Sermons on Josephs Death:

What Do You Do When Trouble Comes? Or (Confidence In The Midst Of A Crisis)

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 14, 2001

A Biblical response to the tragic events that affected our country on September 11, 2001 (Alternate Title: Confidence: In The Midst Of A Crisis)

Sep-01 WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN TROUBLE COMES? or (CONFIDENCE IN THE MIDST OF A CRISIS) PSALMS 46:1-11 (91:1-9) America was struck with the worst tragedy in history this past Tuesday morning just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 91:1-9, John 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Security Blanket? Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on Sep 14, 2001

Where do we find security when everything else, work, family, nation, falls? In God alone!

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for today’s proclamation is from the Epistle for the day, Hebrews 13:1 - 8, with emphasis on these words; "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." In the wake of the tragedy that our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

When Tragedy Hits Home

Contributed by David Sylvester on Sep 14, 2001

Dealing with grief in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.

“WHEN TRAGEDY HITS HOME” Habakkuk 1: 12 - 2:4 News reports on September 11, 2001 portrayed jubilant Palestinians dancing in the streets, handing out candy, and shouting “God is great” as they celebrated the deaths of estimated thousands of Americans as a result of a coordinated and simultaneous ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Nation In Mourning

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 14, 2001

A sermon addressing the Sept. 11 tragedy.

A Nation in Mourning Biblical Text: 1 Thess. 4: 13-14 “But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 14, 2001

A sermon for the Sept. 11 tragedy.

GOD IS OUR REFUGE Text: Psalm 46:1-11 In his book HOW CAN IT BE ALRIGHT, WHEN EVERYTHING IS ALL WRONG? Lewis B. Smedes describes hope and how we view it: "... three things are going on when we hope for something. The first is desire: we want what we hope for. The second is belief; we believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Sometimes The Roof Falls In.

Contributed by Jack Allen on Sep 16, 2001

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the lord our God. How can I trust God so completely that I do not hate the terrorists? How can I trust in God to rid the world of this evil?

Sometimes…the roof falls in; Sept. 11, 2001 was one of those times. (Psalm 20:7) © 2001 Dr. Jack Allen “These attacks make us feel helpless and terrified, and can even make us think there is a force out there greater than God," says Christian counselor Steve Pettit (Steve Pettit, quoted by Jon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

In The Grips Of Crisis

Contributed by David Washburn on Sep 17, 2001

Coming to grips with God’s involvement and grace in times of tragedy and suffering.

An anniversary is a date marking a notable event. Birthdays and weddings mark notable events that are joyous, but all anniversaries aren’t joyous. Some anniversaries mark tragedy, suffering, and grief. My week began under that cloud because a week ago Saturday, September 8th, is one such date. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10, John 11:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A lesson designed to encourage the decision making process as it relates to eternity.

THE REALITY OF ETERNITY Matthew 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a preacher noticed a little girl standing outside her Sunday School classroom holding a book in her hands. He asked her what she was doing and she replied, "I am waiting for my parents so we can go to big church." "Oh, okay," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get Rid Of Hell

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

According to a recent USA Today survey, only 52% of adults in America are certain there’s a hell.

TEXT: Mark 9:43-49 (LB) – “If your hand does wrong, cut it off. Better live forever with one hand than be thrown into the unquenchable fires of hell with two! IF your foot carries you toward evil, cut it off! Better be lame and live forever than have two feet that carry to hell. And if your eye is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Mark 9:43-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Broken To Be Made Whole

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Regardless of what you may think of yourself, you are having an impact on someone else’ life.

BROKEN TO BE MADE WHOLE Key Verse: John 3:30 “He must decrease, and I must decrease.” Opening: We face a new year that will be different than any other. For most people, that is. Some folks expect and are excited about 2003. Others are not. God has convinced and challenged many of you that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30, Matthew 21:42-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed To Be Mortals

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 9, 2002

3rd To Last Sunday In Pentecost: Our mortality can be a fearful thing. But Christ has turned it into a blessing. Have no fear, Christ is risen!

We are near the end of another church year. At this time of the year the themes typically begin pointing us to the ’end times.’ And our readings today don’t disappoint. Today we turn our attention to matters that are difficult – to matters that deal with the end of life. The readings for today ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

For God Took Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 9, 2002

This sermon teaches the joyful end of a faith filled relationship with God.

Introduction: The bible records a long list of men who lived and died. But suddenly the list is interrupted by a man whose end is described this way; "For God Took Him." Death did not take him. Sickness did not take him. Old age did not take him. Time did not take him. Deterioration and decadence ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Genesis 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Paradise Lost

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The fall of man

God’s idea of paradise Gen. 1:28-30 God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living creature that moves on the ground." 29 Then God said, "I give you every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10, Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Who Fall Asleep In Christ Will Be Made Alive

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

funeral sermon

1 Corinthians 15:17-22 "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. But Christ has indeed been raised from the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope Can Be Yours

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 18, 2002

In the face of death, there is hope. David knows it. Do we?

Psalm 51:15-17 11/09/02 Edith Rockefeller McCormick, the daughter of John D. Rockefeller, maintained a large household staff. She applied one rule to every servant without exception: They were not permitted to speak to her. The rule was broken only once, when word arrived at the family’s country ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran