Sermon Central
-
Rescue Effort
Contributed by Michael Walther on May 25, 2011 (message contributor)
RESCUE EFFORT
On August 30, 2005 Coast Guard Lieutenant Iain McConnell was ordered to fly his H46 helicopter to New Orleans and to keep that machine flying around the clock for what would turn out to be a heroic rescue effort. None of his crew were prepared for what they were about to see. They were ahead of every news crew in the nation. The entire city of New Orleans was under water. On their first three missions that day they saved 89 people, three dogs and two cats.
In Luke 13.31-35 we come face to face with the Son of God and with the greatest rescue effort of all time. All of Scripture points to this – Jesus would go to Jerusalem despite all obstacles in His way. He would go to suffer and die in order to save. The majority of His own people would reject Him. But that was also predicted long ago in Psalm 118: “The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.”
Lt. McConnell had a fourth mission that day. On the fourth mission, despite twelve different flights to New Orleans, he and his crew were able to save no one. None! They all refused to board the helicopter. Instead they told the Coast Guard to bring them food and water. Yet they were warned that this extremely dangerous. The waters were not going to go away soon. Sadly, many of those people perished because of their refusal to be rescued.
Related Sermon Illustrations
-
The Story Is Told That One Day A Beggar By The ... PRO
Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
The story is told that one day a beggar by the roadside asked for alms from Alexander the Great as he passed by. The man was poor and wretched and had no claim upon the ruler, no right even to lift a solicitous hand. Yet the Emperor threw him several gold coins. A courtier was astonished at his ...read more
-
Billy Graham's Hands Often Go Clammy And His ...
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 29, 2004
Billy Graham’s hands often go clammy and his knees shake before he preaches. While most would agree that standing in front of a crowd of people is probably not their favorite occupation, this is not a confession one would expect from the man who has preached the Gospel to more people than anyone ...read more
-
The Man Who Refuses To Forgive Destroys The ... PRO
Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 26, 2005
“The man who refuses to forgive destroys the bridge over which he himself ...read more
-
History Records A Remarkable Account Of The ... PRO
Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 29, 2004
History records a remarkable account of the destruction of an ancient town. The watchmen on the walls would call out whenever they thought they saw a foe approaching. Sensing that the people had begun to resent them for giving these false alarms, they decided to remain quiet. Regrettably, not long ...read more
-
Ann Along With Her Two Small Sons, Went To Live ... PRO
Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
Ann along with her two small sons, went to live with her parents in Texas for the duration of World War II, while her Air Force husband was busy in Europe. It was Christmas time and mother and grandparents were making great plans for the boys. The tree was up and decorated. Gifts were bought and ...read more
Related Sermons
-
The Coronavirus And Worry
Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2020
5 reasons God says we should never worry about anything from Matthew 6:25-34 (Material and outline adapted from Rick Warren's sermon entitled "Letting God Meet My Needs: Living in the Goodness of God, part 2")
-
Who’s Faith Matters? Series
Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017
God needs our faith to move in our lives. In this message, we examine four passages in the New Testament that show how the person's faith enabled Jesus to move.
-
The Atmosphere Of Faith
Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 9, 2018
Many Christians believe they are "faith people" when in reality they are living in more unbelief than they are faith. This message looks at the one thing causes us to be "faith people" or people who are living in unbelief.
-
Unbelief And Faith
Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017
What does unanswered prayer say about our level of faith? Many of us believe we're walking in more faith than we really are.
-
What Is Your "Boat?”
Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 15, 2020
This message examines the record of Peter walking on water
