Sermons on Water From The Rock:

Water Or The Spirit, Which Birth?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 25, 2002

"You must be born again," is a life or death statement. But What does it mean? We explore this in John 3.

Water or the Spirit, Which Birth? Text: John 3:1-17 When Johnny Foust and I were 16 years old, I spent the night at his house and we got out our Bibles and the Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance and looked up every verse that had the words saved, forgiven, redeemed, justified, sanctified, born ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Walk On Water

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Aug 6, 2002

The Power of Faith

Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ Jesus, I read quite recently that someone has purchased the right to allow tourists to walk on the Sea of Galilee. No, they have not also purchased the rights to the law of gravity. Instead, what they intend to do is build a plexiglass walkway hundreds of feet out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Revival Through The Whisper Of Water SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A sermon inspired by the metaphorical language of Job 14:7-9, illustrating how a seemingly dead tree can spring back to life at the mere 'whisper of water'. God calls us to be carriers of this life-giving water.

Today, I want to share a message inspired by the poetic language found in Job 14:7-9. In this passage, Job speaks of a tree that appears dead and without hope, but miraculously comes back to life at the "scent of water." This imagery reminds us that God wants us to be like water carriers, bringing ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-9

Topics: Encouragement, Hope, Revival

Come On In Boys. The Water's Fine. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 17, 2013

Being born again was a mystery to Nicodemus and is to us also.

“Come on in boys. The water is fine.” That was a film clip from “Oh, Brother. Where art thou?” The scene was Delmar’s baptism. He went into the water a sinner and came out a saint. He went into the water with guilt and came out forgiven. The forgiveness of sin ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Foursquare

4 Pictures Of Water Baptism

Contributed by Ted Mulder on Nov 20, 2004

A picture is worth 1000’s words! The Bible gives 4 powerful pictures of what Baptism in Water is all about.

4 Pictures of Water Baptism This morning I want to talk to you about something that every believer in Jesus Christ should do. However, the decision to do this thing is scary for most people, and not all for the same reason. The awesome part about this thing is that there are blessings for you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Water In A Dying World

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Oct 13, 2008

It a sermon to strengthen believers and encourage the unsaved to trust the Lord.

Text: John 4:1-15 Scripture References: Ephesians 5:5/1 John 1:9/ Psalms 1:6/ Ezekiel 47:12/ James 4:14/ Rev. 21:3-4/ John 1:13/ John: 7:37/38/ John 15:4-6/ Jeremiah 7:7/ Hebrews 10:31/ Venue: Grand Anse Baptist Church Date: 12th October 2008 Theme: “Living Water in a dying world” Forewarn-This ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2014

A sermon about learning to trust in God.

John 14:1-14 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Anthony Castellitto, a United Methodist Christian from New Jersey wrote the following for this past Wednesday's Upper Room Devotional: "Our son was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. My wife noticed subtle changes in his behavior; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

"Bridge Over Troubled Waters."

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

Faith is a bridge that carries us over the troubled waters of life. It is Like a "Bridage over troubled waters."

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters Sermon By Thomas Bracewell, OSL Luke 21: 5-24 The Introduction and Summary Statement I have been very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-24

Denomination: *other

Listen To God And Walk On Water

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 30, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 14: 22-33. Like Peter, we are so often distracted by the voice and terrors of our own storm in life. At times we feel we are sinking, about to loose everything about us.

Matthew 14: 22-33 LISTEN TO GOD AND WALK ON WATER Written exams and tests are generally run like a competition. The teacher at school or the lecturer at university or your employer sets the work before you, and you know that at the end of it there will be a small prize or a pat on the back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 14, 2009

In our message this morning, we will see how three miracles, (Jesus walking on water, Peter walking on water, Storms/winds cease) open our pathways to a bridge over the troubled waters of life.

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS Matthew 14:22-33 In our message this morning, we will see how three miracles, (Jesus walking on water, Peter walking on water, Storms/winds cease) open our pathways to a bridge over the troubled waters of life. Jesus has just got done with one of His famous miracles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Methodist

Water Baptism And The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Jun 1, 2003

The Day of Pentecost reflects a cylcle of spiritual life in the first church designed by God to be a prototype for all churches.

Water Baptism Series #2 - Water Baptism and the Day of Pentecost Text: Selected verses from Acts chapters 1 & 2 The Book of Acts opens with a description of meetings that Jesus had with his disciples before his ascension. Momentous days lie ahead and only Jesus knew this. Our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Water For A Thirsty Soul.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2020

Harvest Festival Talk/sermon - Bible Readings: Isaiah chapter 12 verses 1-6 & John chapter 7 verse 37 to 39. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Background: ‘Sukkot’. (2). Jesus: Announcement. (3). Water: Symbolism. (4). Cross: Paradox. (5). Salvation: Choice SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Strong Winds On Deep Waters

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 3, 2001

The Storm Jesus Calmed provides three indisputable themes that demonstrate that IT REQUIRES REAL FAITH AND NOT MERE PRETENSE TO FOLLOW THE LORD THROUGH STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS.

Lessons from Storms in the Bible #5 -- July 29, 2001-- AM STRONG WINDS ON DEEP WATERS -- The Storm Jesus Calmed -- Luke 8:22-25 INTRODUCTION: (1) Jim Nicodem took his two youngest kids to the Batavia quarry. It has a beautiful sand beach with shallow water. [Anyone can play in the shallow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cold Water For A Thirsty Soul

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 23, 2003

Working our way through Proverbs.

(20) "nitre" is like a soda which fizzes when combined with vinegar. Being a happy-go-lucky, bubbly personality around a person whose heart is heavy is as bad as stealing his jacket in cold weather or rubbing salt in his wounds. Only a fool sings songs to a broken heart. To do so is to imply that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism At A Local Watering Hole

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2020

Who can spread the Gospel? Let’s see that the Gospel is spread by ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Let’s examine the woman at the well in John 4:5-42.

Who can spread the Gospel? Let’s see that the Gospel is spread by ordinary people who have had an encounter with Jesus. Let’s examine the woman at the well in John 4:5-42. An Unbiased Savior John 4:5-9 Eventually he came to the Samaritan village of Sychar, near the field that Jacob gave to his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Baptist