Sermons on Ethel Waters:

Send In The Praisers! See Beyond Today!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 26, 2022

Let us look at sheep and shepherds... we don't need to be impatient with people. Lead people to nourishment, water and rest.

SEND IN THE PRAISERS! CAN WE SEE BEYOND THE PROBLEMS OF TODAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a pastor friend that often says: I WOULD LOVE PASTORING IF IT WEREN’T FOR PEOPLE! My family’s first time we attended a new church in the area where we had moved. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Romans 8:25, John 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Sent From God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2020

Pastor comes from the word shepherd. • He guides the flock. • He feeds and waters them. • He protects them and their little lambs.

Jeremiah 3:15, “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” 9 times the word “pastor” is used in the Bible. 8 of these are found in Jeremiah. One time in Ephesians. 5 times it is used in rebuke or condemnation. His success is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Another Storm, Really?

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

This miracle was not a cool trick to show his disciples, but with a specific purpose, like the others, to reveal himself to the disciples. This miracle was about walking on the water.

Background to passage: Since the end of chapter four, Jesus has been demonstrating his person and character through multiple miracles. He calmed a storm, cast out a demon, healed the sick, raised a little girl from the dead. Now, having fed the 5000+, Jesus sends them away and sends the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Can Is Empty

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Humanity was created full, fractured by sin, yet through Christ the Living Water, God refills us to reflect His image again.

Introduction – Just Add Water I bought a can of dehydrated water the other day. The label said, “Just add water.” I stared at it for a while and thought, Now there’s an honest product — empty but hopeful. A can of dehydrated water — an empty container promising to be full if you supply the one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 3:1-10, Ephesians 4:23-24, John 7:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Breaking Through Baptism

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Imagine with me…, that you are in the crowd of people gathered at the edge of the Jordan River witnessing John the Baptist and others as they wade out into the water to be baptized.

“Breaking Through Baptism” And so John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. 6 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief! Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 13, 2025

We all thirst for meaning, hope, and grace. In Christ, we find the living water that truly satisfies. “Good grief” awakens us to our need for Him, leads us to repentance, and brings new life. The world is thirsty. Don’t leave them under an empty spigot — point them to Jesus, the living water.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Cat Funeral — The Skit Guys This morning, we are continuing our study The Gospel According to Peanuts. Charles Schulz, through something as simple as a comic strip, often pointed to some of life’s deepest spiritual truths — and even the truths of the gospel. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:10, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12, Romans 6:6-8, John 3:3, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hath, He Quickened You? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 15, 2022

To establish that God hath quickened us together with Christ, when dead in our trespasses and sins: having forgiven us, who being rich in mercy and love towards us: by grace, we were saved.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hath, He Quickened You? Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: Hath, He Quickened You? The word "quickened" means to be made alive. This quickening occurred when you were dead in your trespasses and sins with Christ. It was then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 6:1-7, Colossians 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is God?

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 7, 2001

There is no need to wonder where God is. God is on the mountain, in the fire, and in the water. God is here for you and I. How can we find Him?

Where’s God? Two young lads had terrorized their neighborhood with their pranks and thefts. The parents didn’t know what to do and finally with the assistance of their minister, it was decided that the clergy would intervene and attempt to straighten out the boys. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32, 1 Kings 18:20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Hope?

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 27, 2004

We can live several weeks without food, days without water, and only minutes without oxygen, but without hope – forget it.

I Showed a Picture of a boy I met in an Orphanage. This picture was taken early this year at an orphanage in Guatemala. There were 30-40 kids there all hungry for love and attention. We had gone there to give them what they were hungry for. The kids surrounded us almost as soon as we got off the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Have You Fixed Eyes Upon

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 10, 2004

Walking on Water or staying on the boat what are you focusing on. Faith. Are you trusting Christ or are you taking your eyes off of HIM?

What Have you Fixed Eyes Upon Matthew 14: 28-33 In the Verses three words stick out COME- in the present tense, come NOW SAVE- (lord save me) delivers or protect DOUBT- to weaver- to stand in two ways The more we believe = less doubt We must go forth to meet him in a way of duty PRAYER INTRO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Hell --- Gradualness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2006

We have great danger when we drift into dangerous waters and not heed warnings. The spirit of gradualness can lead to the trail of many tears.

THE PATHWAY TO HELL --- THE SPIRIT OF GRADUALNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Often we hear the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and I believe this. A. I don’t think there is one person, male or female in hell that believed they were going there. B. I think ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Soul Weighs In The Balance

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

1875 William Booth preached a prophetic message on the greatest threat to modern Chrisitanity would be a watering down of the Gospel message. No conversion without Conviction!

"Your soul weighs in the balance" Matthew 7:20-23 My greatest fear is that one day the Lord Jesus might tell me that during the ministry he entrusted me with, I had failed to proclaim a clear gospel message to someone of how they come to be saved. Ezekiel 33:6 "But if the watchman see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2010

Water baptism is a public proclamation of one’s belief in Jesus Christ who died, was buried, and rose from the dead personally for them.

It’s a beautiful sunny day right here at the shores of Lake Michigan! This is the day and the place that the Lord has made for you and me! Praise God?? Rejoice!! Today is a good day to do a baptism! But why is it that there are so many differing thoughts about baptism? Some baptize infants; ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does Your Bucket Have A Hole In It?

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A LEAKING BUCKET? MOST OF IT IS LOST ON THE GROUND. SOME CHRISTIANS SEEM TO HAVE A LEAK IN THEIR SPIRITUAL LIFE.

JEREMIAH CH 2: VS 1--13 DOES YOUR BUCKET HAVE A HOLE IN IT? HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TO CARRY WATER IN A BUCKET THAT LEAKED? ***** EVEN WITH A SMALL HOLE IN IT***** PROBABLY, YOU LOST MORE WATER THAN YOU CARRIED. ENDLESS TRIPS BACK AND FORTH TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 26, 2018

If you want to overcome the obstacles in your life, concentrate on the Lord; consecrate yourself to Him; count on His Word; and then, just cross the water.

A few years ago, drivers on the eastern highways in India encountered an especially stubborn elephant that refused to let them pass until they offered up a little food. He's even been known to stick his trunk through an open window and sniff around for any hidden treasure! One local resident ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free