Sermons on Cruise Ship:

When An Angel Crashes

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 22, 2007

On April 21, 2007, a Blue Angels jet crashed near Beaufort, South Carolina. Sometimes Angels (church leaders, pastors, etc.) do crash. How to cope and what to learn when an Angel crashes.

I. ANGELS DO CRASH A. Blue Angels – April 21, 2007 – Beaufort, South Carolina 1. Pilot killed 2. Destruction & Injury in its path B. Spiritually, Angels Do Crash 1. Revelation 8:10 and Revelation 9:1 a. the identity of the “fallen star” has been debated b. what is clear is that the “fallen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:10-11

Denomination: Church Of God

What In The World Is Going On?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013

Three events that have happened from Feb 2013-April 2013 1. World Beginning To Unit to a Sp. Leader 2. Israel's Promise Land Eroding 3. WWIII Threat 4. Sp. Decay

2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (AV) 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Masterpiece For Our Master Peace Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 24, 2020

The world is filled with forgeries. God had designed a masterpiece that provides peace in the church, our conduct, and our combat.

1. Ephesians 1:3-10 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love 5 he predestined ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trip With Out A Map Series

Contributed by Andrew Hart on Mar 10, 2020

What happens when you do not have a map for your faith journey?

What if we viewed our faith journey like a road trip? A few weeks ago, I was busily preparing for my journey to North Carolina. I programmed the destination in my GPS, fueled up the truck (yes, I said truck), checked where construction delays were, and of course made sure I had snacks and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

The True Vine Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 28, 2018

As branches of the True Vine (JESUS), we bear fruit as we are fed from the Host and obedient to His leading.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 29, 2018 John 15:1-8 The True Vine Bearing Fruit “By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.” John 15:8 “But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready To Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 13, 2021

When you understand God’s mercy and the wonders of salvation, when you are overwhelmed by Who God is, this should make you consider surrendering Your life to Him.

Ready to Surrender (Romans 12:1-2) 1. Airline personnel deal with the public, and anyone who deals with the public has stories. 2. Farida can’t even begin to count how many times she’s been asked to open a window or the emergency exit to “let some fresh air in.” Incredibly enough, this doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Laity 'move Out'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches the simple reality that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Laity ’Move Out’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-10, KJV Purpose: The simple reality is that God has made us a special people for the special purpose of performing a special function--ministry. INTRODUCTION This Sermon Series This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Calms The Storms Of Trouble

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 25, 2002

how Jesus comforts us at the loss of a loved one and other trials in life

April 25, 2002 John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by J John on Dec 10, 2007

I guess we’ve all been in a position when we have received that indescribable gift – then been lost for words when we opened it in front of a doting relative! As someone perceptively said, “Christmas is a season of emotional family ties – especially when

SermonCentral Editor’s note: J.John, a Greek Cypriot, has been described as "The Billy Graham of Great Britain," speaking to more than 300,000 people in person each year. He has authored 21 books and has more than one million copies in circulation. You may learn more about his ministry at: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: *other

The Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 21, 2010

Being a cheerful giver involves practicing the right principle, having the right perspective, and trusting in God's promises.

Introduction: A. Today we are continuing our sermon series “Learning to Lean on God” a study of Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians. 1. Last week, we worked our way through chapter 8. 2. I mentioned that chapters 8 and 9 are two of the best chapters in the NT on giving. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following God's Lead Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 5, 2016

This sermon is based on Chapter 9 of Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, by Charles Swindoll. We discuss the fact that like Saul and Barnabas, we need to be ready to obey when God calls for the changes in our lives and ministries.

Introduction: A. I want to begin this sermon with a statement from Peter T. Forsythe. 1. I believe he was right on when he said, “The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom, but its Master.” (Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Pub., 1991, p. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Has This!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 21, 2020

This is my first response message to COVID-19. Jesus calming the storm

Everything was fine, and then it wasn’t. That is the reality in our world today. Everything was fine, and then it wasn’t. Do you remember when you heard about the Coronavirus? Maybe it was the result of a funny meme on Facebook, or an obscure news story about a city in china that you had never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living Up To Your Name Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The example of Barnabas

Living Up to Your Name - Acts 5 - 2/19/17 Did you ever hear the story about the want ad for the lost dog? In the classifieds section of the paper someone had placed this notice: LOST: male dog, brown fur, some missing due to mange, blind in right eye, mangled left ear, going deaf, lame in back ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suppose You Were The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 30, 2022

One of the alarming things that is taking place today in America is the amount of businesses that are closing down daily.

Some are closing: (1) Due to Covid 19 (2) Some due to the shipping of jobs to other countries (3) Some due to inflation (4) Some due to supply If this trend continues some fear there will not be enough businesses for the citizens of this country to find a place of employment to feed their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Baptist