Sermons on Rivers:

Joshua 1: The Times, They Were A-Changin’ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 19, 2024

This is the first message in a series based on the Book of Joshua. In this first chapter, Joshua received some very encouraging news from the LORD which helped him lead Israel to the Promised Land.

Introduction: Change happens. There’s no doubt about that. Way back in 1964, Bob Dylan recorded a song called “The Times They Are A-Changing (which I’ve never heard)”, talking about various things. In the text, we see that in just 40 years, Israel had seen any number of changes. They had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water For A Thirsty Soul.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2020

Harvest Festival Talk/sermon - Bible Readings: Isaiah chapter 12 verses 1-6 & John chapter 7 verse 37 to 39. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Background: ‘Sukkot’. (2). Jesus: Announcement. (3). Water: Symbolism. (4). Cross: Paradox. (5). Salvation: Choice SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Had Enough Of The Enemy’s Bluff?

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2020

The Jebusites "trash-talked" to David that even their lame and blind could fend off his troops from taking Jerusalem. We too have strongholds we've allowed that Satan tells us we can't overcome, but Jesus has come to help us defeat them!

HAD ENOUGH OF THE ENEMY’S BLUFF? 2 SAM. 5:3,6-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FACT OR FICTION 1. I spend a lot of time with my grandkids and sometimes they have some very perceptive questions. 2. One pastor (not me) had just been telling his grandchildren a fascinating bedtime story. When it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hulk Help Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022

We grew up watching them on TV and in the movies. The truth is in our everyday life we have a choice to make . . . which one are you?

(SLIDE 1) Heroes vs. Villains Pt. 3 - Hulk Help I. Introduction Every Friday night I would sit in front of the larger than a couch tv to watch this show. The show was CBS for 5 years from 1978-1982 and had 80 episodes. The show chronicled the life of David Banner, a physician and scientist ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:22, Exodus 2:1-15, Exodus 3:10-11, Exodus 4:10, Numbers 20:2-3, Numbers 20:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mother Who’s Faith Destroyed Pharaoh

Contributed by John Gaston on May 7, 2022

Mothers are the most powerful people in the world because they shape the next generation into what they will be. Jochebed, by her faith and trust in God, brought down the Egypt, which had dominated her nation for 400 years!

THE MOTHER WHO’S FAITH DESTROYED PHARAOH Exodus 1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE. a. A little boy was talking to the girl next door. "I wonder what my mother would like for Mother's Day?" b. The girl answered, "Well, you could promise to keep your room clean, go to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Lord’s Got Talents!” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Sep 5, 2018

There is a lesson imparted here suggestive of the “America’s Got Talent” in the Parable of the Talent hosted by the First Talent show Host- Jesus .

Introduction: This sermon outline was outstandingly been suggestive in a way by one of the most popular global TV show nowadays, “America’s Got Talent”. And there is one great Parable of a Talent Show inspired by the Lord Jesus Christ more than 2000+ years ago... as usual, He is the first Talent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Secrets Of Joy

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Nov 2, 2018

Being joyful at all times

This epistle was written by Paul when he was in prison, with iron fetters about his wrists; yet there is no iron in the epistle. It is full of light, life, love, and joy, blended with traces of sorrow, yet with a holy delight that rises above his grief.   —Charles Spurgeon, "Exposition of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of Namaan (07/09/2017)

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Jan 6, 2022

A sermon on the Healing of Namaan

2nd Kings 5:1-19 (NLT) – The Healing of Naaman The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the Lord had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy. At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Don't Have To Be Something Special For God To Want You

Contributed by Mark Witherden on Jun 20, 2003

You are special to God, and His desire for you is to bear fruit.

You don’t have to be something special for God to want you. Hold up a smooth round stone and ask how did this stone become smooth? The story. This stone started its life on the top of a very high mountain where the wind rain and snow slowly moved it into the way of a stream. The melting snow and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

How?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 4, 2005

While the other disciples cowered in the boat, Peter jumped ship and headed for Jesus. How would you have handled the situation?

Matthew 14: 22 – 33 How? Intro: A woman was walking down a city street when she heard a voice in her ear say, “STOP!” – Startled, she did and a brick fell from the roof above and fell right in front of her. She could have been killed. – A few days later, she was again walking on a busy street ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bulls Of Bashan

Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 11, 2013

What does the Psalm of the Cross tell us about what Jesus Christ went through while on the cross? What exactly are the bulls of Bashan?

Bulls of Bashan Ps. 22:12,13,16 12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewards Of Children And Creation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2016

The Church cannot be expected to change position on the evil of murder.

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The readings today remind me of the cynical epigram: No good deed goes unpunished. David was the champion of Israel, defeating the Philistines time after time. Still, king Saul, who was probably suffering from a long-lasting clinical ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

"Come To The Waters"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017

The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Worship, The Sacrifice Or The God That Provided The Sacrifice? Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 9, 2015

SO, WHO DO YOU WORSHIP, THE SACRIFICE OR THE CREATOR OF ALL LIFE THAT PROVIDED THE SACRIFICE? THE CREATOR OF ALL LIFE IS WAITING FOR YOUR ANSWER BUT ANSWER CAREFULLY AND REMEMBER EVEN NOT ANSWERING GOD'S QUESTION IS CONSIDERED AN ANSWER WHEN IT COME TO EL-ELYON.

Those chosen by the Creator of All Life do not worship nor do we follow Jesus, the Christ. The chosen of the God of Abraham worship only the Creator of All Life and only follow the Creator of All Life. Now, understand Jesus, the Christ is our friend, our savior, and the Lamb of God. But Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-16

Denomination: *other

T-O-P Elements Of Faith

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012

In this chapter, it shows the TOP Elements of Faith. TOP stands for: Trust, Obedience and Prayer. First of all is “T”. TRUST in God’s Power. You ought to know how great our God is. You ought to know what God can do. That He can do impossible things.

In this chapter, it shows the TOP Elements of Faith. TOP stands for: Trust, Obedience and Prayer. First of all is “T”. TRUST in God’s Power. You ought to know how great our God is. You ought to know what God can do. That He can do impossible things. It says in Verse 1, “God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-10

Denomination: *other