Sermons on Tranquilizer:

Peace To The Disturbed

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025

'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Can Bible Based Christains Believe In Evolution? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 22, 2025

Great Christians Like John Stott and St Augustine of Hippo had no problem believing that Genesis 1 and 2 were about the why and not the how of the world being made. Yet recently Christians have increasingly embraced 6 day creationism. What should we believe?

Many of you will have heard of the Big Bang Theory. The idea that the universe began from nothing when matter exploded into existence. But do you know who came up with the concept? [take suggestions] In 1927 the idea was first proposed by Fr George Lemaitre a Belgium Roman Catholic Priest. Many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 5:5, Genesis 3:17-19, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Type Of Stress!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2022

(PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info) Note: This sermon was preached on the weekend of Queen Elisabeth II Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and that is why I have included so many royal illustrations.

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Jesus stresses the importance of listening (vs 19-22) (2). Luke stresses the seriousness of the storm (vs 23-24). (3). Luke stresses the authority and power of Jesus (vs 24). (4). Luke stresses the response of the disciples (vs 25). SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Queen's former ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:19-25

Denomination: Brethren

Show Mercy Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

In our beatitudes, we have talked about the heart of God in the early beatitudes that Jesus preached in his great Sermon.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION THE HISTORY OF PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS [excerpt taken from National Geographic article by Erin Blakemore, Jan. 7, 2021. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/controversial-history-presidential-pardons-from-watergate-to-whiskey-rebellion] A U.S. president’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 6:14-15, Matthew 7:1-2, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 9:13, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introducing The World-Changing Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 4, 2022

God sends his Servant, and what does He do? In short, Christ rebuilds the covenant. He reconciles enemies. He restores the earth. He sets the prisoners free. He shepherds his flock in peace and goodness. And He does one more thing: He builds roads!

Time and again Isaiah brings Genesis to our minds—Genesis, that amazing book of beginnings. Like in Isaiah 44, where God calls himself, ‘The First and the Last,’ for God is the one who existed before all things and who called everything into being. Or chapter 40, where God recalls the story of how ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

15th Sunday After Pentecost. September 21st, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2022

Year C, Proper 20.

Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13 A). THE GOD WHO WEEPS. Jeremiah 8:18-22; Jeremiah 9:1. We are accustomed to referring to Jeremiah as the ‘weeping prophet’ – and rightly so. However, Jeremiah’s tears do not just speak to us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1, Psalm 79:1-9, Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-7, Luke 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold You Peace

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Aug 8, 2022

A message on Jesus gift of peace.

Title: Hold your Peace Text: John 14. (Romans 8:6) Big idea: The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace. (Rom 8:6) Subject: Where do we find genuine peace? Complement: In relationship with Jesus and his people. Introduction: The elusive(!) pursuit of peace is described in modern day ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-27, Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:6-7, Romans 5:10, Romans 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Exceptional Wife Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Cosmopolitan can teach you how to win a man to yourself. But only the Scripture can teach you how to win him to God.

This morning I want to talk to women whose need hope. I want to speak to women who are married to men who are not converted to Christ. And Peter has some very unusual counsel for godly women married to ungodly men. He tells them to submit to such men! Talking to women about being gentle, quiet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2020

Christians are encouraged in this world of suffering because of our special privileges as God's adopted children.

Paul Tournier, the famous Swiss physician and counselor, reported his surprise in his book Creative Suffering upon reading an article entitled “Orphans Lead the World.” The article appeared in a respected medical journal and surveyed the lives of 300 leaders who had an impact on world history. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Abound In The Work Of The Lord

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 22, 2020

I am going to focus on Paul’s words, “always abounding in the work of the Lord"...

I am going to focus on Paul’s words, “always abounding in the work of the Lord” in verse 58 of 1 Corinthians chapter 15. The context of 1 Corinthians 15 tells us several things: Paul is referring to the great and glorious “work of the Lord” that has been made possible by the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strategy Of The Devil

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 29, 2020

I write this particular sermon during the "Corona Virus - Covid-19 " quarantine days, which is shaking the whole world.

I write this particular sermon during the "Corona Virus - Covid-19 " quarantine days, which is shaking the whole world. With lots of speculations about the reason behind this great toxic virus and the death of huge number of people around the globe, I came across this scripture: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1, Numbers 23:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Accepting The Need To Be Accepting

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2020

Over the past four months, we've had to accept a lot of changes because of COVID-19. That, along with whatever else has happened in our lives. Although acceptance can be difficult, we need to learn to do it as graciously.

ACCEPTING THE NEED TO BE ACCEPTING As we continue to battle the pandemic there are certain things that have happened where people have chosen not to accept certain guidelines. There have been mass gatherings of unmasked people closer than six feet apart. Businesses have reopened although they ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, Hebrews 6:12, Acts 2:41, Romans 14:1-3, Romans 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#21 With Jesus In The Storm Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2020

Mark records the story of the calming of the storm to prove Jesus.’ deity But it also is a picture of believers during trials. This message exegetes the passage and then explores the metaphoric value of the story.

#21 With Jesus in the Storm Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 28, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning The Season

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

This message was written in 2020. Some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Jesus tells us that what we’re seeing is the beginning of birth pains. This message shows some signs that herald the nearing return of Christ.

I think we can all agree that the world is getting pretty crazy, and some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Some are even wondering if we’re in the Tribulation period. Well, if you believe in a pretribulation rapture – that Christ will take us to heaven before the terrible things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-13, Mark 13:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Fear-Full Or Faith-Full Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 22, 2023

In the incident of the furious storm on the Sea of Galilee, the disciples learn something about dealing with fear through faith. Who is Jesus? He is God and is Lord of the storm.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin with two questions: Have you ever been really afraid of something? What is the scariest situation you have ever experienced? B. Let me share a terrifying experience that took place when I was very young, probably 14 or 15. 1. It wasn’t funny at the time, but our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 89:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ