Sermons on Ship:

Showing Favortism

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 5, 2004

We judge books by the cover, even though we are told not to. As Christians, we are commanded to avoid showing favoritism.

Showing Favoritism, James 2:1-13 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 20, 2003. Introduction [ILLUSTRATION] a plainly dressed man who entered a church in the Netherlands took a seat near the front. A few minutes later a woman walked down the aisle, saw the stranger in the place ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Inspired To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The life of Samuel Marsden Apostle to New Zealand is an inspiration to us to preach the gospel again.

On Christmas day 1814 the gospel was first preached in New Zealand at Oihi bay in Northland. God had a plan for the salvation of the nation then, and He has a plan now, I have included a bit of history about the Rev Samuel Marsden, which I hope will inspire many to take up the challenge afresh. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 5 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

A sermon affirming that all things came by,through and from the Living Word of God.Thus all things living and non-living can hear,obey and submit to the Word of God.If problems,storms, demons, sickness , etc arises Just speak they will hear!

“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.” mark 4:39 Just speak they will hear! Your words have creative and authoritative power. All we see today came as a result of the spoken words. Many times people ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Prayer For Missions

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Nov 28, 2005

What can we do for ourselves, others in our church, and those who are serving the Lord overseas on Missions? One thing for certain is we can PRAY. This sermon teaches us specifically what we can pray .

A Prayer for Missions Colossians 4:2-6 Intro.: A. This year’s Penny Crusade (our annual Mission focus and appeal) theme was about taking a Cruise and visiting the places where AC ministries are working through World Missions. We boarded the US Sonship for our cruise. We have visited some ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Adventist

A Light For The World

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

revealing our need to carry the light to those drowning in sin.

ASV John 3:17-21 For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him. He that believeth on him is not judged: he that believeth not hath been judged already, because he hath not believed on the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Three-Fold Duty Of The Believer

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

An outline Of scriptures that teach us the three things that make us good stewards.

******Sermon Outline******* The Three-Fold Duty Of Life Appropiation, Formation, and Donation. 1) Appropiation (taking)... a) Cup of salvation- Psa 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. b) Instruction-Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Believing God Out Of Fear And Reverence Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleveth chapter of Hebrews; Noah stands as a great example in believing God and in believing God’s warning of coming judgment.

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 2 Believing God out of fear and Reverence Hebrews 11:7 Introduction This verse begins the list of believers included in God’s great hall of faith. The first two mentioned last week were Abel and Enoch, they were discussed in the overall description of Faith. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Rudy Reed on Feb 16, 2009

God provides anchors that helps us through life’s struggles

Anchors So many times we are faced with circumstances that test our character. God has a plan for us to overcome every trouble that attempt to destroy us. (John 10:10) When we consistently come to hear the taught and preached Word p God we learn valuable lesson. Lessons that help us navigate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Honoring The Heavenly Father

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 17, 2009

WHAT A PRIVILEGE, WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO.

CBC HONORING THE HEAVENLY FATHER 6/21/09 TEXT: JOHN 1:12 INTRODUCTION: WHAT A PRIVILEGE WHAT AN HONOR TO BE CALLED A CHILD OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER. AS WE HONOR OUR EARTHLY FATHERS THIS MORNING, WE PAUSE TO REFLECT OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ALSO. 1. IT WAS AN HONOR TO BE MY FATHER’S ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Invest In What?

Contributed by Greg Vesely on Apr 21, 2009

This Message will make you take a look at what it is that your really investing in.

Title: Invest in What? Text: Mathew 25:14-30 Intro: Greet Have you ever looked up a word in the dictionary and it’s a string of big words that you don’t understand. Well I have many times. So tonight I want to give you my definition of missions. Missions are when a follower of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Minister To Be Successful He Must Do These Five Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2009

We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her.

A MINISTER TO BE SUCCESSFUL HE MUST DO THESE FIVE THINGS! We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her. (Mat 14:19 KJV) And he commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:19-27

Hosanna To Hallelujah Part 2

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 3, 2007

The psalmist repaid the Lord’s deliverance with worship, service, sacrifice, thanksgiving, and obedience. He was able to proclaim Hallelujah, Praise the Lord.

Hosanna to Hallelujah - Part 2 Psalm 116:12-19 Our Reply The soldier’s first article of faith is summed up nowhere more eloquently than in an 1865 letter from William Tecumseh Sherman to U.S. Grant: "I knew wherever I was that you thought of me, and if I got in a tight place you would come--if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Your Life As A Light"

Contributed by Terry Brooks on Apr 10, 2007

This sermon helps the hearer develop their relationship with God in order to be a light shining in this dark world.

“Your Life as a Light” Matthew 5:14-16 Begin by playing “Waiting for the Light to Shine” from “Big River” Big River is my most favorite musical. In this story, Huck Finn is making his way through life and waiting for the “Light” to shine that will tell him what life is all about. Just as Huck is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part Iii Of The Book Of James Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 18, 2007

Part Three of James Study this is the first part of the series - James 1:22-27

The Book of James Study (Part III) James 1:22-27 James had seen some Christians develop disappointing and even dangerous habits in regard to their “profession” and their “practice.” In our text James make a proposition, provides an illustration, and draws and application about how to practically ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

"As The Hart....so"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 18, 2007

The animal’s need for water, however, is the primary message emphasized in our text. The deer-like creature must have accessible and adequate supplies of water.

Panting After God “As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God” (Psa. 42:1). According to The Zondervan Pictoral Bible Dictionary, the “hart” of Bible times was “similar to the American elk but somewhat smaller.” Harts are stags or male deer whereas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist