Sermons on Pilot:

The Master Pretender.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 7, 2004

The world is turned off by hypocrites’s and they ought to be, because Jesus was to.

The master pretender. Matthew 6:1 -- 2. 02/08/04 If you ever watch television, then you know there are a lot of people making a lot of money pretending to be something they aren’t. As a matter-of-fact, once a year they give awards for those who are the best pretenders. It is called the Academy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Being The Lighthouse In A Dark World Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 16, 2005

In the midst of the darkness of our society, Christians must be lighthouses to guide folks to safety.

Intro: I heard a supply plane pilot flying into New Orleans just after Katrina one night say "I’ve never seen this place so dark." I was also viewing a friend’s homemade video of Biloxi/Gulfport MS area, and amidst all the rubble, there stood the Old Biloxi Lighthouse! The contrasts were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

True Disciples Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 21, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples. Part Two

True Disciples Part 2 Read Luke 6:46-49 Illustration: When I was in the Army many years ago I was a military policeman at for Ft. Irwin, California. While on duty one day we got word that a submachine gun popularly known as a "grease gun" had been reported stolen. This is an extremely serious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Still Holding On

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Oct 20, 2002

No matter what happens, I’m still holding on to God

Still Holding On Intro: Flying at 4000 feet, the flight seemed normal. The take off in Portland, Maine had been very smooth. Flying at 200 mph. the flight to Boston would be over shortly. The pilot, Henry Dempsey was at the controls when he heard an unusual noise in the rear of the small commuter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spirit Of Fear Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about how God did not give us the Spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.

Note: Not sure where all the references come from. I found this message in my file and put my notes with it. I know that all is not original but I wanted to share it with sermoncentral because I thought it was awesome. THREE GODLY GIFTS SAYING NO TO FEAR Text: II Timothy 1:1-7 2Ti 1:1-7 Paul, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Considering The Most Holy Trinity With Affection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 18, 2017

The mystics know the Most Holy Trinity as a verb more than a noun.

Considering the Most Holy Trinity with affection 1. The mystics know the Most Holy Trinity as a verb more than a noun, like Lady Julian of Norwich, "Greatly ought we to rejoice that God dwells in our soul..." And, St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun: “God loves us,… to the point of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On A Savior Of The Sky

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 18, 2025

In Christian doctrine, Jesus Christ is regarded as the Savior of humanity.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “If the stars should appear one night in a thousand years, how would men believe and adore; and preserve for many generations the remembrance of the city of God which had been shown! But every night come out these envoys of beauty, and light ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11, Acts 17:24, Isaiah 40:22, Psalm 147:8

Joined To The Lord-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018

3 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-III—1Corinthians 6:12-20 OR--Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: Pitiful Pilots The small plane is flight & in trouble because the pilot has passed out just as they are making their descent to land it. Two buddies(goobers/rednecks) immediately spring into action. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Comeback Words

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 5, 2015

Words that have gone out of style in the church but need to make a return as "Comeback Words."

Comeback Words “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.” 2 Timothy 4:3 Intro: There are certain words in the life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3, Luke 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas: Past, Present, Future

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus came to save us, is transforming us today, and will return in glory to take us home forever. Trust Him now.

INTRODUCTION Christmas always pulls us into memory. We can’t help it. Every song, every smell, every blinking light seems to whisper something from yesterday. I have ornaments on my tree that are so old they have seen better decades. Some are handmade, held together by glue and nostalgia. Others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, Luke 1:37, John 11:25-26, Matthew 24:30-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

In God Do We Trust?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jul 26, 2005

This is a sermon on what happens when we begin to trust in God.

In God we trust? 7/25/2005 Proverbs 3:5-6 I have a riddle for you. What words do we share on a daily basis without even opening our mouths? In God we trust. Those are the words that you will find in all of our current currency. Our money may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:5-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: *other

The Flow Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 28, 2008

God’s favor rests on those who live in the flow of His mercy. I. The Downward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Offered. II. The Inward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Received. III. The Outward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Extended. IV. The Reciprocal Flow of Mercy: Mercy Rewarded.

Living in the Father’s Favor: The Flow of Mercy Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. I. The Downward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Offered. II. The Inward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Received. III. The Outward Flow of Mercy: Mercy Extended. IV. The Reciprocal Flow of Mercy: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Believers Should Love, Live And Labor

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 1, 2003

A message from Paul to the believers at Rome is just as much needed in the church today. This message deals with three vital principles for the church today ! How To Love, How To Live, How To Labor !

How To Love, Live, And Labor Romans 12:9-18 Introduction: Paul begins chapter 12 with an appeal to the believers at Rome to be a living sacrifice ! I heard a pastor several years ago make this statement or something similar to it.......Jesus Christ died for you ! Want you live for him ? Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Princely Peace

Contributed by Timothy Enns on Dec 18, 2011

Advent sermon on Peace

Princely Peace Scripture reading: Isaiah 9:1-7 Passage John 14:27 Introduction The Great Chicago Fire occurred in 1871. Over 300 people died & another 100,000 were left homeless. Tragedies like this one, always bring out hero is some people. One of the heroes of the Great Chicago Fire was Horatio ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene