Sermons on Springs Of Living Water:

For A Cup Of Cold Water, Eternal Life!

Contributed by Todd Schäve on Jun 30, 2002

Jesus is addressing the hospitality the Jews or lost would show when receiving his disciples into their homes. The disciples are taking the gospel “...to the lost sheep of Israel” (v.6), and as they go, they are proclaiming that “...The kingdom of heaven

For a Cup of Cold Water, Eternal Life! Matthew 10.40-42 <> Todd A. Schäve, pastor/teacher Introduction: 1. In our passage this morning, Jesus is addressing the hospitality that the Jews or lost sheep of Israel show when receiving his disciples into their homes, as the disciples take the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Dead-Sea Christians

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013

May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Deprivation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

The sermon explores how God's word and Spirit quench our spiritual thirst, renew us, and empower us to share His life-giving message with others.

Good morning, friends. It's such a joy to be with you today, to stand here in the presence of our loving God and share His word with you. There's a warmth in this place, a warmth that radiates from each one of you, reflecting the love of Christ that binds us all together. It's a warmth that reminds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-4

Topics: Water, Flows

Welcoming Acts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming others and offering help, are powerful expressions of our faith and can have profound impacts.

Good morning, Church family! I want to talk to you today about the simple, everyday acts that we often take for granted. You know, those little things like offering a warm smile to a stranger, lending a helping hand to a neighbor, or even giving a glass of water to someone who's thirsty. These ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Topics: Giving Water

The Baptisms You Need

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 14, 2018

You must be baptized both of water and the Holy Spirit

Focal point: Jesus answered, “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” – John 3:5 John said, “I didn't know he was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hanging However

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2025

A sermon about Jesus making something new and good out of our lives.

“The Hanging ‘However’” John 2:1-11 Several years ago, a friend of mine sent me a video clip from the old t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Living Authentic Lives

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

The call to live holy, transparent lives at all times.

Living Authentic Lives Luke 6:27-38 Introduction: Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Holiness

Living Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness

By Rev Bill Stewart If you were watching TV on the April 12, 2009, you may have seen pictures like this one of Captain Richard Phillips shortly after his rescue. Captain Richard Phillips According to CNN.com: U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot three pirates holding an American cargo-ship captain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Anglican

Live Good Lives Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 15, 2009

1- Live good lives because we are aliens 2- Live good lives because sin wars against the soul 3- Live good lives because God must be glorified

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman and her little girl were visiting the grave of the little girl’s grandmother. On their way through the cemetery back to the car, the little girl asked, "Mommy, do they ever bury two people in the same grave?" "Of course not, dear." replied the mother, "Why would you think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

The effectiveness of the church is not based on the worship service. It's based on what happens in the lives of its people throughout the week

Take your Bibles this morning and turn to Titus 2:9-15. We’re continuing on this morning in our series from Paul’s letter to his protégé, Titus, called “Grow Church, Grow!” It’s basketball season. We all have our favorite teams. We get excited about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Shows Up He Always Shows Out

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer will change things. Prayer will change people. Prayer will change conditions

Matthew 14:22-31 22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Deeper Well

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2009

When the woman of Samaria met Jesus she received something deeper than water from Jacob’s well; she received a deeper relationship with God.

A Deeper Well Prairie Baptist Church – 10/25/09 A.M. Service Text: John 4:1-29 Key verse: John 4:23 - But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. Premise: When the woman of Samaria ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Let Rivers Flow

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2020

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39.

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

She Finally Found A Good Man Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 15, 2013

Does Jesus need saving?

She Finally Found a Good Man John 4:1-18 Life had been tough for the woman. The sun rose on this day without the prospects that anything would be any different. Sunrise was the time which the other women in the village went to draw water and gossip. But not this woman. She was too ashamed to come. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18, John 4:5-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible