Sermons on Tragic:

Respecting Women Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the importance of treating women with kindness and the consequences of mistreating them.

The Bible teaches us to treat women with respect, dignity, and care. In this sermon, we will explore the importance of treating women with kindness and the consequences of mistreating them. The Principle of Respect 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 teaches us that our bodies belong to our spouses, and we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-5

As In The Days Of Noah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2023

The second advent and the great separation.

AS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH. Luke 17:26-37. The suddenness of the lightning flash (cf. Luke 17:24) illustrates the unexpectedness of Jesus’ return. Jesus goes on to describe the unpreparedness of the population of the earth for such a momentous event. LUKE 17:26-27. “And as it was in the days of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Natural, Spiritual, Or Carnal? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

If I asked you to line up with one of these particular groups, with which group would you stand? You say, “I don’t even know what they all mean.” Well then, let me explain.

NATURAL? SPIRITUAL? OR CARNAL? I CORINTHIANS 2:11-3:6 INTRODUCTION: If I asked you to line up with one of these particular groups, with which group would you stand? You say, “I don’t even know what they all mean.” Well then, let me explain. I The Natural Man – Dead See 2:14. Look at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Story Never Ends With 'ashes.'" Series

Contributed by Timilehin Daniel Olabiyi on May 12, 2025

This powerful quote by Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that no matter what challenges or hardships we face, God's plan for our lives is always bigger and better than we can imagine.

"Of one thing I am perfectly sure: God's story never ends with 'ashes.'" This powerful quote by Elisabeth Elliot reminds us that no matter what challenges or hardships we face, God's plan for our lives is always bigger and better than we can imagine. Elisabeth Elliot, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Apostolic

The Accountability Of A Nation Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 27, 2024

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Amos, "Social Justice".

Series: Social Justice [#5] THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF A NATION Amos 3:1-15 Introduction: Crime amongst our youth is becoming a very common thing. There are many asking why. I believe part of the problem is that there is no accountability to many of the young people. When there are no consequences ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of A Loveless Man And The Impact On Family Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 28, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore the impact of a loveless man on his family.

A loveless man, is a individual who struggles with emotional unavailability, intimacy issues, and a lack of empathy. When such a person becomes a part of a family, the consequences can be devastating. In this sermon, we'll explore the impact of a loveless man on his family. The Family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, 2 Samuel 13:1-33

Finding God In Our Struggles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

1. The importance of listening to and obeying Jesus. 2. Encountering God when our resources are depleted. 3. The necessity of casting our nets where the fish are.

Today's scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (also known as the Sea of Galilee). The disciples, feeling down after the tragic events leading to Jesus' death, have returned to their fishing profession in Galilee. They have spent the entire night fishing but caught nothing. As they head to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9

Topics: Listening To Jesus, Meeting God At The End Of Our Resources, Fishing Where The Fish Are

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 4, 2002

Jesus told these stories in Luke’s Gospel to teach us to count what it would cost us to fully follow Jesus and what it would cost us if we choose a different path.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: I came across a story this week that all the farmers will appreciate, especially Marvin Abplanalp. A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed ...read more

The Temple In Me

Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 12, 2002

Travel virtually to Athens, Ephesus, Beth Shean, Corinth and Jerusalem to understand Propitiation through the mind of a Greek man. "The Temple in Me" is the fruit of four trips overseas and months of rewriting.

After reading this sermon you can view pictures of these temples at http://pastorpeter.com. Under SELECTED TOPICS, click on the "The Temple in Me" The Temple in Me By Peter Marshall McLewin Everyday people cross our path, who know nothing of God’s love. They live with an inner rage because ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10, 1 Corinthians 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

Why God? (Tragedy)

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

God speaks to us about situations we face in life, we need to let God's Word enter our minds and hearts and heal the grief, doubt and even the anger we may feel.

There are certain times in life when all of us, no matter how strong our faith may be, cry out either audibly or inside our soul, and ask, "Why, God? Why did You let this happen? Why didn't You prevent this tragedy?" For many of us, one of those times was this past Monday when we heard that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Between Two Worlds

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 23, 2001

What is the good word for today? God is in control!

Three years ago this past summer, one of the college students at my former congregation found out that he had a brain tumor. I’ll never forget that evening waiting with members of his family and girlfriend as he had an MRI done and then was told it revealed a brain tumor. But, what is special ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Laser Surgery For The Soul

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 2, 2002

The healing of the blind man in John 9 is actually symbolic of the glorious work of Christ as He gives sight to each darkened heart who comes to Him by faith.

¡§LASER SURGERY FOR THE SOUL¡¨ Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) John 9:1-11, 35-38 page 758 in the pew Bible INTRODUCTION In the book of John there is a scene in which a blind man is given his sight and while all of the miracles recorded in John are glorious, I have chosen this one from John’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shaping The Clay

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 20, 2005

Inauguration message for new role as Executive Director of the D. C. Baptist Foundation: the treasure we have is the gospel, which supports, guides, empowers, and gives life. Like disposable clay pots, we are to be impervious, transporting, and shaped fo

Despite what you may feel in the air this morning, spring is coming. It really is. Spring IS coming. How do I know that? Have I consulted the wooly-worms? No, I wouldn’t know a wooly-worm if it bit me. Have I studied the groundhog and its shadow? No, since my birthday is the day after ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Girls Of Jesus' Genealogy Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Mar 11, 2005

By examining the four women in Jesus’ genealogy we see God’s love and grace by sending a savior for all people.

“The Bad Girls of Jesus’ Genealogy” Matthew 1:1-17 Robert Warren Westmoreland Church of Christ March 6th, 2005 1. Once again I am going to preach from Matthew 1:1-17 which is the genealogy, or family tree, of Jesus, the son of Abraham, the Son of David. a. Last week we looked at the whole list of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Check Your Ego At The Door

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Mar 8, 2004

To receive what Jesus came to give, all pride and arrogance must be left behind. When you enter into God’s house, check your ego at the door.

March 7, 2004 — Second Sunday in Lent Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:31-35 Check Your Ego at the Door Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Dear Friends for whom Christ Suffered, Died, and Rose Again: Restaurants, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran