Sermons on National Tragedies:

"People From Every Tribe, Tongue, People, And Nation Worshipping The Lamb” Series

Contributed by Charles Clemons on Feb 12, 2021

“As the prophecy of Revelation unfolds, the events concerning the kingdom rule of Christ over all nations are true. All peoples will worship, and those who desire to obey the great commission (Matthew 28:16-20) may experience a glimpse of what eternal worship will be.”

I. The Lamb Alone Can Open the Book of the Seven Seals (vv.1-4) II. The Lamb Has Authority to Judge (vv.5-7) A. He is the Lion of Judah (v.5) B. He is the Root of David (v.5) C. He has Overcome to open the Book (v.5) D. He Has Received Authority from the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Church At Antioch Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

The Gospel reached the nations through the persecution of disciples. They became founders of taking the Gospel to Jews and Gentiles. Find out how God used Christians on run for the expansion of the early Church.

Acts 11:19-30 Church at Antioch 11:19-21 Gospel and nations 11:22-24 Barnabas Ministry at Antioch 11:25-26 Believers named as Christians 11:28-30 Response of the Church during Calamities Acts 11:19-21 Gospel reached many nations The expansion of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

How Does God Evaluate The Nations? (Nahum 3:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 14, 2022

What is God's ethical framework when He reads the newspaper? Sins that bother him: breaking your word, deception, violence, cruelty.

Some of you watch, or read, the news more than others. You keep up on current events in the world; you know the hot spots around the world; you can talk about tensions, and wars. You also know how we, as a nation, are relating to other nations. You keep on news about trade wars, and treaties, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

After The Shaking Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025

Psalm 60 shows us how to find unshakable hope in God’s promises when life’s foundations suddenly give way beneath us.

After the Shaking: Finding Hope in God's Promises Introduction: When the Ground Gives Way Good morning. Have you ever been in a situation where everything seemed to be going right, only to be hit by an unexpected crisis from a direction you never saw coming? A time when the ground beneath your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning - Generational Blessings And Curses Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 4, 2024

Noah found grace in GOD’s eyes to be spared from the Flood... He had the blessing of the LORD, and yet spoke a curse over his grandson that carried into generations beyond. Today we will explore those generations and submit ourselves to JESUS.

2024.03.03. Sermon Notes – In the beginning. Generational Blessings and Curses William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. Noah found grace in GOD’s eyes to be spared from the Flood and yet. He had the blessing of the LORD and yet spoke a curse over his own grandson that carried into generations beyond. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-28, James 3:8-10, Genesis 10:1-32, Genesis 11:1-32, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:13-14, Leviticus 26:40, Romans 5:8, Isaiah 54:17, Ephesians 6:12, John 8:32, James 5:16, 1 John 1:9, Acts 10:43, Numbers 6:24-27, 2 Samuel 7:21-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025

In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9, Genesis 11:4, Acts 17:26, John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Forces Himself To Not Help (Isaiah 42:10-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 17, 2024

We can choose to live in a way where God will restrain himself, and resist the urge to help his people. God describes himself as a woman in labor, who has been fighting the urge to push.

Imagine today that the prophet of Isaiah 40-55 stands up in the midst of God's exiled people in Babylon, and he gives them a new word from God. He speaks out in a loud, clear voice. And this is what he says, verses 12-13: (10) Sing to Yahweh a new song; his praise from the end of the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 59:14-21, Luke 15:11-32

God Is Not A Nationalist: Repentance For A Hijacked Gospel Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Apr 1, 2025

We live in a time when many are confusing Christianity with nationalism. People wave Bibles in one hand and political flags in the other.

GOD Is Not a Nationalist: Repentance for a Hijacked Gospel Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We come before You today hungry for truth. Strip away every idol in our hearts—whether it’s nation, culture, or comfort. Show us the difference between Your eternal kingdom and the kingdoms of this world. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Matthew 5:44

Revival: Stronger Than Ever - Increasing God’s Power In Your Life Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how the book of Chronicles, specifically chapters 14-16, provides encouragement and guidance for overcoming personal and national crises by increasing God's power in one's life.

What kind of encouragement does a nation need when it emerges from a national crisis? That’s the question Ezra is answering for us in the book of Chronicles. And what kind of encouragement do you need when you’re facing a personal crisis? That’s the question Ezra is answering for us in the section ...read more

Topics: National Crisis, Personal Crisis, Kingdom Period

Sermon Series: Revival: Stronger Than Ever

Is It Too Late To Remember?

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002

With the Twin Tower tragedy came our loss of peace and safety.

IS IT TOO LATE TO REMEMBER? By JERRY FALWELL As I think about the Twin Tower tragedy and our loss of peace and safety, I thought about Adam and Eve losing the peace and safety of the Garden. Then I began to put together some comparisons why Adam and Eve lost their peace and safety, and why we may ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Temporary Sanity

Contributed by David Eden on Oct 28, 2005

Tragedy brings out eternal truth & character that will fade if not nurtured.

A Temporary Sanity by David Eden “God whispers to us in our pleasure, but screams to us in our pain.” -C.S. Lewis Isn’t it amazing how tragedy can awake you out of your sleepy life? Suddenly, for a few intense moments, eternity invades time and life becomes clear. Terrorists attack ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Responds To The Attack On America

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 13, 2001

In tragedy we need a word from the "Great I AM"

The Sunday after Columbine I began my sermon with the question: “WHY?” Today I want to respond to Tuesday’s tragedy with “What now?” One of the things that I want to affirm today:  God was not ringing his hands over what happened on Tuesday.  He was not at a loss for words like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, John 8:58

Denomination: Baptist

More Tragic Than Death

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 24, 2003

Life is full of tragedy—sickness, lost of jobs, lost of possessions, lost of health, and death. But the greatest tragedy in life is living a life apart from God.

October 23, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Cemetery Marker Some time ago, a man was trying to trace his family origin. In the process of his research he visited several cemeteries collecting information from the markers. At one place he came across a monument with the following inscription: Pause now ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Adventist

God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran