Sermons on Drowning:

The Face Of Favoritism Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 21, 2011

After 8 months sidetrack, this message brings us back to James to hear his words about living and life. Favoritism is an ugly thing anywhere at anytime, but especially for God’s family.

The Face of Favoritism James 2:1-13 * I recently read a story about a man who was the interim pastor of a church. He hadn’t been at the church for long, so the people didn’t know him very well yet. (Interim pastors are in a very unique position. Many times they have a lot more insight into what’s ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man That Winds & Waves Obey?

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 26, 2022

Trials test our metal, give opportunity to use faith, drive us to God & give new revelations of God. Jesus stopping the storm altered and elevated the disciple's revelation of who Jesus is. Who is He to you?

“WHO IS THIS MAN THAT WINDS & WAVES OBEY?” Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: HONESTY IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY 1. Today is Shirley and Ben's 30th wedding anniversary. Shirley said to Ben, "Please tell me, how do you think I look after 30 years of marriage?" 2. Ben ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between The Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 22, 2012

Being between the Rock (Jesus Christ) and a hard place is the best and safest place we can be. It is where the Lord does His most amazing work in our lives.

Between a Rock and a Hard place Exodus chapter 14:10-14:14 Introduction- This mourning I want to talk about the hard spots that we face in our life. I don’t care who you are, there are times that we face obstacles and situations that are much bigger than we are. Those times that we need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

“a Necessary Ingredient”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Intentional Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2013

God has called us and sent us out to intentionally do His work and carry His message.

Intentional Christian Living Luke 14:12-24 Ill. The Times-Reporter of New Philadelphia, Ohio, reported in September, 1985 a celebration of a New Orleans municipal pool. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans city pool. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Dry Ground

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon of hope that says God may bring you OUT (take away the bad thing), may bring you THROUGH (give you help to get through) or may bring GLORY to Himself

Walking On Dry Ground Exodus 14:10-18 There is no such thing as a life that is filled with rainbows and never has a cloud or even a storm. As a matter of fact… you have to endure a few clouds and storms to have a rainbow. This morning I want to talk to you about the rainbows and clouds and I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The High Cost Of Discipleship"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 22, 2013

In this message we look at the real cost of discipleship. We have watered it down for today's culture. Jesus never did that.

“The High Cost of Discipleship” Luke 14:25-35 Last week we left the disciples standing on the shore. They had just brought in such a large catch of fish that the nets were nearly breaking and when they placed all the fish in the boats they began to sink. Jesus said to them, come and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Great Endurance Produces Great Reward

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 17, 2019

Hope combined with faith increases the endurance level needed to produce the desired change or outcome. Anything less leads to defeat and mediocrity and God hasn’t called any of His Children to live a mediocre life.

Great endurance, produces great reward! Hebrews 10:35,36 NKJ 35 Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. 36 For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise: Illus. Several years ago, an experiment on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35, Isaiah 40:31, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resting In His Presence

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 19, 2019

In the midst of anxiety and turmoil, the Lord desires for us to find rest in Him and through Him

Resting in His Presence Mark chapter 4:35-41 Prayer- Father today would you allow us to have rest in your presence. In the midst of anxiety and turmoil, would you allow us calmness maybe even in a storm. Allow us to sense that we are safely in your hands and your protection. I pray today that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Believe Week 8 - Compassion Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015

Believe week 9 looks at Compassion

Believe 8 - Compassion Psalm 82:3-4 November 9, 2014 It’s hard to believe we’re in week 8 of Believe. We’re moving very quickly and I’m really liking the progression of the topics. After today, we only have 2 more weeks until we finish the first section of Believe. To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Haunted By Hurts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 10, 2014

We no longer have to be haunted by hurts

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • If there is one common experience we all share in life it is being hurt. Being hurt seems to be a part of the human experience. • One of the reasons we experience hurts in our lives is the fact that God created us to be relational. WE are created in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving 2013 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014

How do we give thanks in the midst of life's storms? Twelve disciples stuck in a leaky fishing boat on the Sea of Galilee may have wondered the same thing. Be thankful for God's Purposes, Presence, and Power.

Thanksgiving 2013 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/24/2013 If you’re like me, you were probably a little distracted last Sunday when the weather alert system kept going off during worship. Thankfully none of the bad weather struck too close to home, but intense ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Baptism: A Better Burial Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 22, 2016

Through baptism our debt of sin was killed, and so was our sinful nature's control over us,

On November 29, 1942, a curious looking airplane called the Grumman Duck took off from the iceberg-studded waters of Koge Bay on the south-eastern edge of Greenland. The goal of the flight crew, John Pritchard and Benjamin Bottoms, was to rescue seven members of a B-17 crew that had crashed during ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

The Vision, The Venture, & The Victory Acts 16:6-15 Paul chose Silas as his ministry partner, and headed out on his 2nd missionary journey. The trip has barely begun when something interesting happens. Look in verses 6-7. This happened because they were sensitive to the leading of The Holy Spirit. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Of God's Word: Longing For It

Contributed by Brendon Wasdell on Apr 14, 2019

PB: To understand the longing for God’s word or the lack of it Theme: The word of God is a lifegiving Miracle Thrust: The word of God is as necessary to daily living as breath is to life; to show us the way and give us understanding in life situations

Introduction: Mouth to mouth resuscitation. This is a procedure given to a drowning person whose lungs are filled with water. The Nostrils of the victim is pressed by the one administering and air is blown into the lungs of the victim. Troubled waters were over my head when I came to the Lord but I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:129-136, Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, 2 Timothy 3:7  (view more)  (view less)