Sermons on Sea Made Calm:

I Shall Not Want

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 4, 2020

The abundant life we have in Jesus calms our anxieties and allows us to live in freedom and generosity

May 3, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; John 10:1-10 I Shall Not Want Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Life. And abundant life, no ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Lutheran

How Could One Solitary Life Have So Much Impact - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Dec 24, 2023

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Good Evening, and welcome again to St. John’s Church. And, as you can tell, I love our Christmas Eve Service. The first one at St. John’s was in 1892, 130 years ago. This is only my 5th Christmas here, and I absolutely love how this service paints a picture. It really has a feel to it. As we close ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

#29 Be Not Afraid Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 4, 2020

This is a scary world we live in. In the story of Jesus walking on the water, we learn how Jesus wants us to handle our fears.

#29 Be Not Afraid Series: Mark Chuck Sligh October 4, 2020 This is a scary world we live in. In the story of Jesus walking on the water, we learn how Jesus wants us to handle our fears. NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Unsinkable Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus teaches us a lesson of dependence upon Him from the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

UNSINKABLE SAINTS Matthew 14:22-33 INTRO: There is a great lesson to be learned in this passage. Many have scoffed at this account, refusing to believe that God can walk on water. If man can fly through the air surely God can walk on the water! I have no problem believing the miracle (if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Look And Live

Contributed by Greg Jones on Oct 18, 2000

They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom.

They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way; they spoke against God and against Moses, and said, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the desert? There is no bread! There is no water! And we detest this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

The Risen Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 7, 2013

In chapter 13 of Revelation we discover the rising of a beast from the sea and the meaning of this passage.

The Risen Beast Revelation 13:1-10 The world is evolving into a system that will become suitable for a world leader once again. As we saw in Chapter 12 of the book of Revelation Satan is he that is fashioning it. In this chapter we see the development of this world leader in the first ten ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Awe-Full God, Awesome Savior

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 3, 2015

Proper 12 (B) Jesus is very God, and as God is terrifying. Because He is also man and with us, we see God’s love for us in and through Christ. Therefore we are reassured that Christ comes to us in love and compassion.

Mark 6:45-53 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Awe-full God, Awesome Savior” Last week we read how Jesus fed a crowd of 5,000 with the 5 small loaves. Now that is finished, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-53

Denomination: Lutheran

The Challenge Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 15, 2013

Following Jesus is not easy, it's not impossible, but it is a challenge. Taking Jesus with you in your boat gives you the Master of the Sea and Storm

* The life’s lessons which can be found from this one text are enormous. We could spend a month’s worth of message on this one passage and, quite likely, never repeat ourselves. The messages could be “Jesus calming your storm”, “Is Jesus in your boat?” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Spirit wants to help us through the Red Sea experiences if we will let Him

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Moses (Heb. 11:24-30) Illustration:In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's People Without A Home

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 8, 2001

There are similarities between the Israelites at the crossing of the Red Sea and those outside our church families.

In 1997, 20th Century Fox released an animated musical about Anastasia, lost princess of Russia. In the film, we first meet Anastasia leaving an orphanage that has been her home for the last ten years. She has forgotten her identity, but she knows she has one. She longs for a family, but she is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2021

As we approach the chaos of the end of the age, stay true to the Lord, stay calm in the crisis, and stay strong in the faith.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right direction. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, Revelation 6:1-8, Revelation 6:12, 1 John 2:18, Daniel 9:27, Revelation 12:6, Revelation 13:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:3-5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 1:11, Daniel 11:32-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sermon On Clouded Skies

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 11, 2025

Cloud is defined as a visible mass of condensed watery vapor floating in the atmosphere at varying heights above the surface of the terrain or sea.

Rabindranath Tagore, an Indian poet once remarked: “Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” 1 Corinthians 13:12 reminds us: “For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 30:3, Matthew 24:29, Ezekiel 32:7, Psalm 104:3

Why Are You So Fearful? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 8, 2018

If God be for us, who can be against us? If God Is for us, then why do we fear the world? We will examine the Disciple's fearfulness on the occasion of Jesus calming the storm.

Jesus asked the question, Why are you so fearful? That is a question many need to answer today. In spite of what they say, 90% of the chronic patients who see today's physicians have one common symptom. Their trouble did not start with cough or chest pain or hyperacidity. In 90% of the cases, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Away

Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 29, 2001

four anchor we need to leave in the sea and one we need to pick up

God will lead us to Him if we listen and obey. Acts 27:27-44 Why did the Author write this story? Was it to show that God will pull us through the storms of life? Or was it to show us how God provides for us and will lead us to safety if we will listen and obey? Background Paul was brought before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-44

Denomination: *other

A Passion For Compassion Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 29, 2016

How can we address the sea of humanity that is now pressing upon us for assistance?

A Passion for Compassion Defend the weak and fatherless, uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:3-4 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:3-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed