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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Why Does God Allow Tragedy?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 99 ratings
     | 5,329 views

    Discussion about the earthquake and tsunami in SE Asia and Africa.

    Why Does God Allow Tragedy? Various Scriptures January 2, 2005 Introduction As you all know, a major tragedy struck southeast Asia last Sunday. An earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale set off tidal waves that hit 12 countries including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, where the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Paul Newell avatar

    When Tragedy Strikes- God Answers

    Contributed by Paul Newell on Sep 21, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 7,953 views

    A response sermon to the September 11th WOrld Trade Center attack based on Luke 13:1-5. It deals with both tragedy and terrorism.

    To paraphrase a past President, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 will forever go down in history as a day of infamy. I remember watching as a child the funeral of John F. Kennedy. I remember as a young college student watching the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. The bombings of embassies, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Victories And Tragedy Of King Solomon The Wise

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 7,416 views

    Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history?

    Today we’re looking at the saga of King Solomon of Israel, the decisions he made, the impact he had, and the legacy he left behind. How did Solomon impact Old Testament history? What were some historical and cultural facts that played into Solomon’s reign as king? And what larger biblical themes ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • W. Bryan Wheeler avatar

    God's Perspective On Our National Tragedy Series

    Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    Where was God, when the terrorists attacked on September 11th 2001?

    ‘GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY’ Preached on September 16th 2001 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-12 Intro: The terrorist attack on our country this past Tuesday has had a profound effect upon our nation. We were shocked when we saw the pictures of that commercial airliner crashing into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Celebrating Christmas When Tragedy Strikes Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Dec 18, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,421 views

    How do we celebrate Christmas when we face tragedies in life?

    Celebrating Christmas when Tragedy Strikes! The birth of Christ did not eliminate Evil The birth of Christ provides hope for eternity The birth of Christ provides Comfort through his presence Intro Slide Christmas is one week out. For some, the excitement of gift giving, of gathering with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Pastoral Personal Conduct

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 16, 2013
     | 6,978 views

    Timothy is instructed in how he is to conduct his life as a minister of Christ. Thus, each servant of the Master is taught how he should conduct his life and ministry.

    “Command and teach these things. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching. Do not neglect the gift you have, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,373 views

    our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

    Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “from Tragedy To Triumph”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2013
     | 20,257 views

    David is led by God from tragedy to triumph.

    George Sweeting, a former president and chancellor of the Moody Bible Institute, once observed that there are three things to remember concerning trials we encounter in life: 1. Trials are a common experience of all of us. No one is immune. Trials are a part of living. 2. Trials are transitory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Williams III avatar

    That They May Be One (Memorial To Robb Elementary Version)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 28, 2022
     | 1,920 views

    So how does that prayer get answered through His disciples today until Jesus comes back? We need unity! We need peace! We need perseverance!

    THAT THEY MAY BE ONE (Memorial to Robb Elementary version) Text : John 17:1 - 11 John 17:1-11  After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you,  (2)  since you have given him ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • suresh manoharan avatar

    O Little "Big" Bethlehem...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 30, 2011
     | 2,981 views

    To glorify The Reason for the season by focusing on a "mystifying", prophetical scripture portion -Micah 5:2

    O little “BIG” Bethlehem… O little town of Bethlehem How still we see thee lie… So goes the famous popular Christmas carol sung in many Churches during the Christmas time heralding the birth of the Savior. For those with a flair for history, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Personality Traits? Which Are You?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,785 views

    Study the personality types: Quitter, Vascilator, Persistant, Hurtful, encourager, emotion driven, analytical, faciliator, etc.

    WHICH TYPE ARE YOU? PERSONALITY TRAITS / TYPES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ^I. WE TALK ABOUT PERSONALITIES... EACH PERSON FROM A BABY HAS A PERSONALITY. A. DO WE DISCUSS PERSONALITY TRAITS OR PERSONALITY TYPES? B. Types come from the development of traits... C. BASIC ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Eden avatar

    A Temporary Sanity

    Contributed by David Eden on Oct 28, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,602 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Personal Resolution In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,650 views

    Mastery of Godâs Called A.

    Mastery of Godâs Called A. Following the prize (12) 1. Refutation of completion (12a) 2. Continuation of intention (12b) C. Forgetting the past (13) 1. Repudiation of the past (13a) a. Good b. Bad 3. Concentration in the present (13b) a. ÎReaching forthâ - The Greek word points out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Personal Resolution In Christ

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    I. Mastery of God’s Called A.

    I. Mastery of God’s Called A. Following the prize (12) 1. Refutation of completion (12a) 2. Continuation of intention (12b) B. Forgetting the past (13) 1. Repudiation of the past (13a) a. Good b. Bad 2. Concentration in the present (13b) a. ‘Reaching forth’ - The Greek word points out the strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Goettsche avatar

    God In Three Persons Series

    Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
     | 7,136 views

    Trinity

    This morning I have to confess right up front that I feel like I am engaging in an impossible task. When we talk about the doctrine of the Trinity we are really talking about that which we find impossible to fully comprehend. It's not that I don't think the doctrine of the Trinity is true. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational