Sermons on Hymn Stories:

Ruth And Naomi

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 10, 2014

I believe Naomi must have learned something; that even in the midst of the greatest suffering and adversity; God is good, and kind, and full of mercy.

1-25-05 Title: Ruth and Naomi Theme: Messages from the Book of Ruth. Text: But Ruth said, “Entreat me not to leave you or to return from following you; for where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God” (Ruth I: 16). ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Room At The Inn

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2013

Why did no one show compassion on Mary and Joseph in Bethlehem?

No Room at the Inn Luke 2:7 Rev. Mark A. Barber In the words of Charles Dickens, “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Never had a family been given greater promises yet had to endure such privation. This birth was like no other. The angels of God sang at the birth of Jesus; yet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Launch Sunday Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Sermon series from The Story from Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

Launch Sunday September 5, 2010 I am so excited about today and what’s coming in the next 7 ½ months. I really believe the opportunity for spiritual growth by every person is going to surpass what we’ve ever imagined for our lives. This is going to be fun! We’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 28, 2016

Christians have a reason to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, because it is the defining moment of Christianity.

Celebrate: What A Difference Easter Makes 3/27/2016 Luke 24:1-12 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Our video reminds us that the heart of Christianity is not on Good Friday, but on the Sunday that is coming. We all need Jesus Christ to die for our sins on the cross, but the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nicodemus' Choice

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Mar 30, 2016

Does Nicodemus believe Jesus is the Messiah. In this first person narrative listen to his story

Nicodemus Based Nicodemus encounters with Jesus in John 3, 7 & 19 This is a first person narrative. Feel free to get into costume. I simply came out in jeans, sweatshirt and baseball cap because I didn’t want to be recognized. Read this first – The Pharisee, Nicodemus, is mentioned ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Friends

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

The Old Rugged Cross Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross

Read passage Today we continue our study in the series Hymns You love We are looking at The Old Rugged Cross In 1913 George Bennard was struggling with a problem that caused him much suffering His mind went back again and again to Christ’s anguish on the cross This was the heart of the Gospel! The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Randall Newman on Sep 29, 2001

Outline taken from the Hymn song Victory In Jesus. Used at a community service involving a congregation from various denominations.

Victory In Jesus Introduction: Turn with me in the hymnal that is in your pew. Turn to page _________. This is my sermon outline tonight. Victory In Jesus! If there is anything we need today it is Victory! Amen! This old Hymn was written in 1939. Author E. M. Bartlett. Victory is defined ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57

Denomination: Church Of God

What God Wants Us To Learn From Ishmael's Story

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 19, 2004

Has anyone ever been born that God did not want born? What about Ishmael?

I Want To Begin this A.M. by Challenging Your Thinking With A Rhetorical Question: Has Anyone Ever Been Born Who God Didn’t Want to Be Born? {We Know His Will is Seldom Done}After all, it is not His will that any should perish...but most do! Was It God’s Will For Bathsheba to Conceive a Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Us To Learn From Hagar's Story Series

Contributed by Kirk Pike on Jan 21, 2004

No Matter How Hard Life Might Be, We Do Not Have to Live it Alone

My Favorite Movie is “It’s A Wonderful Life” [Most of Movie/as Life-Not so Wonderful] But That Should Not Be a Surprise to Anyone…Isn’t That What the Bible Teaches? Job 5:7 says, “Man is born into trouble, as the sparks fly upward” Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: The Story Of King David's Great Grandmother Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2012

Good mothers may be tough because they have to be, but their outstanding quality is kindness. Because they are kind, sometime kindness comes back to them. Moms, see how many of her experiences you can relate to.

Ruth: The Story of King David’s Great Grandmother (Ruth 1-4) 1. Davon Huss tells this story about kindness: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver's license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native's ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Seduce A Drunk Businessman And Get Your Story In The Bible

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Feb 25, 2008

Modern Christians can learn a lot from Ruth’s commitment to her mission.

Our call to worship this morning is a good reminder of one of the great truths of the Old Testament: The Jewish faith was inextricably linked to the bloodline and family tree of the Hebrew People. The punch line of story of Ruth is that she ends up being the great-grandmother of the Great King ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Soon We Forget (The Story Of The Golden Calf)

Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011

A look at the people of Isreal, how quickly they forgot what God had done for them.

-hello everyone, it’s been a while. -anyway, for today, I’m going to do something I did a little of at the end of the school year. I’m going to tell a story. Now, I won’t be doing this again for a while, so enjoy. -and today’s story is one you’ve probably ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Methodist

The 4th Wise Guy (A Story Time At Christmas) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 15, 2011

A wee Irish offering about Time and how it works

The 4th Wise Guy (A story of Time at Christmas) Gentle Reader, With the season so close and with me not a place to preach, nor a home to call my own. I find I have a lot of time on my hands (so to speak) It's starting to get cold here and Marti wants me to purchase a new winter coat [I really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Genesis 24 - God Writes Love Stories - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 30, 2011

God writes love stories. He is vitally concerned with the actual lives of people as they meet, fall in love, marry. Afterall, the first miracle Jesus performed was at a wedding. Our everyday lives and the decisions have bearing upon His purposes for us, e

Genesis 24 - GOD WRITES LOVE STORIES - Part 1 She was there in the park, sitting on the bench in the mist, this mysterious beautiful woman in my life, and I realised that I was falling in love. We met with others in that early morning prayer meeting, but I wasn’t aware of them. I listened as she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational