Sermons on Firefighter:

How Could This Happen?

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Sep 18, 2001

In light of the tragedy in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania the prevailing question seems to be "how could this happen?"

In Tom Clancey?s great novel Debt of Honor his primary character, Jack Ryan, has become first the Vice President of our country and then later the President. He became President as a result of a terrorist attack on Washington D. C. Throughout most of the book a plot was working where at least some ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Way I View Heroes Has Changed Since The Tragedy

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

My heroes have changed. In the week since the tragedy God has redefined who my heroes are.

"After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest." -- Nehemiah 3:20 New American Standard In this time of tragedy you are probably wondering why I chose this obscure verse. I guess it’s because a lot has ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

What Are You Doing? Anything?

Contributed by Charles Whatley on May 20, 2004

We know the goal, but we keep running off down "rabbit trails." We keep letting ourselves be distracted away from the important things.

Bill Bright tells the story of a farmer who told his wife he was going out to plow the "south forty." He got off to an early start so he could oil the tractor. He needed more oil, so he went to the shop to get it. On the way to the shop he noticed the pigs weren’t fed. So he proceeded to the corn ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Take Now"

Contributed by David Washburn on Nov 18, 2002

Hesitation often proves disastrous, but Abraham shows us how to "take now" in responding with obedience to God.

How many times a day do you receive the response, “Just a minute”? Perhaps you’ve asked your children to wash up and come to the dinner table or asked your spouse to lend you a hand or asked your mom or dad to read you a book or help with your homework. Many times we receive “Just a minute,” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fear To Faith - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jan 11, 2007

Seond part of Fear to Faith: Steps to success 1. Examine the work 2. Enlist others 3. Exercise your faith.

Fear to Faith - Part 2 Nehemiah 2:11-20 Pastor Don Jones Introduction Rev. David E. Cox passed along this observation to his congregation one day. My youngest son, Brandon, is quite the newcomer as an author. No, he does not have the capabilities of writing splendid poetry like Maya Angelou ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

"They Saw, He Saw

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 12, 2007

A sermon for the Last Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday

Last Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday Luke 9:28-36 "They Saw, He Saw" 28 ¶ Now about eight days after these sayings he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 And as he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Company Of The Committed

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 19, 2012

A sermon to demonstrate the values, virtues and victory of the church.

“The Company of the Committed” Acts 2:41-47 Scripture Reading Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

9/11 10th Anniversary

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

We honor our local heros today against a backdrop of the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy

9/11 10th Anniversary Sermon 9/11/11Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A We honor our local heros today against a backdrop of the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. 1 Why do we connect the two? a Because we remember the images of 9/11 with vivid recollection. b We remember the terror, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Loving Father

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 11, 2025

In this messaeg we will look at what the Father did and not the mistakes of the Son

Introduction: • "In Luke 15, we encounter a story often called 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son,' a title that highlights the son's wasteful choices and, in a way, keeps the focus on our own shortcomings. • But I believe this name misses the heart of the story. A truer title might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Grievers Series

Contributed by Ed Seay on Jun 26, 2013

Sermon on the Second Beatitude.

I. Introduction A. Our view of grief B. What causes us to grieve C. How do we respond to grief D. Job’s response to grief: 20 Job arose, tore his clothes, shaved his head, fell to the ground, and worshipped. 21 He said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb; naked I will return ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Remembering Your Sacrifice

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Sep 5, 2002

Special sermon for 9-11 honoring Police and Firefighers. Remembering their sacrifice, remembering the sacrifice of Christ, and remembering to lay down your life as a living sacrifice.

Title: Remembering Your Sacrifice 09/08/02 West Side Text: Romans 8:35-39 A.M. Service Purpose: Special service honoring our local Police and Firefighters. A 9-11 Sunday Morning Service. May be used at any ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Nazarene

What's Your Perspective?

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Oct 26, 2006

Contrasting Job with the Rich Young Ruler forces us to consider the priorities in our own life. Our ability to face the inevitable losses and tragedy in life is determined by our perspective on life. By setting our sights on things above, we are better

Whenever the phone rings at 2 o’clock in the morning, you hope that it’s a wrong number, that nothing’s really wrong, and that you can go back to sleep. Middle-of-the-night phone calls are rarely good, as the caller must think it’s pretty important in order to wake you from your sleep. Melody’s a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Sheep Dogs

Contributed by Mark Davis on Apr 17, 2006

The church/flock and their relationship to their pastor/sheep dog.

God’s Sheep Dogs I Thessalonians 5:12-13 Introduction: Sheep Dogs - A Shepherd’s Best Friend A well-trained sheep dog works in partnership with the shepherd and obeys commands to perform its job. Properly trained, the dog is able to move the sheep just about anywhere. Good herding dogs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Foundation

Contributed by Christopher Goelzer on Feb 4, 2004

Comfort the beleivers in the 9/11 aftermath

NIV Revelation 20:4 I saw thrones on which were seated those who had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony for Jesus and because of the word of God. They had not worshiped the beast or his image and had not received his mark on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by John Boquist on Jul 25, 2008

Our lives, individually and corporately, can display the power of the gospel.

Text: Colossians 1:1-14 Title: The Power of the Gospel Most of the time, when we’re speaking or writing, we tend to put the most important information at the front end then move on from there. At the beginning of this letter, Paul and his partner Timothy give a warm greeting in the first verses, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist