Sermons on United States Tragedy:

Empowered Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 9, 2015

Our ability to face life with the courage to be victorious comes to us from the Holy Spirit and God's steadfast and inseparable love.

Romans 8:26-39 “Empowered” INTRODUCTION Today is the Day of Pentecost. It is the birthday of the Church and the celebration of God’s gift of the Holy Spirit—God’s presence in our lives. It is the gift of the Holy Spirit that allows Paul to say that we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39

Denomination: Lutheran

An Enemy Hath Done This

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 3, 2007

Message preached the Sunday following the attack on the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon - Sep. 11, 2001 (9-11)

(Matt. 13:24-29) "An enemy hath done this..." We have lived in one of the most extraordinary weeks of our lives. Our nation has experienced things that I have never seen the like of, in my lifetime. Those that went through Pearl Harbor, and Vietnam may feel somewhat different; but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sandy And Job And Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2012

Yes - New York City is a place full of sin and rebellion against God but God did not single out New York because of its sin. This hurricane Sandy struck the good and the bad those who love God and those who loath God.

Sandy and Job and Jesus after the storm Job 40:1-14 and Job 42:1-6 Hurricane Sandy struck this week and took more than 170 lives after touching eight countries that included Bermuda, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, the United States and Canada. Sandy became the largest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Chronos 1 Corinthians 6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

A lawsuit can be a document telling the world I don’t trust God and his provision.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News From The Graveyard!

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Topical message on the assurances that the resurrection gives to Christians.

"Good News From The Graveyard" March 31, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. It is our normal teaching practice to go through books of the Bible verse by verse. Currently on Sunday mornings we are going through the Gospel of Luke but since this is such a special day I will not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8, Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Questions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 17, 2001

Dealing with questions arising from grief, anger, and the "where-abouts" of God that have been voiced over the terrorist attacks on America.

THE IMAGE OF ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, STOOD ENTWINED IN PLUMES OF SMOKE AS THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BUILDING COLLAPSED AFTER TERRORISTS’ PURPOSELY FLEW TWO AIRLINERS OPEN-THROTTLE INTO THEIR STRUCTURES. THIS BARBARIC AND HATEFUL ATTACK GAVE US A GRAPHIC ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

20th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 20, 2020

God works in mysterious ways to bring something good out of the worst of what happens to us.

A Spanish Catholic priest, the venerable Saint John of the Cross, wrote, "Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God, for you are His, and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-16, Galatians 1:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Inseparable Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 9, 2011

Nothing--absolutely nothing--can separate us from God's love.

Romans 8:26-39 “Inseparable” INTRODUCTION Love comes in many shapes and sizes. At times is appears as a box of chocolates and a bouquet of flowers. Love is sometimes seen as patiently waiting while one’s significant other tries on several outfits, or going to an action ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Did God Let This Happen?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 23, 2001

In the midst of a nation where people are beginning to ask questions about where God was when New York & Washington were hit, this is a humble effort to deal with that question.

OPEN: A little girl came home from a neighbor’s house where her little friend had died. "Why did you go?" questioned her father. "To comfort her mother," said the child. "What could you do to comfort her?" "I climbed into her lap and cried with her." APPLICATION: In this mother’s time of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Believes In Resurrection

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005

The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Why Keep Vows?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2006

The Value of Making Vows

The Value of Making Vows "I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people" (Ps. 116:14). Hippocratic Oath One of the oldest binding documents in history, the Oath written by Hippocrates is still held sacred by physicians: to treat the ill to the best of one’s ability, to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Just War

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Sep 19, 2001

Should Christians go to war? (... in aftermath of World Trade Center)

A CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON WAR Years ago, when I was in the military stationed in Great Britain, a zealous European accused me of being a hypocrite. He said, “How can you call yourself a Christian and serve in the U.S. Military?” (The implication was that Christians are to be peace-loving and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus On Current Events Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

Jesus pleads to give you a second chance. He wants permission to dig up your roots and fertilize the soil of your heart. Are you willing?

Jesus on Current Events, Tragedies, and Evil Dictators Luke 13:1-9 Pastor Jim Luthy Did you hear about the Marine who declared he is a conscientious objector to the war in Iraq and went AWOL? He went to a press conference and said he did not believe in “peace through violence” and went on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Light Still Shines

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

A Christmas message to remind us that the light still shines no matter how dark the world becomes

The Light Still Shines John 1:4-5, Philippians 2:14-15 December 16, 2012 Morning Service We live in a dark world The events of this Friday have shown one of the worst school shootings in United States history. The whole thing is an absolute senseless tragedy. It is one of the worst mass shootings ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Exiles #1: Elect Exiles: Wait...what?

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2018

Part 1 of Exiles: Sustained by Hope in a Hostile World (1 Peter)

If you are a fan of Georgia Tech football, you might consider October 7, 1916 as one of the greatest daysin history. If you are a fan of offense in general, you might feel the same way. Because on October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech delivered the most stunning beatdown in football history to Cumberland ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist