Sermons on Shipwrecked:

Making This The Best Year Ever

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

A challenge to make this year the greatest we’ve seen as a church.

I want to offer my commendations to each of you, this morning. Every single one of you deserves a huge congratulation because, as of this moment, you have not missed one church service all year long. That’s something to be proud of. And I am proud of you. Granted it’s still the first day of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Holiness

Where Are You?

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 15, 2002

Use chairs to show people where they are spiritually.

Where Are You? Introduction A. Genesis 3:1-9 -READ B. This morning, God asks that same question, “Where are you?” C. It’s quite obvious that God already knows where we are! D. The challenge is for us to discover where we are today. 1. II Corinthians 13:5 - “Examine yourselves to see if you are in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Scar Tells A Story Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 22, 2006

How to allow the painful things in life to be used for God’s glory.

Dare to Pursue “Every Scar Tells a Story” October 22, 2006 ME: Pain is a part of life. In fact, it is one of the very first parts of life. In childbirth, there is pain and it is a difficult experience. Unfortunately, that is not where the pain ends in our lives. We deal with pain everyday in some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 24, 2006

People who yield to God’s control experience well-being.

#2006-26 Title: Out of Control Text: Matthew 5:5 Truth: People who yield to God’s control experience well-being. Aim: To lead them to submit to God. INTRODUCTION Victor Hugo, who is famous for his novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame, also so wrote a story called “Ninety-Three.” It tells of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Build A Fire

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Aug 26, 2002

When you’re weary, weak, confused and just don’t know what to do… build a Fire!

“Build A Fire” Acts 28: 1-10 INTRO: 1. I believe that there is nothing in this book that is insignificant. a. If we truly believe that God orchestrated everything in the life of Paul, we must also believe that even the smallest detail is ordained by God. b. In my ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preoccupied Passenger Povokes Pilot Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 29, 2008

The piolt of the ship-a Bentile-goes to call upon a Jewish man to pray for him and for his crew. Not all of Jonah 1:6, can be viewed as true tyoes, yet there are enough of instances where we see Jonah, a type of the Church, is called to pray at the behest

JONAH 1: 6 PREOCCUPIED PASSENGER PROVOKES PILOT I. PERIL: A. Perishing. B. Punishment. C. Pariahs. II. PIOUS: A. Predicament. B. Prayer-less. C. Provoked. III. PILOT: A. Pattern. B. Piousness. C. Pleadings. The scene on board the ship carrying Jonah is not a serene scene. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Lifted Up Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 30, 2008

Our passage teaches us of a violent grace. Though man would cast down the Servant, God would lift Him up and glorify Him. He who man esteemed not, God would magnify.

ISAIAH 52:13 15 - 52:15 THE LIFTED UP SERVANT John 12: 32-33 The text we begin today may be the best know in the Old Testament. The passage is certainly one of the riches and most unmistakable prophecies in the Bible. Our text begins the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Commitments For A New Year Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 3, 2012

The NEW YEAR is a time when many of us are motivated to take a harder look at ourselves. We often take an inventory of ourselves and consider what needs to be changed for the next 12 months.

The NEW YEAR is a time when many of us are motivated to take a harder look at ourselves. We often take an inventory of ourselves and consider what needs to be changed for the next 12 months. For some reason during the month of January we have the strongest resolve to makes changes than we will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Darkness Vs The Epiphany Of Light

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2014

Sure, darkness press on all sides. Sure, seems like gloom and despair. But Paul teaches us there is an EPIPHANY OF LIGHT... We go through seasons, but God has a plan of development. TRUST HIM.

FACE THE STRONG MAN OF DARKNESS... FRUSTRATION OF MY OWN MAKING VS THE EPIPHANY OF LIGHT By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Romans 8:28 (KJV) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning To Play Nice

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 20, 2011

Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a "roundabout" way.

Title: Learning to Play Nice Text: II Corinthians 13:11-14 and Romans 12:14-21 Thesis: Our lives are lived most peacefully when we live in a “roundabout” way. Introduction Bonnie and I saw our first Lacrosse match two weeks ago in Wheaton, IL. Our oldest Granddaughter, Matti, was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 6, 2018

Jude sounds a warning that False teachers, false teaching, heresies, are invading the church. that warning is a relevant now as it has ever been.

And as we start, let me ask a couple of questions…questions about sleeping? Who in here feels like you need more sleep? Who has ever fallen asleep while trying to watch a movie? or watching a football game? Who in here has ever fallen asleep in church?...(no hands, I really don’t want to know!) ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving – An Attitude Of Gratitude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 23, 2019

Today I would like to share with you 3 things we learn about thanksgiving from the Bible.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXTS: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Psalm 92:1, 100:4, 107:1; Romans 1:21 ILL. On Thanksgiving Day the family was seated around the table, preparing to eat their annual holiday meal. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 92:1, Psalm 100:4, Psalm 107:1, Romans 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Believe In The Authority Of Scripture Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 6, 2025

Part 1 of a series on the foundational truths of our church

Good morning! Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy chapter 3. We begin a new series this morning on the things we believe. The foundational truths that hold us together as a church and as followers of Jesus. Over the next few weeks we are going to talk about the Bible, prayer, fellowship, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023

This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Topics: Contentment, Today's World

Setting The Record Straight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores how Christian life involves striving and commitment, viewing trials as opportunities to grow closer to God and rely on His strength.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you today, under the canopy of God's grace and in the warmth of His love, to share in the wisdom of His word. Today, we are going to be focusing on a scripture passage that is as profound as it is poignant, as challenging as it is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Topics: Bad Things Happen, God's Blessings