Sermons on Ship Wrecked:

Christmas Time Is Fear Part 1

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

I wonder how many of us are fearful this season. How many of us are afraid of what the future holds, or afraid of how we can go on? I’d like to open up today with a quote by E. Stanley Jones, a famous missionary. He said, “I am inwardly fashioned for fait

CHRISTMAS TIME IS FEAR Part 1 TEXT: Luke 1:5-25 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scent Of The Unholy And Our Responsibility! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on May 22, 2013

Unlike mankind God cannot ignore sin and He will ultimately move against it in whatever form and wherever He finds it whether in the world, the church or our personal lives.

Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Protecting Families In An Ungodly Culture Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

In an ungodly culture, Jacob (and we too) protects his family, not by withdrawing into a cocoon or fighting the culture wars," but by eliminating idols, prioritizing worship, and renewing the vision of the family.

PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY IN AN UNGODLY CULTURE—Genesis 33:18-35:15 Is it more difficult to raise a godly family today than it used to be? The world seems more dangerous: drugs, school shootings, abuse and rape. Social media allows bullying and peer pressure to come to our families, 24/7. The media ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Jun 8, 2017

We can run for God but we cannot outrun God.

Title: Running From God Place: BLCC Date: 6/11/17 Text: Jonah 1.1-2.1 CT: We can run from God, but we can’t outrun God. [Screen 1] FAS: N.T. Wright uses the following illustration to "describe how we should avoid [sin] and embrace the way of Jesus": Think of an animal you'd really be afraid of, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Return Of The Twelve; Jesus Withdraws; Five Thousand Fed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 13, 2017

Jesus said, “Bring them to me” (five loaves, and two fishes). It is not what we have that matters, but what we do with what we have. We must be willing to give the little that we have to Him; then He will increase it and use it.

-Spring, AD 29- Near Bethsaida Title: Return of the Twelve; Jesus Withdraws; Five Thousand Fed Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14 -Matthew (Chapter 14)- 13 When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

If Noah Were Here

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 27, 2014

You see, God created all things and called them good, but it was only man that God really loved for man was the only part of God’s creation that had the power of choice to love God in return and that possessed an eternal soul.

11-8-04 If Noah Were Here... Genesis 6:2-6:8 Nearly 6000 years ago there was a great man of faith called Noah. Noah lived in a time of great turmoil and much confusion. It had all began so beautifully as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah, Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

Serving and ministering those whom we love is easy. What if you were called by God to minister to a nation of murderers, whose part and parcel was to kill wantonly and have no fear of God at all?

The Reluctant, Rebellious Prophet: Jonah, Chapter 1 Today we will begin the first of a four part series on the book of Jonah. I hope to be in the church building in three Sundays from today, and we will finish this series the Sunday after that. I've decided to take a break from the Achieve New ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Close Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

Knowledge is good, effort is commendable, and lifestyle is important. However, you can get all that right and miss Jesus.

"If our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost" (II Cor. 4:3). Mark 12:28-34 Is close always good enough? Not when you think about it. • If 99.9 percent were good enough ... • The IRS would lose 2 million documents this year. • 22,000 checks will be deducted from the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Good Soil Grows The Kingdom

Contributed by Ken Corder on Jul 10, 2011

The Kingdom of God grows when we hear the Word of God and respond obediently and faithfully to God's Word planted in us.

Introduction: I love to garden…but I am not a good gardener. I have been around gardening all my life. I have been working in gardens since I was a little boy. As a kid I can remember helping mom and dad rake our fall leaves into the garden in the fall and dad would burn them and turn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is Love

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 15, 2011

This message looks at the biblical Standard, Test, Example and Application of AGAPE love.

WHAT IS LOVE? George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination lead to his graduation at age nineteen. But as he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Secret To Inner Peace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2025

The world thinks that if they could just change their circumstances, they could avoid stress and worry... and could have the peace they crave. But Jesus said that won't work. In this world we are guaranteed to have trouble. But Jesus promises us a peace that the world cannot give.

This is the last in our sermon series - entitled “One Thing”. We’ve been focusing on ONE WORD in Scripture that sums up a basic Bible truth, and today’s word is PEACE. Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sovereignty And Salvation: The Hand & Heart Of God

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

If I understand God’s hand in and heart towards creation, I can choose to trust Him to rule over my life and remain under His protection. I know that He loves me and only wants the best for me and that His plan for my life is good and perfect.

Last Sunday, we began looking at the topic of God’s sovereignty which talks about the preeminence, power, and authority of God. Today we will be speaking on the Sovereignty of God and Salvation: The Hand and Heart of God. Studying the doctrine of sovereignty helps us to make sense of evil and what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fishing On The Wrong Side!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

We are told the most five popular questions that men are asked is:

• "What are you thinking?" • "Do you love me?" • "Do I look fat?" • "Do you think she is prettier than me?" • "What would you do if I died?" Each of these questions, when answered incorrectly, lead to an argument or divorce. Men must think ...read more

Scripture: John 21:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Giving

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

Jesus teaches us a strange math, that when we give to others, we gain more back than we gave.

It was a very long time ago that I learned the basic math facts in school. If I have two hymnals, and I can find people to give me two more hymnals, how many hymnals will I have? Four. I came out ahead. And now that I have four hymnals, if I give one away, how many will I have? Only 3. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

God Can… So You Can Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

A four-part series on Jonah. A good reminder that you can run… but you can’t hide from God! Teaching sheet at the end of the text.

“God Can… So You Can” Jonah 3:1-10 Pastor John Bright Jonah 3 “1 Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the Lord. Now ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Methodist