Sermons on Tragedy: showing 346-360 of 9,973

Living In His Presence During Difficult Times

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Life is crushingly hard and so often it presents burdens our hearts are unable to bear in our own strength. The key truth is that God is with us through it all. We are not alone even as we walk through the darkest valley.

Living in His Presence during Difficult Times Psalm 23:1-4 Philippians 4:13 As our summer break began a young family suffered the sudden and unexpected death of their infant daughter. Such loss is unimaginable to comprehend. All of our hearts were broken by this news and we are at a loss to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4, John 14:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Best Gifts Come In Small Packages

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 5, 2002

We need the joyful reminder that God is present with us not only in life’s most difficult moments but especially in the midst of life’s tragedies.

The Best Gifts Come in Small Packages / Matthew 1:18-25 Advent 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 23 Dec. 2001 A little boy and girl were singing their favorite Christmas carol in church the Sunday before Christmas. The boy concluded "Silent Night" with the words, "Sleep in heavenly beans." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Two Way Communication

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

One of the greatest tragedies of the Christian life is that we fail to ever enter into a relationship with God that is born of the Holy Spirit. We are left with a religion, not a relationship.

Two Way Communications Isaiah 50:4b; John 10:27 Recently I have been over hearing in certain classes on whether or not we can influence God? I think that if that question is asked or thought of here maybe our people feel that way as well. If we as future shepherds, feel that way how can we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4, John 10:27

Denomination: Holiness

The No. 1 Greatest Miracle Of All

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

The forgiveness of sins is God’s most amazing miracle and unforgiven sin in your life is probably your worst tragedy and must be dealt with.

Today, I want to talk about the forgiveness of sins. I want to talk about the forgiveness of sins being difficult for God. The forgiveness of sins is God’s most amazing miracle and unforgiven sin in your life is probably your worst tragedy and must be dealt with. READ Mark 2:1-12 This is a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 7, 2007

As tragedies continue to strike many want to know why does evil exist? Why does a good God allow evil to take place?

Questions For God: Why Does Evil Exist? Introduction: It has almost been two week since a gunman killed 32 people on the campus of Virginia Tech, many people were appalled at what took place, and if you are anything like me you were left wondering, why is there so much evil in the world? We think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Our Source

Contributed by Larry Norman on Sep 12, 2001

My prayer is that God will use this tragedy to bring America to its knees—not in an act of despair, but in a reliance on an Almighty God who is ultimately in control.

Intro: As the events of yesterday began to unfold, my emotions ran the gamut, as I’m sure did yours. Ø Shock Ø Disbelief Ø Horror Ø Anger Ø Outrage Then I began to ask a searching question. “Could we begin experiencing the judgement of God on our nation?” I am NOT saying that that is what this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001

The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

“What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-2, Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Storm

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 9, 2011

This message prepared & preached after the "TORNADOES" of April 27, 2011, of which our community was impacted. My prayer is that this will help us understand the tragedies.

Understanding the Storm Job 1:1-22 * This past Wednesday our world was rocked. As the forces of nature wreaked havoc on this state, our lives were forever altered. While we might like to believe that ‘we’ll get over it’ or that ‘we’ll simply get on it’, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Against Abortion

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 13, 2017

Through the years, we pastors at Hosanna Church have focused from time to time on the American tragedy of Abortion. This is the latest look into this matter for 2017

GOD IS AGAINST ABORTION Dallas E. Henry & Eric J. Hanson (2017 update) 44 years ago today, on January 22, 1973, The Supreme Court made an incredibly poor decision. In deciding the case of Rowe vs Wade, The Court struck down the abortion laws in all 50 states, deciding that a woman’s right to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Wasn't Suppose To Happen Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 18, 2014

If the story of Ruth was adapted for the silver screen it would contain all the parts necessary for a blockbuster. Sudden trouble, tragedy, death, rags-to-riches.

Unlocking Your Life’s Destiny Series Seven Sermons from the Book of Ruth (Inspired from Perry Stone’s Book, Lay It On Me) June 29, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A This summer there have been some huge movies that have made some major bank; ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Awakening Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2016

God uses a tragedy to awaken David and brought him to Himself. David was brought to the end of himself and he came to understand his need of God.

How long does it take for you to know that you’ve made a mistake? How long does it take for you to know that you’ve taken a wrong road? It can takes from a few minutes to a few years. And for some, we may still be travelling on the wrong path and not knowing it. I have this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When God Saves His People From Themselves (Joshua 22:1-34) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 29, 2022

Everyone in this story does what's right, and it almost leads to tragedy. God steps in, faithfully, to make sure it ends well.

Most movies that you go to see in theatres share a similar framework. Something bad happens, or has happened, at the start of the movie, that leads to tension and conflict. Eventually, there's a big climactic scene near the end of the movie where everything gets resolved. At this point, the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The difference between tragedy and triumph is all in how you count your trials. James says by an act of the will count it all joy when tried.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Even So, It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 26, 2015

Trials put life into perspective. Trials define us. Trials speak to the maturity of our Faith. Interestingly.The name Jairus means . "He whom God enlightens". This man of position and power came before Jesus and he fell at His feet! Updated June 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Deuteronomy 15:7-1, Psalm 112, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and Mark 5:21-43 In 1871, ...tragedy struck Chicago... as fire ravaged the city. When it was finally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Good Shepherding

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

How can we call Jesus the "good shepherd" when there is so much tragedy? From the Sunday after the Columbine shootings. Deals with the problem of evil.

"I am the good shepherd..." The very fact that Jesus chooses to describe himself as such suggests that there were other less-than-good shepherds operating in the neighborhood. There were people who cared more for themselves than the sheep and were less than considerate-perhaps even brutal at ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: *other