Sermons on Living Water:

Joyride -Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 17, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting.Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 3 - Location, Location, Location I. Introduction Corkscrew turns. Neck snapping changes of direction. Lunch losing lurches. For many of us that is not the description of an amusement ride that is the description of our life. We have been talking about how Jesus boards the ride of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bondage / In Christ You Are Free Indeed

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2013

What binds you? What binds me? What prevents us from standing up straight in a spiritual sense? What is holding us back from being transformed into the image of Christ? What is holding us back from being able to enjoy life fully?

On the night of December 16th 1773 .... a small group of men banded together, ...... boarded three merchant ships in Boston Harbor ...... and dumped 342 chests of tea into the bay. This group of men, .... who called themselves the Sons of Liberty, ...... took this action .... because of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:13-14, Luke 13:10-21

Denomination: Anglican

Ruth's Redemption

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 6, 2013

The story of Ruth is a story of redemption, inclusion, and faith taken from the whole book of Ruth in the Bible

Ruth’s Redemption Text: Book of Ruth CHCC: March 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Fifty days after Passover, the Jews celebrate a festival called Shavuot … it is also called Pentecost. (This year it will be celebrated May 15-16.) It was on Pentecost that the Church was born … Peter ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Always Thank God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013

To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you always thank GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the reasons why we need to thank GOD always. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 1:4 I give thanks to my God for you always when I mention you in my prayers, 1:5 Because I continue ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Legalist? Or An Illegalist?

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

Are you a legalist, or are you an illegalist? In other words, do you follow the law of God, or do you disobey the law of God? It is not a bad thing to be labeled a legalist. Satan has used this creative title to try to deceive many people to disobey God.

Matthew 7:13-27 Who in this room would consider themselves a legalist? This is the topic that I would like to briefly talk to you about tonight: Legalism, or “The Lie of Legalism.” Since the beginning of the Lord’s church, the devil has held nothing back; He has created so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Entered The Temple

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 7, 2013

To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been entered by JESUS to be cleansed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS has cleansed us and made us right with GOD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:11 (Amplified Bible) 11:11 And Jesus went into Jerusalem and entered the temple [enclosure]; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going For Life Change

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2013

The Pharisees did not experience life change because they had a different belief. Don't replace the relationship with a religion. Don't make the outward more important than the inward.

RECAP – John 20:24-28. We saw last week how Thomas finally saw Jesus alive and uttered the most profound statement of faith – “My Lord and My God!” (1) LET GO of our Agenda – don’t cling on to the demands we set. (2) CHOOSE to have faith - faith is a choice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rascal

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013

A sermon on the parable Jesus told about dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-9 focusing on stewardship theme (First part of sermon from Eugene Peterson's book, Tell It Slant, pg. 99-105; Last part of sermon from Tom Ellsworth's book, Inverted, pg. 107-110)

HoHum: Eugene Peterson- I was approaching John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore looking for a parking place. I was a preacher coming to visit a church member who had recently had surgery. The street was lined with parked cars. I circled the hospital 3 times and no parking place opened up. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strange Time To Propose

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 22, 2013

This would not seem to be the right time to propose marriage

A Strange Time to Propose John 14:1-7 If someone you loved dearly were suddenly to break the bad news over dinner that he or she had a terminal disease and was going to die, how do you think you would react? And suppose up to this point that person appeared perfectly healthy. Would you have ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Unbelievable

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Proper 19 B. Christ is the source and power of our faith. It is in and through Him that all things are possible.

Mark 9:14-27 Proper 19(b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “It’s unbelievable” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Our lesson starts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of A Worshipper Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 12, 2015

True worship is God-centered. It flows from the heart. It brings hope.

Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the House of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Neil’s good friend, the Lord Hailsham, then Lord Chancellor, who was wearing his official robe ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tale Of The Four Blood Moons

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 13, 2015

Many people have been swept away by the book regarding the "Four Blood Moon" sightings we have seen lately. Many are stirred up and anxious. What should we do with such teachings when they raise their heads? We do what they did in the church in Berea!

There has been a lot of talk about the “Four Blood Moons” which recently took place over the last two years. Most of the talk was in response to a book by John Hagee which was based on the writings of another preacher named Mark Biltz. (Quote from the FBM book website) Every heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Keep Your Eyes On God Through Your Tears

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 19, 2015

This sermon encourages us to keep our focus entirely on the Lord in the midst of challenging situations that bring pain and tears.

KEEP YOUR EYES ON GOD THROUGH YOUR TEARS INTRODUCTION - I remember a song I used to love to listen to in my younger days. It was sung by Reggae singer Johnny Nash and it went like this: Every night I wake up crying, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Honored By Mouth Far By Heart

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 19, 2015

To prove that JESUS knows the hearts and minds of unbelievers and does not need anyone to tell Him about it. Matthew 15:11 (Amplified Bible) It is not what goes into the mouth of a man that makes him unclean and defiled, but what comes out of the mouth;

I. EXORDIUM: Do you honor GOD with your lips? Yes. Constantly I offer GOD a sacrifice of praise using my lips in tongues and with my understanding. Hebrews 13:15 (Amplified Bible) Through Him, therefore, let us constantly and at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

#6 - Never Quit Praying Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 22, 2015

Does God get tired of hearing my prayer? How do I approach Him? When will He answer?

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Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Holiness