Sermons on Waters Of Babylon:

Sermon On The Ponds Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2025

The definition of a pond is chronicled as a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means.

Francine Rivers, a female American author once remarked: “Life is like a pond, and every decision and act we commit, good or bad, is a pebble flung into it. The ripples spread in widening circles.” Jeremiah 17:8 reminds us: “He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Romans 12:4-5, John 7:38, Ezekiel 47:9

Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Revealed Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel lived in Babylon in a culture steeped in superstition but by keeping to God’s principles he was able to bring glory to his God which serving Nebuchadnezzar in revealing future events.

DANIEL 2 - NEBUCHADNEZZAR’S DREAM REVEALED In the first chapter, Daniel establishes his credentials as a young man whom God could trust - he had proved faithful to God’s laws in refusing to defile himself by accepting a diet of unclean food which would have compromised his Hebrew faith. Three ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

Got Wine? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 30, 2002

April 14, 2002 -- Sermon 2 in a series on the Gospel of John. The purpose of the miracle of changing water to wine is to dramatize the glory of Christ, and how the glory of Christ has the power to transform. Jesus changed the water into wine. Jesus can

GOT WINE? THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRIST April 14, 2002 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor John 2:1-11 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, 2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2008

It was only with a shepherd’s staff that Moses parted the waters of a great sea, that he commanded natural disasters and demanded water from a rock. It was in the great lesson of a simple stick that when anything is given to God it wields mighty power!

“What is that in Your Hand?” Exodus 3:16-4:2a It happened several times a week, almost without fail. Whether they lined up against the wall of the gymnasium, the local ice rink or the snow bank for the back-roads hockey, it was always the same. The leaders picked him last. Last for basketball ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2017

This is part two of my series, Placebo Faaith - The Real Thing. In this message I review the story of Peter walking on the water and how his thinking caused him to step out of the boat, walk on the water but ultimately start sinking.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing Part 2 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Matthew 14:22-31 Introduction This is part two of my series, “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing.” Last week I shared with you that that medically there are patients who, because they truly believe they have an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rephidim And Massah-Meribah Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

The journey in the wilderness had given the Israelites to meet constant challenges. Either they went without water or food. They were in need of always the intervention of God. The Lord met them on every step of their lives. They had water, food, and meat.

Exodus 17:1–7 Rephidim & Smitten Rock Rephidim: Now, Exodus 17:1-7 explains the problems of scarcity of water or the issue is water. The Rephidim and Smitten Rock show the ‘un-excusableness on Man’s part and the infinite mercy on God’s part’ (Dr Pink). The word Rephidim means the resting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Alleluia!

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 18, 2020

Now begins the rejoicing. The good news for a grieving world is near. Revelation 19 begins with praise for God and joy that this world’s corrupt ways, symbolically referred to as Babylon and the beast, have finally ended.

Now begins the rejoicing. The good news for a grieving world is near. Revelation 19 begins with praise for God and joy that this world’s corrupt ways, symbolically referred to as Babylon and the beast, have finally ended. Revelation 19:1 And after these things I heard a great voice of much people ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My Heart Is Fixed In 2006. Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 19, 2006

A believer is to be like a tree planted near a river of water. We must reach deep to draw from the water of God’s written word while also reaching up toward the Son to hold on to a spoken word from God.

My Heart is Fixed in 2006 My mission in 2006 is to assemble a body of believers. Believers walk by faith, not by sight. Believers trust in the Lord with all their heart and lean not to their own understanding. Believers believe! It sounds like a simple task but most people have been trained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Land Flowing With Milk And Honey

Contributed by Samuel M on Dec 18, 2024

Israel was a land a flowing milk and honey not because it had big rivers or good physical conditions (as Egypt had), but because it was nourished and watered by dew and rivers of heaven. It was watered by the rain of heaven, whose chief agriculturist is God Himself.

I have said I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt to the land of the Canaanites and the Hittites and the Amorites and the Perizzites and the Hivites and the Jebusites, to a land flowing with milk and honey. Exodus 3:17 Israel was a land a flowing milk and honey not because it had big ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:17

The Ministry Of The Church - Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Sep 19, 2002

In part three of repairing the gates, we must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of teaching His Word and in the greatly needed area of intercession. By doing so, we will start seeing His blueprint for the churc

The Ministry of the Church – Pt.3 The Church: The Gate of God Series (Nehemiah) – 1/13/02 Soul’s Harbour Ministry Conway, S.C. In part three of repairing the gates, we must allow the Lord to raise up the builders in the local assembly for the ministry of teaching His Word and in the greatly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

People Of The Spirit Part 6 Holy Spirit Series Series

Contributed by C Vincent on May 19, 2010

How we can move into more of what God wants for us as Christians.

People of the Spirit Holy Spirit part 6 JCC 16.05.10 am Acts 6 1-5 This came at a time when the church was growing rapidly V2 the twelve summoned a multitude of believers A dispute arose Hellenists: Jews born in foreign lands and speaking Greek Complaints about the distribution of alms However ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tree Or Chaff? Tall Timber Or Dust?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 22, 2009

An expository sermon on Psalm One with a challange for non-believers and believers alike.

We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others, say if I was to compare myself to a great musician like Andre Rieu, well I would come up an abysmal failure, or my leadership skills with Bill Hybels again I would not fit the bill, or my management skills with Stephen Tindall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Heavenly Embassy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2011

The Bible says that we're already in the "heavenlies." How can that be? I like living in Indiana, but it's never been my idea of real heaven. I pictured something with a few more clouds and harps. But it's true that I'm now in the heavenlies. Find out why

OPEN: I recently heard the story about a young married couple. The Groom wanted to do something special for his new Bride so he planned something special for her. The plan was – after their reception – he would drive them two hours to a special destination where they would spend a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Angel Food

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2014

One step to recovery after any sort of 'burn-out' might be to eat. However, our spiritual 'feeding' is of far deeper significance.

THE NATURE OF ‘ANGEL FOOD’. 1 Kings 19:4-8. An angel awoke Elijah, providing sustenance and instructing him to eat. Elijah ate, and then lay down again. The LORD knew that the onward journey to the mountain of God would otherwise be too much for him, so the angel again fed him. “Elijah was able ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28, John 7:37-39, John 6:47-59, John 6:30-35, 1 Kings 19:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Nameless Woman Meets The Messiah Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2015

The story of Jesus' encounter with the nameless Samaritan woman at the well continues to teach that Jesus was fully Divine and Fully Human, and the Living Water from Heaven.

A Nameless Woman Meets the Messiah (John 4:1-15) Divine Appointment God’s Divine Providential plan! I am always amazed with the way that God ordains things and in His Will He fits all the pieces together. I don’t believe in coincidences: In chapter 3, Nicodemus, a powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist