Sermons on Dust And Water:

God’s Brooks

Contributed by Samuel M on Apr 26, 2025

God sends Elijah to Cherith Brook, a spring of water that dried up after sometime. It supported Elijah for a season, after that it dried up. God’s brooks, or provisions are not continuous or lifelong springs but rather seasonal streams.

Then the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “Get away from here and turn eastward, and hide by the Brook Cherith, which flows into the Jordan. And it will be that you shall drink from the brook, and I have commanded the ravens to feed you there.” 1 Kings 17:2-4 And it happened after a while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-4

The Lord At Marah

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 9, 2025

Israel quickly went from victory/ gratitude to grumbling. Moses prayed and God showed him a piece of wood (symbolic to Christ's Cross) which when thrown into the bitter waters made them sweet.

THE LORD AT MARAH Ex. 15:22-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Interviewer to Millionaire: To whom do you owe your success as a millionaire? " Millionaire: "I owe everything to my wife." Interviewer: "Wow, she must be some woman. Interviewer: "What were you before you married ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prepare The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon discusses how John the Baptist paved the way for Jesus Christ's arrival through water baptism and forgiveness of sins, and emphasizes Jesus' deeper role in baptizing us with the Holy Spirit and fire for our purification and healing.

Have you heard of the incredible ministry called Mercy Ships? This ministry began in the late 1970’s when a follower of Christ took a step of faith and purchased a large ship with the intention of turning it into a floating hospital. He had no idea how to run a shipping company or how to find a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Topics: Baptism, Forgiveness, Spiritual Purification

Sin-A Common Bond Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Sin is often watered down in our society yet Paul deemed it necessary to show that all men are sinners and in need of the Promise(Part 1). He does this by showing Sin as the common bond between Jew and Gentile.

SIN–A Common Bond Romans 1:18–2:29 INTRODUCTION • In Romans 1:1–18 Paul tells us about the Promise of God. • The Promise of God, Paul says, is the Power of Salvation. • The Promise of God reveals God’s Righteousness. • The Promise of God comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ. • The Gospel ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Stay With The Boat"

Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 10, 2004

Among the interpretation’s of Peter’s attempt to walk on water, one in particular is that he should have stayed with the boat, much like Christians should stay with other Christians and allow them to minister to one another.

Submitted by Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 77:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

(I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

An Amazing Catch

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 8, 2007

We will never witness miracles by living in disobedience to God’s call, by doing nothing or by continuing to do what has not worked in the past. We are not called to the safety of the shoreline; but to “put out into deep water, attempting the impossible!

Luke 5: 1 – 11 An Amazing Catch Intro: Normally, when your hear someone talk about a person who is really fussy about the way their hair looks, you think they are talking about a woman. Well, I have a confession to make. I was born with this straight thin hair and I always wanted it to be wavy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

0800b Trinity Sunday: Salvation, Revelation, And Adoration Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 24, 2005

Trinity Sunday is of highest importance; it causes us to center on the core of our faith. To reject what is presented today is to choose eternal death over life. Far from being irrelevant, today is as practical as drinking water.

Sermon: Salvation, Revelation, and Adoration Text: Rev 4:1-11, John 3:1-15 Occasion: Trinity Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 22, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

An Invitation To Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores context and content of Jesus’ invitation: "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him."

An Invitation to Fulfillment Fortifying the Foundations # 18 John 7:37-8:1[1] 10-19-03 Turn with me this morning to Lev 23:39-43 39 "’So beginning with the fifteenth day of the seventh month, (that is about this time of the year—in fact, today is the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles or ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

How Deep Is My Well

Contributed by William Ellis on Sep 29, 2005

Living water comes from a place deeper than… any drill can excavate, any talent can imitate, any devil can duplicate, any emotions can replicate, any mind can fabricate

Intro: Many of us as Christians find ourselves in an emotional vacuum • We look for God to move the same way He has moved for us in the past… • If he used a sling and a stone to defeat the enemy then we need to send our boys in Iraq a sling shot and tell them to lay down those pesky guns! • If the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Such A Man

Contributed by James May on Mar 20, 2005

This sermon was preached on Palm Sunday but is very easily adapted to any evangelistic or exhortation sermon. The bearer of the water pot was "such a man" that God was able to use him to bring the Plan of Salvation one step closer to fulfillment.

SUCH A MAN By Pastor Jim May This is Palm Sunday, the last Sunday before Easter. Today is the day that we remember the Triumphal Entry of Christ into the city of Jerusalem as the crowds gathered to welcome him into the city. They lined the streets on both sides and as Jesus came riding through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Difference (Psalm 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository message, adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd, underscores the difference between believers and unbelievers as laid out in Psalm 1. Unlike the lost, believers should be Separated from the World, Saturated in the Word, and Situated by t

The Difference: Psalm One Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Steven Shepherd Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/19/2012 I came across some jokes this week that I thought I’d share with you. • What’s the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut -Filled To The Brim

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010

In the Scriptures "Water" is often a symbol of .the "Word of God". It is important to understand that Wine often times in Jewish literature is a reference or a symbol of joy. Do you need to be filled anew, to be filled to the brim with joy? Updated August 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled with ... and overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... life's circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13, Matthew 11:18-19, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 51:12, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, John 19:26, John 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Healthy Fat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020

Many in the church are fat in an unhealthy way, but we can be biblically fat and healthy.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 11:25 KJV The liberal or generous soul shall prosper as being fat indicated you were rich. Giving to others is giving to yourself or watering yourself as well. Many blessings will come and not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

"whatever Living"

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 2, 2021

This sermon focuses on Mary’s five words to the servants – “Do Whatever He tells you” – this is the basis for a life of obedience which will lead to a life of victory and celebration

Scripture: John 2:1-12; John 14:15 Theme: Obedience Title: “Whatever” Living This sermon focuses on Mary’s five words to the servants – “Do Whatever He tells you” – this is the basis for a life of obedience which will lead to a life of victory and celebration! INTRO: Grace and peace from ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12, John 14:15, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene