Sermons on Storms:

Sustaining The Storm

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 21, 2011

When we go through the storms all we see are the storms and try our level best to escape (but we can’t). But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Apparently in the midst of the storm God is - Working, Healing and Cleansing us.

Opening illustration: Watch the video on ‘Through the Storm.’ So many times life doesn’t go the way we have planned. All we see are the storms and try our level best to escape. But do we wonder whether there is a reason for it … Let us turn to Mark 4 and catch up with the story when the disciples ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah And The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Apr 6, 2011

God has a purpose for the directions he gives us.

Jonah Introduction: I am not going to wow you with deep theological statements or thoughts. I want to start with something that maybe everyone is familiar and can possible relate to this morning. If you have your Bible, you can turn to the Book of Jonah: Before I get into the book ...read more

Denomination: *other

Understanding The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2011

This message prepared & preached after the "TORNADOES" of April 27, 2011, of which our community was impacted. My prayer is that this will help us understand the tragedies.

Understanding the Storm Job 1:1-22 * This past Wednesday our world was rocked. As the forces of nature wreaked havoc on this state, our lives were forever altered. While we might like to believe that ‘we’ll get over it’ or that ‘we’ll simply get on it’, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Storm Is Coming

Contributed by Clarence Bolton on Nov 15, 2012

All of us on this planet will face storms in our lives – regardless of who we serve or how well we serve who we serve

A Storm Is Coming Matthew 14:22-27 Sandy began as a little disturbance somewhere in the open seas. She grew to the point that she caught the national weather service’s eye. She grew from a little disturbance, to a tropical depression, then a tropical storm to a full-fledged hurricane. As she ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Storm At Sea

Contributed by Christopher Roberts (Barrister) on Dec 13, 2012

Lessons that we can learn when we are going through the storms of life.

Theory Before Practice In Mark 4:35-41, we find an interesting story about Jesus and the disciples. Here we find them crossing the Sea of Galilee, in order to accomplish an important ministry in the region of the Gerasenes. This episode, in the lives of Jesus and his disciples, is sandwiched ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Calming The Storm Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 3, 2008

Jesus was not bothered by the raging storm. He controls the wind and the waves.

Calming the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-36 (HCSB) On that day, when evening had come, He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they left the crowd and took Him along since He was already in the boat. And other boats were with Him. Let’s Go * Jesus already knows * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smiling At The Storm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 8, 2008

A message preached with the purpose of encouraging those believers who are gripped by fear.

1. CHRIST WAS ABOARD "Let us pass over unto the other side...he was in the ship" Don’t be afraid – "Fear not" occurs 197 times in scripture Trust when you are afraid – Psalm 56:3 "What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee". John Newton’s hymn - "With Christ in the vessel, I smile at the storm". ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Preparing For The Storms

Contributed by Chris Norton on Sep 22, 2009

First I want to talk about the flesh and how we prepare for a great storm. There are a lot of different ways to prepare. Most have seen some type of storm that we needed to prepare for. When people are preparing they start out with a list. So let us make

PREPARING FOR THE STORMS OF SIN, SATAN, AND SELF! First I want to talk about the flesh and how we prepare for a great storm. There are a lot of different ways to prepare. Most have seen some type of storm that we needed to prepare for. When people are preparing they start out with a list. So let ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Into The Storm Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Where is your faith? how long will you give someone the benefit of the doubt until you have to question them? how close are you willing to get?

Getting Into The Storm: Breaking Boundaries Lent #1, Mar 1 2009, Luke 8:22-25 Intro: It is dark, and you are on the water. It was fine when you set out, but out of nowhere the storm comes. The boat begins to fill with water, and although you are all bailing as fast as you can, you can’t keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Spite Of The Storm

Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2008

If we would learn to worship Jesus in spite of the storm, we wouldn’t have to worry. We could be happy in knowing that he will help us to walk on the water with him.

In Spite of the Storm By Pastor Jim May Jesus was the Miracle Working Man from Galilee. He was The Great Hope of the Jews. To many who watched him perform miracles, signs and wonders, Jesus was the Great Messiah, the Deliverer. For many of them he was the answer to their prayers, the hope of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because Of The Storm

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 20, 2007

Encouraging Sermon

Because of the Storm Matthew 8:23-27 1. The Situation The Were In A. They were following Jesus. B. They were in a boat. (A tight place with nowhere to run) 2. The Storm That Came While They Were Following Jesus A. It was a sudden storm. (No warning) B. It was a dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Why The Storm?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 25, 2008

It seems like we are always in a storm. Everyone is going through a hard time? After meditating on today’s text, the Lord laid upon my heart the following five reasons for the storm:

Title: “Why the storm?” Introduction: Last week was our Daily Vacation Bible School for the children. Every day I told the children a bible story about some ship on the water that went through the storm. Jonah was in a storm on day one. A storm came up when Jesus was sleeping in the back of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lord In The Storm

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 16, 2009

This message focuses on some important truths about the storms we face in life.

“Lord in the Storm” Mark 6:45-52 As we come to these verses, I am confident there are people here today who are in the midst of a storm in their lives. We all face storms at times – storms of health, employment, family, faith, etc. No one gets through this life without facing storms. But we can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Storms & Questions Series

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 5, 2009

That day, when evening had come, he said to them, "Let’s cross to the other side." So they left the crowd and took him along in the boat just as he was. Other boats were with him. A violent windstorm came up, and the waves began breaking into the boat, so

I’m conscious this morning that we’ve had another baptism, which is wonderful, but I do get the feeling sometimes that when parents bring a child to baptism they are sort of quietly hoping that the experience might have a soothing effect on the child. After all, isn’t that part of what good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith In The Storm

Contributed by Jamel Salter on Oct 11, 2010

Difficult times or "Storms" are a normal part of life. We all go through problems from time to time. During those times we will respond in one of two ways. Either we respond in fear, or we respond in Faith.

Mark 4:35-41 35 On the same day, when evening had come, He said to them, "Let us cross over to the other side." 36 Now when they had left the multitude, they took Him along in the boat as He was. And other little boats were also with Him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other