Sermons on Boat:

Reversing Anxiety Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

As we strive to live the life that God intends we will encounter many obstacles, difficulties and challenges… storms (winds and waves) that we will need to overcome. This message is about overcoming anxiety.

Reversing Anxiety Good morning MGCC! SO…. ARE YOU READY - to encounter the living God through His… Holy, Inspired and authoritative Word? ARE YOU READY – for God’s word (like the rain and snow that fall from the sky causing things to bud, grow and flourish) TO FALL ONTO – your heart and mind… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:4-9, 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ridiculous Commitment Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Elisha's commitment and faith were so strong that by today's standards it might appear "Ridiculous." Part one of a series on Elisha.

Ridiculous Commitment Elisha, A Tale Of Ridiculous Faith, Week 1 Today, we are starting a series on the life of the OT prophet named Elisha. We're calling it: A Tale of Ridiculous Faith. Don’t be confused, because we did a series on the prophet Elijah not long ago, but Elisha is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Amazement To Faith - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

The best thing that can ever happen to you is for something to strengthen your faith. Amazement is not the same thing as faith, but this message will show you how to turn amazement into faith when you see or read about marvelous things God has done.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

The Temple Incident

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus actions in the temple demonstrate that we have a responsibility to reach out and not just to make things comfortable for ourselves.

The story we read today is an interesting one. It’s one that doesn’t really fit with the picture of Jesus that we usually think about. How does a loving Jesus, who goes around teaching good morals, fit with this violent figure who disrupts a market place, stops temple worship and causes chaos. If ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

"Fears That Keep Us From His Presence"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 24, 2003

What fears keep us from the presence of God in our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Church June 2, 2002 “Fears that Keep Us From His Presence” or “Deviled Ham” Luke 8:26-39 Text: “Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to leave them because they were overcome with fear. So He got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Whipping The Slave Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 15, 2005

Does the one talent slave deserve another whipping? He did hide the master’s talent. But why did he hide it? Fear cripples. So God is going to work through the Gentiles now. Take that Pharisees.

WHIPPING THE SLAVE AGAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 THEME: AN FALSE VIEW OF GOD CAUSES A LACK OF SERVICE. Should we give the one talent slave in Matthew 25:14-30 another whipping? We can get the whip out and provide another lashing for his lack of faithful service to his master. We can beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Focus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 12, 2004

This is the last of a series of four on an Olympic theme. I used many sources including several on Sermon Central

Go for the Gold Last Sunday Matt Emmons was focusing on staying calm when he should have been focusing on the right target. Can you imagine? Here is the moment when everything counts and this young man fires at the wrong target with his final shot. He was leading by three points and only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pick Up The Oars!

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 5, 2003

This week we’re going to talk about the difference between how we want to be perceived as Christians, and how we should be perceived. Learn how we’re nothing special, but we’ve got an important job to do.

How do you like to be seen? What’s the image you like to portray to the outside world? Maybe for you its self confidence, or knowledgeable, or “too cool for school”. At a golf course, four men approached the sixteenth tee. The straight fairway ran along a road and bike path fenced off on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moses, The Helper

Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 18, 2003

Moses often failed in his attempts to help--But he never gave up and quit--Even when we fail we must never give up, we must not quit.

(Exodus 2:11-21 & 3:11-21) INTRODUCTION It is fun to watch young children try to help their parents. Remember the first time you tried to teach your child to crack an egg? The egg shells scattered throughout the scrambled eggs gave an interesting crunch as you and your child ate that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-21, Exodus 3:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003

Jesus asks Peter if he REALLY, REALLY loves Him, but all Peter can say is that he is very fond of Jesus; the pivotal question in our life that Jesus asks is "Do you love Me?" and "How much?".

“Do You Really, Really Love Jesus?” We continue in our series on the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. INTRODUCTION: (My thanks to Tom Lawson for the introduction idea) I love my wife, Harriet … Do you believe that I love her? o There are times that I don’t enjoy being with her … but I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Values Our Humanity; "I Thirst” Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Jesus started his earthly ministry hungry and ended his earthly ministry thirsty. As we return to Jesus on the cross we come to what may be the easiest of the seven words to understand. Or is it?

Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. (John 19:28-29) Let me open today’s message by asking you a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Under-Rowers

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 11, 2003

Followers of Christ are called to servanthood, which includes a willingness to serve at the lowest levels, under the descretion of the Captain

UNDER-ROWERS 1 Cor 3:18-4:2 18 Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a "fool" so that he may become wise. 19 For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: "He catches the wise in their ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Rest In His Righteousness Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 20, 2004

If we want to Kick-start our faith, we must learn to rest in God’s righteousness (Part 4 "How to Kick-start Your Faith")

How to kick-start your faith Part 4 4:1-2 Rest in His Righteousness. INTRODUCTION One of the greatest dilemmas in the Christian faith is to accept that God loves us yet still sends some people to hell. It’s a problem that can paralyse our faith, if we don’t it get sorted out early in our journey. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

What To Do When Painted Into A Corner

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 1, 2004

A sermon that uses the situation where Moses is between the Egyptian army and the red sea to extract biblical principles for us who find ourselves in difficult situations.

Painted into a corner. Many of you will be familiar with the cartoon picture of a person who paints the floor of a room and paints himself into a corner where there is no window or door. So the painter is surrounded by wet paint on all sides and no exit on the others. A modern saying that fits ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Can Make You Look Like A Fool

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 14, 2004

Week 2 on a study of Faith

Faith can make you look like a fool! Hebrews 11:7 Genesis 5-8 Last week we learned what faith is, what it can do and that without it, it is impossible to please God. We read about Abel and Enoch’s great faith and how it is important in our relationship with God. This week, we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7