Sermons on Many Waters:

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

Faith is a bridge that carries us over the troubled waters of life. It is Like a "Bridage over troubled waters."

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Sermon By Thomas Bracewell, OSL Luke 21: 5-24 The Introduction and Summary Statement I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-24

Denomination: *other

Like A Tree Planted By The Water

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 25, 2018

We are like a well tended tree, not one that has just sprung up

Isaiah 46:4 Like a Tree planted by the Water “Old age ain’t no place for sissies” is a saying on my coffee mug. Advancing years brings a variety of aches and pains that would like to take over in our body and bring along a feeling of discouragement and depression if we let it. As birthdays come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4

Denomination: Methodist

Living Water And Hidden Food Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022

The rule of threes says you can go about three weeks without food, three days without water, three hours without shelter, and three minutes without air. So food, water, shelter, and air are important. Without them you will die. Today we will look at two of them, water and food.

Living Water and Hidden Food John 4:10-34 The rule of threes. Do you know about this? If you were a survival expert, you would. The rule of threes says you can go about three weeks without food, three days without water, three hours without shelter, and three minutes without air. Let me repeat ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ministry: Watering, Working, Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2011

In today's lesson we are warned against a wrong view of the ministry, particularly of church leadership. We are reminded of the true nture of the church and church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a wrong view about the ministry, particularly with respect to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Water Baptism In The New Testament

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002

A look at the controversy of Baptism and a view of the New Testament passages and practices. We will also look at the early Churches precedents and see where this topic truly should be.

I.Baptism Instituted by Christ page 1 II.Church History and Baptism page 4 III.Differing Views/Modes of Baptism page 14 IV.Conclusion page 18 Water Baptism in Church History and New Testament Theology Bruce P. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-10, Acts 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

The First Sign: Water Into Wine

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Jan 29, 2002

6th sermon in a John series

The First Sign: Turning Water into Wine John 2.1-11 Have you ever missed a sign? You were looking for some place and you missed the sign. Signs are an important part of our society. Road signs provide direction. They give information or instructions. * DMV test—you had better know your ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Water Ways: Purposes Of Baptism

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 18, 2020

There are several reasons God instituted baptism as part of the discipleship process.

1. Baptism of Paul Harvey – Conservative Radio Broadcaster – “Now you know the rest of the story.” In Guideposts magazine, Paul Harvey wrote about his baptism. “The preacher had said there was nothing magic in the water. Yet as I descended into its depths and rose again, I knew something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000

Keeping your focus (Eyes on Christ) in the midst of chaos.

You Can On Water Matthew 14:22-33 (Mark 6:47-52, John 6:16-21) I read about an interesting scientific experiment conducted a while back. A group of behavioral Scientists put some rats in a tank of water. The tank had smooth sides so they could not escape or rest. The scientists observed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Troubled Waters – Hope For Sinners

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Apr 27, 2003

I am astonished by this place. Bethesda pool was a kind of hospital packed with people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! Bethesda - reflecting, refracting and diffracting everything and everybody arou

I am astonished as I visit this place - Bethesda Pool. It’s like an hospital packed with sick people: the blinde, the lame, the paralyzed. And rumor was that the chief doctor was an angel! The Bible states here the popular belief. An angel encouraging competition? The fastest, the strongest ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

4 Pictures Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 20, 2004

A picture is worth 1000’s words! The Bible gives 4 powerful pictures of what Baptism in Water is all about.

4 Pictures of Water Baptism This morning I want to talk to you about something that every believer in Jesus Christ should do. However, the decision to do this thing is scary for most people, and not all for the same reason. The awesome part about this thing is that there are blessings for you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water Baptism And The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 1, 2003

The Day of Pentecost reflects a cylcle of spiritual life in the first church designed by God to be a prototype for all churches.

Water Baptism Series #2 - Water Baptism and the Day of Pentecost Text: Selected verses from Acts chapters 1 & 2 The Book of Acts opens with a description of meetings that Jesus had with his disciples before his ascension. Momentous days lie ahead and only Jesus knew this. Our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If You Want To Walk On Water Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

What Peter’s experience teaches us about faith in God.

If You Want to Walk on Water… Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 13th, 2006 The passage that we’re looking at this morning follows two very significant events in the book of Matthew. The first, in the beginning of chapter 14 is the death of John the Baptist. Herod had him killed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ordinary Water Into Fine Wine

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Mar 13, 2023

Moses gets water from a rock; Jesus gets fine from stone jars

You’ve all heard that phrase, “You can’t squeeze blood from a turnip”. Well this morning, as you heard from our Scripture readings, you can get water from a rock, and even get the finest wine from ordinary water in a stone jar. At least with God, nothing is impossible. Our OT lesson, told in 8 ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Exodus 17:1-8

Denomination: Other

If You Want To Walk On Water.....

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 3, 2005

....you need to get out of the boat

NR 07-08-05 Mt 14: 22-33: If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat! 1. Introduction: I would like to focus on two particular verses from our Gospel reading today. They occur in the middle of the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples have run into a storm on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

05 Still Waters For The Soul Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 29, 2011

We can have Still Waters for the Soul if we: REMEMBER 1. To Obey God’s Will 2. Jesus Our Shepherd 3. Promises of God 4. His Priorities 5. His Leading 6. His Grace

The clock is my dictator; I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me to deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy for activity's sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my 'ideal' is with me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Baptist