Sermons on Shakes:

Be Still! Be Calm! The God Of Creation Is With Us!

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 18, 2018

This sermon looks at Jesus' miracle of stilling the storm and applies it to our lives. The first half looks at the text, and the second text applies it with the hymn "Be Still, My Soul."

Man and water have always had an interesting relationship. It is something that man cannot control, although it is all around him and vital for his survival. Over 75% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. We live in the land of 10,000 lakes, it is all around us as well. Despite that, it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

We are all called to express the life of God. Expression of this life of God becomes our dominion on earth. The starting point in answering this call is to encounter the Word which carried both the SPIRIT & the LIFE of God.

INTRODUCTION The main problem with the people of Israel is that they stop believing in the promises of God. They didn't believe he will still take them to the Promised Land. So it is in our time now, our present Church leaders had stopped believing in the promises of God – that is why they ...read more

Scripture: John 6:63

It's Got A Hold On Me And Won't Let Go

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019

Temptation can grab you and not let go

It’s Got a hold on me and won’t let go Illus: Can you see him running, he is running with all his might. Look at the beads of sweat popping out on his forehead. Each step that he takes is labored; he is exhausted from the struggle. Can you see the fear in his eyes as he looks back over his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 3, 2019

The voice that we choose to listen to will determine our success or failure in life. If you choose to listen to the negativity in this life, you’ll be a failure. As believers, we need to harken to the voice of our Father in everything we do.

Why Don't We Hear God's Voice Scripture Reference: John 12:27-33 & Hebrews 1:1-2 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 19, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration—a few days ago, a thunderstorm passed over our area. Lightning was popping around everywhere. The ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-33, Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019

The Macedonians plead with Paul for a chance to share financially. What creates that kind of a heart?

- Skit: Guy shows up who has traveled back in time. Offers second guy a chance to buy Apple stock the day before the company starts. Play up the time period and maybe some jokes off the company name. A MYSTERY: Why would someone plead for a chance to give? - 2 Corinthians 8:4. - Think of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 1, 2018

A sermon on the Power of the Resurrection inspired by Rick Warren and including some of his quotes.

Easter Sunday Sermon April 1, 2018 Imagine if all of the mistakes you have made were completely erased. What would your life be like? Every regret, every action, every word spoken that you regret, erased. Never happened. What would tha t be like? We might think that life would be awesome, or at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus - Our Stronghold

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Aug 23, 2018

Jesus became our stronghold when he came to save us from the kingdom of darkness

To many a stronghold means a negative word but that is not always the case. In the dictionary the meaning of the word stronghold means A place where a particular cause or belief is strongly defended or upheld. In the Bible the meaning of a stronghold is this. For every negative stronghold, there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-3, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Isaiah 23:11, Psalm 144:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

7th Trumpets & Plagues

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 7, 2018

The day of the Lprd.

7th Trumpets & Plagues Return of Jesus 7 last plagues Revelations 10: 7 But in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he shall begin to sound, the mystery of God should be finished, as he hath declared to his servants the prophets. Revelations 11: 8 And their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time: Christ Is The Wisdom Of God In The Flesh

Contributed by Albert Risdorfer on Oct 28, 2018

Nothing is impossible for God

As our brethren in the Eastern Churches announce before they proclaim the holy Gospel... “Wisdom! Be attentive!” Today is a time to be attentive... Because my friends, today’s readings are all about Wisdom. They are about how precious wisdom is. They are about where we may to find it. They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

Count The Cost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 30, 2018

One must seriously consider what it means to follow Christ and what commitment is needed to be a Christian.

I ADMIT IT! I HAVE A TENDENCY TO BE “CHEAP”! WHEN FACING UTILITY BILLS, CAR REPAIR, MEDICAL CO-PAYS, OR HOME REPAIRS, I ALWAYS SEEM TO AKS ONE PARTICULAR QUESTION FIRST: HOW MUCH IS THIS GOING TO COST? IT IS AN HONEST QUESTION. WE’LL ALWAYS BE CONCERNED WITH COST AND HOW MUCH WE WILL HAVE TO PAY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

As Little Children

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2018

Jesus says we must become children to enter the Kingdom. What does this look like?

As a Little Child Matthew 18:1-9 This is a well-known passage because it refers to the innocence of children. We often call them our “little angels” even if their misbehavior often contradicts. When a child tragically dies, if is said that God needed another angel in heaven. By the way, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's All About Asking

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Feb 12, 2018

Daughters of Zelophehad went against current custom to ask for their inheritance. By asking God amended the Law.

Chapter 26, the last chapter in last week’s parsha was the report of a census taken at God’s command. In this census, just prior to going into the Land, all the tribes are listed and their population of men is recorded. Note I said men, not men, women, and children. Society in those days was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-11, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Taste Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 24, 2018

Jesus said, "I suffer you."

THE TASTE OF CHRIST JESUS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2018) “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Friends

When The Fire Fails And The Whisper Comes

Contributed by Ava Ch on Aug 26, 2025

rguably the greatest prophet in ancient Israel, Elijah is a perfect example of how narcissism can mess you up. It is in today’s reading that the seer has an astonishing “aha” moment that will change his life forever.

“There are only two ways to live your life,” Albert Einstein once said. “One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is.” We live in an age where many live as though they themselves are the miracle. Ours is a world of self-promotion. Instagram. TikTok. A culture of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15