Sermons on River Flow:

The Seven Benefits To A Spirit Empowered Church

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 22, 2015

Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God.

Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you want to be a container or do you want to be a channel? Do you want your church to be a reservoir or ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Ezekiel 47:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Still And Know...

Contributed by Todd Foster on Oct 17, 2001

In the aftermath of global troubles and a recent rash of deaths within our local body, this message was designed to encourage believers and non-believing attendees alike to put their complete trust in God.

Be still and know… 10/17/01 Purpose: To convince a troubled audience that there is only one place in which we can find peace right now. Conclude with an invitation to God’s refuge and river. Text:Ps 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Power Of Abiding

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2014

There's starvation many places, but one place where there shouldn't be, is the people of God. God's made abundant provision for our vitality, but to absorb His life, we must "abide" in the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Read of the meaning & rewards of abiding.

THE SECRET POWER OF ABIDING John 15:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 2, 2023

Study #12: This study looks at descriptions of the New Jerusalem, including its size, dimensions and inhabitants; discusses the Tree of Life and River of Life; and views the urgent invitation extended to come and join Jesus for all eternity.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we will be looking at Revelation 21 and 22, and work toward finishing our Revelation and Endtimes Overview study. This evening’s session will present “a glimpse into eternity.” We will be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

House Of Healing

Contributed by Joe Rowland on May 1, 2004

If you are hurting, let me tell you where you can go to get healed.

HOUSE OF HEALING 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 (NAS) 1. Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren I do not want you to be unaware. 2. You know that when you were pagans, you were led astray to the mute idols, however you were led. 3. Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the spirit of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Neglecting Our Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 3, 2002

A message encouraging Christians to remain faithful to God

NEGLECTING OUR SALVATION Hebrews 2:1-4 INTRO: We are all familiar with these verses of scripture just read, and we immediately apply them to a lost person when we hear them, and rightly so, because a lost person will not escape Hell if he neglects his salvation. But there is another meaning and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Stone Memorial Part 1: The 4 Mothers As Types Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Mar 19, 2009

In part 1 of this series on the 12 stone memorial set up by the children of Israel after crossing Jordan, we look at the mothers of the 12 sons of Jacob and reflect on the type of the church that each represents. Each of the stones is for each of the tri

Background: *These stones were taken out of the midst of the Jordan right where the Ark was present. They represent God’s power and authority and ability to deliver His people. They also represent all that God has brought His people through leading up to this point. *These stones represent the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015

We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Catholic

Blessigns Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Blessings flow through out the year

Psalm 65 Harvest This communal song of thanksgiving celebrates God’s blessing on His people with bountiful land, grace and providence. Other community psalms of thanksgiving are 66, 107, 118, 124, and129. This is also a Harvest psalm. Jews had three ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

When Jesus Exhales Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

3rd night of Revival Series using Philippians 1:19 as main theme.

When Jesus Exhales John 20:21:22 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. 22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Most of us have seen or heard of the movie Waiting to Exhale ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden (Genesis 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2024

What are some lessons we can learn from the garden? This will probably make some people mad, but let's not be offended, let's search for God's will in our lives. We'll be in Genesis 2.

The first creation account does not actually end in Genesis 1, but continues into the next chapter. Let’s look at Genesis 2. Did God bless the seventh day from creation? Did God later reinstitute this day during the Exodus? Did Jesus or the Apostles command this day for the church? What spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love That’s Out Of This World

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2019

Paul outlines the 10 characteristics of the "God kind of Love." Christian achievements are worthless without this love and it can only be gained by the indwelling nature of Christ. I utilized an outline by Adrian Rogers.

LOVE THAT’S OUT OF THIS WORLD 1 Cor. 13:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Real Progress Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 29, 2021

Much of life is temporary, perishable, unsatisfying, and mundane. What we will dig into in these weeks as we focus on the Book of Ecclesiastes is how to live wisely when life is pretty much unsatisfying.

WISE LIVING: NO REAL PROGRESS Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 1 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Hollywood remakes (insider.com/most-remade-movies-of-all-time) If you watch movies, you will notice that most stories or movies are remakes of previous stories ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Laws Of Gods Blessings

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 5, 2023

God supplies generously to us. We are to be a river with what He supplies and funnel it to others

Four Laws Of Gods Blessings “I will bless you . . . and you will be a blessing." Genesis 12:2 (NIV) Most of us as Christ followers want to bless others through our gifts and resources. But it’s more than just a desire or attribute of a Christian. God commands you to be a blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his struggles.

8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaiah 60:1-3 Summary: This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed