Sermons on Sunken Ships:

Peace Like A River

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 5, 2020

Horatio Spafford lost 2 sons to pneumonia and 4 daughters in a ship wreck even so he and his wife Anna had peace. Readers keep in mind this sermon was written for a nursing home with a memory care unit.

Market Street ( A memory Care Facility)Sermon on Peace 1/5/2020 By joe bedy In our last services we have been talking about the fruit of the Spirit form Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such ...read more

Scripture: John 16:31-33, Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stormy Seas

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 28, 2023

The bible is full of exciting stories. Some of them involve tumultuous weather on the open seas. In Acts 27, Paul was on a ship headed for Rome. They were hoping to make it to Crete and winter there. But their smooth sailing became incredibly rough.

STORMY SEAS Acts 27:13-44 The bible is full of exciting stories. Some of them involve tumultuous weather on the open seas. We have the story of the violent storm that threatened the lives of the Apostles while Jesus was asleep. They woke him and Jesus quieted the storm. There's the story of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44, Philippians 2:3-4, Acts 28:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 16:28, Romans 16:17, 2 Samuel 11:1-2, Matthew 26:40-41, Joshua 7:8, Joshua 7:11, Jonah 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 15 - The Gradual Steps Of Backsliding Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 9, 2024

Jonah walked away from God and landed everyone aboard the ship he travelled in big trouble. Backsliding is a gradual process, but if we repent and turn back to the Lord we can be reconciled and restored to our first love.

We read in Jonah 1:10-12, Then the men were terrified. They knew that he was running away from the LORD, because he had told them. They asked Jonah, "Why have you done this?" The storm was getting worse. So they asked Jonah, "What should we do with you to calm the sea?" He told ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:10-12, 2 Timothy 4:5, Acts 3:19, Revelation 2:5, Matthew 28:18-20, Hebrews 10:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

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

Conducting Healthy Relationships

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 22, 2018

Maybe they call it a relationship because it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And sometimes it can go from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. We need to learn how to navigate.

CONDUCTING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS Maybe they call it a relation-ship because in our relationships it can seem like we're on a ship. Sometimes the seas are nice and calm and sometimes they are stormy. And there are times when it goes from calm to stormy in a matter of moments. This is how it often ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:27-30, 1 John 4:19-21, Ephesians 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:23-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Fall To Pieces Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

filled with wonder, at who He is, His loveliness. His light. His goodness. His truth. It’s difficult to remain standing. At some point you have to fall before Him and worship-aknowledge His worth-ship.

And when I saw Him, I fell at his feet, as dead. And he placed his right hand on me, saying “Don’t be afraid, I am the first and the last, and the Living One, and I was dead, and Look! I live forever and ever, and I have the keys of death and Hades. Write, therefore, what you have seen, and what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: *other

An Old Challenge For A New Year

Contributed by Larry Grant on Dec 24, 2021

Christ is the object of our life. As speeds the ship towards the port, so hastes the believer towards the haven of his Savior’s bosom. As flies the arrow to its goal, so flies the Christian towards the perfecting of his fellowship with Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:1-4 (NKJV) “An Old Challenge For A New Year” Spurgeon said, “Paul’s marvelously rich expression indicates, that Christ is the source of our life. “You hath he quickened who were dead in trespasses and sins.” That same voice which brought Lazarus out of the tomb raised us to newness of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Seen The Pilot

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004

Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

† I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Fly High" Acts Pt. 26 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 11, 2007

Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow discontentment to take root in your life, and think that you are exempt from the forces of nature.

Fly High – Acts pt. 26 Opening Illustration on the lighter side of life: See video clip from AHA.COM what not to do when you get stuck in the snow! Thesis: Paul’s journey reveals how to sink a ship (a life, a family, a ministry) in three easy ways. Don’t listen to sound advice, allow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 18 - Peace-Makers Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 18, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience to God resulted in total chaos and turmoil for all aboard the ship. God’s call to His children is to be peace-makers wherever we are. The word of God cautions those who cause disunity and discord of serious consequences.

We read in Jonah 1:15, “And they lifted Jonah up and threw him out into the sea; and the sea ceased from its raging.” (AFV) The background to this verse is that a sea-voyage which commenced peacefully, with the hopes of a tranquil journey, was suddenly confronted with a furious and violent storm. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:15, Matthew 5:9, Acts 9:26-28, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 Kings 18:17-18, Romans 16:17, 1 Samuel 20:27-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Anchored In Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon uses the imagery of a storm-tossed ship and a lighthouse to illustrate how Christ offers steadfast guidance amid the chaos of life. Through Colossians 3, it calls believers to spiritual renewal by putting off sin and embracing Christlike virtues with intentionality and gratitude.

The Might and Majesty of Nature Close your eyes for a moment. Let your senses tune in to the might and majesty of nature. Listen closely. Can you hear it? The relentless roar of the vast, deep ocean, waves crashing with unbridled fury. The shrill cries of the wind, whipping and swirling, a force ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, Ephesians 4:25, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Anchor Of The Soul

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 21, 2025

Using the metaphor of a ship caught in a violent tempest, this sermon introduces the Christian hope found in Hebrews 6 as a "sure and stedfast" heavenly anchor for the soul, providing an unshakeable foundation during life's storms of anxiety, grief, and uncertainty.

Sermon: The Anchor of the Soul Text: Hebrews 6:17-20 I want you to imagine for a moment a small vessel upon the great and mighty sea. The sun is bright, the water is like glass, and the journey is pleasant. But as any mariner will tell you, the sea is a fickle master. Without warning, the sky can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Harsh Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 11, 2016

The world wants peace... remember the Coca Cola song? Jesus notes that his peace is different ant this text is about "judgment" in regards to his Messiah ship. There is evil in the world... our own selfish nature would desire that we build bigger barns.

In Jesus Holy Name August 14, 2016 Luke 12:49,51 “The Harsh Words of Jesus” People want peace and harmony. We want peace and harmony for our families, for our communities and for our world. Personal security and national security are big issues in our communities. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of Observation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul saw many things others did not see, and his powers of observation are noted by Dr. Luke. In chapter 27 he saw a dangerous storm in the atmosphere when the captain of the ship was blind to it. He saw solutions to problems that nobody else saw.

Paul and Socrates had so many things in common. Both were trying to enrich their own people. Paul was trying to enrich the Jews, and Socrates was trying to enrich the Greeks. But both were brought to trial before the Supreme Court of their cultures on charges of corrupting the people. Both were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11