Sermons on Stormy Seas:

Making Resolutions That Count

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 26, 2013

The majority of us make New years resolutions only to fail. Why not make some resolutions that count and keep them

In a few days around 60 hours to be more exact that ball at times square is going to drop and millions of people all over the country will usher in the start of a brand new year. My friends 2014 is upon us a new year a chance to start fresh and set some goals and make some resolutions that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Big Enough To See Me Through The Storm Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2019

In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus reveals His power over the storms of life through 1) The Crisis (Mark 4:35–38a), 2) The Cry (Mark 4:38b) and 3) The Calm (Mark 4:39–41)

Mark 4:35-41 35 On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” 36 And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. 37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Other

The Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 30, 2011

Sermon on the names of Jesus found in Isaiah 9:6

His Name Shall Be Called “The Prince of Peace” Part 4 Isaiah 9:6 Scripture Reading Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Victory Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 9, 2005

What does it mean to live in Victory every day of your life? How can I live in victory?

Living In Victory (Joshua 6:15-20) Intro: A. It was a victory that some people today deny could happen. They cannot understand how the Biblical account of the destruction of such a strong city could even be true. B. Seven times on the seventh day the children of Israel marched around the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Me? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010

When storms of life strucks us, we often ask the question WHY ME? WHY MY FAMILY? WHY GOD?

Many times in our lives we have asked this question; WHY ME?. And so often we do not have an answer for it. I mean, yes! there are not many answer out there that can satisfy our questions, it reminds me of a famous song; "there are more questions than answers". When a loved one dies, we loss our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Becoming A Water Walker

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Learning to walk by faith with the Lord

If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction It had been a long and tiresome day. We are told that as Jesus and the disciples were coming to shore they were met by a crowd of people. They were looking for Jesus. They had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

A Secret No Longer Sermon Ii: Jesus Makes Your Life Story Fascinating Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

With God as Father, Jesus as Savior and Lord, the Holy Spirit as constant companion - you are a very important person and your life is as fascinating as anyone else's if not more so.

JESUS MAKES YOUR LIFE STORY JUST AS FASCINATING AS . . . LIFE Magazine came into existence because everyone has a story to tell; and some of those stories are worth sharing. Stories found in LIFE are mostly about unusual, remarkable, miraculous life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Disciples Endure Storms Together Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 30, 2021

Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Many of the greatest heroes of the Bible went through sustained storms that challenged their faith.

-ACTS OF DISCIPLESHIP- DISCIPLES ENDURE STORMS TOGETHER Acts 27:14-36 Introduction Everyone faces storms in their life. Sometimes these storms are life-altering, sometimes they seem impossible to overcome. Death, disease, marriage problems, financial problems, loss of income, disappointment, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:14-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Take The First Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

What it means to Go! And take the first step of faith, especially when the path is unclear.

Go! And Take the First Step of Faith Opening Prayer Gracious Father, As we gather around Your Word, we ask that You ignite our faith. Help us to trust You even when we cannot see what’s ahead. Speak clearly today. Challenge our comfort. Confront our fears. Convince us to step forward in obedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Genesis 12:1-4, Matthew 14:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8, James 2:17, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 2, 2008

Paul faces the storm on his way to Rome.

i. PRAYER ii. Introduction a. This week, as I studied the passage, I though about just how independent of weather and conditions that we have become as a society, as opposed to how much more observant we were, and dependent on weather before the invention of cars and freeways. b. Today, even if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24.23 Master Of The Wind Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 2, 2007

Jesus proved himself to be master of the wind but he is much more than that.

Master of the wind It was a dark and stormy night. The wind howled blowing the top off the breakers before they crashed back into the troughs below. The darkness was broken by momentary streaks of light as the clouds raced across the face of the full moon. Could it be? Yes it was hard to believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Be Like Jonah, Don't Run Away, Follow Your Calling Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2017

Have you discovered the calling that God has for your life? Do you know what it is that He wants you to do for Him? If you do know what He has called you to do are you doing it or avoiding it?

Don't be like Jonah, don't run away, follow your calling. We are continuing in our series Discovering Your Destiny and this week we are considering how ‘God Prepares and Positions us’ Ephesians 2:10 reminds us, God has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Jonah 2:1-10, Isaiah 27:1, Psalm 104:26, Psalm 74:14, Job 41:1, Job 3:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Perfect Storm

Contributed by Scott White on Sep 17, 2016

We all face storms, trials, tribulations in our life; sometime physical, sometimes emotional. But Jesus is always there with us, ready to protect and comfort.

Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve seen a rain line approaching during a storm? You step outside to just look around and off in the distance you see that rain moving in. You can see the rain headed your way, feel the wind kicking up, maybe see flashes of lightning and hear some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Climbing An Uncertain Mountain

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Dec 17, 2005

Do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust God? Unsure of illustrations sources for this sermon.

Climbing up an uncertain mountain - Absolute Faith in the Unseen Genesis 22:1-8, 13-14; Exodus 24:12-18 Intro. It is easy for us to trust in the things we can see and touch. We love to talk about our faith in God, but do we have actions in our lives that prove we trust Him. Or is it evident ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Mucky Mud

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 1, 2016

What kind of adhesive are using in the building blocks of your spiritual life? Don't look for the easiest way out. Be careful of inferior products that give a quick job, but will not hold up in the long run.

Just Gummy Mud Ezekiel 13:10-16 10 ¶ Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untempered morter: 11 Say unto them which daub it with untempered morter, that it shall fall: there shall be an ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:10-16

Denomination: Pentecostal