Sermons on Water In The Desert:

The Power In The Watergate

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

Exploring the power of the Word from a look at Nehemiah’s water gate.

THE POWER IN THE WATER GATE TEXT: Nehemiah 3:26; 8:1-3; Nehemiah 3:26 KJV Moreover the Nethinims dwelt in Ophel, unto the place over against the water gate toward the east, and the tower that lieth out. Nehemiah 8:1-3 KJV And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seek God While He May Be Found Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 20, 2022

Now is the day of salvation! Come to the waters and drink, because the waters are fresh! Why would we turn down the generous invitation to draw near to God? Why take a pass on the waters of life, or on the great feast in the Lord’s presence?

It has been said that at the heart of every message spoken by God’s prophets are these three simple words: return to me. For centuries, the LORD sent many messengers to his people—everyone from Amos, that simple farmer from Tekoa, to Zephaniah, a member of David’s royal house. Whatever their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost: Holy Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 7, 2025

I believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit. I use a glass filled with water. Then I take the full glass and submerged in a bucket of water. The glass is not only full but completely surrounded by water. I liken this unto the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. WE BELIEVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a glass of water. I pour water in the glass. I fill the glass to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 1:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do You Restore Your Joy?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 23, 2010

Jesus turns the water into wine--Wine represent our joy.

How do you restore your joy? John 2:1-11 Story: Some years ago when Johnny Carson was the host of the The Tonight Show he interviewed an eight year old boy. The boy was asked to appear because he had rescued two friends in a coalmine outside his hometown in West Virginia. As Carson ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drifting Away

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Mar 31, 2022

Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by Christian Missionaries in the Philippines to help poor people. Today, do you think they slowly drifted away from their founding purpose?

Bible Verses 'So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. Hebrews 2:1 NIV INTRODUCTION: Harvard University began as a school to equip pastors and ministers in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. St. Luke’s Medical Center was also founded by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Sunday Of Lent, Year B-- Among The Wild Things

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2024

Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven."

He was among wild beasts. (Mark 1:3 from our First Reading) This is no Garden of Eden. Jackals, “wild dogs, cheetahs, spotted hyenas and lions all of which are often "starvation driven" must exploit every opportunity to obtain a meal, which includes humans.1 The wild beasts “likely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15, Mark 1:12-15

Denomination: Catholic

Tap Into God's Oasis Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 15, 2023

Beloved, as followers of Christ, we are vessels divinely filled with the living water of his Holy Spirit.

Oasis WordBank Opening Passage "He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water". John 7:38 Title: Tap Into God's Oasis Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122310 Devotional Today, let these ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38, John 3:16, John 10:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Twice Baptized

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 8, 2009

As God lead the Israelites through the wilderness and the waters of the Red Sea to the promised land; so, God can lead us through the waters of baptism into life lived under the power of the Holy Spirit.

4 – 11 / Twice Baptized Intro: When I get my friendly little reminder from Betsy Cooper that it is time to do my article for the newsletter, I sometimes sit in front of the computer thinking, “What the heck am I going to write about this month?” --- Getting that first sentence typed is always ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are We Going To Do With Jesus?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 15, 2011

To examine the flow rate of the Living Water Jesus has given us in our lives.

What are we going to do with Jesus? Nov 13, 2011 John 7:25-52 Intro: What are we going to do with Jesus? There are lots of possibilities, as we’ll see in our Scripture this morning, but ultimately it is going to come down to you and I, deciding what we are going to do with Jesus and then ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-52

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Jun 21, 2001

What does being “born of water” mean?

BORN AGAIN Is Baptisim Essential for Salvation? A Sermon on John 3: 1-14 by Pastor Thorolod Marsaw Newtonbrook Baptist Church Someone has said, “He that is only born once will die twice, but he who is born twice will die only once.” Does this statement sound strange to you? Well if it does, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-14

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Mack Page on Dec 3, 2001

A Look At Peter’s Walk of Faith On The Water.

INTRODUCTION The word walk in the bible often symbolizes the way we live, the way we act, and the way we conduct ourselves in a certain way. And it has reference to the fact that life is a journey, life is a pilgrimage and that the Christian is a person who is traveling to another country. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

327 – Seven Dips Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 21, 2005

Learn the lessons from the seven dips into the water.

Sermon # 327 – SEVEN DIPS 2 Kings 5:1-27 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy. Note: He had everything ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Truly You Are The Son Of God!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2006

Message based on the story of Jesus’ walking on the water

“Truly You are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-36 November 5, 2006 NOTE: this sermon format is different from my normal style. I’m experimenting with some things, and this format is according to that suggested in "Communicating for a Change," by Andy Stanly. I can tell you that the book was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conclusion: Lord, You Are My Happiness Series

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 11, 2011

MY TESTIMONY AND THE CONCLUSION OF THE SERIES THE WATER OF HAPPINESS

THIS IS THE CONCLUSION TO THE SERIES ENTITLED THE WATER OF HAPPINESS. IT IS NOT ONLY THE CONCLUSION, BUT THE CONCLUSION I HAVE ARRIVED AFTER MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. I BEEN FOLLOWING THE LORD FOR 13 YEARS, THIS TRUTH HAVE NEVER BEEN SO CLEAR. THE TRUTH THAT ONLY GOD CAN MAKE US HAPPY. THE REALITY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Eternal Music

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 22, 2011

Lessons from the Jesus’ miracle of "Walking on water"...

The Eternal Music Yes, I knew that Sea of Galilee (actually a fresh water lake) also known as Lake Gennaseret (Luke 5:1-KJV) or Sea of Tiberias (John 6:1-KJV) derived its names from its proximity to either the main province (Galilee was one of the six ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: *other