Sermons on River Lycus:

Reuben & Gad's Request (Numbers 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2024

Why did God destroy nations and allow Israel to take their land? Let's look at Numbers 32.

Before we judge God harshly, let’s ask ourselves some questions: Does God have an eternal plan for even innocent children? Is it merciful to allow children just to be sacrificed, or taught harmful practices, or do we trust God with a mysterious future not yet fully revealed? Is God perfectly loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Baptism Of The Lord: Baptismal Regeneration

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 11, 2024

Be careful of those who scorn water.

The story of the little fish swimming towards its mother, and in a panic says, “Mama, Mama, what’s water? I gotta find water or I’ll die!” "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God,” John 3:5 says. The water refers to water ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Colossians 2:12-13, Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

On Deck

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

When you have finished what God has called you to do, someone will step up and take your place

On Deck (Joshua 1: 1-9) In baseball, while one person is hitting, another person is next in line to hit They stand in a circle just before the batters box They are considered on deck They warm up by taking a few swings while waiting their turn When the batter is finished, the guy on deck goes up ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Have It All! Nothing Can Touch Me!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2025

Do we learn from others mistakes? Why would we measure success by materialism and forget the spiritual weight of missing out on eternal values? Do we think the one with the biggest toys wins the game? Stamp eternity on my eye lids.

I HAVE IT ALL! NOTHING CAN TOUCH ME! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THE WORLD FORGETS GOD AND MAKES A PRIORITY OF FUN AND ENTERTAINMENT. AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH… Matthew 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39, Daniel 4:16-34, Daniel 5:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On Climb Every Mountain

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 4, 2025

“Climb every mountain, Search high and low, Follow every byway, Every path you know."

Conrad Anker, an American rock climber, mountaineer and author once remarked: “The summit is what drives us, but the climb itself is what matters.” Isaiah 40:4 reminds us: “Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:2, Micah 6:8, 2 Samuel 22:47, Genesis 2:4

I'm All Out Of Options

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 29, 2025

We like having choices, but how we find God is not one. In Naaman's story and Luke 9 we find we can only come to God the way He chooses.

All Out of Options Good Morning. Today we have 2 lessons about making a Choice to either follow God, or not. …And we like having choices, but we are not always good at actually executing on them. Steph shared a picture of a child’s menu, where all the meals were renamed “I don’t know,” “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

What’s In Your Attic?

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 4, 2024

This is a true story.

This is a true story. In 1982, Leslie Marie Gattas was a 15-year-old cheerleader when she was abducted by Ernest Stubbfield from her bedroom at night in Memphis, Tennessee. He transported her in her family car, drove her to a church in Memphis and drove the car back to her home. Then he kept ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15, 2 Samuel 17:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Storm PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores God's power and justice in life's storms, emphasizing that these trials serve to refine us and draw us closer to Him.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to gather together, even if it is in spirit and not in person, as we open God's word and seek His wisdom. Each time we come before the Lord, we come with open hearts and minds, ready to receive His divine instruction. Today, we turn our ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:2-7

Topics: God's Use Of Storms

Don't Drift Away

Contributed by Rick Doucette on Apr 18, 2007

Warns of the dangers of drifting away. How we can know when we are drifting??

When I was a teenager a friend of mine had a beach house in Laguna beach, and we would go down and spend the weekends at the beach! We would basically hang out at the beach all day, of course we wore our short “OP” shorts on and our “Hang Ten” tank tops, but we were not surfers, we did not have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Daylight Nightmare Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 16, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 8 verses 1 through 27

Daniel 8: 1 – 27 Daylight Nightmare In the third year of the reign of King Belshazzar a vision appeared to me—to me, Daniel—after the one that appeared to me the first time. 2 I saw in the vision, and it so happened while I was looking, that I was in Shushan, the citadel, which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

See Jesus!

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 5, 2022

If you want to see Jesus this Holy Week, go to the place of death and service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Coping With The Coronavirus

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 30, 2020

In the midst of our problems, let’s pause, pivot and praise God!

Coping with the Coronavirus Psalm 46 Rev. Brian Bill March 28-29, 2020 In the sermon I preached in the days right after 9/11, I referenced a question from former NATO Supreme Commander General Wesley Clark after the towers tumbled and parts of the Pentagon were pulverized. Here’s what he asked: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Great Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Introduction to the book of Ezekiel

Ezekiel 1 - 2/11/18 Play “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel” So what is the story with that song? It’s a song I can remember learning in elementary school - but what in the world is it talking about? We’re going to talk about that today. If you have your bibles, join me in turning to the book of Ezekiel, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Erasing Doubt Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 2, 2015

Being touched by the risen Lord erases doubt.

Erasing Doubt Text: John 20:1-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: Max Lucado, in his book, "Six Hours One Friday," tells the story of a missionary in Brazil who discovered a tribe of Indians in a remote part of the jungle. They lived near a large river. The tribe was in need of medical attention. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

The Devil After The Dove Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Sometimes after we experience some of our greatest spiritual victories, we’re faced with our greatest spiritual challenges.

INTRODUCTION This is the second message from the Gospel According to Mark. According to strong tradition, it could be called the Gospel According to Simon Peter as told to Mark. In this message we’re going to look at the baptism of Jesus. Through the years, I’ve had some interesting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-13

Denomination: Baptist