Sermons on Weathering The Storm: showing 991-1,005 of 23,988

Peace Shall Reign

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 19, 2018

In the face of danger, Isaiah proclaims that there will come a time when peace will reign and swords shall be beaten into plowshares

INTRODUCTION Life is lived in paradox. When writing about Christian liberty, Martin Luther identified a striking paradox. He wrote, “A Christian is a perfectly free lord of all, subject to none. A Christian is a perfectly dutiful servant of all, subject of all, subject to all.” We daily live in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-20, Isaiah 37:1-7, Isaiah 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wilderness Experience Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon is about Elijah the Prophet and the result of his defeat of Jezebel

The Wilderness Experience Matthew 26:69-75 When Jesus finished sharing the Passover with the disciples, he took Peter, James and John with him to the Garden of Gethsemane. The Gospels describe Jesus as “sorrowful and troubled.” The Gospel of John in chapter 21 reports that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-12, Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 26:29-75

Denomination: Methodist

Seeing The Moon-Walking Bear

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 26, 2016

Whatever it feels like, even if you haven't noticed yet - it is a happy Easter!

.................................................................................................................................................. “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, … The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

When The Battle Chooses You 1 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 24, 2019

Each person oftentimes face life with so much enthusiasm but meet with disappointments. When life challenges you, how do you respond to it?

When the Battle Chooses You 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, "Lord, save us! We're going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Fascinating Biblical Truths From Hurricane Irma

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 12, 2017

I was riveted before the television on Sunday watching every movements of the monster hurricane Irma. I was awestruck by the destructive power of this colossal hurricane as it crossed from shore to shore destroying everything in its path without any mercy

I was riveted before the television on Sunday watching every movements of the monster hurricane Irma. I was awestruck by the destructive power of this colossal hurricane as it crossed from shore to shore destroying everything in its path without any mercy. Everywhere the storm went the result was ...read more

Before The Hurricane

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 16, 2017

This is a brief conversation that I had with our congregation right before Hurricane Irma was projected to hit our community as a Category 4 storm. I thought some may be able to use it when looking at am impending community disaster.

We Are Family Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 9-10-2017 Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Later tonight we are supposed to experience a Category 4 Hurricane here in the Greater Tampa area. I want ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Caminando Sobre Las Aguas.

Contributed by Lincon Guerra on Oct 25, 2017

Muchas Veces vamos a tener tormentas en la vida, tanto físicas como espirituales, donde la presencia de Dios no será aparente, sin embargo el está presente. Muchas veces nos parecerá que no podemos encontrar a Dios en la tormenta.

Caminando Sobre las Aguas. Mateo 14:22-33 (Marcos 6:45-56) Introducción. - El acontecimiento anterior a este pasaje, es la alimentación de 5,000 personas con 5 panes y 2 peces, un gran milagro, se hubieran podido quedar ahí mucho tiempo, recibiendo fama, halagos, buen trato y muy cómodos. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:45-56, Luke 7:18-23, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Answers Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 21, 2020

Message deals with God's answer to our prayer of revival and change. He does it His way. When we pray yet crisis happens we need to hear from God.

When God Answers Prayer Theme: To help us understand God does not always answer prayers the way we expect. Text: Acts 12:1 - 19 Act 12:1-19 Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church. (2) Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword. (3) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

"we Are Filled With Joy"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 11, 2021

A message about joy in the midst of adversity - and especially the aging process.

Text: Psalm 126 -- A song of Ascents. Subject: How Can I Have Joy While Weeping? Complement: Because Of Past Victories! Big Idea: The Past Provides Joy for Today And bright Hope For tomorrow. Preaching Idea: “We Are Filled With Joy.” Introduction: Let’s talk about the elephant in the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

5th Sunday After Pentecost. June 23rd, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 13, 2021

Year B, Proper 7.

1 Samuel 17:32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16, Psalm 133:1-3, Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, Psalm 107:23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41 A). WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE. 1 Samuel 17:32-49. Things had reached an impasse in the territorial struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49, Psalm 9:9-20, 1 Samuel 17:57-58, 1 Samuel 18:1-5, 1 Samuel 18:10-16, Psalm 133:1-3, Job 38:1-11, Psalm 107:1-3, Psalm 107:23-32, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When you have Faith in God you have Confidence in God. When you have Faith in God you can count on Him.

WHOSE REPORT WILL YOU BELIEVE? Isaiah 53:1 Beyond any doubt, the most powerful, influential people on earth do not occupy elected offices, run industries, or control the government. The most influential people are people of faith. The single most important thing in a believers life is faith in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Built To Last

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Dec 10, 2019

It does not matter if you are talking about the foundation of a physical building or the foundation upon which you have built your life, the principle is the same. The material upon which you lay your foundation will determine the strength of the structure that is built upon it.

Built to Last Matthew 7:25 “And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on the rock.” On October 10, 2018, a category 4 hurricane named Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach Florida. Hurricane ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25

Denomination: Baptist

Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "I Climb Fences When I Got Fences To Climb."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2024

“Our biggest challenge is to recognize those invisible fences “that ain’t ever strang up yet” and to ignore them."

John Steinbeck wrote about Jim Casy and Tom Joad traveling to California looking for a better life in a land they’ve never seen. When their ragged old car breaks down, Casy begins to pour out his doubts to Tom about this seemingly jinxed rush to California. Tom resists Casy’s pessimistic ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Catholic

Never Let The Presence Of A Storm Cause You To Doubt The Presence Of God Matthew 8:23-27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

A message of hope and assurance: "Never let the presence of a storm cause you to doubt the presence of God."

Never Let the Presence of a Storm Cause You to Doubt the Presence of God Matthew 8:23-27 Introduction Today, we delve into a message of hope and assurance: "Never let the presence of a storm cause you to doubt the presence of God." This truth is especially relevant in our times of trials ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27, Isaiah 41:10, Romans 8:28, James 1:2-4, Philippians 4:6-7, John 14:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jonah Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 23, 2023

Jonah means “dove” – timid, fearful, senseless, and we will quickly discover that the character in our story fits his name.

June 24, 2023 Jonah means “dove” – timid, fearful, senseless, and we will quickly discover that the character in our story fits his name. Jonah was a real person. He lived in the Northern kingdom of Israel during the reign of Jeroboam II (793-753 BC) • 2 Kings 14:23-25 - …. Jeroboam son of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:9-11, Nahum 3:1, Psalm 139:7-10, Isaiah 55:6-7, Romans 5:6-8, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist