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  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Madmen And Falling Towers

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 115 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    When tragedy strikes where should we look? What would Jesus say to our hearts if we have ears to hear? Where would He have us focus our attention?

    Madmen and Falling Towers 9-16-01 As I listened to all the comments and opinions about the horrible day this week in which the World Trade Towers fell I was disturbed. I was in shock at the sight and angry with the perpetrators but my spirit was troubled about something else. We will not forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What If It Would've Been You?

    Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    A tragedy struck the U.S.A. this week. The question I have to ask is, "What if it would’ve been you?" No one knows when their life on earth will be over. Are you ready for eternity?

    WHAT IF IT WOULD’VE BEEN YOU? THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IS DESTROYED, THE PENTAGON HAS BEEN BOMBED, AND AS A RESULT MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN ENDED. I DO NOT WANT TO PREACH DOOM AND GLOOM THIS MORNING, BUT I WOULD LIKE TO FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON ONE PARTICULAR QUESTION….WHAT IF YOU WERE ONE OF THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Source Of My Hope

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 30, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,401 views

    In confusing times of tragedy and loss like many Americans are facing at the present time, it is hard to make sense of it all. The Psalmist gives us encouragement to seek understanding and confidence in the "sanctuary" of God’s presence.

    The Source of My Hope Psalm 73 I heard on the news this past week that one of the outcomes of what has happened since the September 11th attack on America has been a rush on bookstores around the country. The sale of Bibles is up and that is good news. Alongside of this good news is the report that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    He Had A Demon

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,265 views

    Blacksburg tragedy: Jesus even loves the demons. He shows this by being involved in our lives, even we won’t have him. In a fallen world, that’s what we need.

    Title: He has a demon Text: Luke 8:26 - 39 SO: I want to model forgiveness by exhorting the church to pray for the victims and the shooter Outline: 1. Dealing with the Mentally ill a. Legion b. How the People responded – Isolated him c. How Jesus responded – Loved him in spite of being told to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Being Stripped Down To The Eternal

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,196 views

    Job had it all it seemed, riches, family and God, but then tragedy struck and everything that seemed to be of importance to Job was gone. He used to be very successful, but now he is naked and sick. His home is in shambles,

    Being Stripped Down to the Eternal Text: Job 1:20-22 20 Then Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshiped. 21 And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Samson, A Man With An Ethical Blind Spot Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 7,981 views

    Samson and Delilah the stuff of real human drama. It is one of the great classic tragedies of all literature—sacred or secular. Some parts of this sermon were gleaned from a sermon by Rev. Charles Swindal

    “Samson, A Man with an Ethical Blind Spot” (Judges 13-16) There are certain stories in the Bible which fit into a very special category. Those are the stories which reveal the essence of the people in the story. That is to say, if you know the story, you know what the people are like ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Elijah And The First Child To Be Raised From The Dead Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2024
     | 1,182 views

    Elijah had been staying with a widow and several others in Zarephath, outside Israel's borders. Tragedy struck when the widow's son died. What would happen next?

    Introduction: Elijah had come to Zarephath, a city in Sidon—Jezebel’s home country!—at the LORD’s command after living near the brook Cherith in Israel. In Zarephath, he stayed in a boarding house, we might say, operated by the widow whom the LORD had shown him. It seemed things were going well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Need For A Savior Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 7, 2025
     | 551 views

    Romans lays out the sin problem of man like no other book of the Bible. The tragedy of sin is in full view. Sin destroys individuals, families, and societies. Romans lays out the problem and gives the solution.

    Our need for a savior Romans 1:18-32 We are told of the sin problem from the beginning of the Bible. Genesis chapter 3 explains the origin of sin, when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. The results of sin quickly spiral out of control when Cain, the first son of Adam, kills his brother. The problem of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    New Year, New Road

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 9, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,885 views

    A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead.

    A new year always brings a sense of hope, doesn’t it? The previous year with all its tragedies, problems, disappointments, failures, and sadness is now behind us, and a clean slate lies ahead. This is symbolized on New Year’s Eve by the old man with the sickle and the newborn baby. The old has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouragement To Engage In Ministry

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,376 views

    It would be a tragedy for believers to possess biblical knowledge and spiritual giftedness, and yet never use that knowledge and giftedness for the advancement of the Kingdom. Many churches are stagnant and dead spiritually because they focus upon the wrong things.

    Encouragement to Engage in Ministry Ephesians 3: 14-19 Some of you are probably like me when it comes to technology. I am certainly not an expert in the field of computers and programming. I am unfamiliar with all that goes into writing code, software, and the development of apps on my phone. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah's Breakthrough Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2020
     | 6,663 views

    Elijah's life teaches us what it means to trust God and allow God to provide for us and lead us. He also teaches us how to respond to God in tragedy and hardship and how to grow our faith through tests.

    Video Transition: Martin Luther King Jr - Last Speech April 3rd the day before he is assassinated – he showed his faith over fear to do the will of God. Would you have done the same? I find it amazing today how many people think the will of God is to live safely in our homes and to live a long ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 42 – Obtaining Food Could Mean Death; Starvation Caused Oven-Hot Skin; Women Were Raped By Babylon - Lamentations 5:8-11 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 10, 2025
     | 88 views

    The survivors of the Babylonian destruction had a terrible time. Even to get food was very risky, and because of starvation, the famine caused the skin to become hot, and earlier on, dry like wood. The army raped the women in all of Judah. We consider that infamy of debased men.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 42 – OBTAINING FOOD COULD MEAN DEATH; STARVATION CAUSED OVEN-HOT SKIN; WOMEN WERE RAPED BY BABYLON - Lamentations 5:8-11 Currently we are in the last chapter of the book with all the grievances written in short statements. All these are sad and we can not begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Killing Giants In Our Lives

    Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,333 views

    Overcoming depression, phobias and disapoinment through applying the principles of David and Goliath! God can turn your ’scars into stars’ and ’your tragedies into triumphs’! Uplifting and very encouraging sermon. Full PP slides available.

    Goal/purpose This message is one of encouragement for our people to press into God with the difficulties of life. To receive instruction from the Word of God in being able to gain perspective on our problems. To see life from God’s point of view and not be overcome with despair when difficulties ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Where Do We Go From Here?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 9,659 views

    How do we respond to the tragedy that has come upon our nation? God’s call to us in Psalm 37 gives us clear direction about what we must and must not do.

    "Where Do We Go From Here?" Our attention has been captured this past week by the attack that has taken place in our own country. The sight of planes flying into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon caused all of us to stop our normal routines and fix our attention on New York and Washington ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Climbing Higher

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,682 views

    Satan wants to keep us from making progress in our spiritual life. With the Lord’s help, though, we can keep on climbing. To avoid sin’s tragedy, learn Satan’s strategy.

    Opening illustration: Pastor Dale Kurtz laughed so hard that his sides ached. He was watching a frustrated squirrel trying to climb the metal pole supporting a bird feeder. The squirrel repeatedly got part way up, then slowly slid down the pole in a heap. In describing this incident, Kurtz wrote, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational