Sermons on Peter Walking On Water:

Water Is Thicker Than Blood

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 2, 2021

Water is what brings Christians together. Our baptism by water makes us all family. The bonds of the branches to the vine should be stronger than blood bonds.

The old saying that “blood is thicker than water” was being upended in this narrative. In this case, one can say that water is thicker than blood. Water is referring to the initiation rite of baptism. At that ceremony, the person being baptized with water becomes a member of the Christian family. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Bridge Over Troubled Water Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Mar 5, 2016

We learn through the story of Jacob that God is there for us during our darkest moments. All we must do is cling to Jesus and Jesus will give us the victory.

A Bridge Over Troubled Water Introduction Over the last few weeks we have been looking at the beginning of the nation of Israel. We had several stories about Abraham. And last week we looked at Abraham’s son Isaac on the altar as representing Christ and the New Testament Gospel. But that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman, A Well, And A Water-Pot

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Feb 2, 2018

As we examine this event is Jesus' life and ministry [John 4:1-42] we will learn that he comes to break down social barriers (cultural, racial, traditional) and to turn our focus from the temporary to the eternal.

We’re in the middle of our Summer Series entitled: “LIVE-LIKE-THAT” and through this series of messages we’re challenging each of us to begin living as Jesus lived and loving as Jesus loved. Jesus demonstrated the importance of loving God with all of His being and here at Gateway that’s our ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blood Is Thicker Than Water

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Mar 25, 2009

God’s first and last thought is the welfare of his children! The Provision of the Cross is an act of covenant. It is not a half-job effort to fix things. It is a plan that would never turn back!

At some point or another you may have used this familiar phrase - Blood is thicker than water. The context in which we use it is to describe the meaning that blood-related families are more important than anyone else. R’ Richard Pustelniak, congregational leader for the Jewish community called ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Soul In Drought Or A Watered Garden

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2022

This passage of Scripture is an admonition to share with the needy. Are Christians so dry today that we cannot point others to the only One who can give the true water to those in a dry land?

What things can get dry? • Potted plants • Garden • Dehydrated foods • Animals • Man - physical What happens when something is in the state of being dry? • Parched • Shrivels • Wilts • Withers • Dies What to do with things that are dry? • Make wet • To soak • Rehydrate • David prayed while ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Water: A Divine Encounter PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' transformative love that breaks social boundaries, offers abundant blessings, and bridges divides, using the story of the Samaritan woman as an example.

Welcome, dear family of faith. I stand here today, humbled and overjoyed, to share the message of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It is a message of love that breaks boundaries, blessings that flow like living water, and a bridge that connects us all through divine love. Let's start by immersing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Topics: Jesus' Love, All

Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Encouragement, Hope, Revival

Blood Is Thicker Than Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the significance of blood in the Bible, symbolizing life, sacrifice, and unbreakable bonds, and the power of the blood of Jesus Christ in cleansing us from all sin.

Good morning, church family! I'm so glad to see all y'all here today, ready to delve into God's Word. Today, we're going to be talking about something that's both deeply human and profoundly divine; something that's at the core of our faith and our relationships. We're talking about the power of ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Topics: Blood Relationship

Jesus Promises Living Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's promise of living water, the division caused by unbelief, and the hope of eternal life, as illustrated in John 8: 37-39.

Good morning, family. It's wonderful to see all of you gathered here today in our Father's house. We're going to dive into a passage from the book of John today, specifically John 8: 37-39. Our focus will be on three themes: The Promise of Living Water, The Division of Unbelief, and The Hope of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-39

Topics: Division, Unbelief

The Wonder Of His Walk

Contributed by Don Kiper on Apr 5, 2024

The text admonishes us to WALK as He WALKED

1 John 2:6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked. 1 Peter 2:21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: His manner of life was: • Simple • Sincere • Godly We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

IT takes FAITH to step out upon the water. But before you can have a “walking on water experience: YOU HAVE TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT!!!!

Get out of the boat Matt. 14:28-29 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. What a wonderful experience for Peter. This was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter - The Big Fisherman Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 29, 2010

This is the 14th message on Bible characters. This message is part 1 of looking at the life of the Apostle Peter. The outline is 1-Peter's Conversion, 2-Peter's Courage, 3-Peter's Confession.

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS SERIES 14 – THE BIG FISHERMAN PETER PART 1 This morning, we’re continuing with our sermon series entitled CLOSE ENCOUNTERS And we’ve been talking over the last several weeks and months about the GLORIOUS FACT that no matter… --who you are --what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter: From Galilee To Glory

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

Peter met Jesus the Christ by the sea of Galilee and his life was never the same. He grew to be the most prominent disciple in the gospels and the first half of the book of Acts.

Peter, from Galilee to Glory God has chosen to reveal Jesus to us in many ways in the Bible. From both Old and New Testaments Jesus is revealed to us. We can see him all the way through. Today, let’s see how we can see Jesus’ impact on the life of one of his most prominent followers in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rephidim!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 7, 2024

In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land.

In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation, and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land. After Moses had led them out of Egypt, and through the Red Sea, there was jubilation and celebration. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In All 5

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) says 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,

Ephesians 4:11-12 (NKJV) says 11 And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, – There are various roles of ministry found in the body of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Apostolic