Sermons on Jet Plane:

The Value Of A Reflection Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 9, 2002

The third of six on James, this sermon was delivered the Sunday before 9/11.

The Value of Your Reflection If a mirror reflects no image then it has no value - In fact, it’s not even a mirror! It’s just a window. If a person sees the truth about his own life reflected in God’s word but doesn’t remember that truth then he is like a person who looks into a mirror with no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 13, 2003

In these first few verses of Hebrews, we get an overview of God’s view of who Jesus was. It may surprise us the language that God uses to describe His Son.

Passage: Hebrews 1:1-4 Intro: When we don’t understand something, or we fear something, we tend to trivialize it Il) standing on the tee of a shot over water, onto a small green surrounded by sand traps, you’d be amazed at how we talk to ourselves. 1. we cut things down to a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Evidence That We Know

Contributed by Terry Stivers on May 27, 2003

Does the world know that we know Jesus? What evidence do we show that give them the confidence to follow the One we know?

EVIDENCE THAT WE KNOW Eph. 4:11-16 INTRO: Arab Proverb states: He that knows not and knows not the he knows not: He is a fool – shun him! He that knows not and knows that he know not: He is simple – teach him! He that knows and knows not the he knows: He is asleep – wake him! He that knows he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Turning Back

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

A sermon on sin against the Holy Spirit and its implications.

January 18, 2003 A. Point of no return 1) Common word among bomber pilots during World War II 2) This statement is used to describe that their plane had flown too far and it did not have sufficient fuel to return to their base. 3) Is it possible that we as human beings could also reach the point ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Adventist

The Let Down Of Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2003

Most of us will come or have come to the point in life where we realize that life is disappointing, that our dreams will not all come true, and that our impact on this world is marginal. The let down of life will get to us sometime, somewhere. We Christ

The Let Down of Life (Ecclesiastes 1) Intro Note: most of these illustrations were borrowed from Sermon Central; further info on Larry Walker, the man who ascended 16,000 feet in a lawn chair with weather balloons can be found at truthorfiction.com Do a search there--it is a great illustration ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of Isaiah The Prophet

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Message on the great verses in book of Isaiah

THE MESSAGE OF ISAIAH THE PROPHET Text - Isaiah 55: 1 - 11 The Book of Isaiah is a miniature Bible. It has 66 chapters just as the Bible has 66 books. The first 39 chapters of Isaiah speak for the most part of law and judgment just as the 39 books of the Old testament. The last 27 chapters ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Communion - What's The Bottom Line

Contributed by George Alves on Feb 6, 2002

Communion is a very special time for believers. Jesus doesn’t want us to go away without encountering him at His Table. This message encourages believers to see beyond the elements.

Communion – What is the bottom line? Luke 24:13-35 What does Jesus want to do for us at this gathering? When we celebrate communion, what is Jesus’ purpose. As we walk along on the Road to Emmaus with the two disciples we must not forget that these two disciples of Jesus had heard the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Brethren

Joy Settled! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004

Part 7 of study of Philippians

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor "But one thing I do; Forgetting what is behind..." Philippians 3.13b ------------------------------------------- If there is one impossibility that exists, it is for joy to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Like A Rock

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

The importance of growing and developing as believers.

20, October 2002 Dakota Community Church Like A Rock Introduction: 2 Peter 1:5-11 5For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7and to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Mennonite

The Prayer Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Fullerton on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare.

INTRO: In Ephesians 6:10-20 , Paul closes out his letter to the Ephesians with the topic of spiritual warfare. As Paul was writing this letter he was under house arrest in Rome - a P.O.W. of the spiritual warfare raging in the world. Paul probably had a guard close at hand to use as a model for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Levels Of Content In Paul's Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

Levels of Content in Paul’s Teaching

Levels of Content in Paul’s Teaching illustration: Quote:DISCRETION I have never been hurt by anything I didn’t say. Calvin Coolidge. 1. Theme Level - At this level the case study discussion concentrates on explaining the central subject ideas. Emphasis is placed on locating the topics ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Adventure

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 12, 2001

This was for our church’s Christian Education Sunday and opening of our day school year.

God said, “They will proclaim my glory among the nations. And they will bring all your brothers, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the LORD—on horses, in chariots and wagons, and on mules and camels.” says the LORD. You may be seated. The Great Adventure. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:19-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Spoiler Alert Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 20, 2006

The second in a series of sermons on Revelation. This sermon gets to the central theme of the book.

How many of you watch the television show, “Lost?” This is a strange show. I’ve gotten hooked on it this year. Even though I missed the first season or two, I was able to pick it up and get into the story line. These people have crashed on an island and are waiting to be rescued. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When It Comes To Faith---Be Sure You Get It Right!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 16, 2006

It really does make a difference what you believe. Your eternal destiny hangs in the balance.

WHEN IT COMES TO FAITH---BE SURE YOU GET IT RIGHT! “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him." John 3:36 NIV INTRODUCTION It really does make a difference what you believe. Your eternal destiny hangs in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Love Increases When Power Decreases

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2006

How to increase love in a relationship.

Love Increases When Power Decreases Philippians 2:5-11 Frederick Nietzsche, one of the founders of modern existentialism, analyzed human personality and claimed the basic motivation behind all human behavior is “The Will to Power.” He said that it is the craving and the desire to have power that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Holiness