Sermons on Tragedy: showing 331-345 of 9,973

Where Was God? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Sep 23, 2002

In order to understand God’s actions on 9/11 and in our personal tragedies, we must understand God’s character.

Sept. 22, 2002 John 11 “Where was God?” INTRODUCTION I got a new cell phone this week – same phone #, just different phone. I never had a cell phone before I moved to West Virginia. I didn’t see the use in having one. But now that I have one, it’s great! When I’m on the road, I can ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Planning For The Future. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2004

In the midst of tragedy and the misfortunes of life, it’s hard to remember that God still has a plan for your life... but He does.

OPEN: I once read the true story of a woman who told about how frustrated she’d gotten with her husband during the early years of their marriage. Apparently they both worked, but she took pride in the idea that she could still prepare good meals for them to eat. She’d prepare meals in advance and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 22, 2012

One of the greatest tragedies in life, is people walking in darkness when they could walk in the light. This message points to Jesus the Light of the World!

It Can Get Personal Message two of five I Am the Light of the World March 11, 2012 Michael Wiley Introduction: We’re in our second message in our series, “It can get personal.” We are talking about the “I am” sayings of Jesus. I’ve got a lot to say today, so ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology Of "thoughts & Prayers"

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

When tragedy strikes, the response of many well-meaning people​ is to say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected".

Christian Clichés Where God guides, God provides If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. The greatest distance in the universe is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. You can’t outgive God! We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that is alone. When God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Why??

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 12, 2002

WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies such as Sept. 11th?

WHY do bad things happen to good people? WHY would a loving God allow awful tragedies? I don’t believe anyone can fully answer such questions. But I do know that we live in a world which is suffering the consequences of sin. Way back in the beginning of time, people chose to disobey God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 16, 2002

IN TIMES OF HEARTBREAK, TRAGEDY AND DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE A LOVING GOD WHO CAN COMFORT OUR HEARTS IF WE WILL TURN TO HIM.

TITLE: THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT 4/7/02 TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1 - 4 INTRO: I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE HAS EVER BEEN A MAN TO HAVE SUFFERED AS MUCH AS THE APOSTLE PAUL AND EVER LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT. PAUL AS A CHRISTIAN FACED SOME VERY HARD TIMES. HE FACED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Celebrate Christmas? Series

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Christmas is not a joyful time for everyone. If you have lost a loved one, or had some other tragedy, will you still celebrate Christmas?

Will you celebrate Christmas? Tis the season to be jolly Medical Journal 18 Dec 2005: “This is a period of frenetic activity, a time when people are trying to juggle work, an increase in social obligations, shopping, decorating, wrapping, entertaining and staying on budget. All this leads to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 8, 2007

Instead of asking why God doesn’t something about the suffering and tragedy in the world, we should ask ourselves the same question.

Luke 13: 1 – 9 Repent or Perish Intro: I want to share with you some questions about which I’ve been thinking: 1) why does the executioner rub alcohol on the arm of a person about to receive a lethal injection? 2) Why do we call the time of day when traffic moves the slowest “rush hour?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Titanic Warning?

Contributed by Casey Sabella on Apr 6, 2012

Four captains played significant roles in the tragedy which unfolded that fateful night. Each modeled a leadership style thatmspeaksmvolumesmto the church today.

Titanic Warning? On April 15th, we pause to reflect on an event which happened one hundred years ago...the sinking of the Titanic. This ship, and the stories that surround it have fascinated people throughout the world ever since that fateful night. Thousands of books have been written and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014

It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Passover Reward 9/11 And The Passover

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 9, 2023

Let's see how America's 9/11 tragedy compares to the Bible's Passover in Exodus.

10 September 2023. The Journey Begins FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A God’s Passover Reward 9/11 and the Passover Today, I want to delve into a comparison that may seem unusual at first glance. Still, it carries a profound message for us all: how America's 9/11 tragedy compares to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Spiritual Suicide

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Sep 16, 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month. It is a serious issue that impacts so many. However the great tragedy are those who commit spiritual suicide.

Spiritual Suicide Matthew 16:24-26 Intro. September is Suicide Awareness Month. From the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to remember the lives lost to suicide, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Life, Death And God's Steadfast Love

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 29, 2024

As a Christian how do I respond to a mum who has lost her son? a response using the account of Jairus's daughter and Wisdom of Soloman 1-2

............................................................................. I was feeling a but lazy so I went to Chat GPT to see if it could come up with any good ideas for this weeks sermon - and to be honest it was not very helpful. But it did come up with a great title - “life, death and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, Luke 7:11-17, John 11:1-44, Mark 5:21-43, Lamentations 3:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

God, Why Do You Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 24, 2006

How can a just God permit suffering in our lives?

OPEN: A woman who was employed as a dental receptionist told this story: I was on duty when an extremely nervous patient came for root canal surgery. He was brought into the examining room and made comfortable in the reclining dental chair. The dentist then injected a numbing agent around the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational