Sermons on Ship:

The Prayer Of Sorrow Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 5, 2006

Why would Jesus pray to have the "cup" taken away, if He knew that wasn’t going to happen? Was His prayer simply an excercise in futility, or was there something more to it? I learned some surprising truths as I prepared this sermon.

OPEN: A minister noticed a young boy kneeling off to the side of the room after youth group and praying very fervently. As the preacher came within earshot of the boy, he was surprised to hear the boy saying: "Tokyo, Tokyo, Tokyo." After the boy finished his praying the preacher approached him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grab Your Sheild: The Key Element Of A Spiritual Warrior Series

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Aug 18, 2008

The shield has been called the most important armour for a Roman soldier. In the same way, we need to take up our shield of faith. Based in Mark 4:35-41.

Sermon points: As people of faith, we need to: 1) Allow Jesus to Get On Our Boat 2) Understand The Storms Will Come 3) Believe Christ Will Bring Us Through the Storm Changed We serve a great King, amen? Do you see why I get chills when I watch this? I can’t even explain it, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding Your Rights

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Sep 13, 2008

Understand that you are given rights through Christ.

Understanding Your Rights I Peter 2: 2-10 (Contemporary English Version) 2Be like newborn babies who are thirsty for the pure spiritual milk that will help you grow and be saved. 3You have already found out how good the Lord really is. 4Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Battle Is The Lord's

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Joshua, Pt 4

THE BATTLE IS THE LORD’S (JOSHUA 5:13-6:5) Once upon a time, there was an officer of the Royal Navy named Captain Bravado who showed no fear when facing his enemies. One day, while sailing the Seven Seas, his lookout spotted a pirate ship approaching, and the crew became frantic. Captain Bravado ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Absent Acrimony Alleviates Animosity Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 13, 2008

The mariners of Jonah have much to teach we Christians on how to get along with others-even if they are impossible people.

JONAH 1:11 ABSENT ACRIMONY ALLEVIATES ANIMOSITY I. ADVERSITY: A. Accidental. B. Acrimonious. C. Acute. II. ATTITUDE: A. Amicable. B. Accommodating. C. Accountability. III. ADMIRABLE: A. Altruistic. B. Analytical. C. Acceptance. The mariners now pose the second question to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 30, 2010

The ninth commandment calls for us to balance truth-telling with protection of and the good welfare of others.

“Law & Order: SPU – Truth or Consequences” Ex. 20:16; Eph. 4:14-16; Col. 3:5-10 I love the story from Derek Helt about a minister who, one Sunday morning, said to his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. In preparation for that message, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Painful Visit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2009

For Martin Luther King Sunday. Misunderstanding comes about because we do not hear one another, we do not have the context to understand, or someone deliberately creates distance. Racial understanding needs to take all this into account.

Misunderstanding is an inevitable part of life. Just because we are human, just because we have limitations and are imperfect, we are going to misunderstand one another. And the sooner we accept that as a part of life and learn to deal with it, the better off we’ll be. There are several reasons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance After The Resurrection

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 11, 2009

Discover the assurance Jesus gives His disciples after the resurrection.

Today is Easter. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I think most everyone knows the story of the resurrection. That is a given. I think there is a deeper question that needs to be addressed? The question is, what difference has the resurrection made in my life? Why believe in the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Slave For Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 7, 2012

This is part one of my series focused on slavery and how we should become slaves for Christ. this series was inspired by a book I read by Michael card titled "A Better Freedom." In part one I examine slavery in general and how Christ became a slave to sva

A Slave For Christ Part 1 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8; Matthew 20:28; Exodus 21:32 Introduction: As we begin this new year, I want to take you back to a very difficult time in American history – the time of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Rs

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 9, 2012

On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God.

Title: Three Rs Text: Galatians 4:4-7 Thesis: On the 1st Sunday after Christmas we are reminded that Jesus came that we might become children of God. Introduction The three Rs (as in the letter R) are the foundations of a basic skills-orientated education program within schools: Reading, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation Of Pleasure Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 2, 2012

Wisdom's great rival, worldly lust, is no less earnest to destroy that wisdom is to save. Each invites to partake of her feast. Every man moves between these rival invitations in every step of life, The text presents three aspects of temptation's allurem

PROVERBS 9:13-18 THE INVITATION OF PLEASURE [2 Samuel 11:1-15] Wisdom's free and gracious invitation already has been set before us. Her invitation invites to goodness, holiness and peace. We might ask who in his or her right mind could resist? Now we have the allurement from the opposite ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Spot

Contributed by Brian Mann on Jan 16, 2011

Sometimes God sends the storms in our lives the great winds to shake us from our slumber, to awaken the spirit within, so that we might realize the potential that God has planted inside each one of us. It’s when we become broken when our spirits are low t

The Blind Spot Jon 2:1 Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish's belly, 2 And said, I cried by reason of mine affliction unto the LORD, and he heard me; out of the belly of hell cried I, and thou heardest my voice. {by...: or, out of mine affliction} {hell: or, the grave} 3 For ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fan Or Follower - The Specifics Of Following - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 17, 2011

Now that we have seen the differences between a fan and follower and see that Christ calls people to be followers, what are some of the specifics of becoming a follower of Christ? Today we want to ask, who actually can become his follower and is there an

The Specifics of Following – Part 1 Who can follow? Anyone What is the Cost? Nothing And Everything Intro Transition slide in Easy worship Good morning. I know everyone is excited for the Bears to beat the Seahawks today. Well everyone except Billy (and a couple other Washington natives). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Of Cyrene - The Unexpected Cross

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Mar 12, 2012

This is a narrative sermon that shares a story about Simon of Cyrene. Several points of observation are at the end of the message. Rightfully utilized, the "story telling" methodology is an effective format for communication.

THE UNEXPECTED CROSS (Sermons2012: Simon of Cyrene Narrative) 3/11/2012 a.m. Mark 15:21 A theologian said the cross of Jesus is like a diamond because the more angles you can look at it the greater your appreciation. Over the next two weeks we are going to look at the cross from different ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Guide To Storms In Life Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 25, 2009

This sermon advises on how to cope with storms in life and the best action to take in the midst of storms.

SURVIVAL GUIDE TO STORMS IN LIFE MRK.4.35-41. NATURAL STORMS LIKE TSUNAMIS CAN LEAVE WHOLE COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRIES RIPPED APART IN THERE WAKE, LEAVING SURVIVORS BEREAVED AND HOMELESS – AND COUNTRIES WITH HUMANITARIAN CRISIS ON THEIR HANDS. BUT TONIGHT I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT NATURAL ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist