Sermons on Waves:

Fish Bait

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2008

Peter’s doubt almost made him fish bait, but Jesus lifted him up and spoke peace to the storm. They worshipped Jesus after the Storm, but we need to worship him before the storms.

Fish Bait Wednesday, May 21, 2008 By Pastor Jim May Matthew 14:22-32, "And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Journey With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Sep 24, 2021

Jesus explained his journey to the cross to suffer the punishment we deserved for disobeying God. Jesus then described the journey that we as his followers make throughout our lives.

In what ancient city were the followers of Jesus first called Christians? Acts 11:26 tells us that the disciples were called Christians for the first time in the city of Antioch. Now let me ask you another question closely related to that one. What were the followers of Jesus called before they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Time Had Fully Come

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 31, 2001

How the time was ripe for Jesus’ arrival

“When the time had fully come” Gal 4:4 23/12/01 am Gal 4:4 as long as an heir is a child, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. 2 He is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. 3 So also, when we were children, we were in slavery under the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Master Of Everything Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

3rd in series "Miracles in Matthew." Looks at whay we doubt the Lord in crises and why we don’t need to doubt.

Introduction: 1. A storm at sea. There is nothing else that so vividly potrays a picture of helplessness. A tiny boat on the open water tossed by the waves, defenseless. 2. It makes a perfect metaphor for the difficulties that we all face in life--situations beyond our control, unpredictable, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:13-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Topsy Turvy King

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon that portrays Jesus as a Topsy Turvy King, one who was not as was expected.

The Topsy-Turvy King Text: Matt 21:1-11 My son Timothy has just had his 13th Birthday last Monday, but when he was a toddler he was very taken with the Mr. Men series written by Roger Hargreaves. One of the books he particularly liked me to read to him was Mr. Topsy Turvy. [HOLD UP THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis - In The Beginning

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 17, 2009

This Bible teaching is a verse by verse study of Genesis Chapter One.

GENESIS #1: IN THE BEGINNING OPENING TEXT: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1). • We are going to begin a chapter by chapter study of the Book of Genesis today. THE IMPORTANCE OF GENESIS: “In a very real sense, the book of Genesis is the most important book ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Walking On Water

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 18, 2013

An updated message on how to step out by faith and walk on water. Preached during a back to school Sunday.

Note: for my reference I used John Ortberg's book Becoming a Water Walker If you are going to walk on water you have to get out of the boat Theme: Understanding the importance of walking on water and exercising our faith. Preached at a Back to School Sunday about transitioning and trusting God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Finding God In The Storm

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 27, 2019

The following sermon is going to review the story of Jesus calming the storm to help accentuate the truth that no matter how violent the storm we are facing our hope lies Jesus who is in control and promises to rescue those whom cry out to Him!

Finding God in the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When one walks by the still waters, admiring the delicate flowers and their sweet aromatic perfumes, listening to the wind ever gently rustling through a tall carpet of green grass and watch the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Discouraging Times

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on May 27, 2020

How do you maintain your hope during discouraging times?

HOPE IN DISCOURAGING TIMES "Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for," Job 6:8. Job was a man to whom everything seemed to be going on well. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, one tragedy after another besieged him. Before he could make sense of what was ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:8, Psalm 42:11, Titus 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Become Distracted By The Noises PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages us to trust God in our darkest hours, using the example of Peter walking on water towards Jesus in Matthew 14:29.

Good morning, beloved congregation. It is indeed a blessing to gather together in the house of the Lord, bound by our shared faith and united in our devotion to the One who loved us first. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29

Topics: Lord's Faithfulness, Overcoming Challenges

Peace Be Still PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores how facing life's storms with faith can lead to a deeper understanding and experience of Christ's peace.

Good morning, everyone! What a blessing it is to gather together in His name. Let's start with a quote from A.W. Tozer. He once said, "God never uses anyone greatly until He tests them deeply." Now, that's something to chew on, isn't it? We'll be talking about that a bit more as we go along. Now, ...read more

Topics: Peace

I Didn't Know Jesus Like That! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon explores the sustaining power of active faith in God during life's storms, as depicted in the Gospel of Mark 4:35-41.

Good morning, dear family of faith. I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a spirit brimming with hope. We gather in this sacred space, not as separate individuals, but as a united body, bound together by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to offer our praises, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Topics: Storms, Faith

Category 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 13, 2006

This is part 4 of a 5 part series on surviving the storms of life. Category 5 storms are the most severe storms in life. These storms carry with them the potential to end marriages, damage health and test faith. Find out how to survive.

Surviving the Storms of Life Category 5 Mark 4:35-41 We’ve been talking over the last several weeks about surviving and even thriving amidst the storms of life. As we move through storms of increasing intensity we have dealt with basic survival skills, spring showers, and even thunder storms. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: *other

The Majestic, Holy, And Eternal Lord

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 10, 2011

We serve an amazing LORD, and we see from Psalm 93 that He is majestic, holy, and eternal, and in response, we need to worship Him with our entire being.

Originally given at the Threefold Cord Cafe Preached by Pastor Sterling C. Franklin March 2008 Translation & Preaching Outline Translation from Hebrew (1) The LORD reigns – He is utterly clothed in majesty. He has girded Himself with strength. The world is also established – it will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flourishing In Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth not matter what happens to him.

Flourishing in Faithfulness Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/01 Someone asked me a couple weeks ago if the jokes I hear about Wisconsin offend me. I told him that I ask for it by bringing up “God’s Country” so often in my sermons. That reminds me of the man who decided to write a book about churches ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist