Sermons on Home Town Tales:

A Tale Of Two Dave's Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Aug 5, 2010

A personal/contemporary look at the church at Pergamum to help us see if we're guilty of slipping away from our walk with Christ.

My message today is a little different from my usual format. I’d like to explain our passage today by was a story between 2 men. (Turn there). This story is not in outline form, so you’ll need to follow closely in your notes. Prayer Dave was your average sort of guy. He grew up in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2022

In the story of the birth of Jesus, we encounter the clash of two kings, both called the King of the Jews. In Jesus and Herod we find two opposite ways to live, and come to understand the real meaning of life. Hopefully all of us will choose to follow King Jesus rather than King Herod.

Introduction: A. Today I want to begin by talking about The Scrooge and The Grinch. 1. Personally, I have always enjoyed the story of the Grinch more than the story of the Scrooge, probably because of the humor of the Grinch and his little dog dressed up like a reindeer. a. The Grinch also has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 22, 2003

Jesus says to Smyrna, "you think you are poor, but you are rich!" but to Laodicea he says, "You think you are rich, but you are poor!"

Revelation 2:8-11 & 3:14-22 September 28, 2003 A Tale of two Churches – Smyrna & Laodicea To the Church in Smyrna 8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9I know your afflictions and your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

A Fractured Fairy Tale

Contributed by John Sears on Jul 9, 2015

If there one passage that defines this culture, it is Matthew 7:1-5. Since the Supreme Court legalized same sex marriage, this passage has been pushed to the forefront. This message examines what Jesus meant when he said, "Do not judge."

A Fractured Fairy Tale Introduction When I was growing up, there was an older cartoon show that I enjoyed watching. It was the Rocky and Bullwinkle show. And while I thought the conflict between the heroes and the villains (Boris and Natasha) was funny what I found really clever was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 5, 2024

A Christmas Message

Title: “A Tale of Two Kings” Script: Mt. 2:1-12 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-15-24 Intro: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is one of a handful of perennial favorites to watch during the holiday season. We all have our favorite parts in the show, I know mine is when Max, the Grinch’s dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 18, 2022

This message draws observations and principles from David's encounter with Saul in the cave were DAvid spares Saul's life.

“Tale of Two Kings” One waited on God, the other didn’t. Introduction The historical narrative style of literature comprises nearly half of the Bible. 43% God chose to reveal Himself in the context of relationships, not a theological text. We best understand relationships through story. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Tale Of Two Apostles

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Apr 20, 2004

James is killed; Peter is set free.

A Tale of Two Apostles Acts 12:1 – 12:19 Jeff Hughes – August 17, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. Have you ever been in a situation that you though was completely hopeless, just to have something happen to turn things around? God has a unique way of bringing hope to hopeless ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Riding A Tiger's Tale

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Movement 1.

Movement 1.  Idea: People have been told for years that there is not a reason to continue on with their dreams in life. Development: Einstein could not speak until he was four, and did not read until he was seven. Beethoven's music teacher said that he was a hopeless composer. Tomas Edison when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16

A Tale Of Two Collectors

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 8, 2003

It is great to look for Jesus but greater to know Jesus is looking for us.

Text: Luke 19:1-10 Title: A tale of two collectors. I remember very little about the last time I climbed a tree. A group of us were playing tag and I had climbed this big tree in order to catch someone. The next thing I can remember is some time later waking up in the hospital and everyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tale Of Two Horses Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 10, 2001

In today’s study of Romans, Paul talks about two "horses" if you will.

Introduction: Two Kentucky farmers who owned racing stables had developed a keen rivalry. One spring, each of them entered a horse in local steeplechase. Thinking that a professional rider might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers engaged a crack jockey. The two horses were the leading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Church Of God

A Tale Of Two Offerings

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Sep 12, 2002

Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering look similar on the surface but are distinguished from one another on the basis of the faith in their hearts. The great question this story asks is where our offerings fall, closer to Cain’s or closer to Abel’s?

Pentecost 17 A Genesis 4:1-16 A Tale of Two Offerings 09/15/02 The powerful, faith assuring epistle of Romans which we have been reading this past summer and from which our epistle is taken today, draws near to its close with the following words of chapter 15. “everything that is written in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tale Of Two Thieves

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 4, 2004

The Bible is full of contrasts. This message talks about the contrast in the two theives. They started out the same, but ended up very different. Explore the process and see how they ended up.

INTRO The Bible is an interesting book of contrasts. Among many, you have the following: Cain and Abel—the first two sons of Adam, one choosing a good path, the other choosing an evil path. Abraham and Lot—two relatives, one selflessly gives up everything for God, the other selfishly follows his ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

A Tale Of Two Beds Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 18, 2004

Healing is still available to those who place their trust in what Jesus Christ can do in their lives - healed spirits and healed souls

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:32-43 TITLE: “A TALE OF TWO BEDS” INTRODUCTION: A. Most of you are familiar with the classic Charles Dickens story, A Tale of Two Cities, which begins: “It was the best of time, it was the worst ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tale Of Two Schemers Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

At first glance the story seems to be about two schemers, but it is really about faith and GOd’s sovereignty.

Genesis 30:25-43 October 5, 2003 Stories have layers. Sometimes you get one picture from the face value of the story. Yet at the same time you can get a different picture if you dig a little deeper. For example, a few weeks ago Pastor Josh gave one picture of the VBS in Wallaceburg. However, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Baptist