Sermons about National Tragedies

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001

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Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Saying No To Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

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In this scripture text we look at our first example of one that said no to Christ.

The Tragedy of Saying No to Christ Sunday September 10, 2000 (Mat 19:16-22) And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? – 17. And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Church Of God

From Tragedy To Triumph Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 17, 2022

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Easter: Jesus’ death and resurrection gave us the gift of salvation and eternal life. But what else did it accomplish? It gave us the promise of renewal and transformation in our everyday lives and over our trials and troubles.

Easter is upon – the day when we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ – and at Easter time we wish to hear why the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus is significant to us. We want to hear of the hope that we no longer have to be condemned to an eternal spiritual death, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-37, Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Wasted Opportunity

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

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Your life is an investment, make it count.

Proverbs 12:27 KJV The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious. I. THE HUNTER -Much as the hunter that is described here in the Proverbs, the kill is made but it is never appreciated and therefore no benefit ever comes from it. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:27, Proverbs 12:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

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Trust is easy in the easy times. Tragedy is when you find out if you truly trust.

I was asked how you have trust or faith after tragedy and an hour or so later Pastor Mike asked me to speak tonight. I took that as my cue to speak on that topic. I have been through a few tragedies in my life and never thought of myself as a trauma survivor until I was trained to ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, 3 John 1:2, 2 Timothy 4:20, Philippians 2:25-27, John 16:33, 2 Timothy 3:12, Romans 8:17, Romans 8:35, Philippians 1:29, 1 Peter 4:16, Jeremiah 29:10-14, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 1:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Why God? (Tragedy)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

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God speaks to us about situations we face in life, we need to let God's Word enter our minds and hearts and heal the grief, doubt and even the anger we may feel.

There are certain times in life when all of us, no matter how strong our faith may be, cry out either audibly or inside our soul, and ask, "Why, God? Why did You let this happen? Why didn't You prevent this tragedy?" For many of us, one of those times was this past Monday when we heard that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of A Backward Look

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

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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

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

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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 The Delayed Decision Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 21, 2007

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What a tragedy when people fail to make the decision to obey the gospel. We will study a story of a tragedy of another delayed decision in Scripture.

“The Tragedy of the Delayed Decision” Introduction: Stephanie will be glad to tell you that I am bad about putting things off. It’s not that I mean to most of the time, I just put things off sometimes until the last minute, it is not a habit that I am proud of. Without due dates and ultimatums I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

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The biblical account of a man born lame gives us a vivid illustration of the spiritual transformation that takes place when a lost sinner accepts the free gift of salvation by faith.

The Thrilling Transformation Of A Tragedy Text: Acts 3: 6 & 7 Intro: It seems that our world is full of tragedy. We hear countless stories every week of tragedies that have taken place all over the planet. So many in fact, the disaster has to be pretty extraordinary to hold our attention ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Tracing The Steps Of Tragedy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 6, 2004

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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

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

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Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2003

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This message was written in response to the space shuttle Columbia tragedy.

When Tragedy Strikes Selected Passages February 2, 2003 Columbia Disaster Message Introduction Yesterday, the North central Texas sky was filled with the shocking sound of a loud, explosive boom, the shocking sights of indescribable sorrow and the sky was filled with the echoes of an American ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Respond To Tragedy

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

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Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

"How To Explain This Tragedy"

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001

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Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

"HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

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