Sermons on Catalina Island:

The Path Toward Personal Peace

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Resting in the arms of Jesus and being held securely by his love gives Christians the ability to live with contentment and peace

John 20:24-29 “The Path Toward Personal Peace” INTRODUCTION It was 1981, and the recently retired couple was concerned about the growing threat of nuclear war. Since they could do nothing to prevent a war, they decided that they would look for the safest place on earth, which would enable ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Problem With Problems

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 25, 2005

Christians are like tea bags: You don’t really know what’s in them until you put them in hot water. Discover God’s purpose behind your problems!

The Problem with Problems James 1:1-4 What makes you lose your patience the quickest and in what circumstances? 1. abrasive people 2. family members especially 3. delays on the interstate 4. slow rush hour traffic 5. crowds 6. a slow checkout line at Wal-Mart 7. trying to get out of a parking lot ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Advent Iv, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 11, 2002

God’s ways are not our ways. God has plans for our lives that surprise us all.

Sermon for Advent 4, Yr B 22/12/2002 Based on Lk 1:26-38 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson One grim winter day in 1754, Horace Walpole was reading a Persian fairy tale called “The Three Princes of Serendip.” The story touched him, and writing to his friend ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-11, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Birthed

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 2, 2009

An examination of the 4 births that God has designed for every person to experience.

Birthed John 3:1-7 I WAS READING A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN RECENTLY in which the author compared the death of a Christian to birth. He said our world is like a womb; we are bound within her. Death for the believer is deliverance to a life beyond our imagining. Interesting, isn’t it?---comparing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is Coming Back

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 11, 2007

How can we be sure he is coming back? - Spoken by Jesus himself - Spoken by Angels - Written by the Apostles - Demonstrated in the Lord’s Supper

PowerPoint Available Slide Transitions + New Slide > Transition In ___________________________________________________________ An 8-year-old boy, who was learning in school about the way plants grow, was intrigued when told how a tiny seed that germinates in the ground could later burst through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-68

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Faith gives us the power to live each day.

THE POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 1:1-3 Man is quiet an amazing creature and stands at the zenith of all creation. Man has been given the marvelous ability to communicate with the world around him and with others. He has been given the five senses of taste, feel, smell, hearing and sight. He has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Three - Choosing Service Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 20, 2009

There are responsibilities that go along with church membership....serving as Christ served is one of them.

10The children of God and the children of the devil are revealed in this way: all who do not do what is right are not from God, nor are those who do not love their brothers and sisters. 11For this is the message you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. 12We must not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Healing In The Last Days Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 4, 2013

Healing in the last days we must have the confident humility of a John Wimber. (Pray knowing that YHWH is our God and He does all the work.)

Healing in the Last Days Part II January 20, 2013 Healing in the last days we must have the confident humility of a John Wimber. (Pray knowing that YHWH is our God and He does all the work.) 1 As we pray there are 4 secrets you should know about healing that empowers you as you pray for others to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Blessings

Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012

Life is like a ship sailing across the waters of life, sometimes the water is calm, sometimes the water is choppy, sometimes the water is filled with debris, and sometimes the water has hidden rocks.

Introduction Life is like a ship sailing across the waters of life. • Sometimes the water is calm. • Sometimes the water is choppy. • Sometimes the water is filled with debris. • Sometimes the water has hidden rocks. This morning I would like us to examine verse 1 in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Three Fold Warnings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2018

The book of Joshua is book with innovative ideas to Conquer the Land. The Israelite were forced to fight and chase the enemies. However the hand of God was with them to chase the enemies. Promised land can't compromised, can't given up.

Be strong, very courageous and be careful Josh 1:7. Introduction: Douglas MacArthur, American general best known for his command of Allied forces in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. His farewell speech at West Point, May 12, 1962... "Duty," "honour," ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

When You’re On Your Last Nerve

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 26, 2018

Have you ever had a moment when – maybe it was a screaming child, or a rude bullying driver cutting in on you, or a whole succession of unfortunate events happening – but whatever it was, it drove you to the brink of your endurance? That's when you need self-control!

WHEN YOU’RE ON YOUR LAST NERVE Gal. 5:22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. All of us can probably think of some time in our life where we went too far. 2. An elderly lady, driving a big, new, expensive car, was preparing to back into a parallel parking space when suddenly a young man in a small sports ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Acts 27 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 30, 2020

Paul is sent to Rome.

Paul is sent to Rome (v. 1-13) Luke ships out with Paul Paul’s first word for the ship’s officers (v. 9, 10) 9 When considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast was already over (The Day of Atonement in September or October, which was a dangerous time of ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Barnabas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 22, 2022

Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts 11:23-24).

Barnabas—(Friend and Companion of Paul) Scripture tells us that Barnabas "was filled with joy," "was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and strong in faith," and was an influential evangelist. It also says he "encouraged the believers to stay true to the Lord" (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wrath

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2020

Let’s now look at the seven bowls or vials of God’s wrath and begin to understand why God is angry with sin, in Revelation 16.

We are tempted to only want smooth things preached to us, yet that would ignore the whole counsel of God, including some things we might rather avoid. Let’s now look at the seven bowls or vials of God’s wrath and begin to understand why God is angry with sin, in Revelation 16. Revelation 16:1 And ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Timeless God In A World Out Of Time

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon explores God's eternal nature from Psalm 90:2, offering His existence before, beyond, and after time as the ultimate anchor of security, peace, and hope for believers in a hurried and time-bound world.

Introduction: The Tyranny of the Clock When people wake up early in the morning, as the sun begins to rise, a familiar pressure is already building. It’s the pressure of the clock. We live our lives governed by time. We are ruled by deadlines, by schedules, by the rush of traffic that makes us feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist