Sermons on Calm In The Storm:

Kodak Moments In The Life Of Christ (Christmas)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Christmas is a very special time of the year. It is one of the happiest times of the year for most folks. But it is not only the happiest time of the year for some folks, it is also a very sad time for others.

The statistics tell us that suicides rank high at this time of the year. WHY IS THIS A SAD TIME OF THE YEAR FOR SOME FOLKS? It is especially sad for some folks for two reasons: (1) SOME HAVE SUFFERED A DIVORCE This Christmas is the first year they have had without their marriage partner. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes Of The Bible: Samson Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 22, 2022

The Bible is full of heroes! They don't wear spandex or fly around in capes and cowls, but God empowered these heroes and heroines to accomplish some pretty amazing feats that can inspire us to become heroes of God ourselves. Our next hero is Samson. (Alliterated Outline, PowerPoint)

Heroes of the Bible: Samson Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 8/8/2021 NOTE: This sermon was adapted from my book, Holy Heroes of the Bible. If it's a blessing to you, please consider buying the book which includes chapters/sermons on 17 additional Bible heroes: ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

How Long, O Lord

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Mar 3, 2022

A Psalm of Lament to remind us that the LORD never leaves us regardless of how we feel.

One of the loneliest times we can have comes when we face a time of need without having a loving friend to talk to about it. Everyone needs at least one trusted friend in whom to confide. Elisha A. Hoffman, author and composer of more than 2,000 gospel songs, was pastor of a church in Lebanon ...read more

Sermon: Suggestions From The Life Of Shamgar

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 10, 2024

In the midst of Chaos, the Lord raised up the judges and used them to save his people. In the days of the great distress in the nation and the church, there shall be some whom God will find or make fit to help.

Sermon: Suggestions From The Life of Shamgar Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: God used Judges to fill the leadership void after the death of Joshua. The first ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31, Ephesians 6:11-13, 1 Corinthians 3:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Still Turns Things Around Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2024

Acts 9:31-43 shows us how Jesus still turns things around.

Introduction Edmund P. Clowney was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966 until he retired in 1984. Many years ago, Dr. Clowney wrote: “Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 19, 2024

King David tells us to worship with thanksgiving

Come With Thanksgiving Psalm 95 Good Morning There are many forces at work within the universe. Gravity is a potent force in the universe, much more powerful than we stop to realize at times. In 1971, after a year and a half of training, James Irwin walked on the moon during the U.S. Apollo 15 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Longest Silence, The Loudest Hope

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 21, 2025

A Easter Sunday message that unpacks the experience of the disciples of Jesus as the truth of the resurrection dawns on them.

Easter Sunday Sermon - “The Longest Silence, The Loudest Hope” It is Resurrection Sunday. It is a day that we Remember Jesus’ triumph over death Renew our commitment to the One in Whom we believe Who triumphed over death Proclaim that light is greater than darkness, That God is stronger than ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Itching Ear: Perception

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2025

WE HAVE TWO EARS, WE MUST LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD. Never compromise. Stand firm.

THE ITCHING EAR SYNDROME! WHEN YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT SOMETHING YOU WILL CHANGE WHAT YOU SEE…(Several parts) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) Perspective perception… Sermons come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Samuel 17:28, Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The "rest" Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Oct 26, 2023

Do you ever get tired? Weary? Ready for life to slow down? Perhaps you need peace inside. Hebrews 4 is written to some people who were tired. They were ready to give up on Jesus, and perhaps life all together. Where do we find rest?

Christmas is coming! Did you know that its only 57 days away? Any of you have your Christmas tree up yet? I wondered when the earliest day it is appropriate to put up your Christmas tree. The magazine, Southern Living tells me that “Black Friday.” Yet, I often find myself humming Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Patience! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2023

A look at the practical wisdom from James. Looking at patience today!

Patience of Job James 5:7-11 August 13, 2023 Patience is not one of my virtues. I really struggle with being patient! For those of you who are not so patient, doesn’t it drive you crazy when people are patient? It’s like . . . how can you just be calm? I wish I could do that, but that might ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mail Call: Smyrna Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 24, 2023

Looking at the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation and what Jesus wants us to learn.

Mail Call: Smyrna Revelation 2:8-12 February 26, 2023 Have you ever felt life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths. That’s an entirely different discussion and sermon. I’m talking about a time when you stood up for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-12, Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomparable Christ: Talk #2: 'the Miracles Of Jesus.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 12, 2023

The Incomparable Christ: ‘The miracles of Jesus' - John chapter 20 verses 30-31 (Seven miracle signs in John's Gospel) - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Question #1: what is a miracle? Answer #1: Something caused by God. Question #2: Is there any evidence for the miracles of Jesus? Answer #2: eyewitness testimony. Question #3: What type of miracles did Jesus perform? Answer #3: Jesus performed four types of miracles Question #4: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Brethren

The Emotions Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 8, 2023

The resurrection of Jesus is the proof that our sins have been atoned for and that fear has been driven out and replaced with joy.

EMOTIONS OF THE RESURRECTION MATTHEW 28:1-10 #Easter2023 INTRODUCTION Human beings are emotional. Emotions involve our minds and our hearts and sometimes our bodies as well. We feel anger and our blood pressure goes up or our face gets red. We feel anticipation and our mind races and it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enabled

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 17, 2019

We have been Enabled with the authority of God to act in this world. This message is about what it means to be a delegate/representative of Christ.

Enabled Scriptures: Matthew 3:16; Luke 4:18-21; 10:1, 17 The title of my message this morning is “Enabled.” I want you to think about what it means to be enabled and to help with our understanding I want to give you the definitions of three words. • The first word is “Able.” Able is defined ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16, Luke 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be In The Know (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 28, 2019

2 Peter 1:3 says that God's power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him. Knowledge is key. Even though knowing is not enough, we must also be doers, we can't minimize the importance of knowing the Lord and his ways.

BE IN THE KNOW Last week, in my sermon on having a fresh restart, I talked about being refreshed. I went to 2nd Pet. 1:3-13 and we did some audience participation and highlighted all the refreshing things in that passage. Peter said God's power has given us everything we need for life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-3, Isaiah 40:13-14, Proverbs 1:7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 2 Timothy 2:23-26, Titus 1:1-2, Ephesians 1:17-18, Proverbs 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ