Sermons on Watered Garden:

Bread And Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 23, 2013

When life gets overwhelming, trust Jesus to provide rest, resources, and reassurance.

Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the general store, “Well I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Spirit As Streams Of Living Water Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2025

Another amazing role of the Holy Spirit is to be a stream of living water that flows from within those who put their faith in Christ. We must be thirsty and drink before we will experience the refreshment.

A. The story is told about a man who got himself lost in the desert and began to search for water to quench his thirst. 1. After countless hours searching, he came upon a well with a big opening at the top. a. He peered down into the well, but couldn't see a thing down there. b. He looked ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-14, John 7:37-39, Jeremiah 2:13, Isaiah 12:3, Isaiah 44:3-4, Isaiah 58:11, Psalm 42:1-2, Psalm 63:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water Paintings

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

A sermon/study looking at the subject of water in the Bible. The talk is given as though the congregation are walking through a series of rooms in an art gallery. Each of three rooms shows various pictures taken from scripture portraying how God uses wa

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series looking at the Gospel of John – last week Jesus & Nicodemus – This week Jesus with the Samaritan woman. Last week I visited The Tate art gallery in St Ives – There was an Exhibition showing work by Barbara Hepworth (20’s to 60’s) Remember her? Art is often a way ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holy Water!

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 1, 2011

We must tend, we must nurture, we must care for the conditions in our lives into which the fresh, bubbling spring of the Holy Spirit flows.

Holy Water! John 4:4-15 August 21, 2011 Intro: Do you remember these (show picture of school water fountain)? Back in the day before bottled water, pop machines in every nook and cranny, water coolers with disposable triangular paper cups, or personal water bottles clipped to backpacks and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 14, 2008

Maybe there was a time in your life when you were walking on water on a regular basis – a time when your heart was much like Peter’s: “command me. Tell me to come to you.” Or perhaps it’s been a while since you’ve got out of the boat – but the Lord is pa

Opening illustration: You may have heard the story about a man who gets too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, looses his balance, and slips over the edge. Just before falling 1000 feet, he grabs on to a root sticking out from the edge. "Help me!" He hollers. "Is there anyone up there? Help ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Water

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of our families favourite summer places used to be the beach, but it is also one of the most dangerous places, as we have found out more than once. One summer day, a number of years ago, we were at the beach, our daugther, Sarah, was out in the water on an air ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Water In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2006

Good news must be spoken.

WATER IN THE DESERT Acts 8.26-40 S: Evangelism C: Willingness to speak Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOOD NEWS MUST BE SPOKEN. ?: How? How do we accomplish this? KW: Tasks TS: Let’s study how Philip leads a spiritually thirsty man to life-giving water. Type: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Running Water

Contributed by Paul Pattison on May 11, 2006

Is your walk with Christ charaterized by a steady flow of life and fruitfulness, or by an occassional refilling that soon grows stagnant? Where there’s movement, there’s life.

Running Water Leviticus 15:1-13 (KJV) The essence of Leviticus is God teaching His people how to live again. They had lived in bondage for most of the 430 years they were in Egypt and, as you can appreciate, they had lost all sense of perspective as to who they ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 15:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Waters

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A Pentecost sermon on the outward sign we are given today - not tongues of fire, but baptism. Focus on the transformative effects and the death/life dichotomy.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three in One who provides us with the rivers of Living water through the Spirit. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A Blessed Pentecost Sunday to all of you here in Chiefland. This Sunday, the Sunday where we celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Step Into The Water

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A day of decision - do we stay short of God’s blessing or do we cross the river?

(adapted from a message by Bill Burnett) TEXT: JOSHUA 3:1-17 TITLE: “STEP INTO THE WATER…” OPEN: A. Several families went to spend an afternoon at the river. Some of the adults decided to walk out to an island in the middle of the river. A five-year-old girl ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Water For The Camels

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 4, 2005

Go the extra mile!

Gen 24---Water for my camels Secret to a long life- 3.Genetics 2.health, 1.Career Satisfaction Look at pepole as you drive to work- you’ll know if they’re satisfied If you hate what your doing- you’re not doing what God wants you to do “If loving your career means a long life, some of you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking On The Water Series

Contributed by John Stevenson on May 6, 2005

Expositional sermon on John 6:16-21

WALKING ON THE WATER John 6:16-21 Have you ever gotten a pop quiz? It is the sudden, unexpected test which takes you by surprise. It isn’t like the final exam for which you spend the previous night cramming. There is no warning. You walk into class and the professor says, "Take out a sheet of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Water Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Jun 3, 2005

Some of us since we have been Christians have never learned how we can be free from things in life that have us in bondage. However, sometimes we classify and justify our sins to the point that we become unaware of the stronghold that they have on our liv

Text: John 4:1-30 (NASB) Introduction: This morning we will begin a series of messages entitled “How to Find Freedom from Sin?” Through this series of messages, we want to teach you how you can be completely free from anything sin in life that has you bound. Out of all of us, here this morning, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Walk By The Water

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

"The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician" The Impotent Man: The Market, the Multitude, the Man, the Messiah, the Mercy, the Message. Free Powerpoint at website.

A Walk by the Water “The Miserable Patient and the Mighty Physician” John 5:1-9 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WalkByWater.html Bethesda= “House of Mercy” The “House of Mercy” was a house of misery for many. This pool was ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Living Water"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 2, 2006

We’re not victorious in our Christian life because we aren’t THIRSTY for the Holy Spirit to do His work in us. God will pour out His Spirit on those who are THIRSTY for Him.

“Living Water” John 4:5-15, 28 – READ WATER … Multi-billion $ industry … WATER!!!! - PUBLIX … made list of different types of water sold. WHY? Desire for “pure water” vs. “tap water”. - There IS a difference! ILL. – Chemistry class … “distilled water” … 2 THINGS I notice in John Ch. 4 … ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Baptist