Sermons on Shipwrecked:

What Game Are You Playing?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

This message is for anyone who desires to live for God and sees there’s still room for improvement.

WHAT GAME ARE YOU PLAYING? 2 Timothy 4:7 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee A beginner golfer sliced his tee shot into the woods, then hit a tree trying to get out, hit a third time across the fairway into the woods on the other side. Finally he hit into a sand trap. All the while the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Driftting

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 29, 2008

The danger of drifting is not limited to the physical realm...In Hebrews 2:1, we find a warning against drifting.  Sadly, it is not uncommon for Christians to drift toward destruction!

"ARE YOU DRIFTING?"Hebrews 2:1INTRODUCTION "Two young men were fishing above a low dam on a river near their hometown.  As they were concentrating on catching fish, they were unaware that they had drifted until they were not far from the water flowing over the dam.  When they realized their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Work Of Minister

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 29, 2008

It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) fo

WORK OF MINISTER It is not enough to be busy; so are the ants. The question is: What are we busy about? Henry David Thoreau It is possible to be so active in the service of Christ as to forget to love him. P. T. Forsyth We can sometime forget who we work (serve) for in the ministry. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-4, 1 Timothy 3:4-5

Treasure In Your Sacks

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2002

Many thanks to Pastor James Childers for this outline! Get a burlap sack from feed store and put in it:A Bible, hammer, mirror, sword, old lantern, lighthouse, the word "Grace," a cross, dynamite, (home made out of postal tube, painted red with rope tied

GEN.43:19-24 "TREASURE IN YOUR SACKS" A) Joseph’s brothers had gone to Egypt to buy food to live on because of the famine ....... * They did not know their brother at this time, so they bought the food with the money they had! * Unknown to them, Joseph had ordered their money to be returned ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Romans Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by James May on Feb 4, 2002

This is an expository series on the Book of Romans that will be continued as time permits.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is It Flooding In Your Life?

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Are there problems in your life? How do we overcome obstacles that seem so overwhelming? Look at the example of Joshua and the Israelites as they cross over a flooded Jordan River to accept their inheritance. When it floods in your life Harvest may onl

Is it Flooding in Your Life? Joshua 3 INTRODUCTION The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, deserted island. He prayed for God to rescue him, and every day scanned the horizon to see if help was on the way. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reclaiming A Backslider

Contributed by George Bannister on Oct 31, 2002

Instruction from the book of James on reclaiming a wayward believer.

TEXT: James 5:19-20 19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. ETS: James emphasizes the importance of reclaiming wayward ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Session 10 "From Served To Serving” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 18, 2006

Week 10 0f 13

Seismic Shifts Session 10 “From Served to Serving” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) + Cannes Film Festival Video Clip: (50sec) children’s cancer video. Example of an act of unselfish service. Not giving to get, just giving. Congregational Scripture Reading: +Mark 10:45 (NIV) 45 For ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Bible Church

No Regrets

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 14, 2007

As Paul neared life’s end he wrote to Timothy a message of NO REGRETS. If your life was nearing the end today, could you say the same?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Have No Regrets II Timothy 4:6-8 Intro: The Apostle Paul writes to young Timothy as he looks out at the chopping block where the Roman guards will soon chop off his head and he says these words in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

From The Depths Of Despair Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 1, 2018

Pour out your heart to God in times of Despair; seek consolation in his love for you.

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. He eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Other

Hope In Weakness Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2019

God's power is made perfect in weakness

March 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Lenten Service Psalm 91; 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Hope in Weakness Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “For whenever I am weak, then I am strong,” (2 Corinthians 2:10). St. Paul was no stranger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

We Need To Get It In Order To Give It

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 13, 2017

We all have the gift of the Holy Spirit available to us . We just need to get it and activate it in order to get the Gospel Message out to others

So Last week I talked about a verse in proverbs that says that Without Vision or better yet revelation of or from God people cease to exist. We also looked at how the vision or goal of the church whatever it may be should line up with the concept of revealing ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tactics - Pt. 1 - Before Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 25, 2015

We are instructed to be aware of how our enemy works against us. However, it is also essential to know how God works. We need to learn His tactics so that we won't miss His hand moving in our life.

Tactics Pt. 1 - Before I. Introduction In the New Testament, Paul instructs us to be aware of how our enemy works. In 2 Corinthians 2:11, he says “After all, we don’t want to unwittingly give Satan an opening for yet more mischief—we’re not oblivious to his sly ways!” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Pentecostal