Sermons on River Of The Water Of Life:

A Word To The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The truth is just as true when spoken by a sinner as by a saint. Never dismiss a truth because of its source. A tin cup carries water as well as a gold one, and you can be refreshed out of either vessel.

The legend is told of a flock of crows who had an awful battle with a farmer over a corn field. It came to the point when every time they returned he shot at them. They assembled on the edge of the woods and took council. One young an vigorous crow trust out his chest and said, "As far as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Part 4 Of 5: How Can The Church Help Me Win In Life? Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Aug 27, 2009

God has given us the church (among other helps) to help you WIN in this life.

Series Title: Questions About the Church Sermon Title: How Can the Church Help Me Win in Life? Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13 As Paul is writing to the church at Corinth, he knows that they have a lot of evil influences. We’ve already talked about how big of a city and how important of a city ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whoever Takes The Son Receives Everything

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 17, 2017

The one who takes the Son has everything. The one who has the son has it all. But exactly what is included in the “All”? Revised November 2020

The story is told ... Years ago, ... there was a very wealthy man who, ... with his devoted young son, ... shared a passion ... for collecting fine art. Together ... they traveled around the world, ... adding only the finest art treasures ... to their collection. Priceless works ... by Picasso, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-12, Colossians 1:15-16, Galatians 5:22-24, Matthew 25:21, 1 John 2:9, 1 Corinthians 1:4-8, 1 Corinthians 13:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition"

"An unexamined faith is not faith... but superstition" Mark 1:9-11 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like a dove on him. And a voice ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Battle Of Depression

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 4, 2022

All of us at some point have dealt with depression. How do we overcome it? How do we defeat it? Today, we'll look at Asaph's account battling depression and trouble in Psalms 77. And more importantly, how to overcome.

Introduction When you review the great names and personalities of the Scriptures, you become aware very quickly that almost all of them knew, at one time or another, great discouragement and deep depression. Job is singled out as a man of God. Blameless and upright, whose staggering losses and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Out Of The Belly Of Hell

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 16, 2006

The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! -- His experience as he went to the Bottom and back

Out of the Belly of Hell! Imagine how it might have been with Jonah. I. DOWN The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! On the surface it grew strangely calm, but for Jonah the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Another "Jesus Saves Us From Our Storms" Sermon

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Aug 17, 2014

The message of Jesus' salvation and care for us in the midst of our storms is always relevant and new. Every day, new storms threaten to overtake us, if it weren't for the might of Jesus and His careful watch over us.

Today’s Gospel is very familiar to us all. We all love to hear of Jesus walking on the water, and Peter’s feeble attempt to walk to Jesus, from which Jesus saved him. And if you’re like me, you’re probably thinking that you know exactly what today’s sermon will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus And The Devil Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 23, 2013

Why was Jesus "tempted" by the devil after His Baptism?

Jesus and the Devil Matthew 4:1-11 satan’s history Why would the Devil come to Jesus when He was on earth and try to “tempt” Him? You have to remember that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Sing Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 6, 2025

God caused the waters of the Red Sea to come crashing down on the Egyptian chariots and horses so that not one of them survived. And the Children of Israel broke out in a song! Today we must sing the song of Moses and declare that God is our Strength, God is our Song and God is our Salvation!

Exodus 15:1-2 (NKJV) “I Will Sing” September 7, 2025 In the time of Moses, the Israelites sang a song to the LORD after the crossing of the Red Sea recorded in Exodus 15 – “I will sing to the Lord, For He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea! The LORD is my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Stink? (Story Of Lazarus)

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

Christians can stink it up just like anyone else. And being around a Christian who is full of pride, anger, and self-righteousness has a pretty bad stink to it. But there is a way to get rid of that smell. There’s a way out of the tomb.

August 10, 2008 – Do We Stink? The story of Lazarus. (Jesus is our Life) Smell, just one of our five senses; but a very powerful one. Smells can remind us of many things. Think of these smells; fresh baked bread, barbecued beef, apple pie, cut flowers, cut grass, ocean breezes, just bathed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2013

in this sermon we analyze the temptation of Jesus and learn how Jesus responded to temptation and how we should respond to temptation.

Scripture Jesus began his public ministry when he was about thirty years of age (Luke 3:23). One of the most significant events in the life of Jesus took place immediately following his baptism, namely his being tempted by the devil. Luke tells us about the temptation of Jesus at the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pay Tithes, Get Floodgates Open

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 1, 2023

The terminology for how God will reward tithers is extreme.God says He will “open the floodgates of Heaven.” This phrase was first used to describe the amount of water that fell during Noah’s flood (Gen. 7:11).

PAY TITHES, GET FLOODGATES OPEN Malachi 3:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Texas Cowboy Humor 1. Where do cowboys cook their meals? On the range. 2. What advice do cows give? Turn the udder cheek and mooooove on! 3. Why did the bowlegged cowboy get fired? Because he couldn't keep his calves ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Is Baptism So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Fat

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020

Many in the church are fat in an unhealthy way, but we can be biblically fat and healthy.

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself. Proverbs 11:25 KJV The liberal or generous soul shall prosper as being fat indicated you were rich. Giving to others is giving to yourself or watering yourself as well. Many blessings will come and not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2025

If you want Jesus to teach you how to change your world, rank Him first in your life, risk your life for Him, renounce all you have, and remain committed to Him.

Men in Black is a comedy about two special agents who work for Men in Black, an underground agency created to protect earth from dangerous extraterrestrials. In this scene, Agent K (played by Tommy Lee Jones) tries to recruit a New York City cop (played by Will Smith) to the agency. Take a look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free