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  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Easter - Recovering Our Hope

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 5, 2020
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     | 6,840 views

    Today's Sermon looks at the tragedies of life and how the resurrection of Jesus Christ brings hope in the midst of the tragedies. It also looks at the three main responses that people have to whatever tragedy they face.

    Easter - Recovering Our Hope Luke 24:1-12 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/file/WBcx2AbK#lkq3b11I5onRsoada81vmyg6mGCGBmH11OX0qZ8JY0k} With this new pandemic that is sweeping across the globe, the coronavirus, all our lives have been drastically changed, and the changes that have taken place are ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Tragedy Of The Delayed Decision Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 150 ratings
     | 27,727 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reversing Tragedy Into Opportunity

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 17, 2010
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     | 12,989 views

    When tragedy struck the saints, it is to prove that we are standing on solid ground. Let us see the seven lessons to reverse tragedy into victory.

    REVERSING TRAGEDY INTO OPPORTUNITY 2 Kings 4:1-7 2Ki 4:1 The wife of a man from the company of the prophets cried out to Elisha, Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that he revered the LORD. But now his creditor is coming to take my two boys as his slaves. 2Ki 4:2 Elisha replied to her, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tragedy Reveals Us

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 3, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 1,926 views

    A Sermon in Response to the 9/11/01 tragedy

    September 16, 2001 — Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Sixth Day of National Tragedy Christ Lutheran Church of Columbia Pastor Jeff Samelson The Tragedy Reveals Us with reference to Romans 8: 31-35,37-39 I. "The Human Spirit" II. What We Are III. What We Need IV. What We Do with What We ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    From Triumph To Tragedy

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 109 ratings
     | 12,870 views

    Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

    INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Luke avatar

    How To Handle Tragedy

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,295 views

    Four principles that help us deal with tragedy

    “HOW TO HANDLE TRAGEDY” SELECTED PASSAGES OPEN The Poisonwood Bible is a novel written by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s about a family who in 1959 move from the state of Georgia in the USA to a small village in the Belgian Congo to swerve as missionaries. The family is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    When Tragedy Strikes

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 5,949 views

    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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Surber avatar

    When Tragedy Strikes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    None of us seeks tragedy for ourselves nor should we ever wish tragedy on others. However, from a Christian perspective comes the confidence that God can and will use tragedy for good… He will redeem it for His ultimate purpose. Romans 8:28 says, “And we

    “When Tragedy Strikes” Romans 5:1-5 Introduction Last week the world watched as the tragic events unfolded surrounding the random violence which occurred at Virginia Tech. A young man apparently for no specific reason, opened fire on fellow students with a handgun. At least 30 people were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Reflections On America's Tragedy

    Contributed by David Swensen on Sep 17, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    Reflections on the tragedy in New York and Washington on September 11, 2001.

    REFLECTIONS Fiery plane crashes. Billowing smoke. Imploding buildings. Contorted metal. Mountains of rubble. Burned out fire trucks and police cruisers. Walking wounded. Dead bodies. Anguished, broken-hearted loved ones. Bone weary rescue workers. We have all seen the heart-wrenching sights. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 12,745 views

    This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

    Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • William Crowder avatar

    The Tragedy Of A Backward Look

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,383 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. C. David White avatar

    Tragedy's Call To Repentance

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,211 views

    True repentance is one of the few indespensibles of the Christian faith!

    National tragedy has awakened a sense of need in millions of Americans. (9/11/01) Jesus used dillema of tragedy to teach those who listened to Him a very important lesson. Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Deem avatar

    Truth From Tragedy

    Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 29, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,324 views

    We are in a time of crisis and calamity in our nation. In a swift attack, we were brought face to face with our mortality. No longer can we say “Those things only happen over there.” On September 11, 2001 we lost our innocence. America will be forever

    Text: Various Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:59 AM an American Airlines Jet Liner lifted its wheels from the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport. Only 5 of its 92 passengers had any idea of what was being set in motion. American Flight 11 was a routine daily flight heading for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Why Tragedy Occurs

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 3,034 views

    On September 11, 2001 America as we knew it changed. With the attacks of terrorists on New York and Washington, what was only seen on television had now become reality for all American’s. Join Pastor Steve as he examines the reasons for tragedy.

    INTRODUCTION On September 11, 2001, America awoke to the shocking site of two planes crashing into the World Trade Center. Also in a matter of minutes another plane crashed into the Pentagon and a third which seems to have been meant for the White House. In the wake of all of this terror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Response To Tragedy: Repent!

    Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 129 ratings
     | 8,721 views

    When tragedy strikes, we can wear ourselves thin asking why; or we can use the occasion for turning our life around.

    INTRODUCTION Terror has struck again. Over 200 people were killed in Madrid this week and thousands more were injured. Like 9-11 this bombing of a train in Madrid was a heartless act by wicked fiends. It is only natural for compassionate people like you and me to be filled with anger and raise ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed