Sermons on Storm Clouds:

Man On The Run

Contributed by Mike Turner on Aug 20, 2003

This message is about Jonah......man on the run !

Jonah 1:1-17 Some things about Jonah we need to see, and learn for our own spiritual lives. I. We See Jonah Faithful In The Past. 2 Kings 14:25 Jonah was born and raised in a little town named Gath-hepher which was about two miles from Nazareth. The time of his life and ministry is approx. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wind Of The Spirit

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 12, 2003

ANy one brought up in the Jewish tradition knows its natural to compare the Spirt with the wind. Jesus used a ready illistration the night he spoke to Nicodemus.

John 3:8 Just as you can hear the wind but can’t tell where it comes from or where it is going, so you can’t explain how people are born of the Spirit.” For anyone brought up in the Jeswish tradition it is natural to compare the Spirit with the wind. Ruach can mean 1) Wind: The desert wind ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Mother Who Would Not Give Up

Contributed by Lee Graham on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: 4:1-7 The widow of a prophet was about to lose her children to slavery.

Introduction: 4:1-7 The widow of a prophet was about to lose her children to slavery. A. Mothers Have an Dedication. 1. This Mother was not out at the dance hall. q Nor at the cocktail lounge q Running around on her husband 2. She was at home fulfilling the greatest career of all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Why, Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon preached on the first anniversary of 9/11 attacks on World Trade Center and Pentagon

September 11, 2002 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. Mark 4.39 (KJV) Peace? Be still? The storm on the waters of that day may have listened to Jesus’ command. My heart hasn’t listened since September ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39

Denomination: United Methodist

Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011

We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Against The Flow Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2012

Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals we nourish our faith and shine brightly in a world of darkness.

Romans 8:31-39 “Against the Flow” INTRODUCTION For the past four weeks, we have talked about (what I like to call) wholistic stewardship. The proposition I have presented is that Biblical stewardship involves more than what we drop in the offering basket. Stewardship is more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

A Praying Faith

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013

We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Soaring Like Eagles

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint..

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Isaiah 40:31 But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.. What do we need to “Soar like the eagles”? 1. Eat well Christian diet consists ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 10, 2011

What happens to a person that stops giving or doing? What's wrong with just asking for ease and comfrot?

Being Poured Out- Greatness Cometh Jeremiah 48:11 “ Moab has been at ease from his youth; He has settled on his dregs, and has not been emptied from vessel to vessel, nor has he gone into captivity. Therefore his taste remained in him, and his scent has not changed. Moab had taken the land ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 48:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live In Unity

Contributed by Alan Shulver on Jan 4, 2012

Loving God and loving others requires that we love ourselves.

Psalm 133 1 How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! The greatest commandment that we have been given is to love God, love our neighbor and love ourselves. This commandment consists of three parts and no part can be fulfilled without fulfilling the other two ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distractions:"Don't Let Distractions Cause You To Miss Your Blessing.:

Contributed by Denise Davis on Jan 11, 2012

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted.

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. Some may say, No not me…”I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-30, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: *other

Mirror Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012

Mistakes we make while looking into a mirror. 1. v.23-24a - A Passing Glance 2. v.24b - Forgetting What We See 3. v.25 – Ignoring Its Reflection

Jay Rathman while hunting deer in the Tehema Wildlife Area near Red Bluff in northern California, climbed to a ledge on the slope of a rocky gorge. As he raised his head to look over the ledge above, he sensed movement to the right of his face. A coiled rattler struck with lightning speed, just ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

My Father’s Business

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

We are to be about our Father's business

I. Your Priorities Will Change - When Christ was missing He was twelve years old. Where would one suppose to find a twelve year old? Playing with friends, wrestling with other boys, having fun, and all the other things twelve year olds like to do. But Jesus was in the Temple sitting among the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-49

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Send The Rain - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007

When God sends rain in our lives, it is always for a reason and a season.

Lord send the Rain! First, God will give us the rain of our land in the due season, or the right season. Rain was a precious gift in region of Judea. This was a region that really only had two rainy seasons. It was important that the rain came during the right seasons for good and healthy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-17

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is Hope For A Tree That Is Cut Down

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Sep 9, 2010

Beginning to thank God that you are still alive today that is why you can still cry about a particular need. Think about it, what about if you’re not alive will you need anything or feel anything, then for you to be alive today and you are passing through

Today I congratulate every one that I have the opportunity of reading this message from the throne of grace, today many situation that has being questioning the God you serve shall be put to shame. Dear reader I bring to you a message title “THERE IS HOPE FOR A TREE THAT IS CUT DOWN” ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal