Sermons on Hymn Stories:

Naboth's Vineyard Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 7, 2004

The story of Ahab, Jezebel and Naboth - then and now.

Sermon for 2 Pentecost Yr C, 13/06/2004 Based on I Kings 21:1-21a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Today’s first lesson is basically a story about coveting, bearing false witness, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sour Phi-Lemons And Sweet Forgiveness

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 17, 2004

The story of Philemon is all about forgiveness.

Sour Phi-Lemons and Sweet Forgiveness Philemon 1-25 INTRODUCTION... Peter J. Larson, New Forgiveness Research Jan 27, 2003 Recently in 2003, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness. The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned For Job Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Lessons learned from the story of Job.

Lessons Learned From Job 2 Scriptures: Job 2-11, Psalm 91:1&4; Matthew 16:13-19; 1 John 4:1 Introduction In my message last week, I covered four lessons that we should know and understand about Satan. As a reminder, the first four lessons were: 1) Satan is not our friend; 2) Satan is not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is So Special About Christmas (?)

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 20, 2013

Message on Christmas story of the birth of Jesus

What Is So Special About Christmas (?) Luke 2:1-20 I’ve entitled this morning’s message “What is So Special about Christmas” with a tentative question mark. That’s because the sentence is intended as both a question and a statement. First, as a question, to make us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Reason Enough

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Jan 8, 2014

The Christmas story from a shepherd's perspective.

“Another night going to sleep hungry. Why did I ever agree with my father that I would take the flock out this year?” he thought. He’d been away from his family for a long time, taking care of the sheep, making sure they had enough to eat, making sure they were protected, making ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-19

Denomination: *other

A Curtain Call That Brings Down The House Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 1, 2012

A story of redemption - God's redpemption of Samson.

“Eyeless, in Gaza, at the mill, with slaves…” (John Milton, Samson Agonistes, Line 41). Each phrase from this poem about Samson drops heavily onto our hearts like the burning tears that must have fallen from Samson’s mother when she found out what had befallen her son ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Joseph Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

The life of Joseph told in a story narrative.

One of my favorites! I just want to tell this story, let it speak for itself. Gen 37 – 1898 BC – Joseph was 17 years old, living a shepherd’s life along with his 11 brothers. His father, Jacob, had recently moved to Hebron to be near his father Isaac. The story starts right out of the gate with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009

A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

The Family For People Without A Family Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 23, 2008

The unique story of a man searching for a family.

It’s really noteworthy that, among the family biographies in the Bible, you find that dysfunction is not the exception; it’s the norm. Adam & Eve messed up in paradise and their first son murdered their second. (Gen. 3) Noah got drunk and naked in front of one of his sons. (Gen. 9) Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

Christmas Story about God With Us

Last week we studied how Joseph faced this first Christmas His and Mary’s long journey to Bethlehem I know you can see them in your mind Two very simple ordinary people Just think of all the people they met along the way People that all they seen was a young pregnant couple Not knowing that this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover - Exodus Part 13 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon explaining the Passover story and traditions.

INTRODUCTION • As we approach Easter its worth looking at Passover. • This is the greatest event in the Old Testament. It is how God relates to the church. • The last two weeks we have talked about getting free and staying free, changing your thinking and believing in the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Predicted

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Looking at an advent story through Isaiah.

PREDICTED December 5, 2010 ISAIAH 40-55 I love surprises, but I don’t let anyone know that. Debbie could buy a present for me, tell me it’s in the next room, and I’ll shrug my shoulders and go about my business and I won’t go looking for that present. Why? Because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: God In Human Flesh Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Dec 9, 2009

The Christmas story, in John’s Gospel.

TITLE: Jesus: God In Human Flesh (Sermon # 1) SERIES: The Apostle John’s Christmas Story TEXT: John 1:1–18 DATE PREACHED: December 13, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ****************************************** INTRODUCTION A. When we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Characters: Zechariah Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 27, 2020

A look at different characters in the Christmas story

Christmas Characters: Zechariah Luke 1:5-80 November 29, 2020 I want you to think about all of the words you have spoken in your lifetime! Most likely, it’s a lot of words and the majority of us can’t remember what we’ve even said. Out of all the words you’ve said since you first began speaking, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All This, Over An Apple?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Understanding the story of sin in the Garden of Eden

There are certain sayings, or sage advice, that parents have been passing down from generation to generation. Lets' see how many you know? An apple a day..........? keeps the doctor away. Don't eat sweets before dinner, or you'll..........? lose your appetite. Don't swim for an hour after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ