Sermons on Ship Wreck:

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Partners In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Partners in Christ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Partners in Christ Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 7-18. • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • Ill Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different friends ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

Rotten Eggs Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

A look at the reality of Hell. This is part of a series of sermons to equip Christians to answer some of the popular objections to Christianity in our culture.

Roll Video “Hell” Immediately following announcements. No introduction. ROTTEN EGGS Serving Up Omelets—Part 3 If there is one idea or doctrine in the bible that I would like to erase, it would be the subject of my message today. When I get to heaven, if I find out that there is this loophole ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: *other

The Peril Of Inconvenience

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

Kingdom service calls for great inconvenience.

Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simplicity The Path To Contentmet Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 11, 2018

This message focuses on contentment a result of pursuing simplicity in our life.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Simplicity” The Path to Contentment Review Those who long for a deeper connection with God and an increased capacity to live life on a higher plane must engage in the things that facilitate such a life. Scripture identities particular habits, exercises, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stand Strong In Spiritual Battle – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Gorman on May 2, 2016

We should be progressively striving to penetrate enemy held territory. Where is the territory? Everywhere! The world, this country, this state, your town or city, your own home, your family and your own body and mind - no one is exempt from these encounters!

Navy SEAL Sr. Chief Mike Day had never been shot before, but that changed dramatically one night in April 2007. Al Qaeda terrorists shot Day more than two dozen times. "This body armor took more rounds than it was supposed to," explained Day, who is now retired. Body armor capable of handling only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

People who do not grasp the theology of Christianity can easily grasp its love when they see it displayed in acts of kindness. Instead of thinking of kindness as a minor virtue, we need to exalt it to the level where the Bible puts it-a vital ingredient to being Christ like.

Allen Emery, one of Billy Graham's associates tells of his experience as a boy back in 1937. He was travelling on a train with his father. One of the porters had a limp and was obviously in pain. When they inquired about it, they learned he had an infected ingrown toenail. After breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 29, 2021

James moves from how to handle trials to how to handle temptations. Even though temptation is inevitable and giving into temptation is inexcusable, we can learn that temptation is predictable and conquerable.

Introduction: A. Once there was a little boy who always went next door to play alone in the neighbor’s yard even though his mom had warned him against doing so. 1. This frustrated and worried his mom so she asked him why he was so disobedient. 2. He replied that Satan tempted him so much and he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 1:3, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Valuable Thing In The World Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2024

Do you believe God's wisdom is more valuable than gold? How committed are you to asking for God's wisdom and to seeking after God's wisdom. But even more importantly, how committed are you to applying God's wisdom?

A. The story is told about an angel that appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with one of the following: infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Which one will you choose?” 1. Without hesitation, the dean ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 4:5-9, 2 Chronicles 1:1, 1 Kings 3:5-14, 1 Kings 4:29-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Midnight

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 3, 2014

Life is a lesson. There is no way to know where we are now unless we record what had happened where we are. One of the problems of man is that he fails to learn lessons from history. In life, there are always things to remember.

1 CHRONICLES 12:32 The Trumpeter is a moment to prepare the saints for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ, calling the Church back to the truth and the path of righteousness and warning the unbelieving world about the coming judgement. It is also the period we are looking at the world events and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Anglican

A Prisoner Of Christ On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2009

Paul sailed into the unknown with the Holy Spirit leading the way. His journey was dangerous and uncomfortable, but he was still in the center of God’s will.

A Prisoner of Christ on the Seas of Life By Pastor Jim May Acts 27:1 – 28: 10 The story of Paul’s capture and sailing on a ship bound for Rome as it pertains to the life of a Christian who has been “captured” for Jesus and sailing through life on the way to our predetermined destiny in the work ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Endure Storms Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2021

Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Many of the greatest heroes of the Bible went through sustained storms that challenged their faith.

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES ENDURE STORMS TOGETHER Acts 27:14-36 Introduction Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Death, disease, marriage problems, financial problems, loss of income, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Encouragements To Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

If we look in three directions we will be stimulated toward attitudes and actions of thanksgiving.

Stimulants to Thanksgiving 1- Our singing should be accompanied with thanksgiving. (Thanksgiving Sunday) 2- As I read through the Bible, it becomes evident that God that intends for His people to be grateful. 3- It should not take a special national holiday to motivate and stimulate us to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Why should I believe the Resurrection?

1 Cor. 15:1-11 The Witness Of The Resurrection - How do you tell thirsty people about your product? - Pepsi’s ad campaign “Come Alive” - Succeeded in America - but not else where - Taiwanese translation of “Come Alive” “Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead - German’s were mystified at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist