Sermons on Crashing Waves:

Watch And Pray

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Those who are without Christ as their personal Savior are faced with a cataclysmic event far worse than a “dirty bomb”, 911, a hurricane, or an earthquake. The Bible says that theirs will be an eternity in a “Lake of Fire”, somewhere in “outer-darkness

Introduction: Since the first of the year, we have been focusing primarily on PRAYER. This is step one in our emphasis on PRAYER – CARE – SHARE. We have found that prayer can mean many things to each of us, but it should certainly involve the winning of souls into the Kingdom of God. As well, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-33, Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Waste Your Storms

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 29, 2011

An sermon that is meant to encourage us when we are going through storms in our lives.

Title: Don’t waste your storms Text: Mark 4:35-41 Introduction Verse for the week “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him and are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) God works all things out for our good God works in the good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rahab's Faith; A Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Rahab is an example of the grace of God at work. Her salvation was not based on her character: she lived in a doomed city, practiced a sinful profession, engaged in rebellious activities, & lied about her actions. But she acted upon faith, & was spared th

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 14 Rahab’s faith; A Saving Faith Joshua 2:1-24; Hebrews 11:31 Introduction In Paris there stands a monument called the “Arc de Triumph” it stands 165 ft. in height & 145 ft. wide. It is so big that a daredevil pilot once flew his plane through it’s pillars. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Create Sanctuary

Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Feb 5, 2011

How can we create sanctuary for those around us.

Create Sanctuary 26 He also said, “This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain—first the stalk, then the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Focus Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Mar 29, 2011

It is impossible to be victorious in the Christian life without focus.

FOCUS Luke 10:38-42 Video clip from “Hook” (first 5 minutes). Beginning with daughters play...ending when he answers his cell phone at the ball field. Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we don’t seem to focus our time on the things that are most important. Joke: In 1990, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Royal Welcome

Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 16, 2011

A Palm Sunday Sermon on John 12: 12-29

John 12: 12-19 A Royal Welcome Not long before this story in scripture began, Jesus had called to his very dead friend Lazarus, And Lazarus breathed in the breath of life, Shook off the stink of death, And walked right out of his tomb. And then, the crowds Went wild For Jesus. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 22, 2011

Jesus is the ever-present King who rode along the palm laden road to the Cross of Calvary in order to bear our shame. He came to declare he’s the way, the truth, and life, and he’s calling us to change our perception of him towards God’s eternal light.

INTRO Let’s start our time this morning with an interesting, Palm Sunday, brain tease. Listen to this account, and picture in your mind “the one” I am going to speak about. Okay, here we go… The crowds cheered and waved their hands. Many stood upon their tip-toes ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended (Sermon #2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2007

Salvation is free; discipleship will cost everything we have

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #2 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires one to surrender themselves to God’s will for their lives. INTRO Last week we began a Bible series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Dead Man Talking

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus Is King

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010

The story of the Bible is the greatest of all stories. It is the story of Christ and His entering into the struggle of humanity in order to rescue his fallen creation. The great story of Christ permeates all of Scripture including every individual scene.

A great story is held together by a great plot One overarching theme, which binds every scene together Compelling lead character – a dangerous dilemma involving loss of certain order, the lead characters attempt to solve the problem and restore order, a villain, a companion or companions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Comes To Us

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020

In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Agenda Of A Storm? Dry Faith? Wet Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2018

Let us consider the agenda of storms. No one is exempt from the storms of faith. What do I do when there is so much water in my boat it looks like I am doomed? Is Jesus on board?

THE STORM’S AGENDA: DRY FAITH VS. WET FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would first ask us to weigh and ponder this thought. THERE CAN BE NO RESURRECTION WITHOUT A CRUCIFIXION… We hate the very thought of the Crucifixion, but FAITH KNOWS that the crucifixion and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:6, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unclean Houses (Leviticus 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2024

Was God concerned with Israel's health and home life? Let's look at Leviticus 14.

Does the discussion of what is clean and unclean in the Bible go beyond foods and skin diseases to include mold and mildew? Does God want to bless His people physically? How does this relate to the ultimate blessing of being spiritually clean? Let’s look at Leviticus 14. What offering and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Through The Storm: Lessons From God, Ourselves, And Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons.

Through the Storm: Lessons from God, Ourselves, and Life’s Trials Introduction: Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Step Of Faith Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faith in Christianity, the challenge of overcoming fear, and the significant rewards and impacts that come from living a faith-filled life.

The French author Voltaire said, “Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” The Apostle Paul wrote to the Corinthians, “we walk by faith, not by sight.” And Martin Luther King Jr. preached, “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Fear, Spiritual Rewards