Sermons on Tragedy:

The Tragedy Of Unoffered Prayer Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 20, 2019

The greatest tragedy of life is not unanswered prayers but unoffered prayer. It is those who travail in prayer that will prevail in life! God is calling us to pray. Get ready to be celebrated.

THE TRAGEDY OF UNOFFERED PRAYER Genesis 25:21. "Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The Lord answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant." 1 Samuel 12: 23 (NKJV) “Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:21, 1 Samuel 12:23, James 5:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Tragedy Of A Wasted Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 25, 2021

Every one of us are blessed beyond measure if we have a relationship with Jesus Christ. We have accepted the invitation that He has given. Why waste what God has so graciously given?

Last Monday night during the football game, I heard this statement, “It is a tragedy to waste a mind.” How true it is, but greater still, “To waste a whole life.” 1. In verse 8, the words, “vexed his righteous soul from day to day. Vexed means to disturb, provoke, trouble, irritation, and great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 28, 2016

Events from the upper room to the empty tomb

People looked at Jesus from their own point of view. The religious leaders saw Him as a threat to be eliminated. The sick and demonized saw Him as a healer and deliverer. Many saw Him as the Messiah Who would rout the Romans and reestablish the Jewish Kingdom. The disciples and apostles saw Him ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Tragedy To Triumph

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Even so, when tragedy strikes and your emotions are strongly felt, you especially need direction from the Lord. You need to know what to do in such a dark hour. You need direction.

Opening illustration: It was 1818 in France, and Louis, a boy of 9, was sitting in his father's workshop. The father was a harness-maker and the boy loved to watch his father work the leather. "Someday Father," said Louis, "I want to be a harness-maker, just like you." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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 Refusing Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

Forgiveness is a difficult process. When we are hurt by someone and we do not know what to do, we often keep that anger and sadness within us and cut that person off from our lives.

John 3:19-20 :"This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed." Today, we confront a sobering ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Matthew 25:46

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

Tragedy's Call To Repentance

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

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

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Tragedy: No Excuse For Sin

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Sep 16, 2001

With the tragedy that has come upon our nation, we must be careful not to react in a sinful manner.

Intro: This week, the greatest tragedy in American history has befallen our country. Our beautiful America, who before had seemed to be above much the tragedy and devastation, terror and conflict that had stricken much of the rest of the world, has had a terrible blow struck. The scenes of war ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Tragedy, Tears And The Cross

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Sep 17, 2001

The terrorists attacks on the symbols of American power have not diminished the the power of the cross.

SCRIPTURE: “God is our refuge and our strength, a very present help in a time of trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be removed and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Psalm 46:1-2;The Lord of hosts is with us the God of Jacob is our refuge.” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:11

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?

Contributed by Frank Piszczor on Sep 20, 2001

Looking at September 11 as an honest and devoted follower of Christ.

Sermon "Turning Tragedy Into Triumph?" December 7, 1941 and September 11, 2001 are two days that will forever live in infamy in American history. This Tuesday, 19 men changed the world in which we live. From this tragedy, as people who are seeking to be honest and devoted followers of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Response To Tragedy

Contributed by Jeffrey Davoll on Sep 22, 2001

Christians respond Confidently, Expectantly, and Prayerfully

 Today, in the midst of tragedy, the world is looking to those who have been called by God to be salt and light to the world. (Mat 5:14-16) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. (15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist