Sermons on Waters Swallowed Us:

Not One Of Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 25, 2009

What would Jesus have us do with people who are not like us?

Not One of Us Mark 9: 38-50 Intro: Years ago a boy had a crush on a girl, Laura Mae. Everyone in that community planted gardens and protected them with scarecrows made as lifelike and original as possible. Riding the school bus one afternoon, they rounded the curve near Laura Mae’s house, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

One Of Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 29, 2016

Even though angels are above humans, the human nature of Jesus was only temporarily below that of angels: Our salvation made His temporary humility necessary. That’s how much He loves you and me.

One of Us (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. Some people make a big deal out of small problems, some of which they should actually find amusing: “Today, for our 25th anniversary, my husband and I had dinner on a cruise ship, a dinner we had been planning for months. Upon boarding, I realized the expensive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Example For Us

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 4, 2016

We should use Israel’s bad example to keep us from making the same mistake.

An Example for Us October 2, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should use Israel’s bad example to keep us from making the same mistake. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction: Give a personal experience of following a bad ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 16, 2017

How would you summarize the Gospel message? Do it in one sentence. Now, take what you have, and shorten it. Can you do it? Paul can. He summarizes the Gospel message with just four small words....God...is...for...us!

The message of salvation is the most important thing that we will ever hear in our lives. It is also something that we are called to share as well. If you had to summarize the Gospel message in one sentence, how would you do it? What words or phrases might you use? What things would you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Upon Us Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 8, 2020

Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, let the mercy of God truly follow us ...

UPON US by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 8, 2020) “Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.” (Psalm 33: 22 King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:22, Isaiah 61:1, Psalm 23:6, 2 Corinthians 12:20-21, Romans 6:23, Matthew 15:14, Romans 11:1-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

If God Is For Us...

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 23, 2020

It's nice to know when someone's got your back. It's comforting to know that someone is by your side. In Romans 8, Paul talks about God this way. In today's passage, we'll see what it means to know that God is for us. If God is for us then what?

IF GOD IS FOR US... Rom. 8:28-39 It's nice to know when someone's got your back. It's comforting to know that someone will be by your side. And it helps to know that someone is there for us. In Romans 8, Paul talks about God this way. In today's passage, we'll see what it means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Romans 5:3-4, 1 John 2:1, Romans 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Substance Use Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

God has given us substance in His blessings to us. This lesson explores our responsibilities to be conduits of blessings, especially in regard to our finances.

1. Today we are thinking of the Substance that God has given us, that is, His blessings to us, especially our financial ones. 2. Former US Congressman Bob McEwen from Ohio (1981-93) told a story about his brother taking his son to McDonald’s. The dad bought the son a large order of fries. While ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken Then Used

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Sep 8, 2019

Not over

This morning beloved I declare that Jesus Christ has risen! This morning I am urged in truth to preach a sermon that I pray will stir you and challenge you to grow not only in faith of the gospel of Jesus Christ but also in heart for souls. This morning I want to express to you how I am sorrowed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 11, 2019

Paul ends Romans 8 with an amazing crescendo that helps us have great confidence in God as our protector, defender and keeper.

Introduction: A. How many of you remember the Tom and Jerry cartoons? 1. Tom, the cat, was always trying to catch and eat, Jerry, the mouse. 2. The series was rather silly, predictable, and filled with slapstick violence. 3. In one of the cartoon stories, Jerry rescued Spike, the bulldog, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use Somebody Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lead Us Not

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 9, 2019

Take time to grasp the heart of what Jesus was teaching when he said, "Lead us not into temptation."

Lead Us Not Enjoying the Protection of A Disciple’s Prayer There is a danger in Christendom. There is a movement of making changes to the Word of God which appear to be good ones. Here is one of the latest: A respected religious leader changed the phrase in Matthew 6:13 from, “lead us not into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 19, 2017

Jesus' parable of the talents is a call to us to invest all that we are and all that we have in God's kingdom building work. The story reminds us not to compare, but to faithfully invest what we have, and to get to know the Master's heart.

Matthew 25:14-30 Use It or Lose It Today’s parable is a story about investments. Sometimes we think it’s about using our natural abilities to serve God. Why do we think that? Because the story uses the word “talent” throughout. Our English word “talent” actually comes from that interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Is With Us

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 20, 2017

God is with us because he wants to be

GOD WITH YOU Matt.1:23 Look, the virgin shall conceive & bear a son, & they shall name him EMMANUEL," which means, "GOD IS WITH YOU." Once upon a time, a certain king was very rich & very powerful. He lived in a huge palace, & all the kings around him bowed before his might. While traveling ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Is God For Us

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 11, 2020

When the subject of God is called to your attention, what thought comes to your mind? What impresses you the most about God? His grace, mercy, and/or love. The biggest question some may have is God for us?

If God is for us, why are there so many things against His children? How can we know that God is for us! I. We Know God is for Us Because He Has Given us His Son 1. Romans 8:31, 32 2. What more could God do than send his own son into the world to be our Savior. John 3:16 3. God gave His Son for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 14, 2020

We need to listen to God listen to the promises leave our ways.

“ LET US” Hebrews 10: 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: We need to listen to him. Look to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist