Sermons on Catch The Wave:

Ain't Your Day

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 17, 2009

Some days just don’t go the way they should.

JOB 1:6; 13; 2:1; 3:1 “AIN’T YOUR DAY” A) Story of an Indian lying in the middle of the road with his ear pressed to the ground! * The Indian was mumbling these words: “Truck, Chevy truck, Chevy pick up truck, large tires, man driving, German shepherd in front seat .......” * “Loaded with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 5, 2011

This sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. This message focuses on what they first Christians believed and how it affected them. They believed Jesus is Risen, Jesus is Ruling, an

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/19/2011 There is an old story about an elderly man walking the beach at dawn. He noticed a young man ahead of him picking up starfish and flinging them into the sea. Catching up with the youth, he asked the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016

Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Eye View

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 4, 2016

Tough love or tender love. The disciples toiling in rowing, and Jesus unusual response. (He would have passed them by.) When we get close to God we will have sympathy for others, we can also gain insight into the best way to help them.

God's Eye View Intro: In many video games there is something called, "God's Eye View." What they mean by that is seeing things from a much better perspective and vantage point. For example, if we had a battle scene, there is the perspective of the individual soldier facing enemies that his limited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:46-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plans Vs Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 6:6-8. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 6:6-8 “God’s Plans vs Our Circumstances” Pastor John Bright Exodus 6 “6 Therefore say to the children of Israel: ‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7, Exodus 6:6-8, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Lowly King Of Kings Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jul 17, 2021

When people came looking for the Messiah they expected to see “a reed shaken in the wind,” or a wealthy and mighty king. Instead of finding a wealthy king, they found the Christ who was meek and humble; born in a place of low esteem.

Our message for today is a reflection on the lowly and humble estate of our King of Kings. To begin this morning, turn in your Bibles to Isaiah chapter 9, and we will look at verses 1-2, and 6-7. What I am about to read are the words of the prophet Isaiah concerning the entrance of our Savior ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 11:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

If I were to ask you is Jesus enough? you would probably answer me yes, but if it is Jesus plus something, then He is not enough for you.

Is Jesus enough? Psalm 4:19-8 Prayer- Introduction- Turn to Psalm 4:1-8 I would like to begin by telling you a true story of what happen to author John Eldridge and Anthony Sosinski who went on a fishing trip on the ocean that went terribly bad. Have you ever thought about being lost at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Simplicity Of Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 7, 2019

Faith in Christ is not always easy, but simple. Elisha, Naaman, and his servants remind us to: 1. Offer a simple witness to someone in need 2. Encourage others to do the right thing, and 3. Accept what God offers you.

2 Kings 5:1-14 The Simplicity of Faith There is a saying: “Nothing is as simple as it seems.” Sometimes that’s true. Someone well-meaning gives you advice, and you’re thinking, “You don’t know the half of it!” Or you plan something out, and Murphy’s Law kicks into gear, and makes life a lot more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, 1 Peter 5:6, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 29, 2018

Salvation, Sacrifice, Our Value, He Knows Us

I AM - I AM the Good Shepherd June 3, 2018 John 10:11 (p. 748) Introduction: I love animals…They are delicious! No, listen, I really do love animals…Until the Lord got ahold of my future I was going to be a Veterinarian. Milligan for my undergrad work then Auburn, which is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2023

The Bible teaches us that true Thanksgiving is identified or verified by a life of daily THANKS-LIVING

TITLE: THE THREE INGREDIENTS OF THANKSGIVING SCRIPTURE: I THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however, has turned it into a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 1, 2005

1. Prayer’s cornerstone is the character of God. 2. Prayer is powered by our persistence. 3. Prayer is founded on faith.

A Chicago based company claims the prize as one of the world’s largest magazine fulfillment firms. Translated, that means they handle subscription mailings by computer. One of their main responsibilities is to send out renewal and expiration notices. But as computers do, there was a malfunction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

Talk Yourself Through The Sorrow With Tomorrow

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2002

how the Sons of Korah teach us how to deal with sorrow

March 10, 2002 Psalm 42-43 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 21, 2006

Sermon preached July 13, 2003 for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.

There’s a story that illustrates what we learn through this morning’s gospel reading very well and I struggled with all week to decide how to use it, or even to use it at all, but I decided to use it and tell it in two parts because it seems to really illustrate so well what we’re about to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Taking The Fear Out Of Halloween

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 26, 2005

The truth of God’s Word will take the fear out of Halloween.

INTRO.- ILL.- One dark night two guys were walking home after a party and decided to take a shortcut through the cemetery. When they got to about the middle of the graveyard they were startled and stopped moving. There was this terrifying noise, “TAP-TAP-TAP” coming from the shadows. Trembling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

It is imperative for those in spiritual leadership to spend time in personal prayer.

RUNNING ON EMPTY TEXT: Amos 4:4; 5:4-6 Amos 4:4 -- "Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:" Amos 5:4-6 -- "For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal