Sermons on It Is Well:

Listening To The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Feb 25, 2005

Lent 3A: First person sermon. The Samaritan woman recounts her meeting with Jesus, and how sharing with others what God has done in your life can help your faith grow.

Grace to you and peace, sisters and brothers, from God our Father, and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus— who is * the Messiah. Amen I have a story to tell you today about something that happened when I was much younger, a few thousand years younger. It happened when I was living in the small town ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Listening Well? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005

We need to develop the virtue of listening to God by making time for the Word, and tilling the ground of our heart, so that we stay receptive.

In our Christian walk with God, one important virtue we need to cultivate is LISTENING. We must be serious about listening to God and what He is saying to us. HEARING PROBLEM A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encounter At Jacob's Well

Contributed by Lee Henry on Oct 16, 2006

The Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at Jacob’s well changed her life. An encounter with Jesus can also change our life.

Encounter at Jacob’s Well John 4 In John 4:42 we read that many Samaritans came to Jesus and recognized Him as “Savior of the world.” What led to this great response of the Samaritans? It all began with an encounter at Jacob’s well between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. Jacob’s well is located ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working Well With Others Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

At first glance, Nehemiah chapter 3 looks a bit dry. One commentator refers to it as a "colorless memorandum of assignments." It reads much like the book of 1 Chronicles with its long lists of names that are difficult to pronounce, information that seems

Working Well with Others Have you been watching the Olympics? NBC isn’t very happy with their ratings but it’s been fun to watch the different sports. As the athletes compete, they’re all seeking a medal and the recognition that comes with it. Those who win a gold are held up as heroes. While most ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32, Nehemiah 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Well-Lived Life

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 21, 2003

A well-lived life is a life that pleases God.

<PRE> We believe that every man in his sound mind wants to have a well-lived life, but because of lack of knowledge, understanding and wisdom, many live a wasted life. Someone has said, “There are three kinds of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Digging God's Wells

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 25, 2003

Abraham was a well digger, and Isaac followed his dad and went back to re-dig the wells that the unbelievers had filled up. We too are to be well diggers. Are you one?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism (Today’s Sermon Title) Digging God’s Wells By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby Text: Genesis 26:17-23 “And Isaac departed thence, and pitched his tent in the valley of Gerar, and dwelt there. And Isaac digged again the wells of water, which they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Well-Informed And Ready Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 17, 2003

It takes two things to be prepared for an event, great or small… We should be well-informed, and… We should be ready by acting on the information.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 16, 2003 -------------------------- 13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Weary In Well Doing

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Keep on Going

Ga 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Ga 6:10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. Calvin Coolidge once said… Nothing in the world can take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

God Alive And Well

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 2, 2007

A sermon for the Baptism of Jesus

First Sunday after the Epiphany Baptism of Jesus Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 "God Alive and Well" 15* As the people were in expectation, and all men questioned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he were the Christ, 16* John answered them all, “I baptize you with water; but he who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Learn To Do Well

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jan 20, 2007

The Christian life does not come natural. It must be Taight and Learned.

(Isa. Isa 1:16-20) "Learn to do well..." Isaiah addresses a people so very stooped in sin. God accuses them of bing sick from head to toe. He warns of coming judgement and wrath. > He tells them that sudden and sure destruction is heading their way. But, then God gives them a call to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Well Meaning But Wrong

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2007

In our text, we see some well meaning people who made some mistakes and how Jesus responded. 1- The mother’s request 2- The Savior’s comeback 3- The disciples’ reaction 4- The Savior’s example

INTRO.- Well meaning but wrong. Ever happen to you? ILL.- A young preacher said, “I was completing my first funeral service in my first congregation on the plains of Kansas. The words of committal for a dear, aged mother had been spoken and a prayer following concluded the graveside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Well Lived Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for the funeral of an elderly Christian woman who was actively involved in ministry into late life.

“For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most beloved hymns found in our hymnals.

(Facts compiled from “52 Hymn Stories Dramatized,” and “Living Stories of Famous Hymns,” as well as extensive internet search. It is done with two people speaking back and forth. The video we used can be purchased from bluefishtv.) NIV James 1:12 Blessed is the man who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Haman Is Alive And Well

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Apr 23, 2012

Anti-Abortion sermon from the book of Esther... very thought provoking

Haman Is Alive And Well Esther After Solomon, The nation of Israel split into Israel and Judea existed side by side for l30 years. 733 B.C. Israel falls to Assyria 633 Assyria falls to Babylonia 587 Judea falls to Babylonia -- EXILE Babylonia falls to Mead-Persians exiles allowed to return ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 21, 2010

When opposition comes, like Isaac, persevere by remembering the promises of God until even your enemies recognize God’s presence in your life. Or to put it more simply: trust God and dig another well.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free