Sermons on Still Waters:

Nearer, Still Nearer

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 15, 2025

Christ draws near in our grief, holds our loved one safely in His keeping, and promises resurrection, reunion, and endless nearness to Him.

(A Funeral Sermon Based on the Hymn) Introduction — When Words Are Not Enough On days like this, words feel small. Our hearts feel heavy, our minds feel slow, and our emotions move in waves—sometimes strong, sometimes quiet, sometimes surprising. Grief has a way of slipping into every corner of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

God Is Still Speaking

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 3, 2024

God had been silent for hundreds of years and finally God speaks through John The Baptist.

God is Still Speaking Luke 3:1-6 1. God no longer spoke to the people the prophets don’t exist anymore! • At the beginning of the first century, the people of Israel believed that the prophets were extinct. • Elijah and Elisha had roamed the land about 900 years earlier. • Then came Jonah, Amos, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Giants Still Fall Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

2 Samuel 21:15-22 teaches that the existence of giants is not a sign of defeat but an invitation to demonstrate God’s power.

GIANTS STILL FALL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 17:45-50, Psalm 18:29, Romans 8:37, Deuteronomy 3:22, Isaiah 41:10 INTRODUCTION: This brief but powerful portion of Scripture reveals a critical moment in the latter part of David's life. Though ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that God is continually working on us, shaping us into the best versions of ourselves, and we should celebrate and trust in His process and promise of completion.

Good morning, church family! Today, I want to talk to you about a journey. Not a journey of miles, but one of faith, transformation, and growth. It's a journey that we're all on, whether we realize it or not. It's the journey of becoming the best possible versions of ourselves, the versions that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Topics: Prize, Procession

God Still Heals Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 7, 2022

The God that lived in the Book of Acts is still the same today.

God Still Heals Text: Acts 5:12-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: God is moving powerfully in and amongst children in this hour. You will see MANY children raised up to preach, heal, prophesy, move in miracles, signs, and wonders. (Patricia King). 2. Church, our God is still in the miracle working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Still Passing By

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 20, 2022

Beggars would line the streets looking for assistance. Regardless of how urgent our circumstance may appear, if we call out to Jesus in faith, He will help us.

For those of you that might be interested, Matthew 20:29-34 and Mark 10:46-52 recant this same story. Beggars regularly lined up along the streets close to urban areas since that was the place where they had the option to contact the most people. Typically impeded somehow or another, they could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Still Under Construction PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 1, 2024

This sermon explores the promise of God's ongoing work in believers, emphasizing the journey of salvation, sanctification, and the certainty of Christ's transformative power.

Welcome, beloved children of God, to this sacred gathering, where we unite as one family under the loving eyes of our Heavenly Father. We are here today to celebrate His goodness, to marvel at His mercy, and to learn from His living Word. We are here to grow, to learn, to be shaped and molded by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Topics: Salvation

The Blood Still Works PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power, bearing, and blessings of Christ's sacrifice, emphasizing its ongoing relevance and healing potential in our lives today.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to marvel at the wonders of our Savior's love. We are here to immerse ourselves in the profound mystery of our faith, to let the words of the Holy Scripture wash over us, and to allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate our hearts. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-5

Topics: Power Of Blood, Works In Our Lives

The Blood Still Works! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ, its significance in demonstrating overcoming power, and the victory it brings to believers through faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, as we gather together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we sit here, nestled in the warmth of our fellowship, let's turn our hearts and minds towards a message of hope, of victory, and of faith. Today, we will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:6-7

Topics: Resurrection, Transforms Lives

The Flow Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 2, 2022

The focus of this sermon is on Jesus proclaiming at the last day of the Feast of the Tabernacles that soon Living Water (i.e., the Holy Spirit) will be flowing to the people, and whether that the promise is still applicable to us today.

Good morning. Did everybody get a bottle of water when they came in? Don’t you think that was nice of us to give you water? How many of you would have preferred an air conditioner? We are going to take an offering right now for the air conditioning. Actually, the good news is we have ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-44, Isaiah 44:3

Denomination: Christian Church

First Things First

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

once you establish your priorities, make sure that these things are taken care of before anything else. Never let anything get in the way of your priorities. Put first things first.

BALANCE “First Things First” Luke 2:52 and Luke 10: 38-42 Stephen Covey has written an excellent book titled the Seven habits of highly effective people. The book is been around for some time now. I first read it about 25 years ago and I studied the book with a group of professionals in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Water

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Sep 27, 2004

The world is confused about baptism. We follow Christ to the water to be baptized like him.

FOLLOWING JESUS TO THE WATER FOCUS: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS GIVES PRINCIPLES THAT CHRISTIANS CAN FOOLOW AS THEY FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER. FUNCTION: TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIANS TO FOLLOW JESUS INTO THE WATER AS A MODEL FOR BAPTISM. INTRODUCTION In the religious world there have been many ways ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Benefits Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jan 23, 2003

This is an examination of the various spiritual blessings that the New Testament associates with water baptism. In addition, we consider how the early Church viewed this rite.

In the ’Great Commission’, Jesus instructed His apostles to make disciples of all the nations "baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit." Why did our Lord emphasize the need for baptism? What ’benefits’ does the person receive when they are baptized? We wish to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Water Baptism?

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003

An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Walk On The Water Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 14, 2004

Learn the principles behind Peter’s experience of walking upon the water: (1) Take the first step out in response to God’s call (getting our feet wet first), and (2)understand that faith grows through these steps!

Jesus experiences the power of God when He was ministering on earth. We see the manifestations of that power through the miracles He performed. Jesus had faith in the Father, and had the confidence that God will give Him the power to accomplish His purposes. We can live our life with that kind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible