Tragedy and the Christian Response

How should Christians respond when tragedy strikes? In this message, we look at the heartbreaking loss of Charlie Kirk and the larger question of how followers of Christ are to face suffering, grief, fear, and anger. Scripture reminds us that tragedy is not the end of the story, and that God’s promises stand even in the darkest valleys.

Through biblical truth and real-life reflection, this message offers encouragement for navigating sorrow with faith, hope, and courage. We explore why the world hates those who stand for Christ, how the Bible prepares us for persecution, and how we can shine the light of Jesus when tragedy seems overwhelming.

Whether you are in a season of grief or seeking to better understand how to walk with others through pain, this message will equip and strengthen you to respond in a distinctly Christian way as we look at "Tragedy, and the Christian Response"

High Forest Community Church
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Recorded: 9/14/25
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We are a Bible-Based, Jesus Only small community church located in rural South-East Minnesota. Our building was originally constructed in 1861 and is the oldest protestant church building in continuous use in our county.
Many people have come and gone throughout the generations, but our goal will always remain: To Serve Jesus only, and learn from His Living Word, the Scriptures.
Our small church body are all admittedly sinners, that openly strive to improve our walk daily, but also understand that we are Redeemed by the shed blood of Christ Jesus and declared innocent in God’s eyes due to Grace Alone!
There is no act of baptism, charity or observation of communion that deems us worthy. No amount of following the law of Moses, or the ever-popular observation of legalism in many churches today that will save us. That is us believing in ourselves, rather than what Christ did for us completely.
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