Sermons on Raging Storm:

The God Of Jonah

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 18, 2022

The story of Jonah is so exciting that some people believe it is no more than a fairy tale filled with exaggerations.

When it comes to exaggeration, we are reminded of the story of the little boy who was known for his problem with exaggeration. He came home from school one day and said, "Mom, I saw a dog as big as an elephant." The mother said, "Johnny, haven't I told you a billion times not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Trouble The Master

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

How troubling the Master in time of need has always proved to be beneficial

WHY TROUBLE THE MASTER? Luke 8:40-41 & 49 Intro: The Gospel of Luke is full of the miracles of Jesus and chapter 8 is just one of the many chapters filled with these spectacular events. Probably the most preached event from this chapter is the healing of the woman with the issue of blood. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon that teaches to not be frightened by the waves around you but to look at the savior. Too many times we are preoccupied with those things around us and we end up knee deep in turmoil.

Time to get out of the Boat Text: Matthew 14:29-33 (MSG) 29 He said, "Come ahead. " Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!" 31 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-33

Denomination: Church Of God

To Walk On Water, You Must Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2018

The Christian life is supposed to be an adventure in which we walk by faith and step into the unknown. But we can't do that if our lack of faith keeps us in the boat.

Introduction: A. Once there was a tourist who was taking a tour of biblical sites, when he came to a beach on the Sea of Galilee, he saw a boat and a sign advertising, “FREE BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS AND PETER WALKED ON WATER!!!” 1. He boarded the boat and enjoyed the ride to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2006

People who yield to God’s control experience well-being.

#2006-26 Title: Out of Control Text: Matthew 5:5 Truth: People who yield to God’s control experience well-being. Aim: To lead them to submit to God. INTRODUCTION Victor Hugo, who is famous for his novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, also so wrote a story called “Ninety-Three.” It tells of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say He Is?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 3, 2003

I share just a few thoughts of who Jesus is. Our text describes Him as King, Lord, and Prophet. He is that and more.

Our text,in verse ten asks the question, "Who Is this?" Verse eleven answers the questions this way, "This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee. Matthew 16, Jesus asked the disciples "Who say ye that I am?" the disciples answered saying, "Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some Elias; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-10, Matthew 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Terror Free Sleep

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 18, 2018

Sleep is a big deal in the Bible!

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 91 – Terror Free Sleep April 15, 2018 Sleep is a big deal in the Bible!! Genesis 2 – Adam was put to sleep by God and it cost him a rib Judges 16 – Samson fell asleep and it cost him his hair ?? 1 Samuel 26 – Saul fell asleep and it cost him his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baptism Of Fire

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 27, 2004

We want the baptism of the Holy Ghost but do we want the baptism of fire?

A Baptism of Fire Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: Luke 12:49-51 I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Altar Series

Contributed by John Crisp on May 28, 2014

What is the Altar a Place for?

Luke 1.5.11 - The Altar V5- we find them in the days of a terrible king, terrible days on the earth where sin reigned, yet we still find a remnant that feared and followed the Lord. V6- they were both righteous before God-> they were doing everything right, they were blameless. V7- yet they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-11, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tossed By…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 7, 2023

Tossed by…

Tossed by… Scripture 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us start our homily with a funny story.   A visitor to the Holy Land wanted to take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, the sea on which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003

Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Four Amazing Little Evangelists 4. The Spider Series

Contributed by Jerry Martak on Nov 6, 2010

What is the Lesson of the spider (Giko Lizard)? HOLD ON! We need to learn by faith we can take hold of the promises of God no matter what might come our way for by His Grace and Mercy we will dwell in the palaces of heaven someday.

Ants, Conies, locusts, and spiders. Four of the most amazing little evangelist’s heaven ever employed to deliver a very personal and eternal message to all of us here. Proverbs 30:24-28 (NKJ) There are four things which are little on the earth, But they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defeating The Waters Of Chaos Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 9, 2014

Drenched, cold and fearing for their lives, they bucket the water out the boat as figure comes towards them. Is it the ghost of a drowned sailor....?

“in the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless chaos and darkness covered the face of deep, while the Spirit/breath/wind of God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “let there be light” (Genesis 1:1) So begins the first creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Deviled Ham

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 30, 2023

Almost as soon as those devils entered those pigs, the whole herd of deviled ham ran down into the sea and drowned themselves.

Have you ever been in the presence of real evil? Now, I’m not talking about someone who cut you off in traffic or someone else who may have cheated you in some way. I’m not talking about that person on your friends list who’s a raging liberal (or ultra conservative, as the case may be) who’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Six Vivid Word Pictures Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church.

Jude waxes poetic in the verses we will study tonight. We get to see another side of his writing style from the hard-hitting declarative statements and references to historical events, now to six vivid word pictures describing these false teachers who have invaded the local church. 12These people ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist