September 11 and 9/11 anniversary sermon illustrations

September 11th, In Remembrance by Dan Rodgers
This coming Wednesday, the 11th, America will remember and mourn the tragic loss of life in New York City, when two commandeered airliners were flown into the twin towers; and then the subsequent horrific crash of another plane into the Pentagon. Moments later, the news came to us of a fourth plane into a field in Pennsylvania. It is a day none of us will ever… ( read more )

America: Gripped by Fear by Ernest Easley
As of September 11th... America has been Gripped by Fear! Fear has gripped us as a nation like an object in a vice! And that should not surprise us! Now... the recent events should sadden us... but not surprise us! In speaking of His second coming... Jesus said in Luke 21.25-28, "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars… ( read more )

Motives for Madness (13 of 18) by Stan Coffey
We are talking about the madness of terrorism. Terrorism is a real part of what is taking place in Iraq. Again this week and every week, we see terrorism as a real part of what we are fighting. The war on terror is a huge part of our response. Someone said this week that if we have another attack on America like the one we had September 11th, the famous… ( read more )

9/11/01 Terror in America by Jerry Vines
Tuesday morning started off to be a beautiful, beautiful morning. The sun was shining. There was a soft breeze blowing. In New York and in Washington, just like in Jacksonville and Atlanta, parents were getting their children to school. Workers were getting that next cup of coffee, beginning the activities of the day. In Boston and Newark and Washington, just like… ( read more )

A Call to Arms (8 of 8) by Steve Jones
All of the preceding were historical figures who gained fame for issuing a call to arms in a memorable manner. Now for one that is more recent and urgent: 'This will not stand' - George W. Bush. On September 11, 2001, the United States of America was attacked by terrorists and thousands were killed in the suicide bombings of the World… ( read more )

The Healing of America by Terry Hallock
2nd Chronicles 7:14 makes it clear that Israel would only be healed when their hearts were humbled, their lips opened in prayer, their eyes turned toward the Lord, and their lives turned away from sin. "If my people, who are called by my name, will humbles themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, THEN will I hear… ( read more )

A Whole Lot of Shaking Going On by Dan Hill
234 years ago 55 men committed their lives and fortunes to the idea that a country could live by the principles of liberty and justice for all. Nearly all of those 55 men whose signatures are on the constitution lost their lives, their wealth or both in defense of those ideas. All 55 of those men were members of churches and professed to be followers… ( read more )

Our Hiding Place (8 of 11) by Roger Thomas
Every pastor has been asked a lot of questions since those dreadful events of 9-11, 2001. The same questions have sprung to life in the wake of last week's devastating hurricane and the flooding of New Orleans. Why is the big question. Where was God in the midst of such devastation? What is God's response to all of this suffering? How… ( read more )

Understanding the Times by Jim Henry
I had an interview with several people who have been asked what their thoughts were in the aftermath of September 11th. One man, and I think he was from the West Coast, made a very pungent statement. He said, "I have sober questions that need sober answers." I think that he probably voiced what many people are thinking… ( read more )

The God Who Doesn't Need Prozac! By Steve Wagers
Without question, the most devastating event ever to touch American soil took place September 11, 2001, 5 years ago tomorrow. Although our motto became "We Will Never Forget," we have, in part, forgotten how that event has forever altered the state of our economic, political, public and private affairs. I think of a book written, shortly after September… ( read more )