Sermons on The Amazon River:

Fear

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 9, 2021

Fear is a very real emotion that seems to be hitting us all around these days. People seem to be more prone to fear and anxiety with COVID and it's new Delta variant. We should not fear to freeze us in place, taking our focus off of God, but we should rely on Him to help us through our fear.

Fear is one of those words that we know what it is, but it would be hard to sit down and write a definition of it. Definition: An unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger; anxious concern; reason for alarm or danger. We have had a lot of fear in the last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 39 in our exposition of Revelation focusing on the New Jerusalem.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The New Jerusalem” Rev 21:9-22:5 I. Prologue II. Messages to the churches III. Last days J. The Final Battle and Judgment Rev 20:7-15 K. Renewed Heaven and Earth Rev 21:1-8 Part of the renewed earth includes the new capital city; the New Jerusalem that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

We Serve A God Of Wonders (Joshua 3:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 7, 2021

God is a living God, and He is still a God of Wonders.

If someone asked you, what are the most amazing wonders God has ever done, how would you answer? Was it when God freed Israel from their slavery to Egypt? When God parted the Red Sea? When God raised Jesus from the dead? If you were an Israelite answering this question, one of the first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Preparing For Battles Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 23, 2016

there will alwyas be battles in our lives, how do we handle them?

Have you ever faced a situation in which you knew there will be a battle? At work? At school? With your relatives? With your neighbors? How should you prepare for battle? What are the right things to do before going to battle? We can learn much from Joshua and the Israelites as they got ready to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Mental Health In The Psalms: 46 Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 8, 2024

God is our fortress and our river and only by looking to Him and keeping our eyes on Him do any of us have any hope of navigating life when it is an overwhelming dumpster fire.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PSALMS: 46 PSALM 46:1-11 #mentalhealth INTRODUCTION… Poor Bishop Hooper… youtube.com/watch?v=ZiHHtjwJJKQ [5:48] READ PSALM 46 (ESV) God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Count On God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2005

We can put our hope and trust in God, because both His Word and His plan (His will) are unchanging and dependable.

The world is changing, and more rapidly now then before. • We find ourselves running with the times, and keeping up with the trends and advancements • In computer science, half of what you learn today will be obsolete in less than 5 years. • In Singapore, if you are in the map-making business – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Church Clothes

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011

What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Rummage Sale

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 9, 2016

Modern day fable of Satan's entrapment's. This is also available on amazon with a few color illustrations.

Satan's Rummage Sale Once upon a time, in the nearby land of temptation, Satan was having a rummage sale. Even before leaving home, my mom had warned me by saying, “Don't be mess in' with the Devil stuff. The Devil's ways lead to no good.” Well, you know me, I went looking anyway. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Possessing The Land - Part 1: The Other Side Of The River Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 24, 2003

Part 1 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Him.

Possessing The Land - Part 1 The Other Side of the River - Read: Joshua 3:15 - 5:1 1. Introduction This series of teaching is prophetic, that is, it is speaking into the church, to encourage us to take the next step along the path that Christ has chosen for us. Because of this, you need to be ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Trickling Stream To Rushing River (God's Big Plan)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 6, 2008

This is a sermon that uses the Mississippi to illistrate just how big God’s plan of salvation really is... and we all need to be a part of God’s big plan.

Isaiah 60:1-6 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“peace Like A River” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Part Two on how to experience peace

“Peace Like A River” - Part Two Phil. 4:1-7 OPEN: This morning we are going to continue with our study on peace. It’s obvious to all of us that we live in a world that really knows very little about what peace is and how to experience it. Peace is one of those things that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A River To Make A City Glad” Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 15, 2020

Psalm 46:4-7 shows us a Biblical picture of a river flowing from the Holy Place of God. We find that God is our pleasure; He is our Life, He is our Power.

“A River to Make a City Glad” Psalm 46:4-7, Part 2 God is our Protector We saw last week that God alone is our shelter and fortress for any and all calamities which attack us externally, but He is also an internal strength, whereby we are always renewed as we turn to Him. He is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

World Without End

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 21, 2020

Is our planet headed for oblivion? What is our future look like?

If you have been around an Anglican Church for a while there is one part of the liturgy you know by heart: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen. I want to talk to you about the phrase “World ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Anglican