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She Left Her Waterpot

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016

thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

“She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humpty Dumpty / Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 10, 2016

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall; Humpty Dumpty had a great fall; Humpty Dumpty shouted Amen; God can put me together again. Beloved, Carpe Diem, Seize the day. Updated June 2022.

Do you remember as a child ... listen to ... or reading nursery rhymes? Some of them were a little freighting ... at least they were to me. Three blind mice. Three blind mice. See how they run. See how they run. They all ran after the farmer's wife Who cut off their tails with a carving ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14, Philippians 3:10-14, Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 11:30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord Jesus Is My Rewarder And We Are Serving Him

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2017

To show that we need to be a slave of CHRIST not of men for the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Rewarder and the Reward.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a slave of CHRIST? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be a slave of CHRIST not of men for the LORD JESUS CHRIST is Both the Rewarder and the Reward. IV. TEXT: Colossians 3:24 (Amplified Bible) Knowing [with all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Number One Distinguishing Mark Of A Leader

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2017

The #1 distinguishing mark of a leader. Leaders understand the value of vision. “We are not just going to stumble into success. Luck has nothing to do with it. Success happens when you walk in right behavior and right thinking.” P.H.

Number One Distinguishing Mark Of A Leader Nehemiah 2:17-18NKJB Nehemiah 2:17-18NKJB Then I said to them, “You see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire. Come and let us build the wall of Jerusalem, that we may no longer be a reproach.” ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let Me Show You The Door" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 14, 2014

There are 3 requirements for the person who sits near the exit door on a plane. (1) you must understand the instructions. (2) you must be able to pint people to the door. (3) you must be able to guide them through the door. Same for a disciple.

“Let me Show you the Door” 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 If you have ever flown in an airplane and I am sure most of us have, then you know that one of the things they do is have the flight attendants give a few basic instructions. I don’t really fly that often but I will admit that when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

7 Habits Of Highly Ineffective People Part 1

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014

I know this one has been done before but I couldn't find it in this way on this web site (Some material adapted from Craig Bostian at http://www.angelfire.com/sd/sermons/HABITS1.html)

HoHum: There is the story of a woman who was a school teacher for 25 years. When she heard about a job that would mean a promotion, she applied for the position. However, someone who has been teaching for only one year was hired instead. She went to the principal and asked why. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Summoned By Kings Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 16, 2014

Elisha boldly confronts Joram about his compromise with sin. God also shows how gracious he is to Joram by granting him victory.

The NFL has started its season again, and in about a month the NHL will begin its regular season too. As always, fans are eager to learn how the new crop of draft picks will do. Will they live up to the hype that accompanied their first-round selections and their multi-million dollar contracts? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shattering Confrontation Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Reconciliation, forgiveness, grace

THE SHATTERING CONFRONTATION Luke 15: 20-24 (p740) July 31, 2011 INTRODUCTION: On Sunday July 17th Casey Anthony was escorted out of the orange County field in Orlando, Florida at 12:14 am. She was accompanied by her attorney Jose' Beaiz and a police officer with a sub-machine gun. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning At The End Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Trusting our power or God's dependence

BEGINNING AT THE END OF OURSELVES: (The importance of relying on god’s power) Joshua 6: 2-5 (p154) September 18, 2011 INTRODUCTION: We in America love to glorify the strongest and smartest….The American Dream is somewhat built on becoming the biggest, richest, best in your field ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:2-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Short Timer's Attitude

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 1, 2012

To help the listener see the need to set spiritual goals.

This is really an awesome time of the year isn’t it? I love the weather, being able to do yard work, ball games, and cook outs. Children all over the nation also love this time of year as the school year is coming to a close. Parents, teachers, coaches, and anyone that is around kids this time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-16

Denomination: Other

The Greatest Enemy Of The "Best" Is Not The "Bad" But The "Good"

Contributed by Pastor Johnathan Bloch on May 18, 2012

prioritizing our values for the service of Christ.

The greatest enemy of “best” is not “bad”, it’s the “good” Matthew 16:26 – 27 Pastor John Bloch, pastorbloch@hotmail.com Cross Community Church, crosscommunitychurch.net 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Black Man Is Coming

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

A black man is coming to cause us to revive our faith in God and to restore us into right relationship with God.

Sunday, November 2, 2008 “A Black Man is Coming” Text: Hosea 11: 1 – 11 Have you ever sat on the doorstep of expectancy waiting for a hope of a better tomorrow? It may have been as a child unable to sleep because your imagination is running wild as a holiday approaches with ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Legacy: Hope Series

Contributed by Ryan Reed on Jun 1, 2011

Part 1 of 3 (Hope, Faith, & Love)

Text: Gen. 37-50 Introduction: 1. My sister while she was here last week shared with me some stories she’d uncovered while visiting with some relatives. She is very much into genealogies and the history of our family. She told me of German ancestors that I didn’t know existed, of ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Life Of Paul Part Vii - From Disaster To Destiny Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 31, 2016

Paul's journey to his destiny in Rome.

INTRODUCTION • Last week how Acts 15 and the decision that kept us free in Jesus - grace. • We often speak of destiny at Water of Life. You are not an accident, but the truth is most of us don’t know how destiny unfolds. • I want to walk you through how Paul’s ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational