Sermons on hope in the storm: showing 76-90 of 103,995

After The Storm

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Nov 14, 2013

The trials we face, though difficult, refine us and draw us closer to God in such a way that we love God even more and cannot help but praise him.

How many of you have ever been to a “Third World” or “developing” country? And while you were there, were any of you able to observe the educational system? What did you see? In 2005, I had the opportunity to travel to Uganda on a two-week immersion experience through my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 24, 2004

Four anchors that can help wither the storms of life.

Introduction: A few years ago I was called to the hospital. A young lady in our church was 9 months pregnant and was about to have her baby but something was wrong. When I got there I found out that just the night before she sensed something was wrong. She went to the hospital. She had had good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Storms: Not If But When

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2021

Let us consider storms. There are 3 kinds of storms: rain, floods, wind... storms will test your foundation. Be prepared.

STORMS --- NOT IF BUT WHEN... FEAR VS HOPE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Colossians 2:6, Matthew 6:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anchors In The Storm

Contributed by Shane Symyrozum on Jul 26, 2006

Funeral service for my closest friend’s four year old girl who died of cancer.

Note: This funeral sermon was for my best friend’s four year-old daughter who recently died of cancer after a valiant five month fight; I have included the father’s eulogy as an appendix, as it is extremely touching and illustrates the difference faith can make in one’s life. During the family’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aftermath Of The Storm

Contributed by James May on Sep 4, 2005

After the storm has passed, What then? It’s the best time ever to let our light shine for the Lord.

AFTERMATH OF THE STORM By Pastor Jim May This is the first Sunday after the passing of Hurricane Katrina and this has been one of the most trying weeks that we have ever experienced in South Louisiana, and indeed, across the nation. As I speak the evacuation of the city of New Orleans continues. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Storm On The Horizon

Contributed by James May on Aug 28, 2005

While we wait for the hurricane that is coming in from the Gulf of Mexico, I am reminded of another storm that is coming also; the storm of the wrath of God upon a sinful world.

THE STORM ON THE HORIZON By Pastor Jim May People all along the northern coast of the Gulf of Mexico are nervous this morning. They are nervous because of an approaching visitor by the name of Katrina. But this isn’t some long lost relative coming to pay a friendly visit. Katrina is a ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Perfect Storm

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 16, 2005

1. Storms will come. 2. Jesus will be with us in the storm. 3. Jesus will calm the storm. 4. It is only in the storm that we really know who Jesus is.

It has been interesting to watch the blame game during the recent disasters which hit the southern part of our country. The mayor was to blame. No, it was the director of FEMA. No, it was the governor of the state. No, it was the people who refused to evacuate. No, it was the people who built ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 1:21

Denomination: Methodist

Caught In The Storm Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 6, 2004

None of us escape the storm but Jesus is the storm breaker.

 200403.ser “Caught in a Storm” CLBC January 18, 2004 Subject: Life and Ministry of Jesus Theme: Deity, Humanity, Power over Nature Passage: John 6: 14 - 21. Mark 5:45 - ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

I’m convinced that if we want to have the resources we’ll need for a time of crisis, then there are some preparations that each of us must make.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. Claudia was a newlywed in her 20’s when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease & given only a 50% chance of survival. Quickly she was operated on & began cobalt treatments that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Storm Of Faith

Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009

Finding faith in the midst of a storm

Matthew 8: 23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Sustaining The Storm

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 21, 2011

When we go through the storms all we see are the storms and try our level best to escape (but we can’t). But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Apparently in the midst of the storm God is - Working, Healing and Cleansing us.

Opening illustration: Watch the video on ‘Through the Storm.’ So many times life doesn’t go the way we have planned. All we see are the storms and try our level best to escape. But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Let us turn to Mark 4 and catch up with the story when the disciples ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Assurance In The Storm

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001

When the storms of life hit where do you find assurance?

By: R. AuBuchon Jr. Sometimes we think of God as the author of all the things that go wrong in our lives. The following story is used to illustrate this concept. Kirk was having one of those bad days where everything seems to go wrong. One thing after another until, at the close of the day, he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul faces the storm on his way to Rome.

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. This week, as I studied the passage, I though about just how independent of weather and conditions that we have become as a society, as opposed to how much more observant we were, and dependent on weather before the invention of cars and freeways. b. Today, even if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Peace In The Storm" Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 30, 2003

We may never be completely isolated from many of the storms of life, but we can know God’s peace in the midst of the storm.

Mark 4:35-41 It is fascinating to hear stories of people who have survived tragic events. Someone makes it out alive of a landslide. Someone survives a crash. Someone survives after days at sea. We are never promised to come out alive, but we can know survival in our hearts if we trust Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist