Sermons on swimming:

The Upside Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021

Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. He’s the best. The ultimate.

HOOKED Week 4 “The Upside of Temptation” Pastor Timothy Porter Text: James 1:2-5 1:14-17 Introduction: Casting, that’s what we’re talking about. I don't know if you realize this or not, we discovered last week that Jesus is an expert angler. He’s an amazing fisherman. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, James 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Deeper With God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

This river may also be regarded as a beautiful emblem of the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ

GOING DEEPER WITH GOD Ezekiel 47:1 12 INTRODUCTION. This river may also be regarded as a beautiful emblem of the fullness of the blessing of the Gospel of Christ. I. THE RIVER. A FREE, SPONTANEOUS OUTBURST. A. Its source. "Out from under the threshold of the house (temple)" (v. 1). Out from the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 14, 2004

As the Olympic games loom, this is a series that draws contemporary realities and ancient modern words together to bring life transformation

On August the 13th, the Summer Olympics begin 16 jam pack days of competition at the site of the original Olympic Games, Athens, Greece. This month we have watched American athletes compete for a spot on the team in track and field and swimming and if their times carry over the Athens, we are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pay Attention Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2005

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Are You Prepared".

Series: Are You Prepared? (Revelation) [#1] PAY ATTENTION! Revelation 1:1-20 Introduction: I want to thank the church for allowing me to take Tharon and Tyler to Scottsdale, Arizona last weekend for the South Western Regional Swimming Meet. We really enjoyed the meet (not the drive), and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Frantic Work Or Focused Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2009

Wisdom lies in knowing when to be busy and when to be reflective. Both Martha and Mary wanted the affirmation of Jesus. But it always comes by grace alone.

Author Sam Keen, in his provocative little book called Apology for Wonder, tells us the lesson he learned as young boy swimming in the Indian River inlet on the Delaware coast. Keen says that swimming there was very tricky, because the outgoing waters from the bay met the incoming tides waves from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing On Toward The Goal Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 19, 2016

The goal of finishing the race must be before us as Christians. Heaven awaits. Strive toward the victory of heaven by living out your faith every day.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 14, 2016 David Simpson Pressing on Toward the Goal Philippians 3:13-14 But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Reference Points, Part Three Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 15, 2006

Jesus is the critical reference point of our lives, providing the primary point of reference for our lives, our attitudes and our behavior

Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake Part III TCF Sermon August 13, 2006 Have you ever run a race? Have you ever been in a swimming race? Have you ever played basketball, football or tennis, or baseball or soccer? What’s one thing that helped you know you were going where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Encouraged Series

Contributed by Eric Keller on Jan 19, 2011

God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow

I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good News You Can Use If You Choose. Blessed Assurance.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2020

There is good news in the midst of the storm. We have a BLESSED ASSURANCE. There is an invitation THE BRIDE SAYS: COME. There is good news if you choose. We do not have to panic.

GOOD NEWS YOU CAN USE IF YOU CHOOSE. BLESSED ASSURANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Sing the song: BLESSED ASSURANCE by Fannie Cosby. EVER THINK ABOUT THE SECURITY? LOOK AT THE SECURITY OF A BANK SAFE? WE HAVE SOMETHING MORE SECURE: where the thieves, moths, rust and can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17, 2 Timothy 1:12, Psalm 37:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Volunteer And Victor! Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024

Two things that the Resurrection of Jesus does for us. (A Sunrise sermon)

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the wealthy rancher from Montana who had so much money that he didn’t know what to do with it all. Therefore, one day he decided to give some of it away by offering the neighborhood farmhands an opportunity to acquire some of it. To do so, he alligators ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Broken But I Made It Series

Contributed by Ethel Lamazon on Nov 22, 2020

When bad thing happen in our lives, God knows how to make the broken pieces work for our good

Acts 27:42-44 42 And the soldiers' counsel was to kill the prisoners, lest any of them should swim out, and escape. 43 But the centurion, willing to save Paul, kept them from their purpose; and commanded that they which could swim should cast themselves first into the sea, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:42-44

Don't Quit- Your Disability Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 8, 2022

This is the 118th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 20th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#118] DON’T QUIT- YOUR DISABILITY 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction: I was asked, “What is Tharon’s greatest accomplishment”? That question really made me think hard. Tharon lost his memory at 14 years old. Every day when he woke up, he was like a 2 year old kid. I went with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy Life- A Strong Finish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 19, 2024

This is the 199th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#199] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- A STRONG FINISH Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction: This is a Summer Olympics year. There are many athletes from all over the World training and competing to represent their Country in Paris, France. I remember how crazy 2016 was for Tharon. Tharon was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

12 Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2006

The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the history behind the songs hidden meanings.

Mini Sermon - Christmas service Dec. 17, 2006 The 12 Days of Christmas! Introduction: Note: This information is all from the website: http://www.crivoice.org/cy12days.html Thesis: The song, "The Twelve Days of Christmas" is misunderstood among many Christians today because they do not know the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Strength Of Weakness

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Apr 25, 2019

It is not until we are at our weakest that God shows us His strength of Salvation.

If I am remembering correctly from a sermon I heard a few weeks ago[i] there is a story about a Chinese teacher who takes his students on an outing to a river/lake side as a time of respite after a grueling period of instruction. Out of all the students and the teacher, only two of them know how ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran