Sermons on Great Story:

Great Families Build Great Churches Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Great Families Build Great Churches Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26 It takes more than great programs to build a great church. It takes more than sacrificial service to build a great church. It takes more than money, more than a super staff, more than talented teachers, and more than dedicated ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith In The Midst Of Great Trouble

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 5, 2024

A woman came to Jesus to seek help for her daughter who was under demonic oppressions, she persisted in faith despite many obstacles, and Jesus commended her for a great faith.

Great Faith in the Midst of Great Trouble Study Text: Matthew 15:21 - 28 Introduction: - The story of this woman reminds us of what faith and prayer looks like when we are faced with real, personal trouble and adversity. It is a story that brings us back to the basics, of what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3 No God, No Peace, Know God, Know Peace. Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

Humanity has been given the invitation to accept the truth and there is a great responsibility in receiving His grace.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. Almost like a church sign. I am talking about the church that always has a special ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Samson And The American Story

Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 18, 2001

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but the life of Samson parallels that of the United States. The events of last week once again demonstrate the need for us to be obedient unto death.

Samson And The American Story Intro. The events of Tuesday morning are events that will be with me the rest of my life. The pain in peoples eyes. The not knowing where their loved ones were or what happened to them. The un imaginable destruction and loss of live. The questions like why did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Feb 20, 2001

Tells the Conversion of Bartimaeus

THE STORY OF BLIND BARTIMAEUS Mark 10:46-52 This was the last time Jesus would come through Jericho. Jesus will pass by where you are one day the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: A. At the right place B. With the right purpose C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000

This sermon is the second in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “What’s Your Story?” May 21, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:11-24 “For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding Our Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

We cannot understand our own story until we understand how both Adam and Jesus have impacted the human race.

The story of Adam is really our story. From the time of Adam until today the story of disobedience against God has been repeated again and again. In fact, the Hebrew name "Adam" simply means "mankind" or "humanity" because the story of Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis in the Bible is our story ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samaritan Story # 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Elliott on Jan 4, 2001

The Samaritan Story

First we considered an Introduction to this Story Now for The First Sermon Outline - Consider THE LIFE OF THE LORD AS PRESENTED HERE! In the Samaritan Coming to the rescue of this victim. [I] THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST CAN BE SEEN This Uncovered Religious.... 1. Prejudices - The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Everyone Has A Story

Contributed by Eric Thomas on Nov 14, 2002

As followers of Christ, we must embrace and share the story that God has penned upon the fabric of our hearts.

Introduction The members of First Church saw that they had a story to tell and they shared it with others wherever they went and whenever they could. This morning I pray that we might see our life’s story as the members of the First Church saw their life story. I pray that we might celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Tell Me That Story

Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001

A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14, Luke 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A True Cinderella Story

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 9, 2001

Ours is a true Cinderella story. God has taken us from humble roots, given us the best clothes and made us heirs of his vast fortune.

Mexican soap operas crack me up. Nine times out of ten they are about a young, poor maid who falls in love with her employer’s handsome son. After many trials and tribulations, this young, poor maid finally finds the life of her dreams with the man of her dreams. For some reason, we can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

No Cleverly Invented Stories

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 7, 2008

This clear sermon outline can help you prepare a fine apologetically fit message on the resurection of Jesus Christ and the claims of the Gospel.

No Cleverly Invented Stories II Peter 1:16-21 (Resurrection Sunday: April 4, 1999) Pastor Eric J. Hanson The Gospel of Jesus Christ rests upon a firm foundation of eyewitness accounts of His resurrection and ascension. There are no cleverly invented stories either. These witnesses paid a huge ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Same Old Story!!

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 16, 2009

The story of Christmas has always been the same old story, but it has new meanings, every year!

Introduction: “They were too busy. The day was upon them. The day’s bread had to be made. The morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred. God had entered the world as a baby. Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable on the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain: The Story Of Alienation Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 5, 2008

The story of Cain. Intimacy with God and family and self is lost. He no longer feels accepted. He lives in fear. God warns Cain... but Cain chooses to turn his back on God and walks away. Peter and Judas both betrayed and denied Jesus, one walked to

In Jesus Holy Name March 9,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4:1-12 “Cain: the Story of Alienation” This is the third message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran