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The Christmas Story

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020

4th Week of Advent and we are looking at the main characters of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Zachariah

The Christmas story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction- We are in the 4th week of advent- Each week we lit a candle of the advent wrath and here we are in the final week. Tuesday night at our Christmas Eve service, (7pm) we will light the Christ candle- Christ fulfilling the promise of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2020

Paul concludes chapter 11 explaining that God has not given up on the people of Israel by revealing the mystery that "all Israel will be saved." The thought that God's plan includes mercy for Jews and Gentiles propels Paul into a majestic doxology about the glory of God.

A. I used to love listening to Paul Harvey’s “The Rest of the Story” radio broadcasts. 1. The short radio segments consisted of stories presented as little-known or forgotten facts on a variety of subjects with some key element of the story (usually the name of some well-known person) held back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Story

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 13, 2020

2020 has been a year of an unusual number of hurricanes, many have hit the USA. When a storm hits, lives are changed. We like to believe we will 'get over it' or 'get on with it', but storms have an impact, whether it is a weather type of storm OR a personal storm.

Candidly, every time there is an event like this, many want to characterize it in unbiblical ways. After Katrina, I recall the extreme views made public. On the one hand, some were getting on TV speaking of how God could have nothing to do with events like this, at the same time, others came ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Our Story Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 11, 2019

This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019

This is Our Story Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – November 9, 2019 Series #46 / Luke 15:11-32 Intro As we continue in our extended season of Encountering Jesus through the Gospel of Luke…we are challenged to face that we haven’t understood the actual story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Of The Story? Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

Why did Jesus appear to his disciples after his resurrection? It was so much more than just to prove he was alive. It was to prepare his disciples for the time when they would need to let him go. Are you ready to let go?

It’s the first day of school. You watch as children are being dropped off by their parents. You look over at the kindergarten classroom and find parents with children clutched to their legs. More than a few tears are being shed by both children and parents. You hear a parent saying to their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, John 14:25-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Of The Story?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What happened next? While some people might view Jesus' ascension as the end of the story, we're not left wondering what happened next. Jesus' ascension assures of him giving powerful gifts to his poeple.

What happened next? You get to the end of the movie or the end of the book, and you might be left wondering, “So what happened after they rode off into the sunset? Where did they go the next day? What did their kids grow up to be?” Some of that anticipation might be intentional as the writer or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Story

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021

Love must be described from God down.

Love Story “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said: ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.” (John 19:30) We have come again to Valentine’s Day, a day in which we reflect upon love. Much has been written or said about love. We can think of Henry Mancini’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 13:1, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Terence D. Engler on Dec 17, 2020

Today, I want to just share with you a simple telling of the Christmas story;

Today, I want to just share with you a simple telling of the Christmas story; I’ve asked some of kids to remain up here on the platform with me, because they’re going to help me with the word, CHRISTMAS! So, kids, as I come to each letter in that word, I want you to just hold your letter in your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:10-14, Galatians 4:4, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 22, 2020

There is more to the story of the birth of Christ Jesus that is often overlooked.

The Rest Of The Story Luke 2: 22 -40 Intro: I want you to finish the following: “When I was growing up, my dream was . . .” Is there anyone here today doing or having done what you planned on doing when you were a child? What happened to your dreams? Usually, our childhood dreams generally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Southpaw Stories! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 4 - Southpaw Stories I. Introduction There are few greats that share a trait that other fighters fear! Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Manny Pacquiao would probably be the most commonly known champions. The shared trait is they are southpaws. In other words, they are left-handed. This ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23, Genesis 35:16-18, Judges 3:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Simon Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

If you make any effort to live for God, you will face opposition. If you’ve never run into Satan, it’s because you and he are traveling parallel in the same direction.

In the early part of Acts, we are introduced to 5 brief biographies that I want to introduce to you now. If you enjoy reading a biography, then you’ll benefit from these short bios. Think of these five men as the Mount Rushmore of the early chapters of Acts, if you will. A week ago we saw the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-13, Acts 8:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2022

This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Himself. Order of Creation: 1. Light, 2. Firmament, 3. Vegetation, 4. Sun, moon, and stars, 5. Water animals and fowls, 6. Land animals, men, women,

The Story of Creation This summarizes the Biblical account of creation in the book of Genesis. The creation story begins before anything exists except for God Himself. In Genesis 1, the very first chapter of the Bible, we read how God created the earth in six days - light on the first Day, the sky ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Continues: Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 16, 2021

'The story continues:' Acts chapter 1 verses 1-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A New Book (vs 1-2). (2). A New Experience (vs 3-8). (3). A New Assurance (vs 9-11). SERMON BODY: ill: • Christopher Columbus died in 1506, In Valladolid, Spain, where he passed away, • If you go, there today you will see a monument commemorating the great discoverer. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Brethren