Sermons on Bible As A Story:

The Story Chapter 8 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 7, 2014

God will use a few good but flawed men and a woman to deliver the nation from its cycle of sin, servitude, supplication, and salvation!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever done something that had repercussions in the future? Maybe what happened impacted even future generations of your family? • The nation of Israel when commanded to take the Promised Land made a couple of mistakes that impacted several ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Telling My Story Series

Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013

It is important to tell other's your story of hope so they can find their story.

We are in week three of our four week series on “Stories of Hope.” By now we have discussed what our universal story of hope is. We have written down some of our own stories of hope to help remind us of our personal hope that we have in Christ. We have also heard people talk about their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Story Of A Lost Son

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

While on earth, Jesus sought out the sinner, He has called His church to go after the lost as well. The Holy Spirit draws people to the Christ and the salvation He so freely offers.

"The Story of a Lost Son" TEXT: LUKE 15:23,24 Introduction: A. In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. 1) The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. a. God longs to reconcile sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christmas Story Is Absurd

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 24, 2013

Short Christmas Eve Sermonette, Part of the Candlelighting

CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT DEVOTION DECEMBER 24, 2013 500PM & 700PM The Christmas Story is absolutely absurd. As the Christmas Story begins, we find the writers Matthew and Luke describing that a baby would be born through the Holy Spirit to a virgin named Mary. That is impossible and yet Luke ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Redemption Story Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2020

God delivered a powerful sermon on the acts of God throughout Israel's history. God is the actor and direction of His redemption story in history, culminating in the coming, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Good morning, everyone. Let’s begin this morning with Psalm 20. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Johns Christmas Story

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2020

Johns Christmas story is different than Matthews and Luke's we find John share Jesus is LIght, Word, Life to humanity.

Johns Christmas Story John 1:1-18 1. Christmas is over but not Christ Mass • Hearts are broken the holidays are fun because of the gatherings the dinners the cakes the cookies the gifts the lights the spectacular, but some are relieved its over. • Now even our lectionary calendar calls the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Riches To Rags Story

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2020

A sermon about humility.

“A Riches to Rags Story” Philippians 2:1-13 You wouldn’t think it would be all that difficult. As a matter of fact, you’d think it would just come naturally. I mean, think about it. We are all born as little babies who don’t know a thing and are completely dependent on our mothers. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Tell You Story

Contributed by Zachary Hash on May 22, 2020

We all have a story.. We all have good news to share… Now, let’s get out there and tell it. Tell it for the world to hear.

Tell Your Story Acts 1:6-14 Some years ago, a commuter on the Long Island Railroad was known to every regular patron on the five o'clock local. He was a well-dressed, soft-spoken young man. Every evening after the train left the subway he would rise and go to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Story Must Be Stopped Series

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015

The indwelling of the Spirit gives people a conviction to proclaim a truth even in the face of unrelenting persecution and pressure. In the heat of the pressure will you continue to proclaim truth in the resurrected one?

INTRODUCTION: Recently I have been reading a book titled The Speed of Trust. While reading this book I came across this interesting fact. I found interesting because it makes me think about the condition of the Christian church these days. I am trying to decide if people have lost trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatest Love Story

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2015

We look at Hosea & Gomer, their typology representing God and believers who forsake Him, the importance of marital love, and a recommitment to love each other faithfully.

THE GREATEST LOVE STORY Hos. 1:2-3; 2:2,5; 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A college student, between semesters, was home for the weekend, and watched TV from morning till night. His mother finally said, “How about you fold the laundry?” 2. To which he replied, “Mom, I’m ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Story- Chapter 22 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2014

The whole Old testament was pointing to one person! Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Now we are in the New Testament. I hope that you gained some insights from our study of The Story through the Old Testament! • Today we begin our New Testament journey through The Story with the birth of THE King! • The birth of Jesus was predicted ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Easter Story

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

The original ending of Mark's Gospel a first glance seems to inspire little hope; but a closer look reveals how the Risen Lord meets us in the ordinary circumstances of life and invites us to finish the story of His resurrection.

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story- Chapter 24 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2014

Jesus no ordinary man and if we want to escape the ordinary life we need to plug into Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Ordinary- not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive • Isn’t that what we all strive for in life? Ordinary? • When Jesus began His ministry it became obvious to all that He was ANYTHING but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal