Sermons on hurricane katrina:

Be For Real!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 6, 2005

In light of everything that has happened with hurricane Katrina and other events around the world we can say beyond the shadow of a doubt that we are living in the last days. Never the less God challenges us to have a heart of compassion.

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy?

Contributed by Jeff Francis on Sep 9, 2005

A message presented the Sunday after Hurricane Katrina, intended to encourage those troubled over the destruction and worried about loved ones and to challenge us to get to work helping the hurting lives we encounter every day.

Sunday AM—9/4/05 SPECIAL MESSAGE: How Do Christians Deal With Tragedy? Felt Need Intro: This has been quite a week hasn’t it? We all woke up last Sunday with news that a category 5 hurricane was heading somewhere between New Orleans and Biloxi, MS. People were trying to evacuate and many ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holding The Course During Life's Hurricanes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

What we put into life we get back.

Holding the Course During Life’s Hurricanes Gal. 6:7-9Sept. 4, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Many of us have been glued to the television with images from the Mississippi Gulf Coast. A Carnage, destruction of Hurricane Katrina is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Secret" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus warns his disciples and to "keep watch" for the day and hour of his return is a secret to all except the Father. I begin with a "vest button" principle and have an illustration of Katrina... all emphasising the principle of "preparedness" and being

In Jesus Holy Name December 2, 2007 Text: Matthew 24:3,4,36,42 Redeemer The Secret This past summer and fall I’ve had the privilege of officiating in a number of weddings. Some were held in the back yard of a family home. Others on a golf course. One on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Did God Plan All This?

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Sep 4, 2005

Is Katrina one way that God is cleansing the Earth of sin? Is it more important to make these assumptions, or to get out and help the displaced saints and draw the displaced lost ones to Christ?

In the Bible, we read this passage: "And he said, Go forth, and stand upon the mount before the LORD. And, behold, the LORD passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the LORD; but the LORD was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Ministering To Christ In The Midst Of Disaster Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 14, 2005

Our nation has just experienced what many are saying is the worst natural disaster America has ever seen. I would propose to you that through this disaster, the church has a great opportunity to show her love to the Lord Jesus Christ. It is our opportuni

Turn Your Bibles to Matthew 25:34-40 Title: Ministering to Christ in the Midst of Disaster Theme: Loving Christ by Ministering to His Disciples and Having Compassion on the Hurting Introduction: Our nation has just experienced what many are saying is the worst natural disaster America has ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Hurricane

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

On a "windy" day in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit blew through the lives of the apostles and "electrified" them for Christian Service.

Holy Hurricane May 15, 2005 Acts 2:1-6 2382 words 1 When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 Divided tongues, as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing In The Hurricane

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Apr 21, 2009

God is with you through good and bad times. Let Him guide you and fight your battles.

Exodus 14:9 – 15 reads, “So the Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and overtook them camping by the sea beside Pi Hahiroth, before Baal Zephon. And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Hurricane Cometh

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 31, 2019

Category 4 Hurricane Dorian is headed straight for us!

Weekend Message/Devotion August 31, 2019 The Hurricane Cometh John 3:8 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before The Hurricane

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 16, 2017

This is a brief conversation that I had with our congregation right before Hurricane Irma was projected to hit our community as a Category 4 storm. I thought some may be able to use it when looking at am impending community disaster.

We Are Family Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 9-10-2017 Matthew 5:16 - Let your light so shine before men that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Later tonight we are supposed to experience a Category 4 Hurricane here in the Greater Tampa area. I want ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Hurricane Compassion

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 5, 2024

We all experience a “storm of tumult” during our lives. And when other’s experience Hurricane like violence We need to understand our relationship to others when they are suffering

Introduction: Today we explore a powerful metaphor that resonates deeply within our hearts and communities: Hurricane Compassion. While there isn't a direct biblical term for "hurricane," the Hebrew word (su'ah) can refer to a storm or tumult, capturing the essence of violent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Exodus 2:6, Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:41, Luke 7:13, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:12, Romans 12:15, Hebrews 10:34, 1 John 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Can You Hear The Groaning?

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006

When natural disasters cause people to ask, "Why did got let this happen?", the Bible gives us some answers.

Introduction: Given the events of this past week, I think we can all agree that one must stand in awe of the power of nature. And before we go any farther, I want us to remember that the power of nature is something that we must praise God for. The Lord originally designed the power of nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Above Our Storms: Part 2 - Disaster Readiness: Are We Prepared? Series

Contributed by Sidney Sumida on Sep 15, 2009

Learning key spiritual principles that will protect us against and preserve us in the storms of life.

LIVING ABOVE OUR STORMS Part 2: Disaster Readiness - Are We Prepared? Introduction/Review Seven Observations About Storms: 1. Storms are happening everywhere all over the earth. All of us experience storms in life. Someone somewhere is experiencing a storm of some sort even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Are You Going?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Sep 6, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with the tragaity of the Storm Katrina, and the refages looking for someplace to go. And they as well as everyone else should come to Jesus.

Where are you going to go? Matthew 11:28-30 A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so called her on her cell phone. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: *other

The Churches Finest Hour Yet?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 12, 2005

The opportunity for God to work thru the local church is here

“THE CHURCHES FINEST HOUR YET” I Corinthians 12 George Crumbly - Humphrey UMC 9/11/2005 Sunday AM (Some of the information came from Rick Warrens Ministry Toolbox #223) I Corinthians 12 Hear a good friend of mine last Sunday night mention the body of Christ suffering. Then Thursday I received an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Methodist