Sermons on Running Water:

If The Oil Runs Out

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

A message on being ready for the Lord’s return from the parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.

If the Oil Runs Out Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: In my younger, more foolish days, there was a game that I liked to play that my wife didn’t like very much. We’d be driving down the highway, when I’d notice that the fuel gage was getting close to empty. My wife’s preference at this point, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2007

With Jonah’s new purpose he is about to be used mightily. Do you desire to be used by God, but feel trapped in circumstances?

We are looking at Jonah’s prayer as he prayed to God from an unlikely place, the stomach of a fish. To pray we must have faith in God. Sometimes we say there are no atheists in foxholes. Now we find out from Jonah that there are no atheists in fish bellies. Can you imagine what it would be like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Reason To Run Out Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of fuel on the Holy Spirit.

No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of gas? It can be embarrassing. It can be inconvenient. Your driving down the road on a mission to get somewhere, then your car starts to stutter and stall, and then just gives out. You pull over to the side of the road, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Running From God Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 2, 2016

3 reasons why trying to run from God is a bad idea

JONAH - RUNNING FROM GOD A drunk husband came home late and snuck up the stairs quietly. He looked in the bathroom mirror and bandaged the bumps and bruises he’d received in a fight earlier that night. He then proceeded to climb into bed, smiling at the thought that he’d pulled one ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Running Out The Snakes

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

NOTICE WHAT HAPPENED ON THAT ISLAND OF MELITA. PAUL, ALONG WITH THE MARINERS ARE WET AND COLD, HISTORIANS VERIFY IT WAS PROBABLY IN OCTOBER AND THE COLD WET RAIN ALONG WITH THE SWIMMING ASHORE, MADE THEM WET AND VERY COLD. THE PEOPLE OF THE ISLAND HAD K

RUNNING OUT THE SNAKES 6/14/09 TEXT: ACTS 28: 1--6 INTRODUCTION: ALL THROUGHOUT THE BIBLE I HAVE FOUND NOTHING GOOD WRITTEN ABOUT SNAKES. 1. FROM THE FALL OF MANKIND IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN, TO THE VERY LAST MENTION OF SNAKES IN THE WORD OR GOD, I FIND NO FAVORABLE MENTION. 2. THEREFORE I FEEL ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Christian Race

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Running The Race? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Are you weary and thinking about quitting? Stay in! Are you thinking about taking a detour? Keep going straight ahead! Have you dropped out of the race? Get back in—it’s not too late! For your own sake, and for the sake of those who will come afte

Southend AM 11 07 2010 Two British gas employees were out reading meters one day when they started talking about how good a physical condition they were in. One of them bragged that he when he was at school he was the fastest runner and always won competitions and races the other one claimed ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time's Running Out

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

A look at the dreary topic of DEATH.

Time’s Running Out November 3, 2002 Introduction: Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Just Add Water Series

Contributed by David Selleck on Oct 26, 2006

Michael Yaconelli’s, "Messy Spirituality" God’s Annoying Love for Imperfect People

Template Oct 22, 2006 Messy Spirituality Series 4 Felt Need: I believe God forgives, but I am not sure He forgives me, am I too much of a loser for God? Hoped for Result: Listeners will understand and believe in their hearts that God Forgives our past and He loves and accepts, us in the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Methodist

Defeating The Waters Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 9, 2014

Drenched, cold and fearing for their lives, they bucket the water out the boat as figure comes towards them. Is it the ghost of a drowned sailor....?

“in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless chaos and darkness covered the face of deep, while the Spirit/breath/wind of God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “let there be light” (Genesis 1:1) So begins the first creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Running A Contagious Race Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007

Using Paul as our example, this message considers the race that we as Christians must run in order to be contagiuos in our lives.

INTRODUCTION This is week 4 of our series Becoming Contagious. Today we look at ‘RUNNING A CONTAGIOUS RACE’ taken from 1 Corinthians 9:19-27. Paul in our passage today is talking about our example, our method, our witness and the way in which we live. They way others look at us and the way we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Running Into The Arms Of God

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 15, 2012

Are you running into the arms of God with passion and excitement, or are you running into the arms of the world?

Running into the Arms of God Topic: God is our refuge and strength Where are you going? Do you know the way? Why are you not there? Have you been distracted along the way? We all are running from something, We don’t want our past catching up with us, or we are trying to leave something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Running The Race With Patience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

The Christian life is a spiritual marathon that requires endurance, discipline, and a steadfast focus on Jesus Christ to reach the finish line and obtain eternal rewards.

RUNNING THE RACE WITH PATIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Water, Spirit, Life

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Mar 26, 2011

Living water and the Spirit: the gift of Jesus

John 5: 1-42 Can I give you a drink? Bringing water To the thirsty Was never really A problem for God. If needed, God Could get Water From a rock (!) Which, is what God did For the very thirsty people of Israel, When they wandering around the wilderness. Or if you find ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Transforming Water Into Wine

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus, takes the waters of our difficulties and transforms them into the wine of His grace and mercy.

TRANSFORMING WATER INTO WINE Text: John 2:1-11 John 2:1-12  On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.  (2)  Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  (3)  When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist