Sermons on Separate The Waters:

Playing The Fool Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 1, 2001

Words do hurt when they come from our unresolved anger. That anger is about our own issues, it requires accountability when it hurts others, it separates us from God when it is deliberate. Reconciliation is a priority.

Words have power. The things we say to one another have power. Kids may deal with smart-mouths in the schoolyard by chanting, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” But that’s rubbish! Don’t you believe it. Names do hurt. Words hurt. The things we say to each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

D.o.a. Or D.b.j.

Contributed by James Kirkland on Feb 27, 2011

You are D.O.A. or Dead Before Jesus and we need to be A.W.J. "Alive With Jesus". Take away the earthly things that are between the living and the dead. Remove the obstacles that separate you from God.

D. O. A. or D. B. J. John 11:11-14 (NLT) Then he said, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but now I will go and wake him up.”12 The disciples said, “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will soon get better!”13 They thought Jesus meant Lazarus was simply sleeping, but Jesus meant ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Five Steps To More Grace Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

It is possible to grow in grace? Of course it is and in the text James relates five steps one can take toward increasing in the grace of the Lord. They are: Sensitivity to the Spirit, Submission the Father, Standing against the Devil, Separation from th

Five Steps To More Grace. James 4:5-10 (5} Or do you think that the Scripture speaks to no purpose: "He jealously desires the Spirit which He has made to dwell in us"? (6} But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." {7} Submit ...read more

Scripture: James 4:5-10

Denomination: *other

You Can Escape The Horrors Of A Place Called Hell

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 1, 2012

God is sowing His Word in human hearts and looking for fruit. He is sowing His people in the world where they can produce a harvest. At the end of the age, He will separate the true from the false and the good from the bad.

You Can Escape the Horrors of a Place Called Hell God is sowing His Word in human hearts and looking for fruit. He is sowing His people in the world where they can produce a harvest. At the end of the age, He will separate the true from the false and the good from the bad. The reference here, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Refiner’s Fire

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

In this passage, Ezekiel described the Babylonian exile as being the crucible in which Israel was melted down, and the godly (the silver) were separated from the unrighteous (the dross). The purpose of the refiner's fire is spiritual purification.

I wish to begin our message with an illustration: There was a dedicated Christian woman who once visited a tourist attraction, which happened to be a working replica of a pioneer village; and one of the manned displays she observed was a silversmith shop. The woman watched the silversmith as he ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

"grief (Part 2): Biblical Response To Kubler-Ross's Stages Of Grief" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

Death separates us from someone we love and oftentimes causes pain of grief! This sermon helps us understand Elizabeth Kubler-Ross's stages of grief and biblical's response to them.

Last week we learned that grief is a normal response to the loss of any significant person, object, or opportunity. The Bible tells us that many people of faith, even Jesus, grieved. So, it is okay to grieve and cry. But do not grieve like the unbelievers who don't have hope. Do not dwell in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-23, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 66:13, 2 Kings 20:1-6, Numbers 30:2, Job 1:21, Job 2:3, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Job 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Less Certain, More Convinced PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the profound promises of God's love, intercession, and purpose for us in our lives as depicted in Romans 8:26-39, assuring us that nothing can separate us from His love.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the heart of Romans 8, a chapter replete with powerful affirmations of God's love, His promises, and His purpose in our lives. David Nicholas once said, "God's promises are like the stars; the darker the night, the brighter they shine." We're ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Topics: Assurance, Faith

Israel Under Attack Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

An account of how demonic angel-princes came to control the nations of the earth. The story of Yahweh's formation of Israel, its rebellious decline into idol worship, its separation from God and it's ultimate restoration.

Spiritual warfare Israel under attack In our previous messages, we discussed the origins of Satan, the fallen Lucifer, and the war he's been waging on God and on the human race ever since he was summarily ejected from Heaven as a result of his hubris and vaulting ambition. We saw that ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Entitlement Mentality Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 19, 2009

Humans by nature feel a sense of entitlement, that by our very existence we are owed something - and that includes by God. Romans 9 is controversial in that it totally blows the entitlement mentality out of the water, but also surprising when we learn of

The word “entitlement” has become a part of the public discourse in America these days. Some people suggest that the United States is becoming a society of entitlement, where everything we need or want is owed to us. When we don’t get what we want we feel we have been treated unfairly. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 20, 2002

By turning water into wine, Jesus was renewing the supply so the party could continue. In our lives, Jesus wants to change us so that our supply of joy can last forever.

May 19, 2002 John 2:1-11 “Running on empty” INTRODUCTION In every marriage ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Find Any Treasure

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 13, 2001

Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography.

Find Any Treasure November 8, 2000 Text: Matt. 13:44 Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography. He had a team of men and many times they would research ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Greeater Works Than Jesus Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 5, 2007

Jesus gives his followers a powerful promise when he says that they will accomplish greater works than him. How can we do something greater than walk on water?

John 14:8-17 “Greater Works Than Jesus” INTRODUCTION Words and phrases leap out at you, at times, when you are reading the Bible. This was certainly true for me in this gospel lesson for Pentecost Sunday, the birth of the Church. I was struck by Jesus statement that his followers will do ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Going To The Deep End

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2004

In these verses Paul is telling them to go to the deep end, to leave behind the “waters of shallow Christianity” to keep doing what they are doing, and to do even more. (1 Thessalonians - pt 4)

“Going To The Deep End” 1 Thessalonians Part 4 4:10 Soren Kierkegaard, the Danish theologian & philosopher, told this parable, which he called “The Wild Duck of Denmark; A wild duck was flying northward with his mates across Europe during the springtime. En route, he happened to land in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Answer Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

Life is full of worry: Money; Health; Children; Depression; Disappointment; Fear. There is an answer, it will protect you from fear and lead you to peace. A lesson learned from Jesus walking on water.

Jesus is the Answer Mark 6:45–51 INTRODUCTION • Life is full of worry: Money; Health; Children; Depression; Disappointment; Fear. • There is an answer, it will protect you from fear and lead you to peace. MAIN BODY I. Paralyzing Fear A. The disciples were alone and afraid. 1. They had been in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Time To Get Out Of The Boat!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 31, 2011

Jesus wants us to get out of the boat (our comfort zones) and walk on the water (extreme discipleship). This message also includes a report of our recent Costa Rica Mission Trip.

IT’S TIME TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT! OPENING TEXT: Jesus said: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15). • The past nine days, we did that with a team we took to Costa Rica. COSTA RICA SLIDE SHOW: • The trip was all about being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: *other