Sermons about Minneapolis Tragedy

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: Love (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2015

| 3,345 views

An Advent sermon in light of the recent mass shootings.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Love" Luke 2:15-20 Has this been a dark week or what? The shootings in California are beyond heart-wrenching. Last month was dark as well with the attacks in Paris and then the shootings in Colorado. This summer was extremely dark. A mass ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Members Of Christ's Body Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 16, 2004

based on 77 ratings

| 7,198 views

A sermon on the necessity of Christian unity, employing Paul’s "body of Christ" as the primary paradigm.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Year C, 25/01/2004 Based on 1 Cor 12:12-31a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Members Of Christ’s Body” As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Dream Thieves

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

based on 25 ratings

| 3,270 views

A message to the youth group on time and dreams.

21, October 2002 KOZ Dream Thieves Introduction: Thanks for your attention. You are a huge part of D.C.C. Tonight a few things I really want you to know: - You are extremely important to God! - You have a Devine destiny to fulfill. - You are extremely important to the Church. - You have an enemy ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-14, Romans 14:10-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Under Fire – Attacks On Christians In The U.s.

Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 13, 2025

based on 1 rating

| 1,072 views

In recent days, America has been shaken by the assassination of Christian leader Charlie Kirk. Following Jesus publicly will invite spiritual resistance, but the Church must face hostility with truth, holiness, and courageous love.

Faith Under Fire – Attacks on Christians in the U.S. Text: John 15:18–20; 1 Peter 4:12–14; Romans 12:21 (KJV) John 15:18-20 (KJV) If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, John 15:18-20, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus The Judge Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

| 8,628 views

Jesus, the Judge.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Jesus the Judge – Jesus Snapshots 05; Date: 17 January 2010 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org The Judge The church is always preaching Jesus Christ. The very first sermon ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Food For The Journey

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

based on 55 ratings

| 7,982 views

Our success and fulfillment is in our service and Jesus, the bread of heaven, gives us the food that we need for the journey.

FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY Text: First Kings 17:19 "The familiar orange box and the slogan "The Breakfast of Champions" have become more than just advertising symbols. They have become a metaphor for sports greatness and success. Many athletes, at the pinnacle of their success, have shared their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:19

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Tough Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 25, 2012

based on 6 ratings

| 14,672 views

Often God has to spank as part of His loving discipline. Heb. 12:6 “…whom the LORD loves He chastens, and scourges every son whom He receives." There are at least 3 purposes to God’s tough love or chastening - instruction, correction, and prevention.

God’s Tough Love Job 5:17-18 “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole. Have you ever thought that God was upset or angry with you? When we go through some ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

God`s Exhuberance

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Apr 29, 2002

based on 66 ratings

| 2,944 views

Something new about the story of the Prodigal son?+

We`ve heard the story of the Prodigal Son so often that it`s hard to find something new to say about it. Well, I have a friend who`s full of quirky ideas which make you think. One day he asked "Who do you think was most like Jesus in this story?" - what do you think we said?..... "The Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

based on 104 ratings

| 4,760 views

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Nehemiah's Wild Ride Series

Contributed by John Braland on Sep 27, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,568 views

Have you ever felt like the walls were crumbling down around you? News so eye opening and devastating that it altered your thinking? Maybe the problem is taking place in a distant land or on the other side of the country and its affecting people you hav

Have you ever felt like the walls were crumbling down around you? News so eye opening and devastating that it altered your thinking? Maybe the problem is taking place in a distant land or on the other side of the country and its affecting people you have never met. But for some reason their ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Responders

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

based on 5 ratings

| 14,032 views

FIRST RESPONDERS--PEOPLE WHO HELP SOMEONE TO BE SAVED.

FIRST RESPONDERS FIRST RESPONDERS IN THE CHURCH...SPIRITUALLY TO HELP SOMEONE IN NEED. First responder is a term used to describe the first medically-trained responder to arrive on scene of an emergency, accident, natural or human-made disaster, or similar event. Such people may be police or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Confessions Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

based on 94 ratings

| 5,064 views

The importance of confession in the Christian tradition.

Sermon for I Lent, Year C Based on Deut. 26:5-10 & Rom. 10:8b-13 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “True Confessions” Confession….When we hear that word, it may bring to mind several things. The first thing we did this morning as a community of faith was to confess our sins and receive God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:5-10, Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Secret Weapon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2016

based on 19 ratings

| 24,321 views

On 9-11 our nation needed someone to tell us they understood our fears, our enemy and our future. It needed someone to say they had a plan to deal with our enemy and that together we would overcome. Essentially, that's what Revelation 4 is all about.

OPEN: Fifteen years ago, two of our families went on vacation. They went to NYC and had gone to see the sights and enjoy the pleasures of the city. But their plans were shattered in a moment’s time… along with the plans of millions of Americans across the nation. 19 evil men, with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025

| 857 views

God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, John 12:10-11, Psalm 118:22-23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Here And There

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

based on 2 ratings

| 3,662 views

God is not only with us through the Spirit, he is holy, wholly different and apart from us; and we should not take our access to him for granted.

As you all know I flew to Minneapolis between Christmas and New Year's. And since the terror alert is at orange, inspections are more thorough and lines are longer. Also both the Minneapolis and Philadelphia airports have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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