Sermons on History Is Gods Story:

1 And 2 Samuel: The Calling Of Three Great Men, What Is God’s Will For You? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on May 16, 2025

Books 1 and 2 of Samuel recount a time in history and of God's narrative of redemption. Three man called and their responses to their individual calls. God's will how do we respond?

1 and 2 Samuel a fly over, and a look at calling. What is God’s will for you? 1 Samuel 3:8-10. The following gives an understanding of the two books of Samuel, this is not my work but is well worth listening to, it comes from Biblies.net. I will tell you when I am speaking my own words soon. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:8-10, 1 Samuel 3:1, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 9:15-17, 1 Samuel 16:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Simple Trust Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 5, 2015

God has moved powerfully in human history and in our lives. In response, we are invited to simply trust in what God has already done.

Romans 1:1-17 “Simple Trust” INTRODUCTION There are times when we are forced to go to the very core of our being in order to rediscover ore reaffirm who we are as individuals. The young man in this video reaffirmed that he was a “good” boy and that he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Creation Psalm Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 22, 2022

The creation account is not limited to Genesis. The purpose of Psalm 8 is to praise God for creating the heavens, but even more for creating man. The introduction says a Psalm of David upon the harp.

This Psalm is sometimes referred to as the creation story of Genesis set to music. It was a Psalm of David that emphasizes the greatness of God, the revealed greatness of God, the glory of God in creation. Psalm 8 is truly the astronomical Psalm. The Psalm is full of praising God. There is praise ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You - Introducing Job

Contributed by Samuel Young on Nov 10, 2016

Ask the core question of who a Christian really is. Examines the story of Job and other stories to find the answer.

Introducing You I remember the first time someone called me "uncle". It was Clayton Koh. I still remember where we were. He was walking out of this very fellowship hall with two hands full of stuff. I held the door open for him and he said: "Thank you uncle Sam." He probably didn't think of it. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Isaiah's Christmas Story Is Happier Than That Of Dr. Seuss

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 10, 2004

Isaiah describes how the desert will bloom at the coming of divine retribution. A picturesque text with a wonderful message for us this Advent.

December 12, 2004 Isaiah 35:1-7 1 The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, 2 it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am Going To Prepare A Place For You The Story Of A Nonviolence Defense Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021

Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, the rage of mankind is all of its own ...

I AM GOING TO PREPARE A PLACE FOR YOU The Story of a NonViolence Defense by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 9, 2021) “In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.” (John 14:2, King James Version [KJV]). Greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2, John 14:1-31

Denomination: Friends

Headed Home

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003

There are some important lessons we can learn from the story of the Prodigal Son.

It has always been tough to be a young person growing up. And it has always been tough to be a parent and raise children into adults. Consider these quotes: "I see no hope for the future for people if they are dependent on the frivilous youth of today. For certainly all youth are reckless beyond ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores God's perfect timing, His higher ways, and the importance of patience during divine delays, using Zechariah and Elizabeth's story as an example. Key

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's open our hearts and minds to the beautiful tapestry of God's word. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. We are not here by chance but by divine appointment. In our time together, we're going ...read more

Topics: God's Delay, God's Appointment

Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 6, 2012

Names tell a story, a message about the story the name Jesus tells.

Thou Shalt Call His Name Jesus Mt 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 1. Names tell a story 2. The name above all names. 3. Calling on the name of the Lord. 4. His people, their sins. 1. Names tell a story In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Splash Felt Around The World - An Allegorical Fish Story

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Dec 15, 2008

A story with a spiritual meaning.

Chapter 1: Trip to Ascertain Bend Jackie and his brother, Stephen, had grown up fishing in the various creeks, ponds, and lakes that populates the Bibb and Perry county area. While growing up in Marion, they fished at Shady Grove Lake in Bibb County with their father and grandfather. Now grown, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: *other

Intimacy With God

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 6, 2022

• How intimate are we to God? • How familiar are we with regards to God? • Familiarity is different from Intimacy. • Familiarity has something to do with knowing God through a story. • Intimacy has something to do with our experience of God.

3 STEPS TO INTIMACY WITH GOD: 1. HEARING GOD’S VOICE. a. ...If a man hear my voice. b. Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. c. Hebrews 3:15 While it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts, as in the provocation. 2. OPENING OUR ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Fight The Obsessive Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2021

Our evil habits are harmful to ourselves and everyone around us. Repent, and ask Jesus to heal and forgive you.

Monday of 4th week in Course 2021 One of the most helpful actions that a husband and wife can share with each other is from time to time to tell each other the story of their love. My wife and I are in the fiftieth year of marriage, so we have a fifty-one year story to share with each other and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Hebrews 11:32-40, Psalm 31:20-24

Denomination: Catholic

Power Without God Is Useless

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on May 3, 2020

This topic is derived from a lesson learnt in the Barak & Deborah story shown in Judges 4:1-end.

Text: John 15:5 " “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” Characters in the story: • God • Israelites (God’s Children) • Jabin (Canaanite King) • Sisera (Canaanite Chief Army Officer) • Barak (Israelite ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5, Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abraham And Isaac Trust God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores God's perfect timing and presence in our trials, using the story of Abraham and Isaac as a biblical illustration.

Hey there, family! You know, there's a quote from A.W. Tozer that I've been chewing on lately. He said, "God never hurries. There are no deadlines against which He must work. Only to know this is to quiet our spirits and relax our nerves." Ain't that something? In our fast-paced world, where we're ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-2

Topics: Faith, Sacrifice