Sermons on Crashing Waves:

"Finding Wisdom"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

The Bible teaches us that we should be filled with knowledge and wisdom. Do you know the difference between knowledge and wisdom? I brought a big stack of books from the library this morning.

OBJECT: A stack of books. Well you guys have been out of school for a while now. What are you doing? Let me ask you a question. How many books have you read this summer? I guess that some of you probably don't plan to spend a lot of time reading and studying during your summer vacation. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Did Not Call You To Be Superman

Contributed by John Doe on Oct 12, 2016

God does not call us to Superhuman status. Rather, he calls us to Overcome. (three-point outline with optional intro.)

Launching Text: 1 Kings 19 vv.1-21 Introduction: People who are perfectionists tend to see the world in black and white. We often feel like we're superhuman, able to take on anything-- until we discover a flaw. Then we come crashing down and consider ourselves completely worthless. This "all or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21, 1 Kings 19:4, Luke 22:54-55, Matthew 27:5, Matthew 26:75, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:22, 1 Peter 5:7, Revelation 2:26, Revelation 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

It’s Friday, But Sunday’s Coming!

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2019

I took S.M. Lockridge’s message, probably preached 70 years ago, and adapted it by making it into rhyming verse which increases it's power. You can add this at the end of your next Easter message for a powerful ending.

A. IT’S FRIDAY, BUT SUNDAY’S COMING 1. It’s Friday! Jesus is praying, Peter’s straying, Judas is betraying -- But Sunday’s comin.’ 2. It’s Friday. Pilate is judging, the council is fudging, the crowd’s are shouting, the disciples are pouting. Mary is crying & Peter’s denying. But they don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Not Fear

Contributed by Stuart Gibson on Feb 11, 2018

Encouraging listeners to respond with faith when faced with fear.

Stade de France, Bataclan Theatre, Le Carillon, Le Petit Cambodge, Café Bonne Biere, La Belle Equipe. Many of these places I had never heard of before. Unfortunately, the recent events in Paris have brought them to the front of all our minds. People going about their normal business at the end of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Anglican

"Who Is This?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 26, 2015

Who do you think Jesus is?

"Who Is This?" Matthew 21:1-11 What were people waving palm branches about 2,000 years ago when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey? What did they expect would happen? What did they want from Jesus? What do you want from Jesus? What do I want? Why are we waving palm branches this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Anchor Of My Soul

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

An encouraging sermon

The Anchor of my Soul Hebrews 6: 18-20 Heb 6:18 That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: 19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Feast Of Weeks

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 22, 2009

Fourth in a series on how Jesus fulfilled all seven of the Old Testament Feasts prescribed by God.

Note: This message was presented by both of our pastors as a team. Pat: Once again this morning we’re going to take a break from our journey through Ecclesiastes to focus on the Jewish Feasts and focus on how they reveal Jesus, the Messiah. Back in March, we focused on the three spring feasts – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Your Storm-Stilling Savior

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 24, 2024

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Whoever composed that word picture understood the ongoing tension that believers face between fear and faith.

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Whoever composed that word picture understood the ongoing tension that believers face between fear and faith. Fear knocks on the door of our hearts every day, doesn’t it? And it is true that when faith answers, fear cannot stick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Serving God, "The Great Adventure"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 9, 2013

His yoke is easy, His burden is light. For to long, too many people have made it out to be, that serving God, is a burden. Serving God is anything but that, its an adventure, a great adventure, serving God is the time of your life, if you will let it be.

Serving God, "The Great Adventure" You know, it seems like unrest is the thing that we see the most, in the world today. I mean, either someone is trying to blow up someone, inflict their views on someone, or threatening to shoot their missiles and cause havoc around the world, And all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Master Of The Storms

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017

Storms will come, but we need not fear; for we know the Master of the Storms! This account gives great comfort that God is always with us. He challenges us to higher faith & it's the storm that reveal Him as the all-powerful Son of God!

MASTER OF THE STORMS Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. After exchanging kisses and presents, Shirley said to Ben, "I have an important question to ask you." "So ask me already," said Ben. 2. "Please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006

This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

“The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Power And Peace In The Storm Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

How the presence of Jesus in your life changes everything.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #5 TITLE Power and Peace in the Storm TEXT: John 6:14-21 INTRO: Since he was a little boy, Bob had heard that his Father, Grandfather and Great-grandfather had all walked on water on their 21st birthdays. So, on his 21st birth-day, Bob his good friend Brian headed ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Elements Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006

As a Christian what we ned to be like Christ

The elements of being a Christian James 1:19-27 A well-known painter was traveling one day in Europe when he lost his passport. As he came to a crossing the customs agent wanted to see his passport. “I am who I say I am.” The officer would not believe it, handed him a pencil and paper, and told ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

And America Thinks The Energizer Bunny Is Something! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 7, 2011

God is the real source of all energy.

Intro: THE REAL SOURCE OF ENERGY! 1. The scientists were all excited about what is called "dark engergy" but lately articles have brought the idea into doubt. One such article notes: "It was only a few years ago that astronomers shook up current models of the Universe with the theory of dark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Mark 4: 35 – 41

Mark 4: 35 – 41 The Perfect Storm 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us cross over to the other side.” 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel