Sermons on Hope In Tragedy:

Why Tragedy Occurs

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 3, 2001

On September 11, 2001 America as we knew it changed. With the attacks of terrorists on New York and Washington, what was only seen on television had now become reality for all American’s. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the reasons for tragedy.

INTRODUCTION On September 11, 2001, America awoke to the shocking site of two planes crashing into the World Trade Center. Also in a matter of minutes another plane crashed into the Pentagon and a third which seems to have been meant for the White House. In the wake of all of this terror, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of A Backward Look

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

Looking back can cost you your all -- but in God there is refuge.

1)Look at what preceded her death a)after being warned destruction was coming b)after great mercy was extended c)after making a start d)after being warned not to look back 2)Consider how she died a)by a look b)by the hand of the one who tried to save her c)by the hand of God d)death came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Response To Tragedy: Repent!

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tracing The Steps Of Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

The path to sin follows a generally predictable pattern, yet man never seems to notice the signposts along the way. This message seeks to point out the natural progression that the path of sin follows, so that the child of God can be aware and alert.

TRACING THE STEPS OF TRAGEDY Text: Gen.3: 1-7 Intro: Tragedies are certainly not strangers to our world. We hear about them every day. Tragedy is no respecter of persons, places, positions, or possessions. No one, no matter what his or her station in life, is exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Unrepentance-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 7, 2011

3 of 4. Cain’s lack of repentance & subsequent grudge, ended in his brother’s murder. Willful unrepentance opens the door to tragedy. What is the tragedy? The tragedies of unrepentance are a Lost...

THE TRAGEDY OF UNREPENTANCE-III—Genesis 4:1-24 Attention: Repentance is vital to a true Christian. Repentance is necessary to anyone really seeking God. Need: Why don’t I have the relationship to God that others seem to have? Where is the power of God in my life?....Does God even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Covered Sin

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Nov 24, 2011

Sin is a fact of life and is the most horrible thing in the universe. In fact, if it was not for the issue of sin, Jesus had no business dying. Sin is so terrible that God had to surrender his own Son as a scapegoat so that He could be dealt with to elimi

This week, we are looking at the message entitled, “The tragedy of covered sin.” One of the most serious verses in the Bible is found in Proverbs chapter 28 verse 13: “He that covereth his sins shall not prosper but he that confesseth and forsaketh them shall have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Tragedy Strikes Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 23, 2011

How to deal with tragedy when it hits. Used these scriptures to explain the school shootings and what to do.

Title: When Tragedy Strikes Theme: How to react when tragedy strikes. Text: Psalms 46 Link to worldwide school shootings http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0777958.html Introduction Please turn in your Bibles to Psalm 46. This song was written in the context of problems, stress, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tragedy Of Trash Talk Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 3, 2010

The real tragedy of talking trash is that it hurts people and damages our relationship with God. How we treat (speak of) others not only affects them, but it affects our own closeness with God.

The Tragedy of Trash Talk James 4:11-12 11 Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tragedy Of A Profitless Life

Contributed by John Perry on May 15, 2010

What will your life amount to? The parable of the talents is a parable about life, a parable about the fact that we've got to do something with life, a parable about the fact that a life not put to good use is a life lost!

Bunbury Fri pm Men’s D/S “The tragedy of a profitless life” Intro: *** There was a story about a man who died & when they were winding up his estate it was discovered that in his will he wanted his estate left to the devil! Since the estate involved a property the executors of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reversing Tragedy Into Opportunity

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 17, 2010

When tragedy struck the saints, it is to prove that we are standing on solid ground. Let us see the seven lessons to reverse tragedy into victory.

REVERSING TRAGEDY INTO OPPORTUNITY 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Ki 4:1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves. 2Ki 4:2 Elisha replied to her, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tragedy Precedes Triumph Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2010

A study of the book of Zechariah chapter 12 verses 1 through 14

Zechariah 12: 1 – 14 Tragedy Precedes Triumph 1 The burden of the word of the LORD against Israel. Thus says the LORD, who stretches out the heavens, lays the foundation of the earth, and forms the spirit of man within him: 2 “Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of drunkenness to all ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Tragedy Of Jephthah's Daughter Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful to interpret events in the context of that day, not merely by the moral climate of one’s own.

Judges 11:30–40 The Tragedy of Jephthah’s Daughter The incident of Jephthah’s daughter may seem incredible and profoundly cruel to some modern-day Bible readers. But in reading this narrative, one must be careful ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of Lost Opportunity

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 5, 2004

Palm Sunday Sermon

LUKE 19:28-44 “THE TRAGEDY OF LOST OPPORTUNITY” A) From all outward appearances, Palm Sunday was a triumph! * Christ was riding into the city like a King ... The crowds were praising God and honoring Jesus! * Then, at the top of the hill, Jesus stopped ... He looked down and saw spreading before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Missed Opportunities

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 4, 2020

Jonah missed out on several excellent opportunities because of his attitudes.

The Tragedy of Missed Opportunities Jonah 1-4 Introduction One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.2. Jonah is one of the minor prophets, only 48 verses long. It is not a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ