Sermons on Tragedies:

Trust After Tragedy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2020

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

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 18, 2024

David returns with his 600 men to find the Amalekits have ransacked his town (Zicklag), and carried off his and all his men's families and possessions. What a tragedy! How did David respond?

When Tragedy Strikes 1 Samuel 30 1. The Source of _Tragedy_ (v.1-6a). A. David was repaid for his raiding the Amalekites in chapter 27 by their raiding Ziklag, where he and his men kept their families. B. David would have felt alone. His men were almost to the point of stoning him, and he and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-28

Denomination: Bible Church

From Tragedy To Triumph Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 17, 2022

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

Triumphant Over Tragedies

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Are you in a position where all self-sufficiency is gone? As you turn your eyes on the Lord and put your hope in Him, you have God’s reassuring promise that you need nothing more.

Opening illustration: A wise Bible teacher once said, “Sooner or later God will bring self-sufficient people to the place where they have no resource but Him – no strength, no answers, nothing but Him. Without God’s help, they are sunk.” He then told of a despairing man who confessed to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Missed Opportunities

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 4, 2020

Jonah missed out on several excellent opportunities because of his attitudes.

The Tragedy of Missed Opportunities Jonah 1-4 Introduction One of the first stories we learn as children is the story of Jonah and the Big Fish. But the story about Jonah that we remember is seldom the whole story.2. Jonah is one of the minor prophets, only 48 verses long. It is not a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tragedy Of Unrepentant Hearts Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 26, 2024

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways.

The human heart is capable of great good or great evil. While many people strive to grow, learn, and change for the better, others tragically remain entrenched in their harmful ways. This article explores the phenomenon of individuals who refuse to relinquish their evil habits, despite the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:22

What God Says In Tragedy

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Sep 15, 2001

Does God speak in tragedy? I believe the Scriptures help us see what God says in the midst of a tragedy.

What God says In Tragedy C.S. Lewis said, “Pain insists upon being attended to, God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” There are those who think God is silent in a time like this. I don’t think He is. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Psalm 39:5

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Hits Home

Contributed by David Sylvester on Sep 14, 2001

Dealing with grief in response to the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy.

“WHEN TRAGEDY HITS HOME” Habakkuk 1: 12 - 2:4 News reports on September 11, 2001 portrayed jubilant Palestinians dancing in the streets, handing out candy, and shouting “God is great” as they celebrated the deaths of estimated thousands of Americans as a result of a coordinated and simultaneous ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hour Of Great Tragedy And Triumph

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 8, 2008

This message show great Tragedy for the Father and great Triumph for the saints

The Hour of Tragedy and Triumph Galatians 4:1-7 & John 2:4 Pastor Jerry Stepp Introduction: In John 2:4 we see the first reference to a moment of mystery yet to come in Christ¡¦s earthly ministry. It is a moment in the future, frozen in the mind of Christ. An hour appointed when destiny will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"What Would Jesus Say About Those Who Died In The Attack On America?”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Sep 17, 2001

In this text we find what Jesus would say in light of the terrorist attack on America.

Intro: On Tuesday morning September 11, 2001 Dawn Robinson followed her usual morning routine while getting ready for work. Which consist of her morning quiet time where she prays for God’s leadership throughout the day. Shortly after arriving at work in New York City she made her way to her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

9/11 10th Anniversary

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 29, 2011

We honor our local heros today against a backdrop of the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy

9/11 10th Anniversary Sermon 9/11/11Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A We honor our local heros today against a backdrop of the anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. 1 Why do we connect the two? a Because we remember the images of 9/11 with vivid recollection. b We remember the terror, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

D:day Disaster Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 23, 2013

Those of us of a certain age remember when the threat of a nuclear bomb was an ever present, very real fear. Today, our fears of disasters come in all kinds of wrappers.

D-Day Prepping Series - Disaster April 14, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Chester FBC Introduction: A Those of us of a certain age remember when the threat of a nuclear bomb was an ever present, very real fear. 1 Today, our fears of disasters come in all kinds of wrappers. a Natural, man-made ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Priceless Possessions

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016

Where is God in a world like this?

PRICELESS POSSESSIONS PSALM 46. Amherst, Massachusetts. Cassie Miller – Single mother. Picking up her two children from school. Drunk driver broadsides her. Kills her 12 yr. Old son and leaves Cassie and her 7 year old daughter crippled for life. A man, his two children and his mother ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Pierced Armor

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

An exploration of Ahab's tragic death on the last battlefield of his life.

1 Kings 22:34-35 KJV And a certain man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. [35] And the battle increased that day: and the king ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing Life's Awe-Full Moments Amidst Life's Awful Moments

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 8, 2021

No one escapes tragedy, struggle, and awful moments in their life. This message explores a number of Biblical events that demonstrate an opportunity to recognize the AWESOME God in the awful events.

Chico Alliance Church November 14, 2021 Recognizing Life’s Awe-Full moments amid Life’s Awful moments Introduction We live in an awful broken world and won’t fully realize the God-embedded longings and dreams for a restored Eden until Jesus’ glorious return. For now…we don’t fully realize the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance