Sermons on Smile At The Storm:

Almost Drowned By Life’s Distractions

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 27, 2013

One of the worst and most serious of all life’s distractions is our fears which may momentarily cause us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

"But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me." INTRODUCTION Here’s a scenario I would like for you to consider, you just left the doctor’s office and was given a list of foods to avoid and then you go to a family dinner only to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:30

Denomination: Baptist

This Is How You Go (Part One) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

Sermon 18 in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

This is How You Go! Part One (BFM #18) Text: Matthew 14:22-36 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In his book Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back Charles Swindoll tells a story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So this farmer went out and bought the smartest, most expensive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004

Three reasons Christ is worthy of your faith.

Luke 8:22-25 Where is Your Faith? Woodlawn Baptist Church May 23, 2004 Introduction In April 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell and opened their parachutes. On the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Rock Series

Contributed by Ohm Kevaley on Apr 6, 2011

how to build your spiritual life

Building on the Rock by pastor ohm Prakash Matthew 7:24-27 Because you see life is like a voyage we are sailing between two eternities. Sometime things are good and sometime things are real bad. Some time the sea is calm, some time the wind blows softly, some time the sun is shining (thank God for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Congregational

Say Less, Listen More PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 16, 2023

To encourage believers to trust in God's protection and guidance, especially during trials, emphasizing the power of stillness and surrender in strengthening faith.

Good morning, beloved friends. It's a joy and a privilege to gather together in this sacred space, a place where we are united by our shared faith and our shared love for our Savior. As we gather here today, I want you to take a moment to still your heart, quiet your mind, and simply be present in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:14

Topics: Stay Calm

Can The Community Depend On Shipps Baptist Church?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jun 14, 2007

If we were to close our church doors today, would the community even know we were gone?

Can the Community Depend on Shipps Baptist? Jonah 1:4-6 Not too long ago, I read a statement I have not been able to get off my mind ever since. You may recall it and then again maybe it didn’t sink in to your mind. Here’s the statement: If Shipps Baptist Church were to close its doors tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Then Came Jesus

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2010

Be amazed as we look at all the places Jesus showed up, and know he will show up in your life too.

I don’t know who I’m talking to tonight, but I prophesy to you by the Spirit of God, that somebody is going to get a breakthrough in this house, somebody’s going to get a deliverance, somebody’s going to get some real peace, and real joy. Somebody is getting ready to come out of a prison, God is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Come Home

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message urges the believer to refrain from running from God and accept his will for your life.

Acts 3:19 Come with me on a journey. Today we meet the man they call Jonah. Jonah was one of God's prophets during the period of the Divided Kingdom. He was God's instrument to carry out God's Will on earth. He had the great privilege to have been chosen to be God's servant, in bringing God's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Where Is Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. “Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” There is the physical world and there is the spiritual world.

April 23 Where is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 A couple of insights about faith Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. Hebrews 11:1 Everyone has faith. The question of faith: Where is your faith in the ordinary routines of life? v.22 If faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Awakened By A Pagan Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

All it takes for many pagans to become children of God is a faithful prophet who will awake at their rebuke; pray for their preservation, and begin to proclaim the person of Christ.

Jonah and Paul were alike in that they were both commissioned by God as missionaries to the Gentiles, and both were alike in their desire to go to Spain. Both of them had the experience of being on a storm tossed ship with pagans. These superficial similarities, however, become material for a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-6

True Soldier PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Encourages steadfastness and perseverance in faith, even amidst struggles, through the power and grace of God.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, love, and commitment to the Gospel. We are, indeed, united by the power of the Holy Spirit, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-10

Topics: True Soldier

Increasing Your Confidence In Christ

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 21, 2002

Examining the four "O you of little faith" statements of Jesus.

Four times Jesus said, "O you of little faith". The Greek word for "little" used in the orignal manuscripts could be translated "lacking confidence". So we can conclude that at least four times Jesus expressed dismay that His disciples lacked confidence in Him. The first is found in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Prophet Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 28, 2003

We can be so obsessed with what was going on inside that fish that we can miss seeing the drama inside Jonah.

Jonah, the Prodigal Prophet, ch 1:4-17 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We last saw Jonah boarding a ship headed for Tarshish. He pays his fare, gets his one-way ticket, and settles down in the hold--thinking he has made it impossible for God’s will to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Congregational

Are We Preaching In Vain

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Is Our Preaching in Vain??

Are We Preaching in Vain? Gen. 6:9-22 Noah was a righteous Man way back in his day He was a preacher, and He preached for 120 years But His only Converts were His wife His three sons and their wives Only seven people in all, That was his converts! His ark though was a strong message to his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Other Side

Contributed by Brian Morse on Jun 22, 2006

Based on Mark 4:35-41, this sermon encourages people to accept Christ’s invitation to get in the boat with him, and journey to the other side.

First Christian Church in Earlington Rev. Brian Morse Traditional Worship: Sunday 9:30 am Casual Worship: Saturday 5:30 pm 215 East Main Street, Across the street from the Post Office 383-5250 June 25th, 2006 -- Mark 4:35-41 35 On that day, when evening had come, (Jesus) said to them, ‘Let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ