He did in the Old Testament and He will hold us responsible for the way we act as Christians. Christians are to glorify God in everything that they do!

“Don’t be Ignorant” 1 Cor. pt. 10 Opening Illustration: From Wingclips.com “Get Smart” Swordfish scene where he talks of being alert but ignorantly keeps running into things with the car he is driving. Thesis: We are not to be ignorant to the truth about holy and unholy lifestyles. God will judge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 24, 2006

Often times we are driven by our hunger, which is probably why there are so many fast food joints. We have hunger for a great many things in this life, but are we most hungry for the things that permanently satisfy?

This morning I am going to talk about appetite. Now I know that some of you are already thinking about lunch, but my theme this morning is not food. Often times we speak about being hungry or thirsty for the Lord because they are terms that everyone can understand. Do you long for God like a cold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

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

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

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

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