Sermons about United States Tragedy

A Season Of Drought

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008

based on 4 ratings

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This sermon compares the unpresidented drought that the Southeastern United States expereinced in the Spring and Summer of 2007 with the Spiritual drought the United States is presently experiencing.

Title: A Season of Drought Text: 1 Kings 16:29-33, 17:1-16 Date: 8/19/2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: I am 44 years old and have lived in Kentucky most of my life, but I can¡¦t remember a Summer that has been as hot and dry as this one. According to Shane ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of A Backward Look

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

based on 31 ratings

| 4,590 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

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-26, Luke 17:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

United We Stand

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 18, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,005 views

Standing together as one Family under God. What the World thinks of "The Passion of the Christ"

United We Stand. 2nd Peter 3:3-11 “In the end days there will be many scoffers...” In a world filled with hate, we as christians can do only one thing, Stand together. The world is starting to show its true colors, when the image of Jesus on the cross can be used ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

based on 37 ratings

| 6,529 views

Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Optimism In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

based on 7 ratings

| 3,899 views

A reflection on 9/11/01

Optimism In The Face of Tragedy 10/30/01 “We all face tragedy. What’s more, we’ve all received the symbols of tragedy. Yours might be a telegram from the war department, an ID bracelet from the hospital, a scar, or a court subpoena. We don’t like these symbols, nor do we want these symbols. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9, 2 Samuel 12:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 2, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 6,164 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

Scripture: John 14:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

God's United Nations

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003

based on 30 ratings

| 5,320 views

Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

How To Respond To Tragedy

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

based on 10 ratings

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Coming to terms with September 11, 2001.

How To Respond To Tragedy Matthew 5:38-48 Tuesday, September 11, 2001 We witnessed the darkest hour and the brightest day. I. The Darkest Hour A. An Attack 1. It was an attack upon our INNOCENCE -a break of trust 2. It was an attack upon our DIGNITY 3. It was an attack upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Holiness

United We Serve

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 5,635 views

In order for the work of God there much be unity in the church as demonstrated when Ezra and people of Israel rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.

United We Serve Ezra 3:1-13 Reading: Ephesians 4:1-7 Intro: Ezra 1:1-4 The People of God had spent many years in captivity because of their sin. God had promised to bring them back to the promised land. King Cyrus, under the direction of the Lord offered send people back to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Family Unit

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

based on 8 ratings

| 5,881 views

In housing plans we talk about family units, in churches we no longer want to add people we want to add family units. God has a plan and purpose for His family unit

1 John 3:1-10 God’s Family Unit Introduction A. We love to Talk about the family Units. That is a big word in politics, real estate and so on B. The Lighthouse is building 6 family units of housing this summer (in August if you can clear your schedules) C. The Question is what does a Family ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002

based on 91 ratings

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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

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Tragedy Of Lost Potential

Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 23, 2003

based on 137 ratings

| 9,323 views

Because of sin, there are many who will come to the end of life askig the question, "What if," or "What could I have been?"

Introduction: Bernard Shaw, the winner of the 1925 Nobel Prize for literature, played the “What If” game before he died. A reporter asked him if he could live his life over, and be any person he has know, or any other person in history, who would he be? Mr. Shaw replied, “I would be the man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tragedy's Call To Repentance

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

based on 20 ratings

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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

How To Be A United Church Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

based on 29 ratings

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This is the third sermon in a series on Philippians. This sermon provides three steps for building a united church.

I. Introduction a. Today many churches are struggling because they are not united. For Example one church split of the issue of Adam and Eve’s belly button. b. Paul began his letter with the Building up of the church, and then he gave reasons for rejoicing, next he tells the church how to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Tragedy Occurs

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Nov 3, 2001

based on 46 ratings

| 3,209 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

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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