Sermons on River:

Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

four Points on getting a job done

Plan Your Work; Work Your Plan Ezra Ch. 1 Building a Bridge from Manhattan to Brooklyn John Roebling was the engineer with the idea of bridging the river and tying Manhattan Island with Brooklyn. It was a fabulous idea, but all the bridge-building experts and structural engineers said it ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Our Refuge Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Our Refuge

Psalm 46 - Our Refuge 1. There Is A Refuge - 1-3 A Very Powerful Refuge - 1 God ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Standing In The Stream

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

Dave looks at the baptism of Jesus as a formative time for him, and shows how we must have a similar experience of coming to know who we are to God.

Standing In the Stream Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 19, 2010 Matthew 3:1-17 (MSG) 1 While Jesus was living in the Galilean hills, John, called "the Baptizer," was preaching in the desert country of Judea. 2 His message was simple and austere, like his desert surroundings: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Naaman’s Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Naaman’s story of healing and dedication to God came as a result of hearing about another person’s story “Elisha’s” and how his relationship with God brought healing to many other people’s bodies, souls and spirits.

Naaman’s Story Opening Illustration: There is a myth from ancient Egypt that says when you get to the gate of Heaven you will be asked two questions: 1. Did you find joy in your life? 2. Has your life brought joy to others? Thesis: Naaman’s story of healing and dedication to God came as a result ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Our Feet Wet

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 20, 2012

This sermon is about following the Lord into a deeper walk

GETTING OUR FEET WET REQUIRES SPIRITUAL PREPARATION. Joshua 3:1-17. 1. IN SPIRITUAL PREPARATION WE HAVE TO DECIDE WHAT IS BIGGER OUR OBSTACLES OR OUR VIEW OF GOD. Principle #1. Obstacles show us where we have placed our faith. Principle # 2. Obstacles show us whether we are willing to stay the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 19, 2017

Five leadership lessons from Joshua 1. A Father's Day message.

Be Strong and Courageous Joshua 1:1-9 Rev. Brian Bill June 17-18, 2017 Since our youngest daughter has now graduated from high school, it got me thinking about how many graduation speeches I’ve heard. Some have been very good and others, well, not so good. I’ve given some speeches myself…some ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Made A Mistake, I'm Sorry

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2012

This is an update of an earlier sermon dealing with not jumping to conclusions concerning the motives of others. We need to be quick to listen and to say I'm sorry.

“I Made A Mistake, I’m Sorry Calvary 9/16/2012 Joshua 22:6-20, James 1:19-27 Is there anyone here today who has had to say these words or something like this words , “I made a mistake, I’m sorry” this past week? Is there anybody here, who should have said these ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Destroys Relationships

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 14, 2013

This sermon demonstrates how poor communication on both parts, can destroy relationships. We must be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

What Builds Relationships and What Destroys Them 40 Days of Community Part 3 October Joshua 22:1-15 James 1:18-25 Joshua|James 22|1:7|19-22|1:18|21 October 6th 2013 We are in week three of our series of 40 Days Of Building Community. In our first message we saw that we need each other just to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:7-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Sediments Exactly (Ps 51 Version)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 28, 2008

We all know what regular maintenance in our Christian lives should look like. What makes it so hard?

SERMON: MY SEDIMENTS EXACTLY 1. Case Study: What caused the Johnstown flood? 2. What makes maintenance hard? a. Purging involves loss (hyssop) b. Washing involves vulnerability c. Acknowledgement means losing control 3. How do we do it? a. The Word (Eph 5:26) b. Prayer (What is this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Revision: Winning Life Strategies

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

This sermon will focus on 7 winning life strategies when you’re faced with a God-sized problem

Revision: Winning Life Strategies Nehemiah 2: 1-10 Two old men lived in the backwoods of the Ozarks named Rufus and Clarence.
They lived on opposite sides of the river and hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective sides of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Future Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 5, 2010

To face the future set up a plan, stay in the Word and step out in faith.

FACING THE FUTURE Years ago there was a TV program I was reminded of the other day called "Early Edition." I only saw it once or twice but if I remember the basic storyline centered around a young man who was given tomorrow’s newspaper today. In other words, he was able to know what was going to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Getting Ready For The Next Step Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Aug 24, 2008

If we would realize the Promises of God in our lives, the very first thing that you and I must be ready to do is to move ahead obediently into transitions - even with all the uncertainty that comes with change.

TITLE: Getting Ready For The Next Step TEXT: Joshua 3-5 THEME: Overcoming the grasshopper complex P.S. I would describe transition as a A Time of Change; A Time for Commitment; A Time to Choose how we will embrace the changes that God brings into our lives. INTRODUCTION: Life is full of turning ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 46 - A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

This message explores the power of God's sustaining and protecting hand in our lives.

A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD TEXT: Psalm 46:1-11 Psalms 46:1-11 KJV To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [2] Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Willow Tree

Contributed by Richard Deem on Nov 2, 2006

All hope was gone. They went from their precious promised land to the heathen land of Babylon (modern day Iraq). They had been warned repeatedly by God through His prophets, yet they had turned a deaf ear!

"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. 3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

What's More Important? (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Troy Richards on May 7, 2009

A sermon for memorial day asking what we do to remember our faith and how we need to not place the memorial over what we should be remembering.

-welcome to NewSong on Memorial Day, or Race Day, whatever your fancy. -so today I want to talk about memorials and some we have as Christians. I know most of these you’ll have heard of, but I want to just take a second and take a moment, take time out while I’m talking, and think about what these ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist