Sermons on Home Town Tales:

A Tale Of Two Widows

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 26, 2009

This is the story of two women who learned that our’s is the God of the impossible.

There’s disappointment. There’s discouragement, and then there’s hopelessness. If you’ve ever really known hopelessness, then you know the difference. It’s that point when you feel you truly have nothing to look forward to but more despair and defeat. You just don’t believe the sun will rise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 5, 2009

The Birth of Jesus shows us the story about two different Kings, which one would you serve?

Tale of Two Kings Matt 2 1. King Herod (74 B.C. to 4 B.C.) a. Son of Antipater and Kupros (Arab descent) b. Idumeanean descent from Edom c. Became King when the Parthian’s captured Jerusalem d. During his reign he rebuilt the Temple to curry favor of the Jews e. He was a multi-faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 1, 2012

When God flexes His muscle it does not look like Rambo or the Terminator; it looks like Calvary.{Gregory Boyd}

A TALE OF TWO CITIES Revelation 17:1 - 18:8 Big Idea: When God flexes His muscle it does not look like Rambo or the Terminator; it looks like Calvary. {Gregory Boyd} Supporting Scripture: Matthew’s Sermon on the Mount; Luke 17:20-21; John 13:14-15; Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 10:24-33; 2 ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

A Tale Of Two Priesthoods

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 23, 2013

This sermon compares the priesthood of Jesus to the Levitical Priesthood. It emphasizes the importance of faith and obedience.

Melchizadek King of Salem is identified as both a priest and a king. Under the Mosiac Law; a priest could not be a king. But this was before 445 years before the law was given. Abram just returned from defeating five kings of Canaan. The first time Melchizadek appears is found in Genesis 14:18-20. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tale Of Two Prayers

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Apr 16, 2013

Knowing ourselves to be a sinner opens the door to salvation, whereas self-righteousness separates us from our God and our neighbor.

"A TALE OF TWO PRAYERS" It was just another day, like all the days that came before, and two men entered the temple to pray, as men had done for centuries. One of the men was a Pharisee. He was a man, to use Mark Twain's phrase, "who was good in the worst sense of the word." The other man was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tale Of Two Lamps

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012

In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we can choose? Another house? Another pair of shoes? What kind of drink? Another partner? Some time alone? A holiday? To trust or not to trust? To include God in our life?

'...if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.'" (2 Chronicles 7:14) In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Knot In Peter's Tale

Contributed by Robert Glass on Aug 30, 2011

Peter's faith failed three different times. How is your Faith?

The “Knot” In Peter’s Tale The Apostle Peter was an interesting man. He identified and named Jesus. Mt 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. He preached the first Gospel sermon, Acts 2:14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:57-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tale Of 2 Men

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 31, 2016

God has given us choices but how we choose determines the destination

Sermon Tale of 2 Men Luke 16:19-23 I. The Great Contrast – Heaven or Hell a. Cain/Abel b. Jacob/Esau c. House 1 built on Rock other sand d. Rich man and beggar II. The Great Controversy – Is there an eternal Hell of Torment a. Hell Could Not be the Grave i. Richman – Lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Houses Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2016

David wants to build God a house, and God in turn reveals that He wants to build David a house, one that is eternal. God has in mind the salvation of the world. He wants to dwell in the hearts of every believer.

Last week we saw how David moved the Ark of the Lord back to Jerusalem. • He was careless at the first round, but did it right the second time. He heeded God’s Word and followed God’s way. • We honour God’s presence with reverence and a holy fear. We COME CLEAN with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Tale Of Two Homecomings

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 1, 2012

I Daniel 12, we see the resurrection, the rapture of the church and the retribution for those who have not accepted God's gift of salvation. The only way to change from retribution is through repentance.

A TALE OF TWO HOMECOMINGS Revelation 19:7, Daniel 12:1-3 Intro: Homecoming at the “Creek”. What a wonderful time to be a part of our church. We see many here this morning that we usually don’t see and we are excited about visiting with you today. Homecoming is a time to remember. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 9 in our Galatians series

Chico Alliance Church “Childbirth, a tale of two sons, falling from Grace” Review True freedom comes by grace through faith in Christ I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 Paul taught only what he received directly from Christ Himself. II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Tale Of Two Builders

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024

The tale of two builders. One was wise, the other not so wise

Sunday, March 26th , 2020 – The Two Builders Opener: Good Morning Church, Hey thank you so much for tuning in this morning. We miss and love all of you so very much. If you were able to join us last week, we talked about how we need each other. Some of you may remember the television series of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tale Of Two Trees Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2023

There were lots of trees in the Garden of Eden, but two specific trees figured centrally in that story. Is it possible that they both tell us something about what Jesus did for us? (Spoiler Alert - yes, they do).

Years ago, a magazine called Collier’s published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. The little girl was very unattractive and had VERY annoying, And as a result, she was shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. In fact, she was so annoying that the director of the orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:22-24, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale From The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 17, 2020

An unlikely rumour.

A TALE FROM THE TOMB. Matthew 27:55-66; Matthew 28:11-15. Most of Jesus’ male disciples had fled, but certain women were nearby when He was crucified (Matthew 27:55-56). In the aftermath of Jesus’ death we are introduced to a rich man named Joseph of Arimathea, “who also himself was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 10, 2021

The message this Sunday will look at our attitude towards God’s word, and how we approach it, because that is what determines its effectiveness in our lives. We will look at this through Paul’s missionary travels to Thessalonica and Berea.

The Tale of Two Cities Acts 17:1-15 ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/XGSvRuwVCGo Now, when I came up with the title of today’s message, my immediate reaction was towards the book written by Charles Dickens back in 1879, and the two cities were Paris and London. In fact, while some of you may have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare