Sermons on Mists In A Storm:

Following Jesus: Mark 4 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 4 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 4.

Following Jesus (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/22/2017 For the past few weeks we’ve been on a journey through the Gospel of Mark in hopes of seeing Jesus more clearly and following Him more nearly. Although the threat of ice prevented us from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Worthless Clouds Without Water Carried By The Changing Winds –jude 1 Verse 12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Jude continues his description of the false teachers using metaphors to describe them. This follow on from hidden reefs and we now have empty clouds without water, useless in promise and leaving bitter failure. Many people are left hurt, and without hope, and fleeced and betrayed.

WORTHLESS CLOUDS WITHOUT WATER CARRIED BY THE CHANGING WINDS –Jude 1 verse 12 In our last message we were looking at these false teachers Jude was battling when he urged his readers to contend for the faith. They had to be positive, and a lazy and don’t care less approach would achieve nothing. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12, Ezekiel 34:1-8, Zechariah 11:15-17, Acts 20:28-30, Deuteronomy 32:9-10, 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Corinthians 12:25, Ephesians 4:14, John 4:13-15, John 7:37-38, Hebrews 10:22, James 3:11-12, Revelation 7:17, Revelation 22:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Warning Of The False Teachers Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 21, 2024

There have been these lying false prophets around through the ages. This would be like in a critical war the soldiers can’t just fight the enemy who wear a different uniform, but within their ranks wearing their same uniform are those who would work to see the enemy win to make a profit.

Peter is writing to the scattered Christians. In his first letter Peter mentions who he is writing to, the scattered Christians of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia. Peter is writing from a Roman prison and the Lord has told him his execution is near. He writes this last letter to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Just An Ordinary Man

Contributed by Vernon Hairston on Jan 9, 2006

How God uses the ordinary, to do the extraordinary.

HERE IN THIS VERY FAMILIAR STORY, A VERY IMPORTANT QUESTION HAS BEEN RAISED. VERSE 41 SAYS 41And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him? TODAY, I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS IN ON THIS QUESTION, What manner of man is this, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Terrifying Question Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

The problem with the disciples is not that they didn’t have enough faith to trust Jesus in the storm. The problem is that their faith was not directed at the real Jesus.

Introduction As we move along in our study of Mark, we would do well to review the purpose and theme of the gospel. Mark and the other gospel writers had an agenda, which was to tell the “good news” about Jesus Christ. They were not writing biographies to give insight into the man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wake Up Call

Contributed by Bret Bone on Oct 29, 2012

Our country is in the worst financial shape that it has ever been in? In 1970 we were 2.5 trillion dollars in debt…today Oct. 28th 2012 we are 16.8 trillion. In perilous times like this the only answer that makes any sense is to seek out shelter from th

A young mother was surprised by her 7 year old son one morning. He had gotten up early and made her coffee and taken it to her in bed. As she willingly drank what was the strongest tasting cup of coffee in her life. When she got to the bottom of her cup she noticed there were three of those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1

In The Darkness Of Night Series

Contributed by Patrick Slack on Sep 26, 2011

When are we most venerable to something happening? When we are unaware. Are you facing a tragedy? Are you still having to deal with all the emotions that come along with it? (Fear, anger, uncertainness, isolation,). Maybe you would not say it’s a

In the darkness of night Opening Video: September 11, tribute When are we most venerable to something happening? When we are unaware. I am reminded of what happened on this day in 2001 when everyone’s live were changed for ever in just a few moment. Who would of thought that 19 people could ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith & Fear

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 16, 2011

Message about how God works in the storms of our life. We must learn to have faith and not fear.

Note: The main source of my textual study is Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on Mark 4:35 - 41 Title: Faith and Fear Theme: To show how fear can keep us from having faith in God Text: Mark 4:35 – 41 Introduction Where have they been? Parables. Before this Jesus had been teaching ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Church Of God

"How God Uses Doubt"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 17, 2011

Our doubts have us ask questions. Those questions will eventually lead us to the answer that is it only God that can calm the storm in your life.

Doubt - to lack confidence in : distrust - Merriam Online Dictionary Many believers and non-believers alike think that a strong Christian is one who does not doubt God. I am here to tell you today that everyone doubts God from time to time. But it is through those doubts that God proves himself ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:16-29

Bring Back Stability Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

I. A Conscious Need. II. A Great Discovery. III. A Comforting Message IV. A Willing Reception V. An Immediate Result

- Steadicam on a Sagway - No matter what the action the camera is always steady I. A Conscious Need. Their condition was most painful. v. 17 - "It was now dark”, v.17 - Alone v. 18 – Storm “A great wind that blew” Darkness, Desertion, Danger. - With Jesus darkness will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rain Gear - Check

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 27, 2010

This is the funeral sermon for my associate, Clyde Elliott. It was an incredible day, with two congregations and a couple hundred extra people. The sermon hymn was Undescribable!

Concordia Lutheran Church – Cerritos and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove February 27, 2010 “Rain Gear, CHECK!” 1 Peter 1:3-9, Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 48:16a † IN JESUS NAME † In the midst of these storms of life, may the grace, the mercy and the peace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Believe: Longing For The Calm Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 6, 2010

Do you wondering when the boat will stop rocking or if you’ll be swamped and drown if things continue the way they are? There is calm...

-Ferry crossing from Sydney NS to Port aux Basques, NL. Five hours often on rough seas. My experience one night of being on deck; longed for calm sea, better yet calm spirit so I could sleep. Through a hole in the clouds I saw the North Star. Fixed my eyes on the star. In the storm I found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living Without Regret Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 1, 2010

A series called living without regret based on the book of Jonah.

Sermon title: LIVING WITH NO REGRETS Sermon text: Jonah chapter 1 Introduction Last week for school our 7 year old daughter Lilia had to write an answer to the question “What will you be like when you are 100 years old”? Lilia wrote “When I am 100 years old I guess ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah And The Call To Arise And Go! Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 10, 2011

Jonah teaches us God’s love for people and His desire to share His forgiveness with them. Like Jonah, God has called us to arise and go to the world with the Good News about salvation through Jesus.

JONAH: ARISE AND GO! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you grew up in the church? If you remember any stories from Sunday school as a child, the top three were most likely David slaying Goliath, Daniel in the Lion’s Den, and Jonah in the Whale. However – are these stories real? And if so, what relevance ...read more

Denomination: *other

In The Boat Together

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 7, 2009

From fear to awe

Mark 4:35-41 OUR PANIC - someone’s gotta do something - terrorism - son we’re all gonna be victimized by some suicide bombers - global warming - soon we’re all gonna drown in the every-rising sea levels - economic crisis - soon we’re all gonna starve because no one can afford their food anymore - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Congregational