Sermons on Ocean:

The Benediction Of The Trinity Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Benediction of the Trinity (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 2 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 14. “May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all”. • The date: Monday July 16th 1945. • The time: 5.30 in the morning. • The place: 35 miles (56 km) away from the sleepy village of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Brethren

Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 4, 2022

Genesis 8:6-11, the promise of peace is seen in three ways. First, we see the 1) Looking for Peace (Genesis 8:6), 2) Lacking of Peace (Genesis 8:7), and the 3) Locating of Peace (Genesis 8:8-11).

Genesis 8:6-11. [6] At the end of forty days Noah opened the window of the ark that he had made [7]and sent forth a raven. It went to and fro until the waters were dried up from the earth. face of the ground. [9] But the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:6-11

Denomination: Other

How Do I Make Room For The Tide?

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 12, 2022

The idea for the points sermon came from a picture of a sermon slide I saw on Facebook shared by a fellow preacher. It was about how giving God our firsts leads to success. If you give God your best, He will pour His Best into your life!

TITLE: How Do I Make Room For The Tide? I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: "Years ago, a wealthy businessman from London chartered a bus to carry a busload of urban children to the coast. There, the children spent a wonderful day at the ocean. Many of the children had never left the city. Most had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18, 2 Kings 4:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Seven Bowl Judgments Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 9, 2022

The final outpouring of God's judgement in an unrepentant and unbelieving world

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Everything that is happening today and will happen during the Great Tribulation are warnings from God to an unbelieving man that God will one day unleash his judgment and wrath. God has worked over all of the time ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Set Time Has Come

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 30, 2022

Today we open the Word of God and take a look at the world tomorrow. God has a set time to deal with the nations of the world. And Israel is God's prophetic clock.

Today we open the Word of God and take a look at the world tomorrow. The world is fascinated about the future of planet earth. The rich and the powerful are digging underground cities, looking over their shoulders at the possibility of a nuclear mushroom cloud forming on the horizon. Will Russia ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Fall Down So Far You Can't Get Up? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2014

Can you fall down so far you can't get up? Judas did. Are there people in the church today who are like Judas? Is it possible we could be like him? And if so, how would we avoid becoming like him in our lives?

OPEN: A tourist was visiting a famous landmark on the ocean and he’d walked out on a pier to see the ocean better. But as he looked over the edge of the pier he was disturbed by how deep the water seemed to be. As he was thinking about how deep the water must be at this point, he noticed an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12, Psalm 41:9, Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is For The Best!

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 20, 2001

Bad things happening to a good people for the purpose of preparing and positioning them both to be blessed and to be a blessing

IT’S FOR THE BEST! GENESIS 50:15-21 INTRODUCTION: How many times have you heard a person say to someone going through a trial, who has suffered a loss, or experienced some great tragedy "I know it’s difficult for you right now, but it’s for the best!" Usually at the time that these words are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten Study of Characters at the cross

We Were There - Judas Iscariot Bible Reading: Matthew 26: 14-16, 47-50; 27: 1-10 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It hits you square in the soul, doesn’t it - ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Resurrection Religion

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 5, 2001

There are four major resurrections mentioned in the New Testament, each calling us to be "alive in Christ."

A Resurrection Religion 1 Cor 15:12-22 12 But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Enriched By God's Word

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 27, 2003

Too few people experience the fullness of God’s enrichment from the word of God. His word is life, empowerment and enabler to please the Lord in all respects filling us with the knowledge of His will. Let us examine a few of the benefits of God’s word a

Be Enriched by God’s Word (2 Tim 3:16,17) Too few people experience the fullness of God’s enrichment from the word of God. His word is life, empowerment and enabler to please the Lord in all respects filling us with the knowledge of His will. Let us examine a few of the benefits of God’s word as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Exclusive Christ Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Jesus Christ is exclusive and unique. This is seen in His relationship with God, with God’s creation and with God’s church

INTRODUCTION The verses we will consider this morning comprise some of the most magnificent descriptions of Jesus that can be found. There is probably no other paragraph in the Bible that contains more concentrated doctrine about Christ than these verses. Most Bible scholars believe these words ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Jailhouse Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004

Turning opposition into opportunity.

Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005

Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quenching Your Thirst

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2006

Why aren’t we praying as much? We will pray more if we come to truly know WHO the Lord is and WHAT He has to offer us.

Introduction: Illustration BAREFOOT Campus Crusade for Christ’s founder Bill Bright tells the story of “a man who traveled to a certain city one cold morning. As he arrived at his hotel, he noticed that the clerks, the guests—everyone—were barefoot. In the coffee shop, he noticed a fellow at ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Exist? Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The second of five messages on the reliability of Christianity

A Ready Defense March 13, 2005 The Existence of God Intro: 2 weeks ago we began a series entitled “A Ready Offense.” I’m attempting to deal w/ the 7 most common objections to Christianity. So far, we’ve looked at 2 questions: 1) What about all the people who’ve never heard of Jesus? 2) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist