Sermons on Ships:

You & The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day - Pt. 2 - Shake It Off! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 23, 2015

It has been one of those days! You have had one, right? Things just can't seem to get any worse and then . . . they do! It feels like every day is a Monday. So what do you do?

I. Introduction In the 60's the Mamas and Papas may have most accurately captured the sentiment of the concept of getting a "Case of the Mondays". Monday, Monday, can't trust that day Monday, Monday, sometimes it just turns out that way Oh, Monday morning, you gave me no warning of what was to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah Floatin Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 14, 2010

This is a message about dealing with Jonah’s that have gotten into your boat and are causing much hardship, and what to do with them.

Dealing with Personal Jonah’s, and throwing them overboard Text: Jonah 1:4-14 Last week we talked about Jonah fleeing from the presence of God and what it cost Jonah to do that, and God’s counterattack to his rebellion. We said Jonah’s rebellion: Cost Jonah the smile on God’s face, the peace in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cherish Your Spiritual Heritage

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 29, 2010

Cherish Your Spiritual Heritage 1) It’s only yours through faith 2) It’s only yours by grace

When I worked on a thoroughbred ranch in northern Japan, I knew which horses I needed to take extra care of simply by looking at the placards that hung above each of the horse’s stalls. These placards recorded equine bloodlines. Mr. Wimpy might not sound like a promising racer but if he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Taming The Tongue Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 6, 2010

Christian discipline begins with taming your tongue. You must control your tongue, realize that it is a spiritual indicator, and that their is power in our words.

Taming the Tongue James 3:1-12 Introduction We have been talking about having a faith that works. We have looked at: Trials and temptations, Listening to and doing the Word of God. Playing favorites, and last week faith and working your faith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Let It Go Out! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Harmony Through Humility Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

HOW CAN YOU ACHIEVE HUMILITY? BY CONTINUALLY CASTING YOU CARES UPON GOD.

Humility is Self-effacing and it is Modest. It is quiet, reserved, shy, gracious, mild-mannered, and doesn’t believe it’s own press clippings. Humility is essential if you are a follower of Christ. Today’s Big Idea: Be Humble if You Want God to Work for You. “Clothe yourselves, all of you, with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 14:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Waiting For? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Unknown? Overlooked? Talented? Gifted? Able? Yes!! It is time to quit riding the pine, get off the sidelines, quit being a benchwarmer and get in the game!

Bench Warmers Pt. 1 - What Are You Waiting For? I. Introduction We all love the superstar! The super talented athlete who dominates the field or the court. It is their jerseys that sell out. It is their highlights that are played nonstop on the sports shows. It is their name that garners millions ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5, Jonah 1:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Trial Is An Opportunity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2017

Blessings often come disguised as problems...This problem we face could be an opportunity to allow God to show his stuff.

IN THIS TRIAL THERE IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BUILD BY FAITH ... GOD HAD A LESSON TO TEACH... ABRAHAM HAD A LESSON TO LEARN... ISAAC HAD A LESSON TO LEARN... DAD, DEAR OLD DAD: WE HAVE WOOD! CHECK. WE HAVE THE FIRE! CHECK. BUT DAD WE HAVE NO LAMB... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:7-13, Matthew 19:26, Joel 2:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Should Christians Have Joy? Part 2

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 11, 2019

We have great reasons to have Joy, & as a result people notice our Joy, or to put it like Paul did, They notice our reasonable service.

Why should Christians have Joy? - This morning, as part of our remembering our veterans, I want to look at out last three reasons why Christians have Joy. - Let’s refresh our memories of what is Jesus’ desire for us in John 15:8-11. John 15:8-11 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tracking The Package Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 14, 2019

I have to say to you the Scripture is quite clear, this is no ordinary package, this is Christ the Lord.

Introduction: Package shipping has come along way. Usually, you receive an email from the seller telling you that your package has shipped, and giving you your tracking number. You go to the carrier’s page and enter your tracking number, and most of them will ask you if you want shipping updates, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Agenda Of A Storm? Dry Faith? Wet Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2018

Let us consider the agenda of storms. No one is exempt from the storms of faith. What do I do when there is so much water in my boat it looks like I am doomed? Is Jesus on board?

THE STORM’S AGENDA: DRY FAITH VS. WET FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would first ask us to weigh and ponder this thought. THERE CAN BE NO RESURRECTION WITHOUT A CRUCIFIXION… We hate the very thought of the Crucifixion, but FAITH KNOWS that the crucifixion and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Philippians 4:6, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

12 Amazing Words (Story Of Jonah)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Oct 18, 2020

We all know the story of Prophet Jonah, - the man who swallowed by a big fish. But if we could interview him in an intimate-round-chair-session; this will be his story.

12 AMAZING WORDS (Story of Jonah) October 18, 2020 Intro: We all know the story of Prophet Jonah, - the man who swallowed by a big fish. But if we could interview him in an intimate-round-chair-session; this will be his story. “God asked me to go east – I choose to go west. He told me to go land ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Volunteer And Victor! Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 28, 2024

Two things that the Resurrection of Jesus does for us. (A Sunrise sermon)

Perhaps you’ve heard the story about the wealthy rancher from Montana who had so much money that he didn’t know what to do with it all. Therefore, one day he decided to give some of it away by offering the neighborhood farmhands an opportunity to acquire some of it. To do so, he alligators ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Remedy For Worldliness Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2022

Based on James 4:1-10 - Encourages hearers to consider a 3-step remedy for worldliness.

“THE REMEDY FOR WORDLINESS” James 4:1-10 FBCF – 10/30/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Hance Dilbeck – New CEO for Guidestone. Bible Treasures at Ms Baptist Convention. Told story of time when he & his wife were taking care 3 of their 8 grandkids one weekend so son & daughter-in-law could go on ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist