Sermons on Spring Of Gihon:

Not Done Yet

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 17, 2023

Christmas was only the beginning, just as Easter, too, was only a beginning. We’re simply not done yet. The final chapter hasn’t been written.

‘Tis the day after Christmas; now what do we do? Tomorrow it’s back to the rat race. What’s new? We’ll box up the manger and throw out the tree. And next year we’ll do it again. Wait and see! There’s some change, but mostly each year seems the same. How long has it been since the baby first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Revelation 21:1-5, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revelation Study Series 14a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 9) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 14a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Chapter 9a 01.30.22 Message… Worst Year Ever - 356 AD In Europe, "It was the beginning of one of the worst periods to be alive, if not the worst year," says McCormick, a historian and archeologist who chairs the Harvard ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Goodness Of God's Creation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2025

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series, "In The Beginning".

Series: In The Beginning… [#2] THE GOODNESS OF GOD’S CREATION Genesis 1:3-25 Introduction: In the beginning, God spoke, and His Words brought light and life to the World. Our text tells the beautiful story of creation, where each command from God created something wonderful and meaningful. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 21, 2023

Graduation sermon that emphasizes the importance of forgetting the past because what God has ahead for us is greater than all the good things He has given us thus far.

The Best Is Yet To Come Introduction Well, Caitlyn, here we are. It is May 21, 2023. I have recently begun thinking about the space race and the moon landing and wanting to read about it and understand it. On the evening of May 21, 1969, the crew of Apollo 10 went to sleep. Theirs was the mission ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Pentecostal?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2023

So the question I ask you is, Are you pentecostal? This Pentecost is the earmark of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost became foundational to salvation. This Pentecost is the earmark of the church of the Lord Jesus Christ. Pentecost became foundational to salvation.

Are You Pentecostal? Acts 2:1-4 A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, who assured them he had just the dog for them. When the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mud Sitting

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Feb 23, 2024

I used this sermon for our "Friend Sunday." My main text was Proverbs 18:24, although I used several other texts as time permitted. After a little humor, and prayer I told the illustration about "Mud-sitting."

Mud Sitting Text: Proverbs 18:24 Date: February 18, 2024, BFBC Friend Sunday at 11 am A little Humor: Just Have to Outrun You Two friends were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Genesis 18:17-19, James 2:23, Proverbs 17:17-18, John 15:12-14, Exodus 33:11, Isaiah 41:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 3: "Canaan’s That-A-Way—let’s Go!” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 8, 2024

Israel had moved even and ever closer to Canaan, their Promised Land. They were still on the eastern side of the Jordan River, but now it was time to cross over. Imagine Joshua saying, "Canaan's that-a-way! Let's go!"

Introduction: Israel had endured 40 years of wandering here and there in the desert wilderness but now was just a few miles from the Promised Land. They had camped near the Jordan River at a place called Shittim, and while there the two spies had gone to Jericho and returned. One can almost feel ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks

Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 20, 2023

(Pastor's note: Pastor this is a message to help set the stage of the heart for deeper worship.) Worship only happens when the gratitude inside pours out.

“Give Thanks” How do you put Christ at the center of your worship? One sure way to enjoy worship every time, be it private or the corporate experience, is to make sure that worship is actually happening. Many try to chase connection with God but miss it because they don’t know the key factor of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Casual Christians Will Become Casualties

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2023

Barna research contrasted captive & casual believers, which we can see in Abraham & Lot. We'll see how their faith, or lack of it, guided their choices, and see the outcome of their choices.

CASUAL CHRISTIANS WILL BECOME CASUALTIES Gen. 13:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BAD-MOUTHING TO THE WRONG PERSON. An elderly woman came into church. An usher asked her where she’d like to sit. She said, “I’d like to sit down front.” The usher said, “No, you don’t want to sit down there; our pastor is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Outpouring Of Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 6, 2025

10 BLESSINGS FOR US FROM THE OLD TESTAMDENT

THE OUTPOURING OF BLESSINGS 1. BLESSING OF ABRAHAM 2. BLESSING OF EPHRAIM AND MANNASAH 3. BLESSING OF JOSEPH 4. THE AARONIC BLESSING 5. BLESSING OF BALAAM 6. BLESSING OF MOSES 7. BLESSING OF DAVID 8. BLESSING OF JABEZ 9. BLESSING OF PSALM 20 10. BLESSING OF OPEN WINDOWS OF ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deadly Art Of Idolmaking

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 19, 2025

Idolatry isn’t about statues; it’s anything we trust more than God, but Christ calls us from these false securities into an unbreakable covenant of love.

Introduction – An Unforgettable Ride It’s just as well that I have forgotten most of my hitchhiking stories. But one memory has stayed with me, as clear as if it happened yesterday. Back in April of 1975, I was hitchhiking in the early spring. It seemed like winter, even though the calendar said ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6, Deuteronomy 7:9, Isaiah 42:8, Matthew 6:24, 1 John 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Thirteen Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 3, 2025

Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is for you.

The Thirteen Attributes of Mercy Maybe you feel the need for God’s compassion today. Indeed, any time I am in the pulpit, I know that in my audience there is at least one person whose sin he or she thinks God will not forgive. If you feel that way or if you know someone does, this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Exodus 3:14

It's Not About You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's goodness, mercy, and provisions in our lives, and to encourage us to remain obedient and grateful to Him, lest we forget His blessings and face destruction.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are having a blessed day so far. Today, we're going to dive into Deuteronomy 8:1-19 and explore the themes of God's Goodness, God's Mercy, and God's Plan and Provisions for our lives. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from A.W. Tozer: "The goodness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-19

Topics: God

Fishing: A Beginner's Guide

Contributed by Thomas Showalter on Jul 7, 2001

Jesus called some of his disciples to be "fisher’s of men". What does that look like comparing it to real fishing.

Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide Matthew 4:18-20 The Calling of the First Disciples 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Friends

The Beauty Of Heaven

Contributed by William Young on Aug 25, 2001

So many good people are misguided as to the true beauty of Heaven

The Beauty of Heaven Rev 21; 1,2 Introduction 1. Scripture distinctly reveals the fact that the world is not destined to remain as it is. 2. Nature reveals this as well in her constant rejuvenation; Summer-fall-winter-spring. 3. For the Christian no thought is more pleasing that the beauty of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ