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  • Kerry Haynes avatar

    God’s Unfailing Faithfulness

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,490 views

    God is faithful through the worst calamaties of life. God's love always exceeds his judgment. In the midst of tragedy, we can look to him for hope. While sorrow may last the night, joy comes in the morning.

    Lamentations 3:19-26 God’s Unfailing Faithfulness Have you ever had tragedy strike? Some of you have lost a loved one, a devastating blow for sure. Some may have lost a lot of money in the stock market. I know some who have lost a child or gone through a hurtful divorce or lost a job or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disasters, Calamities And Evil In The World: Is God Asleep At The Switch?

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,812 views

    Our choice is to go through calamities and trials with God or without Him, but go through them we must. Still, it helps to understand what we can of the "whys and wherefores."

    Disasters, Calamities and Evil in the World: Is God Asleep at the Switch? (topical) 1. As a pastor, one of my most challenging responsibilities is to comfort the grieving. People can suffer in horrible ways. 2.The earthquake & tsunami that hit Japan killed thousands and left lives in shambles. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Death Of A King And The Cost Of Disobedience (1 Samuel 31:1-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 26, 2024
     | 781 views

    Saul, the first king of Israel, had been a good and godly man at the beginning of his reign, but his rejection of God's plans for his life and his refusal to walk with the LORD brought about his inevitable downfall and demise.

    1 Samuel 31 records the death of King Saul and his three sons, including the man who was David's dearest friend, Prince Jonathan. When David heard of Saul's death at the hand of Israel's bitter enemy, the Philistines, there was no joy in his soul nor sense of relief from having been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sign Language

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,077 views

    Each of these incidents is a sign from God reminding us that life is temporary but that God is eternal.

    What’s the first thing you think of when you hear of falling towers and people dying? Right. Nine-eleven. And looking around on the web I found that even though this is the gospel passage for the third Sunday in Lent of Cycle C of the lectionary, by far the most sermons were written on this topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sin's Blood-Stained Progression

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 18, 2023
     | 1,157 views

    The tragic story of Cain and Abel did not have to happen if only Cain had controlled his emotions and listened to the counsel of God. Instead, we witness the first murder and the further progression of humanity's rebellion and wickedness.

    In the first verses of Genesis 4, we are introduced to two sons of Adam and Eve, two attitudes of reverence towards God, one act of obedience, one act of defiance, a refusal to heed sound advice, and the horrendous consequences of rebellion. We witness remorse, selfish concern, and the gradual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    In The Morning

    Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 12, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 8,086 views

    With the tragedy our country has faced during WTC & Pentagon attacks, when will judgement come?

    IN THE MORNING Psalms 49:1-20 (1) Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: (2) Both low and high, rich and poor, together. (3) My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding. (4) I will incline mine ear to a parable: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Watchman What Of The Night?

    Contributed by Larry Meador on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 30,919 views

    A call to both men and women of God to be watchmen of their home, church, and land during this hour of tragedy

    Watchman what of the night? Isaiah 21:6,11 (6) For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. (11) The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Matthew 2:18. In Rama was there a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Gardner on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,526 views

    The example Nehemiah gives us when we’re confronted by bad news, tragedy or problems.

    When The Going Gets Tough. Nehemiah 1 Jonathan Gardner There was a song some time ago, ‘When the going gets tough, the tough get going….’. I’m not sure about the rest of the words, but the tune was catchy. But is does beg the question: What do we do when the going gets tough? We all encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Milton avatar

    Sifting Through The Rubble: The Bible Speaks To The Attack On America Series

    Contributed by Michael Milton on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 13,929 views

    A Bible message on the tragedy of September 11, 2001. With introductory thoughts on the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11.

    This morning the September air in Charlotte, North Carolina reminds me of the air that day. As I breath it in, I join in the memory. But I join also in the hope of not only a rebuilding of the Freedom Tower, but a rebuilding of the American spirit that stirred out nation to prayer during those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How Could This Happen?

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,101 views

    In light of the tragedy in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania the prevailing question seems to be "how could this happen?"

    In Tom Clancey?s great novel Debt of Honor his primary character, Jack Ryan, has become first the Vice President of our country and then later the President. He became President as a result of a terrorist attack on Washington D. C. Throughout most of the book a plot was working where at least some ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    God Is The Strength Of My Heart

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,592 views

    In the midst of a tragedy, return to God - our only true refuge. He is the strength of our heart.

    Psalm 73 - GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY HEART Terrorist attack on New York’s World Trade Centres and Pentagon, 11 Sep 2001. This is one of the most difficult week for all. Much worse for those in the States. We’ve come to see the truly ugly side of what human beings are capable of. In the face of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Wilder avatar

    Playing Hurt Series

    Contributed by Dennis Wilder on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,116 views

    God wants us to continue on with Him through faith, even when tragedy is all around.

    Introduction: We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    When God Can't Be Explained

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,979 views

    Tragedy is often difficult to cope with, hard to understand, hard to explain, and it’s hard on our faith. Tragedy often causes people to lay the blame for these events on God. This will often cause these people to become bitter and cynical toward Him. Of

    When God Can’t Be Explained Introduction: As we look back over the last several years, we see recent history dotted with some very tragic events. Middle Eastern terrorists have made a number of attacks against America in various ways - their crowning achievement, of course, being 9/11. The tsunami ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew That Sometimes Things Are Allowed To Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,217 views

    1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems. The Savior said, "Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (Jn. 15:2) Thank the Lord to for His pruning of certain habits, thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    Second Chances

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 240 ratings
     | 45,311 views

    Every time we hear of a tragedy, could we see it as God giving us a second chance?

    Jesus was holding his weekly press conference when the reporter for the Jerusalem Times put up her hand: “Jesus, did you hear about the Slaughter at the Synagogue? Some worshippers were offering sacrifices when Pilate’s troops came in and killed them for no reason. My question to you Jesus is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist