Sermons on From The River To The River:

Help I Cant Swim Isaiah 43:2

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 21, 2013

God says when we pass through the waters He will be with us and the rivers shall not over flow us. When we walk through a fire we will not be burned.

Help, I can’t swim Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. 3 For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

But God!

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 8, 2003

No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight.

Introduction: No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight. The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of miracles that you hold in your hand is still as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9, Ephesians 2:3-6

Denomination: Church Of God

The City That's A Bride Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

Heaven involves the new and the old and things that are missing. The prophecy ends with a gospel call to all who will hear: come and receive living water from the river of life; and with the promise that Christ himself is coming soon. To which we all res

Well, we’ve spent the last three months working our way through Revelation, so I guess we all have a pretty good idea what it’s about, don’t we? But now that we’re finally at the end, at the account of the last day, at the revelation of the new heavens and earth I wonder ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Adam & Eve: Seeing God's Model Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 13, 2005

Just as rivers always run purest at their source, so does the concept of marriage. (Based on a book by Bob Russell, this series looks at examples Old Testament couples set for marriage.)

Sermon Notes Adam & Eve: Seeing God’s Model Genesis 1 & 2 (First in the series, Marriage by the Book) Introduction: In 2004, the institution of marriage is under attack. In "The Effects of Divorce on America" by Patrick F. Fagan and Robert Rector, we are told that American society may have erased ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson # 1: Salutation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2018

Christianity which began with quiet meetings in the humble Jewish homes, or oratory, by the river-side, had spread in Philippi and has by now settled down into a stable and permanent church organization.

Date: 3/15/18 Lesson # 1 Title: Salutation Text: (Philippians 1:1-2) Scripture: (Philippians 1:1-2, NIV) 1 Paul{P1] and Timothy{P2], servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons{P3]: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Baptisim Service

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Jesus started His ministry by being baptized. As a young man he left His mother and the carpenter’s shop and made his way to a baptismal service at the Jordan river.

Baptism Service Sermon With Pastor Timothy Porter Read Mathew 3:13-17 We are going to put your baptismal experience into a bigger picture and hopefully make for you a more memorable spiritual experience. Jesus started His ministry by being baptized. As a young man he left His mother and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Showdown In The Desert (Matthew 4:1-11)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2024

After being baptized in the Jordan river, Jesus was driven into the Judean wilderness by the Holy Spirit to face forty days of hunger, thirst, and a supernatural battle with His archenemy and ours, the devil.

The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness of Judea, a barren, dry, and desolate area. It would be a place of severe testing where He would encounter the works and wiles of the devil, a real being whose aim was to try and tempt Jesus to abuse HIs power, lose His faith, or submit to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-15, Matthew 4:1-11, 1 Peter 5:8, Isaiah 14:7-12, Revelation 20:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Pergamum - The Compromizing Church Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 10, 2003

The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from the surrounding plain that provided both b

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PERGAMUM - THE COMPROMISING CHURCH Revelation 2: 12-17 The inland city of Pergamum was located about fifty-five miles north of Smyrna, along the fertile valley of the Caicus River. It was built on the southern slope of a hill that rises almost one thousand feet from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Have Not Been This Way Before

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Book of Joshua is about faith. The Israelites had approached the Jordan River in transition from wandering in a desert to dwelling in a new land. Greater blessings awaited them but with greater battles. Victory comes to God when His people trust and obey.

2016: WE HAVE NOT PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE JOSHUA 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Israel: The Next Generation

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

Every generation crosses a river into a new land, taking with them lessons from their ancestors. Your ancestors may not have given you what you needed to travel the desert in safety, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late.

Should respect and courtesy be taught in elementary, middle, and high school classes along with writing and arithmetic? At the end of the last century ten states mandated that character education be included in the school curriculum and legislation; the issue was pending in many more states. A ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Memorials Of God's Help"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 24, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the heaers to affirm to others that Joshua’s erecting the pile of Memorial Stones serves as a visual reminder of how God helped His people CROSS THE JORDAN RIVER.

Monday, 25 May 2009 Memorial Day Prayer Breakfast Soldiers’ Hall Dining Facility U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Joshua erecting the pile of Memorial Stones (Ebenezer – stone of help) serves as a visual ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010

It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing Over

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Apr 29, 2008

Seven stepping stones to a new level with Christ. This message helps believers move beyond just the fact that Christ has saved them from the bondage of sin. Now He beckons them to cross yet another river to enjoy the abundant life.

Many of us have many camp stories Camping does a body good…unless you’re a friend of Bobby...listen to his letter he sent home from camp. Illustration: Bobby’s Letter From Camp: Dear Mom and Dad, Our Scoutmaster told us to write to our parents in case you saw the flood on TV and are worried. We ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Deliverance Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 5, 2022

It is so amazing that God’s timing and ways are amazing. God was in control and it was the perfect time for the princess to come to the river, to see the ark and that the baby actually cried at that moment when she opened the ark.

Psalm 91:15, says,“He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.” (AFV) As we continue our meditation based on Psalm 91, we will dwell on the aspect of God who delivers us in this study. The Israelites multiplied greatly We read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:15

Denomination: Other

The Memorial Altar In Gilead Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 12, 2025

Israel had taken control of much of Canaan. Two and a half tribes lived east of the Jordan River and decided to build a memorial altar for a witness of unity. When asked to explain, they replied honestly.

The Memorial Altar in Gilead (This message is based on a sermon preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, May 25, 2025 and is not an exact transcription). Introduction: Well-meaning things aren’t always perceived that way. In this message, we’ll see that a gesture of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist