Sermons on Ye Did Run Well:

Do You Want To Be Well?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 4, 2019

WE ARE A BROKEN PEOPLE LIVING IN A SHATTERED WORLD, JESUS IS ASKING DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL ?

DO YOU WANT TO BE WELL (JOHN 5:1-8) INTRO: Do You Want To Be well ? We are all Hurting people living in a shattered world. We all needing someone to fix us. Only Jesus can make you well. Do you want to be well? Jesus is asking “ Do you want to get well”? TEXT: JOHN 5:1-8 5 After this, a Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 21, 2012

Jesus came to be Immanuel but why?

WHY DID JESUS COME? John 1:14 John 1:14, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” 1) Jesus came to be Immanuel-God with us. The Word became flesh. As we discovered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Die? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2004

Since we need to talk about the Passion film with our friends, we have to be prepared to answer their questions. It’s a mystery to non-believers: Why did Christ have to suffer so? Why did He have to die?

Sarcastic reviews. Late night jokes. Hateful criticism. Promises to ban him from work in Hollywood. Mel Gibson has faced all that and more over the last year. All because of the making of The Passion of the Christ. Why all the controversy? The brutality? R-rated slasher movies come out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 22:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Several yrs. ago Robert Fulghum touched the hearts of millions with a short piece entitled, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"; it became part of a book by same name. Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Jesus Meets The Woman At The Well

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2018

Why is that sharp spiritual void we have within — a void that can only be filled by a relationship with God — so often seem blunted? (for Friend Day)

Jesus Meets the Woman at the Well (John 4:4-43) 1. A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe as his boss lectured and answered difficult questions about the nature of things and the meaning of life. Then, one day, the driver approached the philosopher and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"A Life Well Lived” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run #3 Risky Business Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

The mission of the church (and individuals) is to demonstrate Christ’s love in ways which bring others to him and therefore is inherently risky.

Good morning everyone! Now, this is my third Prairiefest and we have been blessed year after year with a great partnership with the park district. We serve at the gates. We promote the event in the community and we’ve truly seen God at work in our community. All of which is a perfect example of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running The Race Of Faith With Endurance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025

The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires perseverance, focus, discipline, and determination.

RUNNING THE RACE OF FAITH WITH ENDURANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Timothy 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is likened to a race — not a short sprint, but a marathon that requires ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Questioning Jesus Woman At The Well Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2008

How could Jesus love that person?

Questioning Jesus, Woman At The well John 4:4-30, 39-42 February 24, 2008 Last week - Nicodemus Nicodemus-was a religious professional -who came at night -curious/interested in Jesus He wanted to get in on. Participate Become involved in a relationship with Jesus and leave religion ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doing All Things Well Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 1, 2017

During His first visit, the people of Decapolis desired Jesus to depart from them. When He returned, they were glad to see Him, and desired healing. They declared: He has done all things well. No doubt our Lord does all things well.

Doing all Things Well Mark 7: 31-37 In our text today we find Jesus on a journey, making His way from the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon to the Sea of Galilee. He had taken a route that brought Him through the region of Decapolis on the east side of Galilee. This is the same region where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Commentary On Lot - Why Did Abraham's Nephew Have A Bad Ending To His Life

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 8, 2017

Lot began well but ended badly, how did this happen when his mentor was Abraham? There’s much to learn from Lot’s life.

** INTRODUCTION ** There are characters in the bible who started well and loved God but then in the end they turned away from God, such as Samson who gave into lust and Judas who gave into money. Lot also gave into money as we will see from this commentary. Lot's story is a sad one but we can ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Labor Day – "Well Done. . .”

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 3, 2022

If we’re honoring work, shouldn't we go to work an hour early on Labor Day & say to our boss, "I'm so thankful for this job that I'm here early, & I don't even want to be paid for today, because I appreciate my job so much."

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Gen. 2:2,7,15, 3:17 19, 7:33; Matt. 7:23, 25:21; Luke 10:2; Col. 3:23-24 A. This is Labor Day ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2, Genesis 2:15, Genesis 3:17-19, Matthew 7:23, Luke 10:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Proverbs 26:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sixfold Call To Action

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 16, 2023

In summer youth camp, many children learned the song "You Can't Get to Heaven in a Rocking Chair." The author of Hebrews would agree.

A SIXFOLD CALL TO ACTION INTRODUCTION Many see storm clouds on the horizon, clouds that will bring trials and tribulation unlike any you and I have seen. If we take no action or the wrong action, we will not help ourselves in this life or the life to come. In the Letter to the Hebrews we Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Woman Who Said Yes To God Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 16, 2004

Esther shows us that everyone has a purpose and a place in God’s story - His-story (Part 2 "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders").

Everybody makes history in some way or another. But we usually only remember the famous history makers; like, Joan of Arc, Marco Polo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Christopher Columbus or Florence Nightingale. What the story of Esther teaches us is that God orchestrates history, because it’s “His-Story.” ...read more

Denomination: *other

Come To The Well Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 18, 2013

The water in Jacob’s well was good water but it couldn’t satisfy their thirst indefinitely.Many of us are like the Samaritan woman: We go about our daily routines drawing from our own little wells we’re comfortable/familiar with. (Work, play, home, church

Come To The Well Part 2 of 2 July 29, 2012 Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A John 4 (The woman at the well) takes place near an OT city called Shechem (Mentioned over 60x in OT) 1 In the New Testament, Shechem had been abandoned: Sychar was a small village near the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-15

Denomination: Baptist