Sermons on Washing Of Water:

Humility And Service Are The Path To Blessing (John 13:1-20) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 12, 2022

When Jesus washes his disciples' feet, he is teaching them a better, higher, way to live. "Know" what Jesus teaches, and "do" it, and you will be blessed.

To start this morning, let's turn to John 13:1-4. In the Greek, this is a single, complex sentence. Let's read it as a whole, and then work through it more slowly: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that his hour had come, that he would depart from this world ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

The Order Of The Towel And The Basin

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 19, 2016

Using the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, this is a call to simple, self-less service. The sermon also discusses Jesus' provision for our ongoing fellowship with him.

The Order of the Towel and the Basin John 13:1-17 Textual Introduction: Jesus’ public teaching has come to an end. In the next few chapters, he will teach some of his most profound lesson to his small band of disciples, those who had been with him from the beginning, teach them during the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

234 - Why Water Baptism? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 21, 2002

Three undeniable truths about water baptism.

Sermon Study # 234 – Why Water Baptism (part 1) READ > Acts 8:26-39 (KJV) Key Passage: Acts 8:36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? Acts 8:37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Long Can You Tread Water?

Contributed by John Beehler on May 31, 2002

God is calling us to a life of faith and obedience

How Long Can You Tread Water? People may not have a Bible or even read one but almost everyone has heard of Noah’s Ark. There are books about it, pictures and paintings of it, movies about the search for the ark, statues, ties, wallpaper, all kinds of things with a Noah’s Ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Baby On The Way: Water Breaks News Breaks

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 22, 2004

A message about the importance of The Message

A Baby on the Way: Water Breaks News Breaks Luke 2:1-20 INTRODUCTION... Incarnation of Christ An old pioneer traveled westward across the great plains until he came to an abrupt halt at the edge of the Grand Canyon. He gawked at the sight before him: a vast chasm one mile down, from four to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wet Water Walkers And Dry Boat Riders

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 15, 2003

Good Works and Faithfulness

Wet Water Walkers & Dry Boat Riders By Kenny McKinley Matthew 14:22-36 (read text) Charles Swindoll in his book “Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back” tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tea Bag Experience In A Hot Water World

Contributed by Russell Lee on Feb 20, 2011

The thing in life that causes you the most pain can be your greatest gift from God!

2 Corinthians 12: 7Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving When The Water Is Over Your Head

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 13, 2009

Jonah found himself in one of the worst jams I can think of. But Jonah made it to the place of thanksgiving. Let’s look into God’s Word, and see how he got there.

Thanksgiving When the Water Is Over Your Head Jonah 2:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 22, 2009 *Thinking about Thanksgiving, let me ask you to turn to the Old Testament Book of Jonah. Almost everybody knows the story of Jonah. It’s one of the first Bible stories we ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"When God Sweetens Your Bitter Waters"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Nov 24, 2007

This message is to offer hope to the thirsty...

WHEN GOD SWEETENS YOUR BITTER WATERS TEXT: Exodus 15:22-27 W. MAX ALDERMAN INTRODUCTION: Bitter waters never satisfy the thirsty soul. The Lord told the woman at the well, “…Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Eligible For Water Baptism? Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

A look at the qualifications for baptism.

Part 3 Who is eligible for water baptism? 1. Those who have repented of their sins "Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:38, KJV) 2. Those who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Mennonite

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Green Pastures And Still Waters The Shepherd Will Provide

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

We find freedom in Christ

I heard news that 2 single women who were serving as missionaries in Cameroon had died. Their brakes Failed on a mountain road, they went over the cliff and died. One was a nurse; one was doctor. Both women were both 80 plus years old! Then there was an article in Readers Digest where it talked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

He Leads Me Beside Still Waters

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Waters that lead us to life

He leads me beside still waters ps 23:2 ACCORDING TO THE RULES: Eric Liddell, affectionately known as the Flying Scotsman, won a gold medal in the 400-meter race during the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris. Yes, it was a spectacular race that resulted in a world record. Why then, nearly forty years ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Benefits Of Casting Your Bread Upon The Water

Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 29, 2007

There are great benefits to being faithful to what God calls us to do. This sermon explores several of them.

The Benefits of Casting Your Bread Upon the Waters. Eccl. 11: 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Water To Quench Our Spiritual Thirst

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 9, 2015

Jesus was talking about our thirst for God. That is a thirst that only he can satisfy. When Jesus is in our hearts, he satisfies our thirst for God and we will never be thirsty again.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you see this glass of water that I have here by the pulpit? Why do you think I have it here? Well, sometimes I get thirsty just like all of you. I get very thirsty when I preach sermons because I’m talking all the time. We also get thirsty when we exercise a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican