Sermons on Orson Wells:

"The Well Is Deep..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Nov 16, 2004

Remember, if you try to go it alone, then the fence that shuts others out shuts you in. The story of the Woman at the Well is the best example of what this means. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction You know the feeling! There are those days, no, weeks, O.K. months, you just feel like crawling into a hole and hoping someone will come along and throw dirt over you! It’s those days, weeks and sometimes months, nothing goes right. Nothing! You can’t do anything right, nor say the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014

Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sower: The Flower Approach To Life Well Lived

Contributed by Dustin Bumgarner on Aug 13, 2014

Jesus told the Parable about the Sower (or Farmer, as I've written throughout). This sermon displays a unique approach to that parable, along with a special acronym of FLOWER. We must use the FLOWER method in our everyday walk with God.

Intro: How many people here have gone to the local Farmer’s Market to get you some fresh produce? Imagine taking a bite out of a sweet, juicy watermelon. In order to bring that fresh watermelon to you, the farmer or grower would have to do some digging (pun intended) to find out the perfect ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Matthew 13:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Does Your Church Want To Get Well?

Contributed by David Wilson on Oct 15, 2012

Some churches suffer from a defeated attitude when Jesus calls us to take simple steps, not giant steps. We aren't on an escalator, but must move our legs to climb the stairs set before us.

Attended a confernece on recognizing, halting, and preenting decline in the local church this past Saturday. In reading the foreword to the book "Reaching the summit" by George L. Yates, the illustration of the lame man at the pool of Bethsaida is used to demonstrate the attitude of some churches ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

That It May Go Well With You And Your Children Series

Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on Jun 2, 2016

God is a God of seasons and cycles - and we are now entering a time that he has designated for huge blessings to be poured out into our lives. You can feel it….you can sense it in the spirit….

“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with you, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever.” [Deut.4: 40 KJV] “It ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:40

Denomination: Charismatic

That It May Go Well With You And Your Children Series

Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on Jun 2, 2016

In the design of God, Israel has a unique position. It was Israel with whom God made His covenant by the call of Abraham. It was Israel to whom God reveals His Name and gave His law. It was to Israel that He sent His prophets.....

“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with you, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever.” [Deut.4: 40 KJV] “It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:126-127

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 6, 2016

Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit. To walk in the Spirit is to be "in step" with the Spirit. Life in the Spirit means to follow His lead and remain in His control. It is life governed by the S

God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

Today’s text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit.

God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015

Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: *other

Do You Want To Go Away As Well?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2015

When adherents and members leave the fellowship of a congregation, how should we respond? We find guidance for our response in the actions of the Master.

JOHN 6:60-71 DO YOU WANT TO GO AWAY AS WELL? “When many of his disciples heard [Jesus’ describing Himself as ‘the Bread of Life’], they said, ‘This is a hard saying; who can listen to it?’ But Jesus, knowing in himself that his disciples were grumbling about ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up: Keep Digging The Wells

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 27, 2017

Right at the moment that Isaac is about to celebrate his success by discovering water on the well, the Philistine snatched his rights and took over the same well by force. By the way, it is the third time that they deliberately did it. Will Isaac give up?

NEVER GIVE UP: KEEP DIGGING THE WELLS Genesis 26:12-32 Crab Mentality! What do these words mean? It is a way of thinking best described by the phrase, "if I can't have it, neither can you. The metaphor refers to a bucket of crabs. Individually, the crabs in the story could easily escape from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transferable Gospel - Well Done My Son

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 3, 2018

The transfiguration of Jesus moves around in the liturgical calendar but always appears before a great trial ahead for Jesus.

Transferable gospel - Well done my Son Luke 9: 28-36 We have all heard of a transferable feast and the best example is Easter as it occurs at a different time each year. Naturally Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday and Good Friday also follow this pattern. Today’s gospel reading about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 17:1-8, Mark 9:2-8, 2 Peter 1:17-18

We'll Work Till Jesus Comes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 11, 2012

In this last sermon from the series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians, we look at Paul's commands about not being idol, but working and obeying until Jesus comes.

Introduction: A. Let me begin with this humorous, puny piece about work. 1. All my life I’ve been looking for the perfect job 2. My first job was working in an orange juice factory, but I got canned...just couldn't concentrate. 3. After that I tried to be a tailor, but I just wasn't suited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua 13: Well Begun, But Not All Done Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 13, 2024

The initial campaigns to reclaim Canaan for Israel were over. Joshua, though, was old and there was still a lot of land unclaimed. Israel had begun well but had not yet finished all of the Lord's commands. What now?

Introduction: Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, had conquered a great deal of Canaan, the Promised Land. Several years had gone by, and Joshua was nearing the end of his earthly journey. Israel, though, was not nearly done with reclaiming the land so the LORD commanded Joshua to divide the land ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Has Done All Things Well.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 20, 2024

The deaf hear, and the dumb speak. Mark 7:37.

HE HAS DONE ALL THINGS WELL. Mark 7:31-37. Jesus was heading towards the Sea of Galilee (Mark 7:31). The next people He met were the friends of a deaf man who had such an impediment in his speech that it sounded like his tongue was tied up in knots. They brought him to Jesus, begging that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational