Sermons on End Of Story:

Grace And Works - The Real Story

Contributed by Steve Pilon on Nov 17, 2001

Grace and works are both important if the Christian is to live a valuable life of service to the Lord.

For the last several weeks we have been studying from the Book of 1st Peter. And for at least two of those weeks I have concentrated on and stressed the grace and mercy of God. Today, I would like to continue that theme and perhaps build upon the foundation already laid. But before I begin let’s go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-13, Deuteronomy 6:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Ain't No Fish Story

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Mar 4, 2002

Why is it that we don’t share our faith in Christ more? Maybe Jonah can shed some light on the subject. Learn 5 attitudes that keep us from reaching others from his life.

This Ain’t No Fish Story! I want to tell you a story this morning about a fish. But it’s anything but a “fish story”. Most of us can probably remember the story of “Jonah & the Whale” from our Sunday School days, but maybe now that we’re all grown up, we kind of put it in the same category as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:40-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Herod's Story

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018

In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:14, Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 2:17, Matthew 2:18, Matthew 2:19, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:21, Matthew 2:22, Matthew 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parents' Part In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2005

This sermon takes a secondary view of the responsibility of Mary and Joseph in their parenting of Jesus - and how that would affect Mary’s soul.

January 1, 2006 Luke 2:27 The parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required. Luke 2:33-35 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:27-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Story Has A Beginning Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 26, 2011

This is the beginning of our summer series on Hebrews chapter 11, we are using the Theme No Ordinary Family to tie it all together.

No Ordinary Family 1 The Fundamentals of Faith Every Story has a beginning and this is it. Earlier this year one of my Sunday messages was based in Hebrews 11 and as the scripture was being read I thought to myself, “wow, that was no ordinary family.” And because I have a one track ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Chilling Story Of A Stingy Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

This rich man took his arrogance with him to the other side of the grave. If he knew Lazarus’ name in hell, wouldn't he also know about Lazarus’ pitiful condition on earth?

24 hour prayer today – next one is May 16/17, 2015 – you can sign up at http://www.nrhbc.org/24pray. Here’s our next series – “I Have a Friend Who…” We invite your questions. Today is I’m Not Ashamed Day – a day when many will publically identify with Jesus in baptism. You’ll also hear about how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Christmas Story (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Looking @ the birth of Christ, from a slightly different view. Idea, to focus on 8 topics

Idea, to focus on 8 topics: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors The authors audience Key figures Intent of the authors focus Prophecy Places We examined Matthew and Luke’s accounts, and discovered this: Both gospels give a physical and angelic account of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

The Expatriate (A Success Story)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 24, 2009

When everything seems falling apart, can I still pursue my dreams? Let’s hear The 7 Advices from a very succesful expatriate

THE EXPATRIATE By: Randy Bataanon Daniel 6:1-28 (Seven advices from a very successful expatriate) He was born from a rich and royal family in his country. He is studying law in a state manage but first class university. He is handsome, intelligent and godly man. Everybody predict a bright future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2025

An advent series focused on how God crashes our stories and life changes.

God Crashes our Story November 30, 2025 Matthew 1:18-25 Have you ever had your plans blown up? You were planning on a great vacation, but then an illness or injury happened. And everything changed. Maybe you weren’t planning on attending a family function, you know, too much drama, but you did, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Charles Forshee on Dec 9, 2006

The Bible is like a mirror that we look into. As you look into the Bible Account of the Birth of Jesus, Which character do you represent?

Who would you be most like in the Christmas Story? In seeing all of the kids running around practicing for the Christmas Play.... I’ve asked the Question to several of them, "Who are you in the Christmas Story?" Today, I want to Ask you that Question. I know you’re not dawning costumes and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Short Stories Of Grace

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

Five stories from Old Testament that demonstrate God’s graciousness. (Grace is not just a New Testament concept.)

In the second century, a hundred years or so after the death of Jesus and the birth of the church, lived a man named Marcion. Marcion was a Christian. Well, not exactly. Marcion called himself a Christian, but he had his own perspective about what that meant, a perspective shared by his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Has His Day - Part 2

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 23, 2017

The end of the world Power Point is available upon request

2 PETER 3:10-13 “WHEN GOD HAS HIS DAY” PART 2 A) One of these days, God’s day is going to come and man’s day will be over. * Man’s day will conclude, as v.7 tells us, with “the day of judgment against the perdition of ungodly men.” * Man’s day will be over and God’s day will begin. B) When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Story Ever Written

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 14, 2008

Charles Dickens described the parable of the prodigal son as "the greatest story ever written". This sermon takes a fresh look at this familiar story.

1. THE SON’S REQUEST "Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me" (v.11) This was a shameful request. He was asking for his inheritance. Only the oldest son had the right to make this request. In effect, he was saying “I wish you were dead”. In Middle Eastern culture, such a son would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

When God's Silence Ended Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 6, 2004

This message focuses on what God did to bless Zecheriah and Elizabeth as well as accomlish his own purpose.

When the Silence Ended Rev. Sean Lester January 4, 2004 evening service Luke 1:5-25 Introduction CAN YOU SEE THE LAND? It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal