Sermons on Let There Be Dew:

Jesus As Refugee

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 25, 2019

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23.

Mistreatment of others is part of every nation’s history. Let’s recognize humanity’s mistreatment of foreigners and innocent children, and Jesus as the world’s only hope, in Matthew 2:13-23. Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-15 Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Receive The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2019

Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18.

Who is the Word? Do we receive the Word? Does the Word live with us? Let’s look at Jesus’ pre-existence as God and how we receive Him in John 1:1-18. Jesus is God John 1:1-5 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Time Apart Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 13, 2018

Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning His ministry, in Mark 1:9-15.

Prelude What does fasting have to do with anything? Why should we take time apart before Easter? What is the purpose of Lent? Purpose: Let’s see the value of quiet times apart for meditation and reflection on our lives. Plan: We will look briefly at Jesus’ wilderness experience before beginning ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Ephesians And Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 8, 2008

Let’s go mining for treasure in this gem of a Bible book. The first half of Ephesians lays great foundations, and the second half builds a well informed Faith upon that foundation. The series begins here.

EPHESIANS 1 Pastor Eric July 6, 2008 Introduction to Ephesus and Ephesians Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the Roman World. It was located on the Asia Minor bulge into the Mediterranean region. It was a tremendously important crossroads of commerce, which is reflected by such artifacts as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2014

Dare to live life on the edge and don't let anybody stop you. Don't let their jealousy, dictates or threats stop you from being all that Christ calls you to be.

Valerie Catura of Diamond Bar, California, was going over one of her memory verses before the lunch rush at the restaurant where she worked as a waitress. The verse was Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Then her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dancing In The Streets

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2016

There was Dancing in the Streets the week of Jesus' Triumphant entry. Some danced because of hope for salvation. Some danced because He would be arrested and crucified. Let there be dancing in the streets but let it be for the Glorious Day of the Lord.

Dancing in the Streets “Get rid of the old yeast, so that you may be a new unleavened batch—as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” 1 Corinthians 5:7 NIV Intro: The triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem to celebrate his last Passover is a point ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed For A Lifetime

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Commitment is one of the words most people would like to remove from their dictionaries. Let’s go one step further to say that most people would like to remove it from their life style.

COMMITTED FOR A LIFETIME Text: Proverbs 16:3,4 Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established. The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. Psa. 37:5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Catch Jesus Provides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2022

Do we experience Jesus while we’re working? Are we ready for church growth? Do we see daily miracles? Let’s find out in Luke 5:1-11.

Prelude Do we experience Jesus while we’re working? Are we ready for church growth? Do we see daily miracles? Let’s find out in Luke 5:1-11. Fishermen “So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Guests At The Banquet Or Devils' Food Cake

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2019

There is nothing in-between, no middle ground. It’s God or nothing. So let’s follow St. Paul’s advice and count everything other than the grace and peace of Christ as nothing.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019 Finger of God; Finger of Priest Our Lord Jesus was constantly in conflict with the Jewish religious authorities of His day, both Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees were observers of every minute law–even making lay people adhere to the regulations laid down by Moses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Paying Taxes

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020

Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.

Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22. To Pay Taxes Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds And Harvests

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2020

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8.

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Treasures

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 24, 2020

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52.

Is our focus on earthly kingdoms or the kingdom of God? How much do we treasure the things of God? Let’s examine heaven’s treasure in Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. The Kingdom of Heaven is … (Matthew 13:31 NKJV) The kingdom of heaven is like a small seed. It will grow large. Like leaven it affects ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fully Vaccinated?

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jun 24, 2021

DID YOU KNOW, THERE IS A MUCH MORE DEADLIER AND CONTAGIOUS VIRUS THAN COVID 19 ON THE LOOSE WITH 100% MORTALITY RATE? HAVE YOU TAKEN THE ANTIDOTE FOR THAT? LET’S DIVE IN TO FIND OUT.

“THE PLAGUE OF PLAGUES” ON THE LOOSE While the variants of Covid 19 is on the spotlight acting the lead role of villain, there is more deadlier and contagious problem than Covid 19 on the loose. It has stolen, destroyed and killed so many lives and devastated families since the dawn of man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:12, Proverbs 16:24-26, Genesis 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Is Deuteronomy For Christians?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2023

I'm shocked to learn that some Christians do not read the Old Testament. Let’s review some highlights in Deuteronomy and see how it's still relevant for Christians.

Let’s review some highlights in Deuteronomy still relevant to Christians. Images We’ll begin with statues and pictures in churches. Are such images wrong? What about the images of cherubs and pomegranates in the tabernacle? You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 15 - No Turning Back Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2023

Our Christian life and journey is not always smooth and easy. When things get tough we can either give up or continue on. Let’s learn how to move on and not turn back.

We read in John 21:4, “Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus” (ESV) They failed to recognize Jesus It was indeed an unusual situation on the sea shore that day, as the resurrected Jesus stood on the shore, and his own disciples who ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4, John 21:2-3, Matthew 16:21, Matthew 27:62-63, John 16:33, Proverbs 18:21, Luke 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other