Sermons on Water In The Desert:

Walking On Water

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Mar 5, 2026

Jesus fifth miracle

Walking on water John 6:16, it helps to look at the " Mood of the moment. This verse marks a transition from a massive high point in Jesus' ministry to a moment of isolation and tension. "When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake..." To put this in perspective, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Water Baptism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores the significance of baptism as an outward expression of inward faith and its transformative power in the lives of believers.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, in the house of our Lord, to reflect on a topic that is as refreshing as a cool drink of water on a hot summer's day. Today, we're going to talk about baptism - that beautiful, sacred act that marks our initiation into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:8

Topics: Water Baptism, Need

The Living Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 7, 2024

This sermon explores how true satisfaction, sustenance, and salvation can only be found in Jesus Christ, the living water that quenches our deepest spiritual thirst.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be here with you all, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the anticipation of what the Lord has in store for us today. We find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound truth, a truth that has the power to transform our lives and deepen ...read more

Scripture: John 4:11

Topics: Total Satisfaction

Have You Had A Desert Experience?

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 4, 2016

So God’s Word from the beginning describes how his children literally have to move from one place to another, and often move into a desert place for some time for a purpose, and this begs this question, how does this relate to you and me in our life?

Have You Had A Desert Experience? Kelly Durant Luke 4:1 Then Jesus, being filled with the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into[a] the wilderness 2. On the way home with our grandkids we had some hours to kill in the car and we were looking for things to do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Lord Who Heals You Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 19, 2022

God heals. He is Jehovah-Rapha. That is the name that God revealed in this passage, the Lord our healer. We see the miracle in the desert where bitter water becomes sweet. Our need is to be healed from spiritual sickness of sin.

Have you ever heard someone say something like this? I faced a situation in my life where all seemed hopeless from a medical standpoint. But God, in response to prayers of His people, worked a miracle in my life. God healed me! You have likely heard something like that multiple times. What do we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Trade Your Desert For His Oaisis

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Trade junk for real treasure

God Wants to Trade Your Desert for His Oasis (Isa.41: 8-20) Text-Isa.41: 8 "But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend, 9 I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, 'You are my servant'; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Tempted

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 24, 2017

attention to our character with Christ

Lent1A Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote an unforgettable story about a Dr. Jekyll and a Mr. Hyde. Most of you know the story well. Dr. Henry Jekyll was respected in his community–a gentleman in every respect. But he had some secret vices which he kept carefully hidden from public view. Desiring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 2:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Rivers Of Living Water

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2017

Let’s understand how Christians live like rivers of flowing water.

Intro How should we live in the world? Are we to live stagnant, isolated lives? Purpose Let’s understand how Christians live like rivers of flowing water. Plan We will examine John 7:37-39 and Jesus’ instructions on being rivers of living waters. John 7:37 If Anyone Thirsts In John 7:37 ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Fountain Of Living Water

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jun 23, 2001

An evangelistic sermon comparing what Christ offers with what we conceive.

DATE: June 24, 2001 TEXT: Jeremiah 2:13 THEME: “The Fountain of Living Water” INTRODUCTION BODY I. WHAT THE PEOPLE FORSOOK – The Spring/Fountain of Living Water A. Is Free B. Is Forever Flowing C. Is Full of Beauty D. Is Fresh & Satisfying E. Only Requires Receipt II. WHAT THE PEOPLE CHOSE- ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Springs Of Living Water

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God is this Spring of Living Water who continually gives life to us. In those days, there were two main sources of water, such as flowing and clean water from natural springs or still water from humanly made cisterns or wells.

Illustration: On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake under the Indian Ocean fractured the crust of the earth and caused a tsunami. A huge wave of water, 80 feet high in some locations, came crashing down on the shores of many countries such as Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Thousands and thousands ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Make A Road In Your Desert

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 13, 2003

God provides a way out of the desert for His own.

"God Will Make A Road In Your Desert" Isaiah 43:19 * November 9, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois * Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Baptist

Water From The Rock

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on May 16, 2004

Moses lost the chance to enter into the promised land because he was disobedient to God. That disobedience was caused by anger, pride, and lack of faith.

Water from the Rock After Moses had led the people out of Egypt, he had sent twelve spies into the promised land to see what lay before them. Because of the report brought back by ten of those spies, the people lose their faith in the Lord and fail to take the land. In chapter 14 of Numbers, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-6, Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Well Without Water

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them.

The word of truth is the water of life. In which, it refreshes the souls that receive it. But those who deceive (false prophets/teachers) speak error because there is no truth in them. As clouds hinder the light of the sun, so do the false prophets darken counsel with words that have no truth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Who Opens Rivers In Deserts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

No matter the dryness, drought, or difficulty you're facing, God is able to release rivers of life into your desert. His Word is sure, and His promises are unfailing.

THE GOD WHO OPENS RIVERS IN DESERTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:19-20 Supporting Texts: Exodus 17:6, Psalm 78:15-16, Isaiah 41:18, John 7:38, Revelation 22:1 INTRODUCTION: Deserts symbolise dryness, barrenness, lack, and isolation. They represent seasons of life when resources ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Decision In The Desert- First Sunday Of Lent

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 5, 2022

A paradigm for its own struggle in an alien environment.

THE DEVIL IN THE DESERT “You shall not put the Lord your God to the test,” Jesus replied to Satan from Deuteronomy 6:16: but the rest of the verse says, “as you tested [God] at Massah.” Massah means testing and Meribah means contention. Psalm 95:8 says, “Do not harden your hearts as you did ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic