Sermons on Surviving Storms:

Fear Or Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 19, 2025

As Jesus crosses Galilee, facing a storm and interacting with a demon-possessed man, some people respond to Jesus in fear and others in faith.

From 2001-2006, the reality-TV game show Fear Factor brought contestants and viewers alike face to face with fears that they did not know they had. From death-defying stunts, to eating gross concoctions and so much more, contestants faced their fears in order to win challenges in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 28:20, John 14:1-3, Hebrews 13:5, John 14:16-17, John 10:10, Luke 8:22-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Winds Of Change

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

The natural winds of the Earth are a type and shadow of the various facets of God moving in the supernatural realm. The direction of the natural winds represents spiritual seasons and movements of the Holy Spirit on earth, including the storms of life.

“He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.” (Psalm 135:7 NIV) The natural wind is the motion or flow of air or other gases that compose the atmosphere of the Earth. God created the atmosphere around the Earth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:7, Song of Songs 4:16, Luke 12:54-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anchored Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon, Ed and Lisa Young ask, "What are you anchored to?" When the rogue winds and waves hit, if you have the right anchor — Jesus — He will provide stability and strength to not only survive but to thrive in the storm.

7 SENSES OF MARRIAGE : ANCHORED JANUARY 23, 2022, 9:30AM ED AND LISA YOUNG ED YOUNG: How's everyone doing today? You guys doing well? Please be seated. I want to say hi to all of our different locations and all of our different platforms on social media. I had the opportunity to grow up across ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Survived A Quarantine And Came Out Stronger Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Stier on Apr 20, 2020

For us, as Christians, it helps to realize that we are not alone. As a matter of fact, our founder, Jesus Christ himself, was himself under a 40 day self-quarantine. What can we learn from him?

Right now it we are in the middle of, what feels like, a global quarantine. Countries around the world have locked down and shelter-in-place laws are in play in cities from Paris to Portland. When will it end? The world is getting stir crazy! For us, as Christians, it helps to realize that we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Survived A Quarantine And Came Out Stronger Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Stier on Apr 20, 2020

What can we learn from Jesus' 40-day quarantine in the desert?

Last week we talked about how Jesus survived a 40 day quarantine and came out stronger. We learned he realized that God was in complete control and how he relentlessly resisted the temptations of the Devil. Today we are going to learn the other two keys to his being able to come out stronger on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Chirstian For The Real World Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002

Can a Christian not only survive but Thrive in the Real World?

A Christian for the real world; Preached at Midway Community Church Oct 22, 1999; Last week Christianity for the real world; The Real World- Barren times, Broken Pieces, Blessings into curses; Can I survive as a believer through these storms and even thrive? Life in the Spirit is the answer. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings In Hard Times

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Feb 11, 2010

Can we survive the hard times?

Blessings in Hard Times Phil 4:6-7 STORY about Chinese farmer and horse, son’s leg, army “Good luck, bad luck, Who knows?’ It is a hard thing to determine What works for our good and what works for our detriment? Many things happen that we cannot know will help us I did not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Welcome To The Wilderness [population: You] Series

Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Mar 4, 2009

Part 1 of 4 in our Lenten teaching series, "Survivorman." For more info, please visit www.newsongs.org

Luke 4:1-2 “Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan River. He was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where he was tempted by the devil for forty days. Jesus ate nothing all that time and became very hungry.” :: Teaching Series This morning we begin a new teaching series, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-2

Denomination: *other

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Outline

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 28, 2014

God deliver the City of Keilah and David from the hands of Saul and the Philistines.

I. Seek God’s Answer (23:1-5) A. Concerning the threshing floors (v. 1) B. Concerning fear ( vv. 2-5) II. Seek God’s Counsel (23:6-18) A. Concerning Saul’s plot (vv. 6-9) B. Concerning evil (7-10) C. Concerning encouragement (11-18) III. Seek God Refuge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Your Extended Years

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 21, 2025

When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. Hezekiah’s 15 extra years were not an accident; they were an opportunity to realign with God's agenda and make a greater impact.

LIVING IN YOUR EXTENDED YEARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 38:5 Supporting Texts: Psalm 90:12, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ephesians 5:15-17, John 9:4, 2 Kings 20:1-11 INTRODUCTION: When God grants an extension of life, it is not just for personal pleasure or ease—it is for purpose. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Handle A Shipwreck Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2016

In this sermon, we explore Paul's shipwreck and learn lessons for our life about the anchors God provides in the storms of life.

Introduction: A. When I was growing up, one of my favorite TV shows was the silly comedy “Gilligan’s Island.” 1. Every episode opened with the catchy theme song that introduced the plight of the group. 2. “Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of a fateful trip, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sufferings Purpose Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2011

Is there a purpose in suffering? The earthquake and subsequent tsunami make us ask many questions especially if we have not trusted Jesus. Suffering reveals the good that we ignore before disaster. Suffeing calls us to examine the shortness of our life

Intro: Just three weeks ago we began the suffering portion of this study called incarnate. Today as we draw to a close on our teaching of suffering it is in the face of large scale disaster in Japan that will cause an extended period of suffering for many. If you remember we talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:15, Job 36:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Oz: When Your House Is Turned Upside Down. Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Aug 4, 2014

The first in this series looking at "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." This Message looks life and the storms that often hit us. Wisdom from God's Word guides our reaction to storms. Powerpoint is also available for this series, just send me an email!

Lessons from Oz: When Your House is Turned Upside Down Matthew 7:24-27 L. Frank Baum wrote “The Wonderful Wizard of OZ.” in 1900. Tradition has it that he was in his office trying to come up with a name for the magical land he was going to write about. He looked at his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is He? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 17, 2012

Often life does not go according to our plans. So the disciples learned.

“He’s Amazing! Who Is He?” Mark 4:35-1 Life is filled with what we call ‘bad days.’ This bad day account was supposedly taken from an actual insurance claim report. It’s highly doubtful but worth thinking about. Mr. Insured had just purchased a new 7509cc Honda ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Deceitfulness Of Riches Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 28, 2007

One of the causes of failing in storms of life is Deception.

Standing Against Deception #3 We have been looking at Storms and how to stand in them. Matt.7: 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended and the floods came and the winds blew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God