Sermons on Fairy Tale:

Authentic Life Part 6 - James 3:1-12 - Tattle Tale Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James was a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter was written to specific issues in the church, those issues exist today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than A Pretty Face: Seeing Character In My Future Mate Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

External beauty, attractiveness are always temporary. But internal beauty can get stronger and stronger not only in all of this life but throughout all of eternity.

Many of you know of Benjamin Franklin, one of the fathers of our country, was also the ambassador to France. And while he was in France, he was a member of a literary society. So Ben Franklin, without letting this agnostic literary society know where he had gotten the story, shared with them the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 7, 2010

Two disciples did not believe the "idle tales" about the resurrection until they met the risen Savior on the road!

“And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not” (Luke 24:11) I. Heart Aching, 13-24 II. Heart Awakening, 25-36 A. He Opened the Scriptures, 32 B. He Opened their Eyes C. He Opened their Understanding III. Heart Quaking, 37-48 A. He Relieves our Fears, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:11-48

Denomination: Baptist

Goldilocks And The Three Bears Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children and perhaps now you are in turn telling the same tales to your children or grandchildren. These stories were told by our teachers or at our bedtime to help us drift off to sleep. These tales taught us morals. However, unknown to many of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:4-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Shepherd And The Power Of Touch Series

Contributed by Adam Laible on May 18, 2023

Numbers 27, where the story of Joshua and Moses unfolds—a tale of succession, guidance, and the power of touch.

Title: "The Faithful Shepherd and the Power of Touch" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we delve into Numbers 27, where the story of Joshua and Moses unfolds—a tale of succession, guidance, and the power of touch. As we reflect on this biblical account, we can draw ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Families Fail Series

Contributed by David Limiero on Jun 5, 2001

Why do families fail? Compares the stories of Absalom and the Prodigal Son.

The Perils of Parenting: When Families Fail Eph. 6:1-4; Luke 15:11-32; 2 Samuel Introduction What happens when families fail? For the last two weeks we’ve been talking about parenting in times of peril. Two weeks ago we looked at a young mother named Hannah who was able to raise her son ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy For The Journey Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four factors we need in order to have genuine joy in the spiritual journey.

In 1492 Christopher Columbus set out for the Orient and ended up in the Caribbean. Some people have said that Columbus set a pattern that’s continued for the last 500 years…that men still won’t stop and ask for directions. For many of us guys, being someplace we’ve never been before is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-7, 1 John 1:1-19, John 1:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Small Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2004

What can we learn from ants, locust, rock badgers and lizards when it comes to the church?

Well here we are. If Psalm 117 is indeed the middle chapter of the bible, and it is, then we are in a physical sense half way through the book. However that being said there are a lot more book in this half then there was in that half. Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible out of 66, so it’s 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Claudius And Herod And Elymas; Oh, My!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 20, 2005

(or, Bad politicians, terrorists and false prophets)

(or, “Bad Politicians, Terrorists and False Prophets”) I’ve chosen a rather long portion of scripture to preach from, but I do not intend to do an expository study of these 41 verses today, so you can rest assured that this will, eventually, come to a close. What I want to do is take these ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Good Answers To Bad Questions Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 27, 2003

One day as Jesus was teaching in the temple, his enemies questioned his authority. He gave such good answers, no one dared to ask him any more questions. This is an in-depth look at Christ’s answers and their modern applications.

Good Answers to Bad Questions Luke 19:45-48, 20:1-8, 20:20-26 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION We are approaching a section in Luke when the enemies of Jesus are going to ask Him three strange questions. These questions were intended to force Jesus to incriminate Himself. They are bad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-26, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To The Christmas Message

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

The revelation of Christ’s first advent invoked interesting and diverse responses. The responses of the Magi, of King Herod, and of the Priests and teachers in Jerusalem are examined and contrasted. They are rather typical of varied responses to Christ to

Responding to the Christmas Message 12-15-02 Intro: Text: Matt 2 2:1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus' Bible Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 6, 2006

Old becomes new as Jesus explains how He is the fulfillment of the law and prophets...The CULMINATION of the law, APPRECIATION for the law, and INTERPRETATION of the law. [5 mistakes the Pharisees made]. Link included to free PowerPoint.

Jesus’ Bible Matthew 5:17 Think about it: All anyone had was their Old Testament, tho’ they didn’t call it that! God’s Word is under attack today, and we are called to defend it…all of it! And that’s just what Jesus did in our text. We continue looking at the greatest sermon ever preached, by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Fables

Contributed by James May on Mar 26, 2006

Satan has deceived many with "cunningly devised fables". This sermon only covers a few of those fables, but it reminds us that the gospel, contained in the Holy Bible is no fabel; its the only source of unchangeable Truth.

FABLES By Pastor Jim May 2 Peter 1:13-21, "Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me. Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Made In Paradise

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 18, 2002

A glamorous wedding does not guarantee a great marriage!

On July 29, 1981 Britain’s Prince Charles married his Lady Diana in a grand royal ceremony. The glamorous wedding was a fairy tale of present pomp and past glory, a last gold-leaf page from the tattered book of empire. London was a city dressed like a vast stage. Buses were painted with bows, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Get On Board: Why We Need Christmas Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 18, 2004

1st in two-part series on Christmas using the Polar Express Movie as a backdrop. (See important note at top of sermon text)

{NOTE: This series is best used with the clips provided by HomeWord with Jim Burns and Max Lucado. You can find many free resources at this link: http://www.homeword.com/PolarExpress/ You may also be able to secure the clips by contacting them.} THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON: BELIEVE GET ON BOARD: WHY WE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church