Sermons on Thirst:

Famine Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 24, 2011

Repent and turn to God for the judgment is coming.

Topic: Spiritual Famine “Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD.” (Amos 8:11) AMOS gave a very somber message to the Israelites in this verse. It was about ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:11

Denomination: Holiness

How Are You Living?

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

EXAMINE YOUR LIFE DAILY WHETHER YOU ARE STILL PLEASING GOD

HOW ARE YOU LIVING? MAIN TEXT: MICAH 6:8 He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord refine of you but to do justly, and love kindness and mercy, and to humble yourself and walk humble with your God? EPHESIANS 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 5, 2023

Jesus was announcing to his followers – “this is how I think. This is how I respond. This is who I am! If these sayings do not shock us, maybe we have tamed them down to nice sayings that we do not intend to embrace.

The Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes January 8, 2023 Jesus was announcing to his followers – “this is how I think. This is how I respond. This is who I am! If these sayings do not shock us, maybe we have tamed them down to nice sayings that we do not intend to embrace. Jesus is telling us the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loosed By The Donkey Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Sep 17, 2023

A jawbone takes down Samson's enemies

The men told Samson that they had come down arrest him and deliver him to the Philistines. Samson made them swear that they wouldn't kill him themselves and they agreed. Instead, they bound him with new ropes and brought him up from the rock. Judges 15:12-13 When he came to Lehi, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:14-17

Let's Get Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

True happiness is found not in external circumstances, but in living a blessed life as defined by Jesus and bearing the fruit of the Spirit.

Hey guys, have you ever tried to drink from a leaky water bottle? (Hold up a water bottle with a hole in it). It's frustrating, right? You're thirsty, you take a sip, and the next thing you know, you're wearing more water than you drank. That's a lot like how we chase happiness. We think we've ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Inner Peace, Self-Fulfillment, Life Satisfaction, Joyful Living

Seeing God - Psalm 63:2 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 7, 2025

Three kinds of worship: Joy in seeing God, longing for that joy, or repentance over indifference. But what does "seeing God" really mean?

Review Last time we took a brief look at v.2, where David spoke of his experience in the sanctuary. We found the focus was not on what he offered God, but what he received from God. 2 Therefore I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2

Joy For The Downcast Soul - Psalm 42-43 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 9, 2025

These two psalms are the diary of a desperate man. They are in the Bible to teach us how to handle times of discouragement, depression, sorrow, and the downcast soul.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, ...read more

How To Receive Blessings

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

If you want to receive blessings from God, the Bible tells you how.

How to Receive Blessings Matt 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beattitude 4 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Beatitude Series # 4 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be filled Original date May 1, 1999 Revised May 19, 2001 Lisa and Brad got married. Lisa decided to be a nice little wife and made and packed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell: Things To Know So You Don't Have To Go Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

People go to hell because they never accepted God’s gift of salvation, Jesus.

“Hell: Things to Know without Having to Go” – Pastor Rob Yanok Introduction - Fire does not make hell. That’s not to say that there isn’t fire. What makes Hell is the lack of the presence of God. Hell is a place of eternal damnation, which is eternal separation from God. TEXT- John 17:3, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessed Life #1: The Secret Of Happiness Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 20, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely blessed; and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favour and salvation.

THE BLESSED LIFE #1 – THE SECRET OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: When was the last time you had a good laugh? Do you enjoy your life? Everyone today is on the elusive pursuit of happiness. This is why people turn to sex, drugs, alcohol – looking for the higher high, the happy, blessed life. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

Heroes #4: David's Undignified Dance Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 26, 2008

David was a man after God’s own heart. His life is an example for us of someone who knew God personally, and was also a passionate worshipper of God. Like David, we need to learn to put God first.

HEROES #4: DAVID’S UNDIGNIFIED DANCE INTRO TO TOPIC: Review series on heroes. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Over the last two weeks we have taken a look at the life of David. His victory over the giant Goliath is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: *other

From The Upper Room Onto The Streets

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 5, 2006

A look at the challenge of Pentecost for us as Christians today

Introduction A few jokes to start us off! What’s the difference between a TV and a newspaper? Ever tried swatting a fly with a TV? What’s the difference between a new husband and a new dog? After a year, the dog is still excited to see you. What’s the difference between a “dead” Christian and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ya'll Come

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 23, 2003

God’s invitations are open to everyone.

Ya’ll Come As I was working on this sermon one evening, researching the text and thinking about what this passage was saying to me and what I was to share with you about this particular passage at this particular point in time, I was watching one of my all-time favorite movies, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13, Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 24, 2003

Because of our terrible lostness, God had to go outside the human race to provide a solution to the universal problem of sin. He needed a lot more than image; someone unaffected by the world’s sinful value system, someone who trusted God perfectly.

Passage: Isaiah 53:1-9 Intro: We have had front-row seats for quite a show these last 3 weeks. 1. watched with pride and amazement as the brave men and women of our military have dismantled the regime of Saddam Hussein 2. precision aerial bombardment, bunker busters chasing Saddam from one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free