Sermons on Thirsty Lands:

When The Well Is Looking For Water

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 28, 2024

When the well is looking for water

In word one there is a request (Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.)   In word two he gives a promise to a thief (To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.)   In word three he gives an order he said (Woman, behold, thy son! And then he said to the disciple Behold, thy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 3, 2010

A thirst must be satisfied.

John 19:28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Oasis

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 5, 2021

When we thirst in the desert, God provides an oasis.

The old song made famous by the Sons Of The Pioneers, describes a man and his mule trekking through the desert. The sun is hot, the journey is long, the canteen is empty and the outlook is grim. He laments: “All day I’ve faced a barren waste Without the taste of water, cool water. Old Dan and I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-13, John 7:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cycle Of Sin (Nehemiah 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2025

Does the cycle of sin and repentance affect the church?

Does the cycle of sin and repentance in ancient Israel also affect the church? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 9. How different was Israel’s confession of their sins to a private confession to a man in a booth? Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No More Tears!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 29, 2009

The good, bad and end of tears.

6On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. 7And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Old Covenant

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2022

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin.

Let’s look at the Mosaic covenant and how it prepared for the new covenant. After freedom from Egypt the people were still slaves, to sin. “Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.’ “ (John 8:34 ESV) The old covenant was established to expose ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24, Romans 7:12, Romans 8:2-3, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

Jesus runs a WELL driving ministry and will give you the living water so that you never thirst again.

Jesus Knows (John 4: 1-15) 1-2) Jesus realized that the Pharisees was keeping count of the baptism The Pharisees was saying that Jesus was baptizing more people then John They are attempting to make it look like it was a competition between Jesus and John Turning them into rivals Is that not like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Through Samaria: The Unusual Road Of Navigation

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 17, 2017

Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual one. The Road through Samaria, the unusual way

THE ROAD THROUGH SAMARIA: THE UNUSUAL ROAD OF NAVIGATION JOHN 4:1-42 Imagine if Jesus came to the world as human today. He opened the Google Map Navigation and type Galilee as destination. His current location is Judea. There are several options. But Jesus took the unusual way. He had to go ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like A Treasure In A Field Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 27, 2010

The question isn't what is the treasure. The question is what is the Kingdom like? The answer is: a treasure

It is a serendipitous story, which is a story about serendipity. Serendipity, isn’t that a great word? It is probably one of my favourite words. You know what serendipity means right? Serendipity means an unexpected discovery. You know when you are looking for something and you find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Behold I Make All Things New

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 26, 2023

Even though this World is corrupted by sin, in the end, God will make all things new. Brand new. Not remodeled, not repainted, not rehashed - but brand new - from nothing left over. I bring out three things God makes NEW.

INTRODUCTION I heard a story related about a Sunday school teacher who wanted to explain to the 6-year-olds in his class what someone had to do in order to go to heaven. However, he wanted to know what the kids already knew about the subject, so he asked a few questions. He asked, “If I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong, Be Fearless, And Build Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 5, 2016

God had to reprimand his people for not building his house. Their eyes were on their own selfish desire. This message is for a church in decline.

Last week we examined the life of Solomon. We discovered that he asked God for wisdom to govern his people but chose not to use it. So we read these sad words concerning the nation of Israel. 1 Kings 11:9-13 “The Lord was very angry with Solomon, for his heart had turned away from the Lord, ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

What Do You Say To A Hungry World?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2011

The clear demand of Jesus, seen against the spread of hunger in our time, is that we make lifestyle changes and that we understand that the Gospel calls for outward obedience as well as inner faith.

First Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, MD, March 9, 1980; with minor alterations at WHBC radio, June 28, 1981; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 10, 1982; First Baptist Church, Camp Springs, MD, March 11, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 1985) If today is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

God's Deliverance :

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

God's Deliverance :

God's Deliverance : Ps 107 v.1 - 22 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

"I Can Trust God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 30, 2015

David cant trust his family, his king, his self, but he can trust God.

“I Can Trust God” Psalm 25:1-10 • David could not Trust His wife she rebukes for religious enthusiasm, Michal came out to meet him and said, "How the king of Israel has distinguished himself today, disrobing in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Overcoming Your Wilderness

Contributed by Akanji Solomon on Sep 11, 2018

christian faith and expectation

SERMON: OVERCOMING YOUR WILDERNESS THEME SCRIPTURES: DEUTERONOMY 8:15-16 He led you through the vast and dreadful wilderness, that thirsty and water-less land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. He gave you manna to eat in the wilderness, something ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:15-22, Deuteronomy 8:2-3, Deuteronomy 8:15-16