Sermons on Ships From Spain:

Have You Been Rescued From The Wrath Of God? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2020

Paul highlights 4 spiritual changes people go through when they are rescued from the wrath of God: 1. We recognize our sinfulness (vs. 1-3). 2. We repent (vs. 4). 3. We begin to rely on God (vs. 2-5). 4. We begin to reflect our relationship with Christ (vs. 6-11).

Have You Been Rescued from the Wrath of God? The Book of Romans Romans 2:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 20, 2016 (Revised September 4, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Tonight, in Romans 2 we will explore how to be rescued from the wrath of God. But in order to do that, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Great Wisdom About God From An Eyewitness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 5, 2020

John gives us some great wisdom about God: 1. God gives us a limited revelation (vs. 20-22). 2. God gives us a worthy obligation (vs. 22). 3. God gives us needed clarification (vs. 23). 4. God deserves our glorification (vs. 24-25). 5. God gives us a confident expectation (vs. 24-25).

Great Wisdom about God from an Eyewitness of Christ The Gospel of John John 21:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 5, 2018 (Revised August 5, 2020) MESSAGE: *Please open your Bibles to John 21. This chapter records the third appearance of our Risen Savior after He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

When God Hides

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 3, 2017

We all have times of dryness in our relationship with God, and it could be for a variety of reasons. But sometimes it's because we harbor unconfessed sin our life. Isaiah gives us a path forward, a way to renew our relationship with the Lord.

Isaiah 64:1-9 When God Hides Have you ever had a winter season of faith? You pray, but your prayers seem to bounce off the ceiling? You wonder if you really know God, or if God knows you? Philip Yancey, in his book, “Reaching for the Invisible God,” writes: “I experienced the sense of abandonment ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:20-21, Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Losers Win! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 19, 2018

When you fail, don’t try to save yourself. Instead, realize you’re a loser (we all are), and rely on the Lord to turn your failure into victory!

Recently, I came across some cynical observations on life and work: Nothing is foolproof to a talented fool; the early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese; borrow money from a pessimist – they don't expect it back; if at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Kings Part 4 (Nasb) Chapters 17-22 (Footnotes From Biblegateway.com And Notes From Marilyn Hickey)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 1, 2023

Chapters 17 - 22

Elijah Predicts Drought (because he heard from God). 17 Now Elijah the Tishbite, who was of [a]the settlers of Gilead, said to Ahab, “As the Lord, the God of Israel lives, before whom I stand, surely there shall be neither dew nor rain these years, except by my word.” 2 The word of the Lord came ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Trapped On A Dead End Street

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

What to do when you find yourself trapped by circumstances.

Trapped On A Dead End Street But the Egyptians pursued after them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, and his horsemen, and his army, and overtook them encamping by the sea, beside Pihahiroth, before Baal-zephon. And when Pharaoh drew nigh the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:9-11, Exodus 14:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 29, 2011

The Effective Christian knows the disease of sin, and knows the cure of Grace.

The Effective Christian 1 Tim 1:15-20 Date Oct, 1347 Place: The Black Sea, heading toward Messina, Italy. The Ship: A Genoese Cargo Fleet. The cargo: among other things, a disease. By the time the fleet ported in Messina, Italy, most of the sailors were dead; those alive were wishing they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Babylon, In Papal Rome: From Its Height To Its Present Low... Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 14, 2015

Rome-Babylon has been with us for many centuries now. From giddy power over empires to its present place of "holding on", Babylon promises to be with us until her program is fulfilled (Revelation 18).

The "Golden Age" of the Papacy. c. 1000 A.D. As the new millennium dawns over Europe and the world, Rome tightens its grip. It seems every Pope is trying to outdo the last in wickedness and power plays. Benedict VIII buys the office of Pope in 1012, as does his successor in 1024. The latter Pope ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning From The Hulk: God’s Power, Patience, And Redemption Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

The Hulk, a well-known character from Marvel Comics, embodies immense power, struggles with anger, and ultimately seeks redemption. Through this lens, we will uncover profound biblical truths about God’s power, patience, and redemption.

Learning from The Hulk: God’s Power, Patience, and Redemption Introduction Today, we are going to explore an unconventional but insightful topic: what The Hulk can teach us about God. The Hulk, a well-known character from Marvel Comics, embodies immense power, struggles with anger, and ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay On Board

Contributed by Lymano Wishart on Mar 11, 2014

An encouragement to stay maintain your relationship with God despite the inevitable struggles (storms) that come your way. Your only guarantee or safe arrival is to abide in the ship knowing that God is faithful to keep His promises.

Stay on Board Acts 27 True Story: In the early 1990s in the community of Britonville, St. Ann a truck was transporting some persons along a main road and was now heading up a hill. The truck developed some problems and couldn’t make the climb. It got more complicated and, as it was told, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Out Of The Belly Of Hell

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 16, 2006

The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! -- His experience as he went to the Bottom and back

Out of the Belly of Hell! Imagine how it might have been with Jonah. I. DOWN The last sight lingering in his eyes was a bobbing ship, stormy skies, pelting rain, and the fear-struck faces of the sailors who threw him into the water. Splash! On the surface it grew strangely calm, but for Jonah the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Developing A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 24, 2006

This sermon gives four ways to develope a servant’s heart. 1. Develope a volunteer spirit. 2. Have a determination to help. 3. Commit to follow-ship. 4. Start meeting the needs around you.

Developing a Servant’s Heart If you are truly striving to serve God you must develop a servant’s heart. I think as a Christian we all want to be faithful servants. Remember what it says in Matthew 25:23. “Well done good and faithful servant, you were faithful with a few things, I will put you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"from Water And Wine To The Glory Of God" (Sermon 5 In Series From Gospel Of John 2021) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021

This sermon deals with the account of Jesus' first miracle of converting Water To wine at Galilee.Many focus on the miracle itself, but the miracle was secondary. The main event was that the miracle revealed the glory of God in the person of Jesus.

FROM WATER AND WINE TO THE GLORY OF GOD [Message 5 in 2021 series on Gospel of John] John 2:1-11 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ February 14, 2021 Video Link To Sermon: https: //youtu.be/YcFSOZkPEv0 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we come to a bit of a turning point or perhaps I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 22, 2006

Since Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law with his death on the tree, we are blessed with the blessings of Abraham.

Galatians Chapter 3 verses 10 – 13 reads: “10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." 11Clearly no one is justified before God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Idol Threats

Contributed by Don Hutto on Apr 14, 2001

As popular as Tarot readings and horoscopes are they must not replace God in our lives.

"Idol" Threats 2 Kings 1:1-18 I. Introduction Many today don’t take the dangers of the daily horoscope, Tarot readings, and the like seriously. But we should because these "idols" threaten our relationship with God. II. Idolatry denies the Presence of God in our lives. (v. 3) By ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist