Sermons on Stilling The Sea:

Christ Of The Advent

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Calmed The Storm

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 15, 2021

Jesus and His disciples were on a literal sea, facing a real storm; It represents the trials and difficulties we experience. All of us are, at times, storm-tossed and feel we're going under. Look to the Master of the Storms!

JESUS CALMED THE STORM Mark 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A doctor called a man into his office and said, "I've got some bad news and some worse news. The bad news is, you have a terminal disease and have only 10 days to live." 2. The man looked at him in astonishment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Riding The Waves Of Life

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 20, 2003

The stilling of the storm on Galilee is a parable demonstrating that life is a roller-coaster experience but with Jesus in command allis well, requiring us to repond in faith.

RIDING THE WAVES OF LIFE I once heard a minister use a memorable phrase in his prayer and it stays with me: it was "our short and uncertain earthly life and pilgrimage". Life is uncertain. This is true for the Christian as well, as we don’t live in some magic or charmed circle just because we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Supernatural Walk

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 13, 2010

Jesus commanded the disciples to go ahead in another ship while he prayed upon a mountain. The disciples encountered contrary winds in the midst of the sea. But the contrary wind was actually an opportunity for the Lord to reveal his great power. Jesus la

Intro: There was a feeling of victory by the apostles after the miraculous feeding of 5,000 men. After moments of spiritual blessings and victories, we are to take heed and be watchful. Jesus commanded the disciples to go ahead in another ship while he prayed upon a mountain. The disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: *other

Left Out, But Locked In

Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 16, 2003

The Big Idea: When, as a Christian you feel left out of this world, the good news is that you are still locked into God.

LEFT OUT BUT LOCKED IN Living Courageously In A World that Doesn’t Want You, Knowing Confidently that God Does INTRODUCTION 1. When I last checked, none of us are living as Christians under any direct pressure to reject Christ. In fact, in our society, having a little Christianity is still okay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Just Because You Failed Dosen't Mean You Are A Failure

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Sep 22, 2003

Peter failed Christ but he was not a failure. Christ still used Peter to do grate things for His church.

If I were to ask, "Name a great baseball player," Who would you name? You might say Reggie Jackson, Pete Rose, Hank Aaron, or you might say Babe Ruth. Most of know Babe Ruth as the guy who hit 714 home runs, the home run king. For many years Babe Ruth held the record until Hank Aaron broke it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Word From The Mountain Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2007

How does the Law of Moses compare to the legal codes of mere men? And does it still apply to us today?

OPEN: Commenting on the Bible, Ronald Reagan once said: “I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress.” History gives a lot of credence to that comment. Someone has made a list of some of our nation’s more famous ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcome By Extravagant Praise Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 29, 2021

It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our storm is constant.

Overcome By Extravagant Praise 1 Kings 8 Introduction It may seem counter-intuitive, but when we are distressed, we should begin to praise God. No matter what we are facing, God’s goodness is still praiseworthy, His presence is still needed, His power is never fading, and His care for us in our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reduce Your Stress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 5, 2003

Take time to contemplate the many ways that the Lord calms the stormy seas in your heart, mind and relationships. Thank God specifically for the ways that He enables you to be an island of calm amidst the pressures of life’s problems.

Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Search For The Real Mt. Sinai

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2006

This outline examines the claims of Bob Cornuke & Larry Williams and their video "The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai" Much of this material comes from Tom Pickett http://www.genesisfiles.com/Exodus_RedSea.htm

The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai ________________________________________________________ Examining the claims of Bob Cornuke & Larry Williams in the video “The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai” It would be helpful to view this video first. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Be

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 10, 2007

To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The simpl

To Be To be or not to be, that is the question— Whether ’tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing, end them. To die: to sleep; Hamlet--Act 3, Scene 1 The popular interpretation of the speech holds that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creation, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 4, 2011

This series focuses on the Biblical facts of Creation, and using Scripture puts to rest the scientific opinions of how the world was formed. Part 5 discusses God’s marvelous hand at creating the life in the sea as well as the birds in the air.

Creation Series, Part 5 Genesis 1:20-23 Introduction - We are right in the middle of a series discussing the Creation of everything we see - 1) We have a Creator, He is God, and He has given us a clear account of His story - 2) What we find ourselves in is a situation that separates all of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross The Jordan Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

This terrible river, lying at the bottom of the most spectacular gash upon the surface of the planet Earth, most of its course lying even below the level of the sea, is an astoundingly appropriate symbol of death. But a faith Step changes everything.

Joshua 3 - Crossing the Jordan Promise and the Problems: On the shore of Jordan Israelites were lodging for three days as the Lord told them to do (Joshua 1:11). Now, they saw a rushing river, swollen with spring rains lie in front of them. They would have wondered and discussed “How can we ever ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

San Arnoldo Janssen Todavía Nos Habla Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jan 12, 2026

Lo que hace que San Arnoldo sea tan relevante hoy en día no es sólo lo que hizo sino cómo lo hizo.

Título: San Arnoldo Janssen todavía nos habla Introducción: Lo que hace que San Arnoldo sea tan relevante hoy en día no es sólo lo que hizo sino cómo lo hizo. Escritura: Juan 1:1-18 Reflexión Queridos amigos, Cuando el Papa Francisco dijo que la Iglesia ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Other

The Song Of The Thunderstorm

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

See that you refuse not the One who speaks from heaven!

THE SONG OF THE THUNDERSTORM. Psalm 29 - “The voice of the LORD”. 1. The thunderstorm Storm clouds gather over the Mediterranean. The thunder rolls inland over the cedars of Lebanon, and lightning strikes strip the cedars bare. Even the mountains of the North seem to be shaken to their very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational