Sermons on Chronological Narrative:

Why Did They Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 2, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' baptism, the wisemen's search for God, and how these spiritual quests shape our understanding of faith and our place in God's narrative.

Good morning, dear family of God, gathered here today in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. What a blessing it is to see each of your faces, shining with the light of His love and grace. It's a joy to be in fellowship with you, as we open our hearts and minds to the Word of God, seeking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Topics: Jewish People, John The Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 16, 2001

A narrative retelling of Peter’s breakfast with Jesus that leads fallen disciples to declare their love for Him, receive His forgiveness and a new assignment to serve Him.

Text: John 21:4-19 Title: Breakfast with Jesus – or – A New Assignment for a Fallen Disciple Series: Conversations with Jesus (C) Topic: Christian Living Theme: Christian Living & Failure Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness Calling God’s people in my care to tell Jesus that they love ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Love Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Mar 27, 2006

A partial narrative sermon, weaving the solid exposition of John MacArthur commentary with the "The Story of Victor" (which asking the question of is it better to be loved or to love?)

"The Way of Love" 1 Cor. 12:31b-14:1a vacMidway 3/26/2005   {Intro: What is love, according to our culture?}   “I love [computers]. Really? The same way I love my wife? What’s up with the word “love”? It doesn’t have much meaning when we use it so loosely. Maybe we don’t really get it. Maybe we ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008

We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks...

Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 1 Matthew 21:12-17 We come to a portion of Matthew’s narrative about the final week of Jesus’ life that has troubled me a great deal this past couple of weeks as I was preparing to come and speak with you today. Let’s read Matthew’s report in Matthew 21:12-17, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Week 2 - 2012 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 11, 2012

Advent is about God and God alone initiating His grand plan of salvation. Don't get sidetracked by and over emphasize the secondary characters in the narrative.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent The whole reason for the Advent was to initiate the new covenant and to save the lost. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [This next segment is a promo for an upcoming Christmas Dinner Drama] But before we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter Impact

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 20, 2018

Mary Magdalene has the biggest “narrative impact” on Easter morningI: “I have seen the Lord." Which speaks of her life-transforming experience.

John, called the Beloved Disciple, is clearly the hero of Easter morning! He is spiritually superior with love and understanding; runs fastest. Between John, Peter, and Mary Magdalene— all of whom were at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning— only John had faith in the Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Curious Scriptures

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2019

There are certain Scriptures that seem to be unique. One of them is found in the crucifixion narrative in Matthew. What do we do with these especially when they seem to be out of the ordinary?

Curious Scriptures Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56, Matthew 27:60, Hebrews 9:19-22, 1 John 5:16-17, Romans 6:23, John 8:34, Romans 6:22-23, 1 John 3:4-6, Mark 16:9-20, Matthew 6:13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 44:24, Deuteronomy 5:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Generosity

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022

This sermon is about the false narratives that surround the idea of "generosity" or "giving" and the things that hinder Christians from having a generous spirit.

I want to start off by saying giving in the Christian life is not so much an external action. Something that we do out of guilt or obligation, but really what we do in response to the love of God and the generosity of God. A generosity that we try to imitate as we seek to be more like Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16, Deuteronomy 8:18, Luke 6:38, 2 Corinthians 9:7-8

Denomination: Christian Church

O Holy Night Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 23, 2022

This is a message for Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. It intertwines the Birth Narrative from Luke with a soloist singing various Christmas carols to help convey the blessing of Immanuel.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org It is Christmas Eve, and families like us are gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. I can remember going to Christmas Eve Candlelight Services growing up and it was among my favorite times to go to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Brethren

Acts 7 Commentary PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores the narrative of Moses in Acts 7:17-35, drawing parallels to our own lives and our need for deliverance through Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of believers, and to immerse ourselves in the life-giving truth of God's Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here because our God, in His infinite wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-35

Topics: Stephen's Sermon

Whether Feast Or Famine Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 10, 2024

Admittedly, Ruth is not a book we think of often. But we would be mistaken to think Ruth is not beneficial to us today or not part of God’s salvation narrative.

Slide 1 As we began planning for fall, one tool we used was reviewing where we had been. We look for gaps what remains lacking in a balanced biblical diet. So on screen, you see our last nine years of sermon coverage of Genesis through Kings. The colors represent the different years. We are ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-14

God's Desire To Save All, Yet Human Rebellion Persists Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 6, 2025

This paradox is woven throughout the biblical narrative, raising fundamental questions about the nature of God's sovereignty, human free will, and the human condition.

The Bible presents a complex and multifaceted portrayal of God's relationship with humanity. On one hand, scripture reveals God's profound desire to save all people, while on the other hand, it acknowledges the persistent rebellion of humanity against its Creator. This paradox is woven ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Re-Think Your Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon explores the idea of rethinking our personal narratives in the context of the larger, overarching story of redemption and eternal life through Christ, as depicted in the Gospel of Mark.

We need to be reminded occasionally of the context of Jesus’ ministry. It was Israel: the community God formed and called to be his people for the world. The plan was that God would then act from within this people group, fulfilling their calling, to complete his rescue operation of the fallen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-4, Mark 1:14-15, Luke 19:28-40

Topics: Redemption, Eternal Life, Great Story

The Promise Of Justification Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 19, 2018

In Galatians 3:15-18 four reasons are given for affirming the superiority of the covenant of promise: God presents its 1) Confirmation (Gal. 3:15), its 2) Christ-centeredness (Gal. 3:16), its 3) Chronology (Gal. 3:17), and its 4) Completeness (Gal. 3:18).

Many of the delightful things that we anticipate in our lives are based on promises. We enter into relationships with people we care about and in broader organizations through promises. The word “promise” itself is filled with hopeful realities. We love it when someone makes a promise. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-18

Denomination: Other