Sermons on Rivers:

Servants Of The Word

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2019

Luke says we're to be "servants" of the Word, not be critics of it or think we're over it. WHY? Because the Word of God is Divine/Eternal, because it's superior to us, and because it is the final authority. The Bible is the embodiment of knowledge and truth.

SERVANTS OF THE WORD Luke 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW THE BIBLE 1. Did you hear the story about the lady who was talking to her friend and brought up the Bible. Her friend said, “Oh don’t start trying to tell to me about the Bible; my parents had me read it every day. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Messengers Of Grace

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 29, 2020

This sermon was preached over the past weekend at the celebration service for the 'celebration service' for our new officers here in Fiji, the Messengers of Grace session.

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of my favourite items of clothing, I picked up this T-shirt at a concert back in 2011, yes the Moody Blues were playing in Wellington and we going there for another special event and Rochelle had heard me mention that this concert was going to be on the same ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-13, James 1:5, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Forget The Pool! The Fountain Is Here!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 27, 2012

With Jesus on the scene tradition fades and the reality of the presence of the Source overshadows the forms and practices of man and the mainstream church!

John 5:1-14 KJV After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Murderous Search Of Herod Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013

This series looks at the 5 stories after Jesus was born and the one thing whic unites all of them: their search for the Christ. Today’s scripture is disturbing at best. It is not a story we sing about, or is on the cover of Christmas cards. Most of us wo

King Herod’s Murderous Search Matthew 2:1-16 Typically in Advent, we look at the passages and stories leading up to the birth of the Christ child like the prophet’s announcment of Jesus’ birth, Mary’s encounter with the angel, the Magnificat and the journey to Bethlehem. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Secrets Of A World Class Runner

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2012

Milton Berle, David Letterman, & Chuck Norris on running. A World Class Runner gives us the secrets of running our Christian race at peak performance to a photo-flash finish befitting the accolades of heaven!

THE SECRETS OF A WORLD CLASS RUNNER Heb. 12:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Comedian MILTON BERLE said, “My doctor recently told me that jogging could add years to my life. I tried it. He’s right! I feel ten years older already.” 2. David Letterman said, "I pulled a hamstring during the New York ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meet The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 29, 2014

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Meet the Holy Spirit John 16:13 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MeetHolySpirit.html If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, what would you talk about with your loved ones? Chances are, it wouldn't be about trivial things like the weather or 'that look' someone gave you at the store. No, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Here?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 22, 2015

Daniel's vision gives us clarity regarding our present and the future.

Take a look at this picture. It’s an illustration of the scene from our Gospel lesson this morning where Jesus was standing before the Roman governor Pilate. Now let me ask you this question. Who’s in charge here? Is it Pilate who sits on his throne with expensive clothes and the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond All Odds - The Story Of Israel Proves The Accuracy Of The Bible

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2016

The success of the Jewish people is a powerful proof for the accuracy of God's promise to bless them above all other people of the earth.

Is it a mere coincidence that Israel is successful in unparalleled ways, and at the same time, the object of hatred throughout much of the world? Is there any significance to the survival of the Jewish people who have been mercilessly hunted, and targeted for elimination not once or twice, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The prophet Elijah passed his mantle to Elisha. We are, as disciples, called to leave a legacy for those who come after us. What legacy are we leaving?

What an amazing story we read as we conclude The Elijah Chronicles. We’ve followed our hero through great and challenging times and some even greater miracles. We’ve also reflected on a time that life got the best of him. Through it all, by God’s grace, Elijah was able to overcome ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

David & The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 18, 2015

The Holy Spirit wants to be active in our lives if we’ll let Him. He wants to make us Christ-like and help us do the work of the Kingdom right now. We’re going to look at the Holy Spirit as revealed during the life of David.

DAVID & THE HOLY SPIRIT 1 Sam. 16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of weddings going on. A bride was very unset after her honeymoon so her mother asked her why. 2. "Oh, mother," she began, "The honeymoon was wonderful! But on our way back, Andy started using really horrible language ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 17, 2021

There are all sorts of things around us that can put worry into our lives. Whatever it is in our lives today, God has a plan to restore our peace.

Opening and Introduction Our Gospel lesson today starts with words that set the tone for todays’ message. It starts with, “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19, ESV). Fear is something that’s been around us for this past year as we all had to adjust to a virus run rampant ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Thanksgiving In Canaan Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 16, 2021

Thanksgiving Holiday: This message looks at two thanksgiving feasts that the Israelites were commanded to observe each year, in remembrance of God bringing them through their hardships in Egypt and the wilderness wanderings.

Many people think of Thanksgiving as a wonderful time of enjoying a long weekend, spending quality time with friends and family, and eating a great home-cooked meal with all the “fixings.” Perhaps some people view it as the start of the Christmas “holiday” season, with an opportunity to shop for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Water Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Water is the blood of the world that gives life to all that God has created. The blood in our veins that keeps us alive is 90% water. Water supply is not just vital for farmers, it is vital to the life of each one of us.

The Bible begins and ends with God in the midst of water. It is the physical substance that is nearest to the spiritual. It is the physical source of all life. There is no known life on earth that can survive without water. God gave birth to the world out of a mass of water as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Habakkuk

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 25, 2021

CHAPTERS 1 AND 2 ARE THE PROPHET’S COMPLAINT AND GOD’S ANSWER. CHAPTER 3 IS ABOUT GOD'S PEOPLE SAVED / THE SOLUTION /THE PROPHET’S PRAYER

Chaldeans (S.IRAQ) Used to Punish Judah, about 600 BC / King Jehoiakim (c/o Marilyn Hickey Ministries) Chapter 1 The (question) (A)pronouncement which Habakkuk the prophet saw: 2 (B)How long, LORD, have I called for help, And You do not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do (C)not save. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

A Tree Planted By Water

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 27, 2021

God wants us as believers to be fruit bearing as a tree planted by water. To bear fruit while we are going through our desert experience, and to not be anxious in a year of drought.

A Tree Planted by Water Jeremiah chapter 17:5-8 talks about two different people. A man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, and a man who trusts in the Lord. In our lives, all of us have experienced a desert, either you are in a desert now or have experienced one before. When we speak ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational