Sermons on Turmoil:

"No More Sea"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2013

A sermon about heaven and spreading the news about it.

"No More Sea" Revelation 21:1-6, 10; 22:1-5 He was just a little fellow. His mother died when he was just a child. His father, in trying to be both mommy and daddy, had planned a picnic. The little boy had never been on a picnic, so they made their plans, fixed the lunch, and packed the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Toubled Minds

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Jan 26, 2013

Why do socialites drink and do drugs? Why are they sexually promiscuous? What's missing from their lives and what heals troubled minds?

Troubled Minds LUKE 1:67-75 I. For decades now secular experts have told us prosperity is the answer to what ails human kind. A. a good education B. a good job C. a nice house D. money in the bank These things are to provide human kind with peace and dignity. The experts say that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Church Of God

Companion Of Fools

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 12, 2013

To change a phrase, Bad company corrupts absolutely

Companion of Fools Proverbs 13: 10 God brings messages to me in different ways. Sometimes, like today, it is unmistakably. I heard this sermon and I knew you had to hear it. I had 4 options: Bring Bill in to preach it too expensive. Play the tape for you too boring Pantomime the tape ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Dark At The End Of The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2013

You've heard the old saying about the light at the end of the tunnel, but sometimes life is so difficult that there simply seems to be no light at all - no answer, no relief. What do you do in times like that?

Psalm 85 appears to have been written upon Israel’s return from the Babylonian captivity in 538 and 458 B.C. It’s a psalm calling for spiritual re-awakening. God had disciplined the children of Israel for their unfaithfulness in their marriage to Him. They had served other gods instead ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2014

Faith is taking God at His Word! When you believe what God says is true you behave how God tells you. When we live as like God is telling the truth not one fiery dart of the devil can find its mark! We are protected by our faith and trust in Jesus!

Intro: A preacher an evangelist and a priest went out in a boat fishing on the lake. The preacher needed to go to the bathroom so he got up got out of the boat walked on the water to shore and walked back the same way. The evangelist also had to go relieve himself got up out of the boat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Tragic Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2017

This passage in Mark is one of great tragedy. It has been suggested there were actually two deaths revealed - the death of John the Baptist and the death of Herod's conscience.

A Tragic Death Mark 6: 14-29 Our text today deals with the horrific and tragic death of John the Baptist. Mark discussed the character of John and the tragic reason for his untimely death. The text actually deals with John’s death in retrospect, sometime after it had happened. John’s untimely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Famine - Pt. 2 - Patterns That Parch Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Full lives. Full social calendars. Full houses. But if we are honest, most of us are also full of famine! Why?

Famine Pt. 2 - Patterns That Parch I. Introduction Two weeks ago I stood in this pulpit and challenged you to examine your own level of passion, pursuit and hunger for God. I told you that I believe we as a movement - Christianity - we are in the midst of a famine. However, I want to tell you that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living For Christ In A Postmodern World

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 21, 2017

It is possible to live the Christian life and still live responsibly and fully in a world of diversity.

Living for Christ in a Postmodern World The Rev. (Dr.) Ezekiel Ette Matt. 22 : 15 – 22 We live in a confusing time indeed, a time when what is reality and truth are considered controversial, yet we follow a savior who is the way, the truth and the life” (John 14 : 6). There was a time when many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

“shield Of Faith” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

There seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding about faith today. Not necessarily all original material. Some material contained in my sermons may be gleaned from other sermons. Parts of this message are from Billy Ricks

“Shield of Faith” Ephesians 6:16 The pastor, the youth minister and chairman of deacons were out in a boat fishing on the lake. They ran out of bait so the pastor “Stay here guys, we don’t want to lose our spot.” With that he got up got out of the boat walked on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Watchman, What Of The Night?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT?

Isaiah 21:6-10 WATCHMAN, WHAT OF THE NIGHT? Intro: 689 BC and the world is in turmoil. The Babylonian Empire is under attack by the Assyrian Empire. Against this backdrop of war and a certain attack ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

The End Time In Our Time Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

It is increasingly apparent that we are living in the end times. The return of our Lord is drawing closer with each passing day. As we move through these last days, it is good to have biblical instruction regarding them. John provides needed insight.

The End Time in Our Time 1 John 2: 18-23 In our previous study John gave direction concerning spiritual victory for the believer. Regardless of our maturity level, all need to grow in the Lord. Continued growth is essential in overcoming the difficulties we face. John knew the struggles present ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

4th Of July: Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 5, 2016

What we often forget is that in declaring their independence from England, our Founding Fathers made an equally bold Declaration of Dependence upon Almighty God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Proverbs 14:34; Deuteronomy 8:6-14 ILL. Tomorrow the United States will be celebrating a crucial moment in the history of our nation - the signing of the Declaration of Independence. And as we look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Deuteronomy 8:7-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blueprint #1: Romans 12:1-2

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015

From the first two verses of Romans 12 we discover practical advise to enable us to escape the pressure of the world and to renew our minds so we are able to present our bodies to God as a living sacrifice.

Blueprint #1: Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Back when we lived in Arcadia we hired a building contractor to build a house for us. Part of the process involved selecting and approving a blueprint. The good thing about a blueprint is that nothing is left to the imagination when it comes to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vine Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 3 - Vine I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is maddening. They constantly fabricate. White lies. Bold face lies. Outright lies. No truth to be found. Then there are those that are crazy. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58-59, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shattering Stone Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the words of Christ Himself we have it stated that He was a shattering stone in His first coming.

A man was bragging that he had saved the life of a poor half-starved little girl who was trying to sell wilted flowers on a freezing cold winter day. When asked how he explained: "This little girl was hardly dressed for the kind of weather she was facing. She wore no gloves, and in her hand ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:44