Sermons about Enduring Hardship

Though The Earth Give Way

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Sep 15, 2001

based on 19 ratings

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When our world collapses and we are left with fear, we respond with courage, faith and patience

Tuesday, the world changed. The world was different when you went to be Tuesday night than when you went to be Monday night. The world as we have known it has changed. And I don’t just mean that the skyline of New York City is different. I mean the world as we had known it. The scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reflections On America's Tragedy

Contributed by David Swensen on Sep 17, 2001

based on 39 ratings

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Reflections on the tragedy in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001.

REFLECTIONS Fiery plane crashes. Billowing smoke. Imploding buildings. Contorted metal. Mountains of rubble. Burned out fire trucks and police cruisers. Walking wounded. Dead bodies. Anguished, broken-hearted loved ones. Bone weary rescue workers. We have all seen the heart-wrenching sights. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Are They Terrorists?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

based on 52 ratings

| 4,017 views

Message taken from Psalm 27:1-6 addressing the fear caused by the event of September 11 and terrorism.

To Whom Are They Terrorists? Psalm 27:1-6 September 16, 2001 by Cooper Abrams, Calvary Baptist Church, Tremonton, Utah Introduction: Most of America is focused on the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon by Arab terrorists. It is certainly a despicable and deplorable ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 17, 2001

based on 104 ratings

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Dealing with questions arising from grief, anger, and the "where-abouts" of God that have been voiced over the terrorist attacks on America.

THE IMAGE OF ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, STOOD ENTWINED IN PLUMES OF SMOKE AS THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BUILDING COLLAPSED AFTER TERRORISTS’ PURPOSELY FLEW TWO AIRLINERS OPEN-THROTTLE INTO THEIR STRUCTURES. THIS BARBARIC AND HATEFUL ATTACK GAVE US A GRAPHIC ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Of The Mountain

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 17, 2001

based on 165 ratings

| 20,183 views

Help for difficult times

Title: God of the Mountain and the Valley Text: I Kings 20:23-27 Intro: Have you ever faced a valley before? Where it seemed that you were out numbered; surrounded; and were completely and totally helpless. This must have been the way Israel felt this day. The year before Ben-hadad had brought 32 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:23-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your World Collapses

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Sep 18, 2001

based on 36 ratings

| 8,471 views

In response to the terrorist attacks on NY and WA, this sermon attempts to help people learn to lean on God in times of trouble.

WHEN YOUR WORLD COLLAPSES---PSALMS 34:15-19 JOKE---In memory of those who’s lives were stolen in a murderous act of war, at the WTC, the Pentagon, and in the hills of New Jersey, there will be no joke this week. Instead, I simply ask you to observe with me a moment of silence. INTRO--- There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-21, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Sep 19, 2001

based on 218 ratings

| 24,340 views

For This Time Of Tragedy In Our Nation

Title: I Know Who Holds Tomorrow Text: Psalms 46:1&2 Intro: Many questions are being asked this week. - What will happen to the world’s economy? - Is this the beginning of the end? - Is this WWIII? - What about germ, gas, and nuclear war? - Was this God’s judgment on this nation? - Why did ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

based on 148 ratings

| 4,617 views

Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 5,319 views

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

Where Is God In Times Of Trouble?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 25, 2001

based on 266 ratings

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After the recent tragedies, people want to know, "Where was God?" This message will take us through the Psalms for the answer

INTRODUCTION  It all started out as a normal Tuesday morning for many Americans. People got up and got ready for work just like ever-other normal Tuesday morning. There were people who were getting ready to take flights just like any other day. That morning, I woke up and went to the High ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-3, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 48:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job- When Life Hurts Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2001

based on 59 ratings

| 8,515 views

How not to counsel those who are suffering!

JOB- When Life hurts! Theme of the Book: How should righteous people suffer? Key Verse: Job 3:26 "I have no peace, no quietness. I have no rest, but only turmoil. Key Word: Trials Outline: I. Prologue Job’s test 1:1-2:13 II. False comfort of his three friends. ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Handled A Crises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 34 ratings

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What to do when you are facing a multitude of crisis? Are you becoming better or bitter?

How Paul Handled Crisis Acts 27:21-25 Crisis - A decisive moment, a difficult time that becomes momentous. "Crisis can make us either better or bitter." Illustration:Rules for crisis management: 1) Hope for the best, bur prepare for the worst. 2) Look first, then act. 3) When you do act, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Paul Focused Not On What He Lacked But On What He Had

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

based on 64 ratings

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Learning how to look at the part of the glass that is full rather than on the portion that is empty energizes believers

How Paul Focused Not on What He Lacked But On What He Had in Christ (Acts 27:1-26) 1. Why do you suppose that many people become depressed, discouraged or frustrated by circumstances? Maybe they are focusing more attention on what they do not have rather than on what they possess in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of A Healthy Debate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

based on 10 ratings

| 2,254 views

Learn how you can profit from a healthy debate

Benefits of a Healthy Debate (Acts 15:1-5) Illustration:"The apostles and elders met to consider this question if the Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses." (Acts 15;5,6) 1. Have you ever considered how controversies can produce beneficial effects? The Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Progressing Through The Storm

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

based on 31 ratings

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Whether we progress or not often depends on whether we more afraid of God or men. Peter knew that it was impossible to withstand the power of God without losing big time! Making progress despite difficult circumstances

Progressing Through the Storm (Acts 11:10-26) Illustration:"THEY MAY TRIP SEVEN TIMES, BUT EACH TIME THEY WILL RISE AGAIN." (PROVERBS 24:16 NLT) GET UP, GET OVER IT, GET GOING Jonas Salk, who invented the vaccine that wiped out polio, conducted 200 experiments before he got ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:10-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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