Sermons on Bible Story:

The Rooster’s Call: A Story Of Denial, Repentance, And Transformation. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 20, 2025

Peter’s denial of Jesus caused tremendous heartache, but he confessed and left transformed.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE TITLE SLIDE • After dedicating our lives to Jesus, I firmly believe that the majority of individuals have the utmost desire to follow and live for Him. • The story of Peter punctuates this point. • Peter was one of the closest disciples of Jesus. • Peter was in the inner ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of The Two Inns - Christmas Glory – A Christmas Meditation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 28, 2025

This message looks at two inns – the Nativity Inn and the Samaritan’s Inn. One was “no room” and the other “there is room”. We make the contrast in this Christmas message.

THE STORY OF THE TWO INNS CHRISTMAS GLORY – A CHRISTMAS MEDITATION The first part of this message called, “Christmas Glory – A Christmas Meditation,” I have already posted but I have added to that part and then extended it to include a second half. The title is now, “The Story of the Two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8, John 10:10, John 16:28, Luke 2:7, Psalm 31:14-15, Luke 10:29-36, James 5:11, Romans 15:7, Luke 15:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Speaks - Hear The Full Story It Is Great

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jan 24, 2022

As we engage with and listen to God, there are major blessings in listening to the full story God has for us. In this sermon we explore how the full story of God is not just guidelines and rules but it ultimately means Good News is part of our life.

Opening Text “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because He has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”  Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21, Numbers 8:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Me Tell You A Story Of Perplexing Generosity

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 20, 2023

Does God's generosity make you angry? How do we live in God's kingdom in comparison with what other people are doing and we are doing?

9.24.23 Matthew 20:1–16 (EHV) 1 “Indeed the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing to pay the workers a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 He also went out about the third hour and saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Triumphant Entry - The Easter Story - Days 1-2 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 1, 2023

Jesus raising Lazarus began the events that led to the crucifixion, so let’s start there. Today in Days 1-2, the Pharisees and chief priests respond to Lazarus being raised, Jesus’ triumphant entry, and prophecies fulfilled.

************ Day One - Response to Lazarus Raised Some of the people who saw Jesus raise Lazarus from the dead went to the Pharisees and told them about the miracle. The Pharisees and chief priests gathered a council at the palace of the high priest Caiaphus to decide what to do about Jesus. They ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 5:19, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 6:10, Isaiah 53:1, John 11:47-57, John 12:12-50  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Trying To Trap Jesus - The Easter Story - Day 3 Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 3, 2023

Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. The religious leaders looked for an opportunity to kill Him and tried to trap Him with questions. Jesus rebuked them publicly. He spoke parables and talking to his disciples about the end times.

******************* Over the next few days, Jesus taught in the temple daily and lodged in Bethany. — Cursed the Fig Tree - Mark 11:12-14 — Temple Cleansed - Mark 11:15-19, Isaiah 56:7 — Children in the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17, Psalm 8:2 — Withered Fig Tree - Mark 11:20-26 The religious ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:12-17, Matthew 22:15-46, Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 24:26-43, Luke 21:8-13, Luke 21:18-28, Luke 21:34-36, Mark 13:3-23, Matthew 21:23-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph - The Reluctant Stepfather

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

will we be like Joseph, willing to do what we are called to do?

Listen to the Scripture on Joseph’s side of the Nativity story: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Foolish Wisdom Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Believe In The Virgin Birth Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 7, 2015

There are many people who do not believe in the virgin birth anymore because they have been distracted by a lot of things. In this message, we will look at the importance of the virgin birth that first Christmas and how we can conquer our doubts.

WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14New International Version (NIV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[a] a sign: The virgin[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.[d] INTRODUCTION: We will continue our mini-series on the birth of Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2012

The story of Elisha and Naaman teaches us about the Word of Evangelization, the Word of direction, and the Word of testimony, all powerful in the saving of souls.

Monday of the 3rd Week in Lent Verbum Domini At least as early as the time of St Gregory of Nyssa in the 4th century (On the Baptism of Christ), the Fathers of the Church were seeing this healing of Naaman the Syrian as a type of Baptism. The story is a compelling reminder of the impotence of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Transforming Our Narratives Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Our lives are made up with stories. We are a people of the story. We love stories. We’re raised with stories and when something happens to us, we turn it into a story. This series is based on James Bryan Smith’s study, Apprentice of Jesus.

Transforming Our Narratives Romans 12:1 Ben Hooper was born in Newport, TN in 1870 out of wedlock, to Sarah Wade. As a result, he had a tough childhood, being taunted by others. When he went into town, he could see people staring at him, making guesses as to who his father was. At school children ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Methodist

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking, Through The Bible

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

To share the importance of Biblical literacy.

Let your Fingers do the Walking…..through the Bible Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Date: 7 March 2010 Purpose: To share the importance of Biblical literacy. Illustration: Let your fingers do the walking. This is of course the slogan for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-17

Denomination: Other

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sinking Into God's Word

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Apr 17, 2009

The instructions have been given to us, and through His Word (The Bible) we will be able to stand no matter what happens in our lives.

Sinking Into God’s Word Psalm 119:105:112 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgments. 107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. 108 Accept, I beseech thee, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Life-Map

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 6, 2009

The Bible is our compass and map for life.

One time, I searched the Internet with this question, “What to do if lost?” According to Hike Safe, a hikers’ website, “Obviously the best thing you can do for yourself and the search team is to avoid getting lost… The best ‘rescue’ is the one that is never needed. Hiking safely is about being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist