Sermons on Wild Waves:

Palm Sunday: The Call Of A Donkey

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2024

A Palm Sunday message. What went wrong in 5 short days.

Palm Sunday John 12:12-19 March 24, 2024 If you’re a sports fan, especially basketball, this weekend is the best weekend of the year. On Thursday and Friday, there were 32 games and yesterday and today there’s another 16. Now, when I look at my favorite sports teams, I tend to be somewhat ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Troubles Fly Away!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 17, 2023

God’s purpose is greater than your problem. Every trial is a teacher. Every storm is a school. Every experience is an education. Every difficulty is for your development. Gods greater!

Troubles Fly Away! Psalm 55:6-8TPT Rick Warren quote: God’s purpose is greater than your problem. Every trial is a teacher. Every storm is a school. Every experience is an education. Every difficulty is for your development. Gods greater! Psalm 55, describes a time of some kind of rebellion ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8, Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Wonder If She Knew

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 12, 2023

This message is based upon the song "Mary Did You Know" by Mark Lowry.

Today is the 4th Sunday of Advent. So far, during these weeks of Advent, as we anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we have talked about HOPE, JOY, & PEACE. Today we look at LOVE. God loves us so much that He sent Jesus to us in His overall plan to provide for us the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Noah Part 2 – The Flood: Was It Universal Or Local? Some Mathematics Here - Genesis 6&7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022

Long has there been argument on whether the flood was local or worldwide. I used to hold to a universal flood once but can't do so now. There is some Mathematics in this message. If you have thoughts please share them underneath.

NOAH PART 2 – THE FLOOD: WAS IT UNIVERSAL OR LOCAL? SOME MATHEMATICS HERE This presentation contains some figures, mathematics and science. It is meant to set you on the road of enquiry, not to cause argument. [1]. THE FIRST MATTER THAT OUGHT TO BE RESOLVED IS WHAT IS MEANT BY “THE EARTH” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11, Genesis 6:16, Genesis 7:11, Genesis 7:12, Genesis 7:17, Genesis 7:19, Genesis 7:23, Genesis 7:21, Genesis 7:20, Genesis 7:24, 2 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 27

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 8, 2024

Acts 27 covers a period of Paul's life between his release from Caesarea and his shipwreck on the island of Malta (not mentioned in this chapter). Something seemed to be happening every minute during this longest voyage of Paul's life.

On the road to Rome, part 1: Caesarea to Crete Text, Acts 27:1-12, KJV: 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever You Ask Of Me, I Shall Give You, Even Half My Kingdom!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 7, 2001

Rash promises compared with the promise of Christ

Address for Evensong & Benediction, 8th July 2001 Given at Holy Spirit, Southsea, Diocese of Portsmouth Text: Mark 6:7-29 In the name of God, the +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Of course I love you. The Cheque’s in the Post. This won’t hurt a bit. It wasn’t my fault; and now: "Whatever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

There's No Place Like Home

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 7, 2005

BE ANXIOUS FOR NOTHING.

INTRODUCTION: EVERY NOW AND THEN, FOR REASONS KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, ALL OF US HAVE A NEED TO BE INDEPENDENT. JUST BECAUSE WE DO NOT SEE EYE TO EYE ON SOME THINGS, OR WE DON’T ALWAYS AGREE WITH THIS OR THAT; WE VENTURE OUT, LOOKING FOR GREENER PASTURES, ONLY TO DISCOVER THAT THE GRASS IS NOT AS GREEN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Justifiable Homicide

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 15, 2005

Using Paul’s design to victory through overcoming the desire of the flesh.

Scripture: Galatians 5:24 Title: “Justifiable Homicide” Introduction: This portion of Scripture demands explaining. This verse could be, at the very least, perplexing without an explanation. “THOSE WHO BELONG TO CHRIST” – What does this mean? · The Church has been bought with the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Arrest And Trial Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 25, 2004

The arrest and trial of Jesus and our response to God.

The Arrest and Trial 3/28/04 Intro: Recap Events (Supper, Reveal Betrayer, Garden, Prayer) Then Jesus is arrested. Judas comes to the Garden with the guard of the religious leaders. They arrested Jesus this way because they were afraid of the people rising up to defend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Let Go and Let God is sage advice for any Christian. Our strength comes not from controlling God, but from allowing God to be who God is, powerful, wise, loving, and forgiving.

Psalm 23 “Let God Be God” INTRODUCTION Role playing—the art of acting out a different player in life than ourselves—has been used for years to enable people to see life from a different perspective. In Psalm 23 the writer takes on a very different perspective. He views the world and his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

Its about time for those who claim the name of Christian to wake up and be busy about the things of God

TIME TO WAKE UP. Date: November 11, 2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Read Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: I like to sleep. Some one has said “the best sleep is when you over sleep”. Not to long ago my wife & I purchase a “rice bed” or a four-post corner bed. We had been wanting one for a long time. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Your Church's Vision And Doing It

Contributed by Duane Boehm on Feb 14, 2002

This sermon helps pastors to look at their churches vision and see where you’re headed

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHURCHES VISION AND DOING IT PROV. 29:18 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

More Characteristics Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete.

40. Be Honest without being legalistic, outspoken, too blunt or brutal or indiscrete. 41. Be Hopeful without being overly optimistic or forgetting God's future game plan. 42. Be Hospitable without being ingratiating, cliquish or using it as a tool for social climbing. 43. Be Humble without ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dead Speak: And Some Of Them Are Not Happy!

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 7, 2001

A salvation message based on the story of Lazarus and the Rich man

The Dead Speak: And Some of Them Are Not Happy! Luke 16:19-31 Illustration: Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest in our culture about life after death. I think this is shown by the increased interest in the occult. There is a syndicated television show that illustrates this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy One Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

Last in series. The demons feared him. The disciples trusted him. You know him. He is the Holy One of God and he is our friend.

The Holy One The Demons Feared Him Mark 4:21-26 21 Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day He went to the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught like a person who had authority, not like their teachers of the law. 23 Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-26, 1 John 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ