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  • Just War

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 4,354 views

    Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

    A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

  • What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,048 views

    The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

    “What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

  • Ready To Give Up? Series

    Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,192 views

    I have battled depression much in my own life. I know that many Americans are depressed over the events of Sept 11th, 2001. This devotion I shared with my youth has continually been a source of hope for me.

    Ever found your back against a wall? Ever been in a situation you weren’t sure you would make it through? Maybe you are going through something right now. It’s like finding yourself in a canoe on the Niagara River and you can hear the thunder of Niagara Falls just ahead. Maybe it’s depression ...read more

  • Where Is God In Times Of Trouble?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 25, 2001
    based on 266 ratings
     | 34,332 views

    After the recent tragedies, people want to know, "Where was God?" This message will take us through the Psalms for the answer

    INTRODUCTION  It all started out as a normal Tuesday morning for many Americans. People got up and got ready for work just like ever-other normal Tuesday morning. There were people who were getting ready to take flights just like any other day. That morning, I woke up and went to the High ...read more

  • Preaching From The Newspaper

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 2,863 views

    A sermon on Luke 13:1-5. Why did this tragedy happen? Refering to September 11, 2001

    Sermon for 9/23/2001 Luke 13:1-5 Preaching from the Newspaper Introduction: B. Change gears this morning. I must discuss what is happening in this world. Apply the Word to life. C. Some preachers talk too much about life and not enough about the Word, some talk too much about the Word and not ...read more

  • Turn Turn Turn

    Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 29, 2001
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,818 views

    Keeping our trust in God despite the tragedy in New York City.

    TURN, TURN, TURN Biblical Text: 1 Kings 18: 24 and 37 “And call ye on the name of your gods, and I will call on the name of the Lord; and the God that answereth by fire, let him be God. And all the people answered and said, ‘It is well spoken.’” “Hear me, O Lord, hear me, that this people may ...read more

  • Problems That Are Not From The Enemies

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 255 ratings
     | 46,428 views

    Five reasons why Christians suffer

    I would like you to open your mind and be very attentive, as you read this message. Don’t allow the enemies to make you miss one sentence from what you are about to read now. This message discusses the problems that are not from the enemies. A careful search of the word of God will make us to ...read more

  • Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 3, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 11,662 views

    Why do bad things happen to good people? Let’s look at Job to see if we can find the answer

    INTRODUCTION  Open with the “A Hero’s Faithful Final Hour.” (www.crosswalk.com)  Why did this have to happen to all these good people?  I could sit up here today and read you story after story about the good people who died in 911 2001.  Many people are asking ...read more

  • What Is God Doing When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 6, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 4,387 views

    This is the second sermon in a series of messages based on Job. This series is called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

    What is God doing when life takes a turn for the worse? I believe the answer is found in what many scholars believe is the oldest book of the Bible: the book of Job. This book records the story of a man named Job whose life took a turn for the worse. Remember? He lost his finances, children, ...read more

  • What Is The Devil Up To When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Dec 7, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    This is the third message in a series of sermons entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

    What is the Devil up to when life takes a turn for the worse? I believe the answer is found in one of the most fascinating passages in the Old Testament: Job 1:6-12 and 2:1-7. This passage reveals that . . . I. Satan Still Has Access to Heaven. (Look at Job 1:6 and 2:1) The Bible tells ...read more

  • Bringing Down The Wall Of Jehrico

    Contributed by Russell Darby on Dec 10, 2000
    based on 151 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    Six examples (steps) that Joshua performed to achive victory at Jehrico.

    Bring down the Wall of Jehrico. Joshua 6:20 So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every ...read more

  • Come Home To The Flock Series

    Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,080 views

    Why do we stray away from God’s love. Can we Come home?

    Come on back to the flock! By Rev. Chaz M. Brown I am working in a local convenience store at nights for a well-known company. I see hundreds of people. I can see in many of them their eyes, and faces. I can see their pain and their suffering without their saying so. One man in particular I see ...read more

  • The Weakness Of God

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 3,714 views

    A sermon about Suffering

    I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" We like winners. Our culture, our country, our society are caught up with the idea of winning. Winning, succeeding, getting ahead, overcoming great obstacles these are the ideals, these are the goals that society places on all people. We can see ...read more

  • Where Is God When Life Hurts?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 130 ratings
     | 6,256 views

    A Biblical look at the question of pain

    Where is God when life hurts? Mark 5:21-43 November 6, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. You know it’s going to be a tough day when….  You wake up face down on the pavement  You look to see the birds outside your window and see nothing but buzzards  Your B-day cake ...read more

  • When Things Get Bad, Rejoice

    Contributed by Claud Owens on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    There is cause for rejoicing even during the worst of times.

    Is your life sometimes filled with trouble? Do good friends turn out to be not such good friends after all? Have you been passed over for promotion? Are you separated from your family because of your faith? Or perhaps people have ridiculed you because of your Christian faith. Maybe you’ve ...read more