Sermons on Waves And Billows:

Revelation Study Series 14b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 9b) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 1, 2023

Jesus came! Jesus died! Jesus resurrected! Jesus is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 14b - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Chapter 9b 02.06.22 Message… An article in the Akron Beacon Journal written just a few weeks ago by Mark J. Price spoke of a man named W.L. George who in 1822 wrote a “full-page article in the New York Herald” about what life would be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Exposure.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 4, 2023

This glory exposure, this visible presence of God’s glory was seen in a cloud during the Exodus, and in Solomon’s Temple after the Ark of the Covenant was put in it.

Glory Exposure. Exodus 24:12-14NIV. Jenny and I love the ocean, the Grand Sea. I think we could just both hang out and watch the tides turn. I surly wouldn’t mind living closer to the Ocean one day! People say that if you’ve ever sat on the edge of a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:12-14, Psalm 63:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Listening For His Still, Small Voice

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Sep 13, 2025

God speaks to us when we drown out the world's noise

Fearing his wife was losing her hearing, a man stood at the back of the kitchen as she was washing dishes in the sink and said “I love you”. Hearing no response, he moved closer, again saying, “I love you”. Again, hearing no response, he stands directly behind her and says, “I love you”. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-7, 1 Kings 19:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Better Together

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025

Faith alive through love turns duty into delight and fear into joy, showing the world what Jesus looks like.

Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6, James 2:17, Matthew 5:41, John 15:13, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Holy Spirit Comes

Contributed by James Allen on Jun 14, 2023

God pours out His Spirit on His Disciples.

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He gave instructions to His disciples. (Act 1:4) On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. (Act 1:5) For John baptized ...read more

Pentecost 2025: Pentecost, Facts, Forthright Delivery And Your Future. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 8, 2025

Pentecost, facts, forthright delivery and your future.

Pentecost, facts, forthright delivery and your future. Reading: Acts 2:1-22 I will part way through, about half way through this message bring a narrative message from one of those present on the day of Pentecost. I will put on a hat at that time. The feast of Pentecost is described in Acts, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-22, Acts 1:4-5, Luke 24:49, Joel 2:28-32, Mark 15:25, Mark 15:33-34, Psalm 109:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Cast Your Burdens On Him

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 6, 2024

Message about not only giving your burdens to the Lord but "casting" it on Him.

Title: Cast all your Burdens On Him Theme: The importance of casting our burdens on the Lord not just giving them to Him. Text: Psalms 55:1 – 23 Note: Some of the notes are from J Sudlows' Awake My Heart Devotonal also from researching on Sermon Central. Psalms 55:1-7 To the Chief Musician. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023

Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 58:14, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Over Fear. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 12, 2021

When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples.

The Power Over Fear Jeffery Anselmi / General The Power of The Gospel / Fear; Faith / Matthew 14:22–33 When Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same, he again proclaims that he is the Son of God and, in so doing, strengthens the faith of his disciples. INTRODUCTION • Last week in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Taught That Sometimes Things Must Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes the Lord allows conditions to get worse so He can make us better. No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our p

No one goes through life without difficulties. In order to get our attention; the Lord may allow adversity to bring out the best or the worst in our attitudes - depending on our perspective. The Lord is far more interested in developing our character than in seeing us succeed in our jobs. God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-28, Exodus 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Deposit, No Return

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 7, 2006

investing your life for God

Intro: at the beach retreat we all sat on the beach looking at the waves crashing on the shore. Ecclesiastes 11:1 came into my mind, that if you cast your bread on the water it will return after many days. It was like God spoke to me about life, investments we make, and God’s reward system as each ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Ready For That Which Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 22, 2007

Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to get our attention, but many are asleep in the land. Many do not have ears to hear the s ound of the alarm.

By: Donna Kazenske Joel 2:15 - Blow the trumpet in Zion, consecrate a fast, call a sacred assembly; Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children and nursing babes..... Can you hear the sound of the trumpet blowing across the land? The Lord is trying to ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:15

Denomination: *other

Get Right Or Be Left

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 5, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 29: 1 – 45

Exodus 29: 1 – 45 Get Right or be left 29 “And this is what you shall do to them to hallow them for ministering to Me as priests: Take one young bull and two rams without blemish, 2 and unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil (you shall make them ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Quick, Get The Umbrella Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight we are going to look at the first 18 verses of James chapter 1. We’ve called it, “Quick, go get the umbrella” because James is trying to get them prepared for the storm.

The Perfect Storm: Quick, get the Umbrella Opening Illustration: In October of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. A storm stronger than any in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take The Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Each time we take a step out we see more of who God is.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are just so excited… that you are here… and I hope it’s been a great weekend for everyone… so far. Last weekend… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33