Sermons on Spring Of Gihon:

The Challenge: The Crushing Brings Out The Sweet Fragrance.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2025

Two men were walking 7 miles, they were so hurt and discouraged. Their dreams were crushed... God's plan is to lift up your head and stay focused not on the past... but to dream forward.

THE CHALLENGE: THE CRUSHING BRINGS OUT THE SWEETEST FRAGRANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TODAY WILL BE A MEMORY TOMORROW. WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING? HOW DO YOU WAKE UP? Someone tied their shoes this morning. The undertaker will untie them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Luke 21:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Humility & Care PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore and learn from Paul's example of humility, care, and authenticity in ministry.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into a wonderful passage of Scripture that really showcases the heart of true ministry. It's found in 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Paul's humility, his care for the Thessalonians, and the example he sets in his ministry are all on full display in these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Topics: Paul's Ministry, Thessalonica

Jesus Promises Living Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of God's promise of living water, the division caused by unbelief, and the hope of eternal life, as illustrated in John 8: 37-39.

Good morning, family. It's wonderful to see all of you gathered here today in our Father's house. We're going to dive into a passage from the book of John today, specifically John 8: 37-39. Our focus will be on three themes: The Promise of Living Water, The Division of Unbelief, and The Hope of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-39

Topics: Division, Unbelief

Look I Am Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To encourage the church to embrace change, move forward with urgency, and not get stuck in traditions, trusting in God's plan even when it doesn't make immediate sense.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message that's all about embracing change, moving forward with urgency, and not getting stuck in our traditions. Change can be scary, can't it? It can feel uncomfortable and even threatening. But the truth is, change is a part of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Moving Forward, Urgency

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Daniel Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: To live as a human and try to do it without water is deadly.

Intro: To live as a human and try to do it without water is deadly. To live as a Christian and try to do it without God is deadly. The pursuit of God will embrace the labor of bringing our total personality into conformity with his (Romans 12:2). Being made in God's image we have within us the ...read more

Hindrances To Worship Series

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 24, 2001

Why is our worship sometimes hindered

A Worship—Filled Life Part 4 Hindrances to Worship Pastor Jeff Seaman Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. (NIV) SIX HINDRANCES TO WORSHIP 1. PRIDE is a hindrance you must overcome to be a true worshiper. Luke 9:26 26 If anyone is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murder At Chrtistmas Time

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008

Murder & Christmas do not jell with our thinking of Christmas. We have to examine our lives in the light of the thinking of Herod and the Wisemen

Wed Dec. 5, 2007 19-year-old Robert A. Hawkins killed eight people and then himself at the Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, left a suicide note Sun., Dec. 9, 2007 Five people — including Matthew Murray, 24— were killed, and five others wounded Sunday in the two eruptions of violence 12 hours and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With The Closed Door

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 26, 2003

A Sermon on the Church at Laodicea ! The church with a closed door.....closed even to Jesus !

THE CHURCH WITH THE CLOSED DOOR Revelation 3:14-22 This scene must break the heart of God. When I read these verses, it brings to mind abandoned churches....closed, locked, boarded up. Revival of Mid 1800’s spread along the Eastern Coast, and up into New England. Thousands were saved. Stories ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways Of Living

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Choosing our lifestyle.

TWO WAYS OF LIVING Psalms 1:1-6 INTRO: The key to fulfilling life’s purpose to glorify God is realizing that we are responsible to God for the conduct and direction of our lives. We are presented with a variety of options, but ultimately the choices are only two: God’s way or the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Christus

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

Preached on Reformation Sunday, this sermon covers the truth that Christ alone is sufficient.

October 27, 2002 Reformation Sunday On October 31, 1517 a thirty-three year-old monk climbed the steps of church in Wittenberg Germany and nailed a list of 95 theses to the church’s door. Out of that act emerged an historical movement that would be known as the Protestant reformation. That ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Dreams Becoming Reality

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 23, 2011

Can you imagine for a moment life without eternity? For many, they just live a mundane life without any purpose! Can I tell you: 1.The dream is before us. (Souls) 2. The dream begins with you. 3.The dream is reality. Jesus said these words about harve

Dreams Becoming Reality Proverbs 29:18 Dr. John Maxwell says, “At some point you have to make a transition from believer of the dream, to buyer of the dream. No dream comes true without somebody paying for it. And part of the price you will have to pay is in learning from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Delivered From The Pots

Contributed by Danny Williams on May 16, 2010

God will deliver you from your heavy burdens.

Remembered the different 'pots' in my life: Momma's pot of soup cookin in the kitchen, Dad's large pot of brunswick stew cooked in a big pot outside stirred with a boat paddle, and mamma's large pots with cucumbers for pickles. Pots are large containers for cooking or for transporting food. Pots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Time Table

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 30, 2013

It needs fierce self-control, patience, and intimate walk with God to abide in His time table!

God’s time table! John 7:6”Then Jesus said to them, "My time has not yet come, but your time is always ready.” There is profound truth behind the Words of Jesus and a lot of connection with the society we live in today. Listen! It needs fierce self-control, patience, and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessings Of The Age To Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2013

A hymn of joy for the grace of God.

THE BLESSINGS OF THE AGE TO COME. Isaiah 61:10-11; Isaiah 62:1-3. “The Spirit of the LORD God is upon me,” announces Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1). The prophet goes on to speak of restoration (Isaiah 61:4), and an everlasting covenant (Isaiah 61:8). “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,” echoes Jesus: and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational