Sermons on Smile At The Storm:

Stormy Weather Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2020

When Jesus sent his disciples across the lake into the storm he was aware, prayed for them, went to them, and took care of them. What a picture for us in the COVID-19 Crisis!

1. Pessimist: A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, we sure need it." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun came out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stormy Weather - Covid-19

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2020

As we deal with the coronavirus we can easily become afraid. Jesus calms the storms.

Stormy Weather March 24, 2020 Mark 4:35-41 When I was growing up I loved watching horror movies. They were amazing! I loved them! My style of horror movies was watching Creature Features when I was growing up. They were on almost every Friday night. They had titles like Frankenstein, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Stressed? Finding Encouragement In The Storm. Acts 27

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 24, 2024

A message of encouragement during the trying times we are living in.

Good morning, everyone! Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith For Rocky Waters

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023

A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Series on ships, Part II

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH LUKE 8:22-25 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Majestic Voice Of God - Outline

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Mar 12, 2025

Psalm 29 is a beautiful hymn of praise to God for His power and majesty revealed voice in nature. It is a great opportunity to reflect on the sovereignty of God and the power of His word. It also includes His promise, for His people; He will give them strength and peace.

Have you ever stood in awe of the natural world? The mountains, the oceans, the storms - each displays the power and grandeur of our Creator. Psalm 29 is a poetic call to worship, celebrating the splendor of God's power, especially as revealed through storms. David attributes the power of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contrary Winds, Be Vigilant

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2023

Look at storm surges and reverse storm surges as opportunities to stretch your faith to new levels. The problem is not how much water your boat is in... rather how much water is in your boat.

CONTRARY WINDS? BE VIGILANT, BE ALERT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I have a large piece of paper with an E PAINTED RED. (RED…E) VIGILANT, TAKE HEED, PAY ATTENTION, HEAR THE WARNING? VIGILANT: HERE, I COME READY OR NOT… 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Storms Of Life Hit—8 Promises Of God.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 2, 2020

John landed on the Island of Patmos, not because of tribulation, or hardship, but He was strategically placed on this Island for the word of God’s sake and the testimony of Jesus.”

When Storms of Life Hit—8 Promises of God. Revelation 1:9-11NIV I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 On the Lord’s Day I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11, Isaiah 43:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sure Foundation (1994)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Survivors

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022

Today I would like to preach a sermon about faith for the storms of life.

• If you would, please turn to the person beside you and tell that person, “I HAVE FAITH.” • If you can not say that, turn to that person and say, “I am going to listen real close to this sermon because I do not have any faith.” Life can be compared to the restless sea in many ways. How ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Storm A Coming! Series

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 2, 2022

Part I in a series on the book of Jonah

Heavenly Father, we know that in every life, storms will come – sometimes, they’re of our own making. Sometimes they’re made for us. We cannot always control the trials of life, but we can control how we respond to them. We know that You can calm storms – or uphold Your people to walk above ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Story

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 13, 2020

2020 has been a year of an unusual number of hurricanes, many have hit the USA. When a storm hits, lives are changed. We like to believe we will 'get over it' or 'get on with it', but storms have an impact, whether it is a weather type of storm OR a personal storm.

Candidly, every time there is an event like this, many want to characterize it in unbiblical ways. After Katrina, I recall the extreme views made public. On the one hand, some were getting on TV speaking of how God could have nothing to do with events like this, at the same time, others came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strom Or Christ Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 4, 2021

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep.

Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"walking On Water"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 8, 2021

Will we reach out to a lost and broken world?

“Walking on Water” Matthew 14:22-33 In Hebrew thought, water represents much more than a physical reality. Whether it’s the sea with its great depths, a relentless river that is overflowing or sudden flash-flooding there is something about the threat water poses to human life. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are Storms? Evaluate Our Attitudes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 30, 2021

Ever try to define spiritual storms and why we go through storms? Storms have a purpose. God uses storms to correct his people.

WHAT ARE STORMS? EVALUATE ATTITUDES TOWARD STORMS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (2 part) SEVERAL YEARS AGO RED BOOK DID A QUESTIONNAIRE OF INCOMING SEMINARY STUDENTS THAT IS ALARMING. 56% of new students do not believe in the VIRGIN BIRTH. 74% say there is no literal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:27, Jonah 1:4, Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God