Sermons on Firefighters:

Sovereignty

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

I can be sure that any difficulties I may face in this life are only part of God’s will for me.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Last July the nation’s deadliest forest fire blazed up all at once, like the roar of a tornado. Unable to escape, 14 firefighters were killed. But Brad Haugh managed to survive. At about 2 p.m., Haugh and his partner broke for lunch. As he opened a can of Beanie ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Our Blessed End, Our Blessed Destiny

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2022

What a promise we share from the Holy Spirit

Saturday of the 34th Week in course 2022 Here in the last weeks of our Church year, we have been hearing the Holy Spirit telling us about our “end.” Yes, the use of that word immediately brings to mind the last judgement and the final days of the universe, but the Holy Spirit is more clearly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7, Psalm 95:1-7, Luke 21:34-36

Denomination: Catholic

Facing Evil Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 15, 2003

We must have the courage to confront evil.

FACING EVIL Exodus 7:1-13 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFRONT EVIL. ?: How? KW: Instructions TS: We will find in our study of Exodus 7:1-13 three instructions that will show us how we are to confront evil. The _____ instruction that shows us how to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, Exodus 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 29, 2022

Pastor John teaches the importance of living a life that is intentional for Jesus

Opportunity Ephesians Series CCCAG 5-29-22 Scripture- Ephesians 5:15-18 When I went to ANOC, which is the school in the Army to qualify you for senior NCO ranks within your military specialty, they gave you a recommended reading list to enhance what they were teaching you. One of the books was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

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

"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

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 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

Go! And… Live A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 18, 2025

Our Lord calls us to examine the difference between a belief that agrees with God in the mind, and a faith that trusts God with the whole life. A faith that sits in the wheelbarrow. A faith that works.

Go! And… Live a Faith That Works There is a story told of a tightrope walker who stretched a rope across Niagara Falls. Crowds gathered as he walked across with incredible skill. Then he took a wheelbarrow and pushed it across. The people cheered. He asked them, “Do you believe I can do it again ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24, Romans 3:28, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 7:17-20, Galatians 5:6, Titus 3:5, James 2:19, James 2:21-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

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