Sermons on Turbulence:

Where Is Your Faith? (Lecture)

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 8, 2021

To establish that Jesus is God over the heavens and the earth. Jesus demonstrated His authority to rebuke the wind and command the Sea to be still. The power of His words quieted the storm and allayed the fears of His disciples. Their fear of perishing prompted Him to ask: “Where is your faith?”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Master’s Resolve 2. The Master’s Rebuke 3. The Master’s Reprove Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: "Where is your faith?" Jesus asked His disciples this question after rebuking the wind and the Sea for their raging as they passed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace, Be Still

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 3, 2000

Jesus may not always calm the storms of your life, but he will always calm you in the storms.

Peace, Be Still It was a dark and stormy night… actually, that’s not entirely true. It was a calm and pleasant day. Everything seemed to be going well. Bart had just watched his new teacher just wow the crowds with his creative and amazing stories. More and more people were coming out to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace - It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

In this message we look at the example of the “Prince of Peace” from Matthew 14:22-34Open Link in New Window. Here is the often heard story of how Christ walks on water and Peter steps out to meet Him. Peter then takes his eyes off Christ and begins to si

**** The text here may best be called a collection of notes from http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/series.htm. As the message for this sermon was shared, it was a skimming over major points rather than a run down of everything in this document. **** This sermon can be listened to online by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Saints Please, Promote And Praise God By Being Living Sacrifices" Rm 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 17, 2007

We are to Please God, Praise God and Promote God by serving each other through the spirit of grace. This lifestyle for the saint is practiced by following the two covenants of vertical and horizontal relationships. The vertical is between God and them and

“Saints please, promote and praise God by being living sacrifices” Romans part 21 Opening Illustration: In recognition of the first NFL Games of the season we have a clip honoring the Big Game on Sunday. This illustration should helps us all to have a proper perspective - Sports Sunday by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Enoughness" Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 18, 2009

I need to be saved? From what preacher? WHy? How? WHo can? I need answers!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 18, 2009 Date Preached: September 20, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Back To School – Believers Edition! Sermon Title: The ‘Enoughness’ of Salvation! Sermon Text: John 3:16-17 [NLT] Introduction: Over the past 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Wars Begin

Contributed by Jim Craig on Apr 3, 2017

A narrative summary of the chapter that highlights some spiritual warfare as well as utilizes Abram's responsive faith an an example for the Church.

I was recently telling my Growth Group how blessed we are in that we live in a place where there are currently no major wars. There certainly are wars taking place in the world, but for most of us here in Batangas we are not affected. Presently there are wars taking place in Iraq, Syria, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Mocking Jesus Of Nazareth

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2012

To the world, Christ and His people appear weak. So the world mocks Him. However, in His weakness, He exhibits His strength.

“The men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him. They also blindfolded him and kept asking him, ‘Prophesy! Who is it that struck you?’ And they said many other things against him, blaspheming him.” Perhaps you imagine that the soldiers who beat Jesus and mocked Him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-65

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Words Of Eternal Significance Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 20, 2013

What is so Good about Good Friday? "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." Luke 23:34

The Seven Words of eternal significance What is so Good about Good Friday? Readings: (Luke 23:34; Luke 23:43; John 19:26-27, Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34; John 19:28; John 19:30; & Luke 23:46 Let’s turn to Luke’s gospel chapter 23 beginning with verse thirty four "Father, forgive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 24, 2023

"Blessed are the peacemakers." Our concept of peacemaking must be based on scriptural revelation. Biblical peacemaking is not appeasement. We know that from God's example of making peace. What is biblical peacemaking and how is it rewarded?

Intro We come today to the 7th Beatitude found in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.”i We are approaching the pinnacle of this list of attributes that bring blessing on a person’s life. Everybody wants to be blessed. But not everybody is willing to take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 8:35-44, Romans 8:1-17, Jeremiah 6:14, Isaiah 57:20-21, James 4:1-3, Isaiah 30:1-21, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Peter 2:1-23, Ephesians 4:1-3, Numbers 6:21-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Eagle Christian

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024

Fly on High Like Eagle

Eagle Christian Story - Eagle – There is a story about a little eagle that fell out of its nest and landed in a chicken yard. The eagle grew up among the chickens and, although he looked a bit different, he ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kind And Comforting Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 18, 2021

The oracle given in Zechariah 1:12-17 is expounded. These comforting words are applicable to God's people today. We sometimes wonder when God will intervene in our behalf just as the Jews did in our text.

Have you ever been treated unjustly and wondered why God seemed to ignore the oppression? When Babylon conquered Israel in 586 BC, they were extremely cruel to the captive Jews. Those Jews were experiencing God’s correction in their lives. But the Babylonians went way beyond that. They exacted an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20, Isaiah 40:25, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Corinthians 10:11, Psalm 33:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Revelation 6:9-11, Haggai 2:1-23, Mark 15:34, Psalm 10:1-2, Hebrews 7:25, Haggai 1:1, Psalm 37:1-6, Zechariah 1:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Words To Live By - Genesis 48-49 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

You're in this room, and Israel sees his son and his grandsons, and so he gets his energy together and he's ready to do something.

Anna called for me because she was dying. This was last year. She knew that she was dying. She had been to our church, visited a few times as she was going through her cancer treatments. But now she knew that she was dying and in her last days, so she called for me. I went over to her to the house ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

He Walked Not Uprightly (Full) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 2, 2020

To establish that Paul rebuked Peter for walking not uprightly before the church. When men from James came to Antioch, Peter withdrew and separated himself from eating with the Gentiles, for fear of the circumcision. This same fear exists today, among believers and leaders in the Lord’s church.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Paul’s Rebuke 2. Paul’s Reason 3. Paul’s Resolve Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “He walked not uprightly.” This sermon deals with an important truth to be heard again by the church, and maybe for the first time the religious world. There may ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 15:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ