Sermons on Poured Out Like Water:

"Getting Water Out Of A Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 23, 2005

Combining Exodus 17:1-7 with Matthew 21:23-32 to preach a sermon on hope and the need for evangelism.

“Getting Water Out of a Rock” Matthew 21:23-32 Exodus 17:1-7 In our Old Testament Lesson, that Sherry read earlier, we see that the people, the Israelites in the desert, are thirsty. They are standing around Moses and they are demanding water. Nothing had changed. The people had been fed, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Launch Out To Deep Water

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 2, 2008

From a Human perspective the world seems hopeless, but with Jesus there are no hopeless situations.

“Launch Out Into the Deep” Luke 5:1-7 From 1980 to 1988 we lived in Florida and I traveled the State of Florida working with our Free Methodist churches. When not traveling we attended the St. Petersburg FMC. One gentleman in the church gave me a standing invitation. Anytime I wanted to go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Out Of The Overflow” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004

For seven days the water had been poured out at the altar to symbolize God as satisfying the physical thirst of His people. Now Jesus picked up that object lesson and said in effect, “Now if you really want to satisfy your thirst, come to me.”

 200411.ser “Out of the Overflow” CLBC February 22, 2004 p.m. Subject: The Christian Life Theme: Filled with the Spirit Passage: John 7:37 - 39 All week long, the huge crowds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Having The Spirit Supposed To Look Like? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2021

Jesus cries out on the last day of the Feast. This is a big message and He gives us insight into what will happen when He is glorified: streams of living water flowing from His believers through the Spirit. But, sadly, we today are not experiencing that the way that we should.

INTRO: - This is a climactic moment. We’ve been talking the last few weeks about this extended scene that happens at the Feast of Tabernacles. There have been debates and discussions. There have been misunderstandings and confusion. Now we come to a moment when Jesus has something to shout ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Pouring It Our

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

sacrifice Inspired By one of Mike Slaughter’s sermons

Pouring it out, 2 Kings 4:1-7 Eric A. Snyder August 18, 2002 Top 10 signs you’re broke 10. American Express calls and says: "Leave home without it!" 9. You’re formulating a plan to rob the food bank. 8. Long distance companies don’t call you to switch. 7. You rob Peter...and then rob Paul. 6. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking On Water

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jun 18, 2005

The Christian life is like "Walking on Water" and to do it successfully we need to be assured that Jesus Prays for Us; He’s Present with Us, Helps Us to cope with Fear and Urges Us to Move Out in Faith.

WALKING ON WATER “Walking on water” – this is a biblical phrase which has found its way in everyday use. What does it mean? The secular meaning is that a person is doing wonders - but we can’t quite understand how they’re doing it and there’s a hint of danger that it could all go wrong! The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Out Of The Boat"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 14, 2014

A sermon about trusting Jesus.

Matthew 14:22-33 "Getting out of the Boat" I'm trying to remember if it was in KidzJam or Sunday school. It was one or the other. I was tucking Mary Ellen into bed on a Sunday evening and I asked her what she had learned in, again, either KidzJam or Sunday school. And she told me this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Grace By The Gallon

Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011

The miracle at the wedding of Cana is an example of the extravagant grace of God poured out for us.

“Grace by the Gallon” - John 2:1-11 How do you inaugurate the Messiah’s ministry on earth? Considering royalty, presidents, popes, etc. Imagine launching Jesus of Nazareth Evangelistic Ministries, LLC: line up key board members, raise funds, develop marketing strategy, identify ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Or Out

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon from Jesus and Peter walking on the water from Matthew, preached in the weeks leading up to revival services.

In or Out? Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Back on July 16, 2003 the US Coast Guard intercepted a group of Cubans attempting to escape that tropical paradise that was until recently under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro…they had hopes of finding a new home in the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled

Contributed by Charles Jones on May 17, 2025

There’s a difference between serving and being used up.

Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled Sub-Title: Protect Your Peace, Guard Your Gifts, and Watch Your Heart Scripture Foundation: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Matthew 7:6 – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

Peter was the only one who got out of the boat.

Walking on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Romans 1:17 – “The righteous will live by faith.” Hebrews 11:6 – without faith it is impossible to please God While on this earth, Jesus was amazed by one thing – people’s faith. While on this earth, Jesus was limited by one thing – people’s faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008

Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The River Nile: Drawn Out Of The Waters Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2009

Racism grows out of the fears of the oppressors and attacks the leaders of those they fear. But God draws out of the waters that were intended to drown those whom He will use to lead His people to victory.

The River Nile. The great river of Egypt, a historic stream that rises in the heart of Africa and flows northward for hundreds and hundreds of miles, bringing life to Egypt. Langston Hughes says, "I’ve known rivers; I’ve known rivers ancient as the world and older than the flow of human blood in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #15 Title: Consider Paul's Imprisonment As A Reason To Rejoice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 17, 2018

It is because Paul knows that his friends are united with him in the great work of advancing the cause of Christ in the world that he can greet even the prospect of death with undaunted joy.

Date: 9/18/18 Lesson #15 Title: Consider Paul's Imprisonment as a Reason to Rejoice Scripture: (Philippians 2:17-18, NIV) (17) But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. (18)So you too should ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Cry Out To Jesus Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

There will be times that we take our eyes off of Jesus, and we’ll get distracted by fear. But what matters isn’t whether we or not we take our eyes off Jesus, but what happens when we do. Do we stay there and just drown in the waves?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all of our campuses…. and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so thrilled that you’re with us today… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31, Psalm 139:8-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17