Sermons on Sea Made Calm:

"jesus The Heavenly Light Of This World Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 31, 2021

AS the Light was being lit in the temple for the "Illumination of the Temple Ceremony" Jesus made he declaration that He is the Light Of The World.

JESUS, THE HEAVENLY LIGHT OF THIS WORLD John 8:12-30; 9:5 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 30, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/YE8NQOKbcHA INTRODUCTION: 1.) How comfortable are you functioning in darkness? A.) I live on Maple Street in O’Leary. where there are streetlights, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, John 9:5, Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 9: Living Stones

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 1, 2021

God has made us part of His glorious living and Spiritual Temple which is built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 9: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-6 Introduction In the last study, we learned that our faith shapes our conduct. There are tings we are to put off from the past as well as things we are to do. One of the things we are to do is to be nourished by the pure mile of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happiness In Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2020

Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet.

Happiness In Purpose Jeffery Anselmi / General Be Happy / Vision; Happiness / Philippians 3:12–4:1 Paul made his goal to glorify God in all things, and he said he hadn’t even accomplished it yet. INTRODUCTION • What a WEEK! WOW! • I will say two things about the events of this week. • We do get ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When My Situation Seems Impossible Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 30, 2020

The angel tells Mary that nothing is impossible with God. This sermon looks at five things that seem impossible that God has made possible.

“NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD”: “Well, then, give me a million dollars!” - Luke 1:37. - Shallow requests. WHAT ARE SOME WORTHWHILE REQUESTS THAT SEEM IMPOSSIBLE? 1. “I wish I could have my slate wiped clean.” - Luke 24:47. - Matthew 26:28; Luke 3:3; Luke 24:47; Acts 2:38; Hebrews 9:22. - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Is Mother's Day Another Hallmark Holiday?

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 4, 2020

God’s utilization of women throughout history to advance the kingdom validates the scriptural endorsement that men and women are made in the image of God.

Do you know the history of Mother’s day? It was born out of a small methodist church in Grafton, West Virginia. The nation was still mourning the Civil War dead. While teaching a Memorial Day lesson, Mrs. Anna Reeves Jarvis thought of mothers who had lost their sons. She prayed aloud that one day ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:13, 2 Timothy 1:5, Matthew 9:20-22, Luke 7:37-50, John 4:7-27, Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 10, 2018

In this lesson, I want to note some of the areas where Jesus has made a difference because he had been born.

Scripture Almost twenty-five years ago, Dr. D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe published a book titled, What If Jesus Had Never Been Born? It is a wonderful study about the incredible impact of Jesus on world history. This message is based on that book. Our Scripture text for this message is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020

This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

- Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Biology Of The Breathe Of Life”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 25, 2019

We have made our churches so churchy that we forgot the very words of Jesus Himself in its very beginning...

I have titled this sermon “Biology of the Breathe of Life”, because we are studying here Life itself. The origin of everything. I want to title it before as Evolution of the Breathe of Life, but Life for me could not evolve but complete in itself. God is Life. No beginning and no end. There can be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accepted In The Beloved Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that we are made perfectly accepted in Christ for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to the glory of God's grace.

Introduction Every person has a deep, fundamental need for acceptance. We long to be valued, welcomed, and loved for who we are. We fear rejection, and so we often spend our lives trying to earn the approval of others. Paul now brings the glorious truths of our choosing (v. 4) and adoption (v. 5) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Wholeness Of Faith

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2025

Jesus declares to those He healed physically that it was their faith that made them well. What did He really mean by that?

FAITH! FAITH IS OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD, AS HEBREWS 11:1 SAYS THAT “FAITH SHOWS THE REALITY OF WHAT WE HOPE FOR; IT IS THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS WE CANNOT SEE.” FAITH IS ONE OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLEASING GOD AS HEBREWS 11:6, SAYS THAT “IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD WITHOUT FAITH.” WE MUST LIVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:12, Psalm 103:2-3, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Church Everyone Wants To "join"

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 18, 2025

The early church is an excellent model for us to follow. They had four characteristics that made them a church that everyone would want to join.

The Church Everyone Wants to “Join” David Owens Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47 8.17.25 Introduction: A. Good morning, brothers and sisters! Praise God for another Lord’s Day to gather to worship God and to encourage each other. 1. As you know, we just completed a sermon series about eternal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 15:8-9, Acts 20:29-30, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, John 13:35, Matthew 28:19, Matthew 5:13-16, Acts 4:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And… Live In The Power Of "It Is Finished!” - John 19:30 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 29, 2025

It is finished! - the royal declaration of the King of kings, proclaiming that the mission was complete, the debt paid, the way made open for sinners to be reconciled to God.

Go! And… Live in the Power of “It Is Finished!” - John 19:30 John 19:30 – New Living Translation Introduction: The Cry That Changed Everything John 19:30 (NLT): “When Jesus had tasted it, he said, ‘It is finished!’ Then he bowed his head and released his spirit.” Church, imagine for a moment ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, Luke 24:44-47, Colossians 2:13-14, John 3:16-17, Romans 10:9, Hebrews 12:1-2, Isaiah 53:5, Psalm 22:1-18, Genesis 3:15, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blue Christmas Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2024

What if Jesus had not been born? What if He'd never existed? Would that have made any difference?

Today’s sermon is going to focus on the question: “What If Jesus Had Never Been born? What if Jesus had never existed? What difference would that have made? In keeping with our sermon series, we’re focusing on secular Christmas music, and this Sunday’s song is an old classic by Elvis Presley ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For God So Loved Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2024

God's wonderful gift of Salvation, made possible by His Son Jesus, comes with two options: believe or perish.

THE APOSTLE JOHN WROTE TO THE CHRISTIANS IN EPHESUS THIS STATEMENT IN 1 JOHN 2:1-2, “MY DEAR CHILDREN, I AM WRITING THIS TO YOU SO THAT YOU WILL NOT SIN. BUT IF ANYONE DOES SIN, WE HAVE AN ADVOCATE WHO PLEADS OUR CASE BEFORE THE FATHER. HE IS JESUS CHRIST, THE ONE WHO IS TRULY RIGHTEOUS. HE HIMSELF ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, 1 John 2:1-2, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 1:4-5, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Riches To Rags To Riches PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the profound sacrifice Jesus made for us, the exchange of heavenly riches for earthly rags, and the true wealth we possess in Christ.

Good morning, Church! I'm so excited to dive into the Word of God with you today. We're going to be spending some time in the book of John, specifically looking at John 3:13 and 6:51. These verses remind us of the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made for us and the incredible exchange that took place ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13, John 6:51

Topics: Seat, Perfection, Us