Special Messages

BBB Sunday 2026

Psalm 43:1-5

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Mathew Toller
Teaching Ministry
July 5 2026

This brief outdoor message connects the surrounding water, wind, and returning tide with Jesus' invitation for the thirsty to come to him and drink. Human beings thirst for recognition, status, significance, and many other things, yet those sources leave them thirsty again. Jesus gives a living source within that remains available even through desert seasons. Spiritual dryness does not mean the Holy Spirit has run out; it signals that attention may have shifted away from the Lord toward sources that cannot give life. Baptism first declares faith in Jesus and can also mark a new season, a breakthrough, or renewed surrender. Wherever believers go, there is one Spirit, one body, and one community. Those who recognize spiritual thirst can simply return to the Lord, receive his daily mercy, and allow his life to flow outward for the refreshment of others.

  • Baptism publicly declares that we belong to Jesus and trust him as our salvation.
  • Earthly recognition, status, and significance cannot permanently satisfy the thirst of the human spirit.
  • The Holy Spirit is an unfailing river of life, even when our circumstances feel like a desert.
  • Spiritual dryness invites us to redirect our attention and return to the Lord, who is already present.
  • God's living water is meant to flow into us and then outward so others may encounter his life.
  • One Spirit unites believers across changing seasons, communities, and nations.

Whenever physical thirst reminds you to drink water this week, pause for a brief spiritual check: Where am I seeking satisfaction, and am I receiving from Jesus? Return to him honestly, ask the Holy Spirit to refresh you, and choose one way his encouragement or mercy can flow through you to another person.

Jesus, make us thirsty for you above every substitute. Thank you for calling us your own and giving us the Holy Spirit, the living water who never runs dry. Refresh every dry place in us and let your life flow through us so others may come and drink.

Special Messages July 5 2026 48:10

BBB Sunday 2026

Psalm 43:1-5

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Special Messages Psalm 43:1-5

This brief outdoor message connects the surrounding water, wind, and returning tide with Jesus' invitation for the thirsty to come to him and drink. Human beings thirst for recognition, status, significance, and many other things, yet those sources leave them thirsty again. Jesus gives a living source within that remains available even through desert seasons. Spiritual dryness does not mean the Holy Spirit has run out; it signals that attention may have shifted away from the Lord toward sources that cannot give life. Baptism first declares faith in Jesus and can also mark a new season, a breakthrough, or renewed surrender. Wherever believers go, there is one Spirit, one body, and one community. Those who recognize spiritual thirst can simply return to the Lord, receive his daily mercy, and allow his life to flow outward for the refreshment of others.

  • Baptism publicly declares that we belong to Jesus and trust him as our salvation.
  • Earthly recognition, status, and significance cannot permanently satisfy the thirst of the human spirit.
  • The Holy Spirit is an unfailing river of life, even when our circumstances feel like a desert.
  • Spiritual dryness invites us to redirect our attention and return to the Lord, who is already present.
  • God's living water is meant to flow into us and then outward so others may encounter his life.
  • One Spirit unites believers across changing seasons, communities, and nations.

Whenever physical thirst reminds you to drink water this week, pause for a brief spiritual check: Where am I seeking satisfaction, and am I receiving from Jesus? Return to him honestly, ask the Holy Spirit to refresh you, and choose one way his encouragement or mercy can flow through you to another person.

Jesus, make us thirsty for you above every substitute. Thank you for calling us your own and giving us the Holy Spirit, the living water who never runs dry. Refresh every dry place in us and let your life flow through us so others may come and drink.

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