Sermons on faith in the storm:

Contrary Winds, Be Vigilant

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

Look at storm surges and reverse storm surges as opportunities to stretch your faith to new levels. The problem is not how much water your boat is in... rather how much water is in your boat.

CONTRARY WINDS? BE VIGILANT, BE ALERT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a large piece of paper with an E PAINTED RED. (RED…E) VIGILANT, TAKE HEED, PAY ATTENTION, HEAR THE WARNING? VIGILANT: HERE, I COME READY OR NOT… 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Quality Characteristics – Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 7, 2008

This is a sermon to help build faith. 1. God does not get shook up by your STORMS. 2. God is bigger than your CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. Walking in faith builds FAITH.

Quality Characteristics – Faith Today I want us to begin by reading our focal passage. This is a story that took place with Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee. It is found in Matthew chapter eight. Follow along with me as I read: “Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Christ's Presence Amidst Life's Storms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The power of Christ's presence, the importance of faith in times of darkness, and finding peace amidst life's storms.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today we gather to learn about the power of Christ's presence, the courage of walking in faith, and the peace we can find in life's storms. Charles Spurgeon once wrote: "To trust God in the light is nothing, but to trust Him in the dark – that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Peace, Christ's Presence

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2005

The encounter in the storm tells us we need to (1) put our trust in God; (2) do not let fear paralyze us, and (3) faith comes from knowing the Word of God.

Jesus asked, “Where is your faith?” I believe this is the same question the Lord would like to ask us today. Where is your faith? Where or what do you put your trust in? In yourself – your own wisdom and strength? Your career? Your family? No human being can live without faith in someone or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Fear Bad Fear - Mark 4:35-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Faith is a matter of what you do while the storm is still raging. Letting your feelings drive your response rather than faith is cowardice and will cause you to doubt his power or his love.

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Now Faith Is PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

Explores the concept of faith as both belief and obedience, emphasizing the role of hope in Christ in strengthening and shaping our faith.

Good morning, folks! Can we all just take a moment to appreciate this beautiful day God has bestowed upon us? I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today, ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word of God. Today, we're going to chat about a topic that's near and dear to my heart - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Hope, Faith

If God Is Just, Why Isn't Life Fair?

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Mar 27, 2001

Staying Anchored to God through the Storms of Life

Title: If God is Just, why isn’t life Fair? If you have your bible, I want to invite you to turn to Luke 7:11 We’ve heard it all our lives – we’ve probably even been guilty of saying it Now Children, play fair Hopefully the concept of fairness was instilled in us by our parents and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-23

Denomination: *other

Survival Strength Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one survives storms.

SURVIVAL STRENGTH Colossians 3:11 “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Caminando Sobre Las Aguas.

Contributed by Lincon Guerra on Oct 25, 2017

Muchas Veces vamos a tener tormentas en la vida, tanto físicas como espirituales, donde la presencia de Dios no será aparente, sin embargo el está presente. Muchas veces nos parecerá que no podemos encontrar a Dios en la tormenta.

Caminando Sobre las Aguas. Mateo 14:22-33 (Marcos 6:45-56) Introducción. - El acontecimiento anterior a este pasaje, es la alimentación de 5,000 personas con 5 panes y 2 peces, un gran milagro, se hubieran podido quedar ahí mucho tiempo, recibiendo fama, halagos, buen trato y muy cómodos. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-56, Luke 7:18-23, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 16, 2008

Most of the worst storms we’ll face won’t have anything to do with the weather. But someday, you will find yourself in a storm just as serious as Paul faced here.

Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 2 Acts 27:21-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 4, 2008 *I’ve been in a few bad storms. In 1982 I was flying to Korea to help negotiate a contract for the Air Force, and while we were out in the middle of the Pacific, we went through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-44

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stormy Weather Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 17, 2015

The Storms that hit us in life don't have to destroy us.

Stormy Weather November 15, 2015 Mark 4:35-41 It never fails, does it? Just when you think you’ll have some peace and quiet, someone comes to the door, or the telephone rings, you get a text message, the baby cries, a water pipe breaks, the boss calls for you! Peace is so precious, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Solid Faith Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

Jesus talks about, “hearing these words of mine and acting on them.” What words? The sermon on the mount. Storms in life are inevitable – they will come, but they don’t have to overcome you! What are you building your life on?

DEVELOPING ROCK SOLID FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

Fighting With Fear Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Fear disrupts our ability to live in faith

Fighting with Fear Mark 6:45-51 Series: Winning the Battle with Anxiety May 19, 2013 Morning Service Top five things children are afraid of 1. The dark 2. Death 3. Spiders 4. Needles 5. Thunderstorms Top five things adults are afraid of 1. Terrorist attacks 2. Snakes 3. Spiders 4. Death 5. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Church Of God

The Sleeping Savior Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 27, 2016

The tempest was over whelming the boat and the Savior slept. Fear gripped the disciples and they cried out to Christ, "save us let we perish."

Introduction A. Working at an airline ticket counter, I pulled up a passenger's reservation that showed his name as "Cole, Pheven." "I'd like to be certain our information is correct," I said to him. "What is your first name?" "It's Stephen," he replied. "I hope the reservation agent got it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist