Sermons on Waters Of Mara:

Rephidim!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jan 7, 2024

In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land.

In the Bible, location plays an important role in the history of a nation, and we shall be looking at a location called Rephidim in the journey of the Israelites to the Promised Land. After Moses had led them out of Egypt, and through the Red Sea, there was jubilation and celebration. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be Baptized? 2023 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 13, 2023

Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a righteous life in Christ.

“Why Baptism?” Opening Illustration: I have decided baptism clip. Thesis: Paul tells us Romans 6 that Water Baptism has a 4-step process to it immersion, submersion, emergence and living the life of baptized saint. Saints die in Water Baptism and emerge resurrected in the Lord Jesus to live a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14, Mark 16:15-16, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism And Salvation

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 28, 2023

There is a difference between real baptism and ritual baptism

SALVATION AND BAPTISM Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor It has been brought to my attention that there is some misunderstanding about the relationship between salvation and baptism. I hope to clarify the issue. I believe it will help to distinguish between two types of baptism in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11, Matthew 28:19

The Wedding At Cana Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jun 19, 2023

Jesus' sign of turning the water to wine reveals a bit of how he addresses our earthly and eternal needs.

Introduction I have a problem. I don’t like things on my hands. As a result I wash my hands too often when I’m cooking. Now, you may not see that as a problem, after all, cross contamination of various foods is never good. But I do. The other day, Danielle and I were preparing dinner together. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"going Deeper"

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 3, 2022

This is a short segment from a teaching on discipleship. It is something that the Lord expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and the power to live our lives for Jesus, to be His disciples. It is from Revelation 22:1, and then Ezekiel 47:8-9.

Going Deeper Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo (Time: Go to 107:18) In Revelation chapter 22 there was something that expanded my understanding of the Holy Spirit and power to live this life for Jesus, to be His disciples. “And he showed me a pure river of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1, Ezekiel 47:8-9

Denomination: Foursquare

A Woman Of Samaria.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 9, 2022

If you only knew who I am, you would have asked me for living water, and I would have given it. See John 4.10.

A WOMAN OF SAMARIA. John 4:5-42. Coming to a city of Samaria, Jesus arrived at a parcel of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. Jesus being wearied, He sat upon the well for rest and refreshment. The one who is truly God is thus seen to have taken upon Himself all the limitations of a true ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Disturbed Woman Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 29, 2023

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well. Jesus is absolutely willing to break cultural norms. He is led by scripture. And the meeting brings great results.

We’re in the third talk in our series on ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ Last week, we looked at a passage in John 3. A man called Nicodemus met Jesus. He was a Pharisee and a member of the Jewish ruling council. In short, he was a very respectable man. Jesus told him that he needed ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Michael Cansler on Nov 22, 2025

Jesus runs a WELL driving ministry and will give you the living water so that you never thirst again.

Jesus Knows (John 4: 1-15) 1-2) Jesus realized that the Pharisees was keeping count of the baptism The Pharisees was saying that Jesus was baptizing more people then John They are attempting to make it look like it was a competition between Jesus and John Turning them into rivals Is that not like ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thirsting For God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 29, 2025

This sermon calls every believer to examine the true object of their deepest thirst and turn from the world’s broken wells to the only Source who can satisfy—the living God, who invites us to come, drink, and truly live.

Thirsting for God “If you don’t find life before death, you can’t find life after death” Every human being lives with a thirst. Some thirst for family approval… others for health, success, money, sports, exercise, music, or a thousand other pursuits. We chase what promises satisfaction, and we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Miracle

Contributed by Gary Holt on Aug 20, 2024

In other word, the miracles that Jesus did: o were intended to say to people: o PAY ATTENTION! o This is the Son of God… this is the one you need to listen to!

Credit: o Some parts are from Troy Burst. o Some thoughts from John McArthur’s sermon on this text o Some of the opening illustrations and some of the body is from Jeff Strite. “The First Miracle” John 2:1-11 Do you know about miracle of Jesus turning water to wine? - Jesus was at a wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hanging However

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2025

A sermon about Jesus making something new and good out of our lives.

“The Hanging ‘However’” John 2:1-11 Several years ago, a friend of mine sent me a video clip from the old t-v show “Ellen.” And the background to this clip is about a lady named Gladdis. You see, Gladdis got onto the Ellen Show because she wrote a letter to Ellen complaining about where the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

God Plans A Surprise Party Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2024

Jesus is telling all that He is about to fulfill the prophecy of Ezekiel.

Saturday of the Fourth Week in Lent 2024 So what words were those that convinced a number of Christ’s listeners that He was (and is) the prophet foretold by Moses and so many other of the early prophets? Our lectionary is not very helpful there, so we go right to chapter 7 of St. John’s Gospel and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 11:18-20, Psalm 7:2-12, John 7:38-53, Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

"Take Courage! Don’t Be Afraid”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 6, 2024

As we join Jesus’ disciples on the Sea of Galilee, we are invited to take a look into our own hearts and see the greatest source of our fears. And then we are invited to dispel all our fears through faith in Christ. We’ll use Jesus’ words as the theme for our sermon.

The medical and scientific word for them is “phobia.” And there are hundreds, if not thousands, of them. From Arachnophobia—the fear of spiders to Zoophobia- the fear of animals there are nearly endless things that people fear. Perhaps you have a couple of phobias that affect you to greater or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Name Of Jesus: Washed And Made New

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2025

Water baptism was an important part of Christian initiation in the practice of the first Christians, its still important today.

Sermon Title: “In the Name of Jesus: Washed and Made New” Introduction – A Personal Story I want to begin by taking you back to a moment that has shaped my entire life. I was nine years old. I had gone to the altar and given my heart to the Lord. There, as I repented and called on Jesus, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal