Sermons on River Of The Water Of Life:

Live A Life Of Startling Generosity

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 26, 2024

We need perpetual reminders of God's undeserved love (his grace) for us. The Apostle Paul shows us how we as individuals and we as a congregation can then excel in the grace of giving.

A 6th grade Sunday school teacher was struggling with a lesson. She was preparing to teach a lesson on how Christians manage their material blessings. She knew that when her students were in confirmation class the pastor would share what the Bible says about stewardship of time, talents, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Pure Or Polluted Refreshment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 14, 2011

Don't let God's best for you be wasted on the illusion of greener pastures somewhere else. Instead, rejoice with your spouse as you give yourselves first to God, then to each other.

PROVERBS 5: 15-20 PURE OR POLLUTED REFRESHMENT This eye opening chapter deals with a delicate subject daringly and with great directness. The way of wisdom is superbly illustrated by contrasting the false (7-14) with the true. These positive teachings concerning marriage relationship are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Things? Is Life About Things?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2018

We deal with the "ME GENERATION." This attitude is as old as mankind. He who has the most toys? Biggest crowds? Big budget? Life is more than things, life is about relationships.

THINGS, IS LIFE ABOUT THINGS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is at least a two part lesson… TEXT: Luke 12:15 And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. PLEASE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Luke 12:15-16, Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Dry I Am

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Apr 22, 2003

We’re all thirsty. Many people quench their thirst with poison water. Jesus offers living water

TITLE: ?How Dry I Am? TEXT: Isaiah 55:1-3 If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don’t have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a cent. 2Why waste your money on what really isn’t food? Why work hard for something that doesn’t satisfy? Listen carefully ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism: A Divine Vow Of Allegiance Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 29, 2010

What can a few dribbles of water do? Not much it would seem...unless that water is connected with God's promise.

What can a few dribbles of water do? If guests arrive unexpectedly at suppertime, you can stretch the soup with a few dribbles of water. A few dribbles of water will moisten the lips of someone dying of thirst, but probably wouldn’t be enough to save the individual. A few dribbles of water ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What I Need In My Journey

Contributed by Ulf-Dieter Koepp on Oct 18, 2000

1. "Cold water" a.

1. "Cold water" a. "Cold water" refreshes you wholly. b. "Cold water" relieves your pain. c. "Cold water" is not to dry you up. Examples - John 4v 4 - 15 + Exodus 17v1 - 7 2. "Good news" 3. Your today's greatest need? {Please note: Please send your email address to me so that I can fully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Meeting Jesus in the waters of baptism.

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. Matthew 3:13-17. The baptism administered by John was with a view to the repentance of sins. So, immediately, we are challenged with the thought: why did Jesus make the journey from Galilee to Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13)? After all, as John would argue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Life Count For Something

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

So much of our life's vital energies are spent on efforts that have no lasting value...

Making Life Count For Something Isaiah 55:1&2 1- Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. 2- Wherefore do ye spend money for [that which is] not bread? and your labour for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus In The Boat Of Your Life

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 16, 2022

This sermon highlights the benefits of having Jesus, the Captain of our Salvation sail with us as we go through different situations and seasons of life.

Jesus is always looking for a ‘boat’ – a heart, a life, a ministry, a business, a family, a church, a nation to enter into. When Jesus got into Peter’s boat, Peter didn’t shut or shove Jesus out of his boat, he allowed Him in. Allowing Jesus into his boat, gave Peter a life-changing encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From Life's Setbacks

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

Lessons can be learned from Life's Setbacks; Receiving Healing God's Way; When human power isn't enough;

Learning from Life’s Setbacks II Kings 5:1-14 There are lessons to be learned by the setbacks in our lives. An excellent study of setbacks is found in the story of Naaman, the leper, where there are specific events and decisions that can be applied to our times and lives. The setting is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Life's Setbacks

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 6, 2012

Naaman learned that God's Miracles areawarded to those persons who are humble and obedient. His healing from a major setback in his life was a gift of God, not something he could buy or i entice.

Learning from Life’s Setbacks II Kings 5:1-14 There are lessons to be learned by the setbacks in our lives. An excellent study of setbacks is found in the story of Naaman, the leper, where there are specific events and decisions that can be applied to our times and lives. The setting is in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living An On-Purpose Life

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 6, 2005

Leaving the past to go to what God has promised

Living an On-Purpose life Joshua 1:3-5 Joshua 1:3-5 I will give you every place on which you set foot, as I promised Moses. [4] Your borders will be the desert {on the south}, nearby Lebanon to the Euphrates River (the country of the Hittites) {on the north}, and the Mediterranean Sea on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Lord In My Shepherd: Psalm 23 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2018

Today, we are going to look at one of the most comforting, and definitely one of the most well known psalms in the Bible-the 23rd Psalm. It was written by David, and he presents us with the scenes of the shepherd’s life, which he was familiar with . . .

4-21-04 Lesson: The Lord in My Shepherd Introduction: Today, we are going to look at one of the most comforting, and definitely one of the most well known psalms in the Bible-the 23rd Psalm. It was written by David, and he presents us with the scenes of the shepherd’s life, which he was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Five C's Of The Overcoming Life

Contributed by Ted Robinson on Feb 25, 2013

How wilderness survival basics relate to overcoming these challenging times.

The five C’s of the overcoming life Introduction: Survival, the subject seems to be popping up everywhere in these uncertain times. Many of you have probably seen the advertisement or have watched shows like Doomsday Preppers, Man Vs Wild, or Colony. The purpose of this message today is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The End Of The Wicked - Job Chapter Twenty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 29, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter twenty.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #20 This chapter could be outlined: 1. Short Joy for the Wicked (verses 1-9) 2. Certain Destruction of the Wicked (verses 10-22) 3. The End of the Wicked (verses 23-29) 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 "Therefore my anxious thoughts make me ...read more

Scripture: Job 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational