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Wild & Wacky Totally True Bible Stories
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 27, 2025 (message contributor)
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1. Saved By A Donkey
Contributed on Jul 27, 2025
God used a donkey to get Balaam's attention and open his eyes to the dangerous path he was traveling. What can we learn from this event to ensure we stay focused on our walk with God? Consider these thoughts from our Family Minister Scott Jewell.
We’re starting a new series this morning- Wild & Wacky Totally True Bible Stories. As the title indicates, we’re going to look at some highly unusual events that often get overlooked when sermon planning because they’re so strange. Today’s passage is no exception. As we prepare to read, ...read more
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2. Down By The Dry Riverbed
Contributed on Jul 31, 2025
The crossing of the Jordan by Israel to enter the Promised Land is an intriguing story. But what can it mean to us?
Back in the 1920’s the US Govt began talking about controlling the flooding of a river in the West called the Colorado. They intended to build the largest dam ever constructed in the US, and they also wanted this dam to supply electricity and a stable water supply to the growing population in the ...read more
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3. And The Walls Came Tumbling Down.
Contributed on Aug 7, 2025
Did the walls of Jericho fall just the way Scripture says? And, if they did, what can this story mean to us?
(SING) “Joshua fit the battle of Jericho, Jericho, Jericho, Joshua fit the battle of Jericho and the walls came tumbling down. VERSE: You can talk about the men of Gideon, you can talk about old King Saul. But there's none like good old Joshua at the battle of Jericho.” Jericho is commonly ...read more
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4. The Day The Sun Stood Still
Contributed on Aug 14, 2025
Did the Sun really stand still at Joshua's command? And if it did, what can that teach us about God's plans and faithfulness for us?
A woman died and went to heaven, and when she passed thru the pearly gates, she noted that there were boxes over in the corner that had her name on them. That made her curious so she asked an angel about them. The angel replied: “It is God’s command that whenever we receive a prayer request, an ...read more
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5. The Bones Of Elisha
Contributed on Aug 22, 2025
Elisha was a powerful prophet for God, but at the end of his life he gave gifts to two men that can help us learn how to tell others about Jesus.
A little girl had just finished her first week of school and she complained to her mother. She said: “I’m WASTING my time. I can’t read, I can’t write—and they won’t let me talk!” That little girl was upset that she was wasting her time! And the question I want you to consider this morning ...read more
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6. A Sermon To Die For
Contributed on Aug 28, 2025
Eutychus fell asleep during church... and he woke up dead. Why was Eutychus at church that night, and what can we learn from his experience?
Someone once noted that falling asleep has often had unforeseen consequences. Adam fell asleep and woke up married and missing a rib! Samson fell asleep and woke up bald and beaten! Jonah fell asleep in the boat and woke up wet! Eutychus fell asleep and he woke up dead! Like Eutychus, people ...read more