Sermons on Laura Story:

Triumphant Entry & Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 1, 2012

To show how the triumphant entry and cleansing the temple are important to each story.

The notes I used are from Preacher's Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew. Title: Triumphant Entry and Cleansing the Temple Theme: To show the connection between Matthew 21 and our lives Text: Matthew 21 Introduction The interesting part of Matthew 21 is the contrast between the Triumphant Entry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Blindness & Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 6, 2012

Who is blind and has sight in the story of Jesus healing the blind man?

A recent article reported, “The blind will be able to see the light with a new bionic eye implant which is said to be available within 2 years. The development of the bionic eye will at last restore blind people’s sight. The prototype high tech implant will be fitted to approx 50 to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph: Meeting Destiny

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2015

Message about Joseph and how his life is part of a bigger story.

Note: Andy Stanley's talk on Joesph at Catalyst Conferee 2004 had a big impact on this message. I had to share. Title: Joseph and the Process Theme: To show that many times our relationship with God is about a process and if we don’t give up on the process God will show us great and mighty ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

We Need To Forgive Moore

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013

Two stories about two different guys, who needed forgiveness.

Ben Wilson was rated the nation’s best in class in 1984. And just days before he was to begin his senior season, he got into a beef with two 16-year-old gang members, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon. Moore pulled a .22-caliber pistol out of his waistband and shot 17-year-old Wilson twice. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bad: Circumstances Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 3, 2015

Esther's story reveals the powerful presence of God in the midst of every circumstance.

What is a good story without good characters? The AMC series Breaking Bad has a cast of characters that the writers develop incredibly well. We’ve met the main character Walter White—chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin. There is Walt’s wife, Skylar, who never really quite ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Exodus - Part 5- Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 4, 2016

Part 5 of Our exodus - The story of God's presence "hard hearts"

Thanks to John Hamby and his sermon " Sign's of a hardened heart" for the inspiration and the excellent points for this message Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 5 Hard Hearts Exodus 5:2-----7:8-13—---8:25-28---10:8-11, 24 Many times in my life I have been called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hung Up Over Hair, That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 27, 2018

This message looks at the lessons we learn from the story of Absalom's death.

Hung Up by the Hair, That's Weird On Tuesday mornings there is a group of a dozen or so men who have been getting together to study the book of Romans. And early in our study we discovered a weird little part of the letter. Paul is listing the behaviour of people who are in his words "sinful, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love Has Come

Contributed by Craig Smith on Feb 6, 2018

Christmas Eve message. Helping people find their place in the Christmas Story.

Merry Christmas. I am so glad that you’re here. So honored that you would give us this time together as we get ready to celebrate Christmas Day tomorrow. I also, if I’m gonna be completely honest, I’m also just a little bit intimidated because Christmas Eve is the hardest message of the year for a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sadducean Marriage Problem

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2016

The reason this story is recorded by Luke is because it goes to the heart of the Christian faith

Luke 20:27-38 Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S.A at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev's widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Anglican

Cord Of Three Strands

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017

A story illustrating the truth of "A cord of three strands is not easily broken."

CORD OF THREE STRANDS Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 #fellowship THREE STRANDS STORY (P) Once upon a time, there was a tall tower that stretched high into the sky. The top of the tower held a glass bowl filled with the “Water of Life.” Anyone who reached the top of the tower could drink from the glass ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 5, 2018

Part 10 reviews Coveting and illustrates the message through the story of David.

The Ten Commandments Part 10 Scriptures: Exodus 20:17, James 1:13, 14; Romans 13:10; 1 Corinthians 5:10 This is part ten of my series “The Ten Commandments.” This morning we will examine tenth commandment found in Exodus 20:17. It reads, “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In, Give It All You've Got

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Oct 1, 2018

Close out of the Torah reading cycle. Stories of biblical characters and their struggles.

20180922 Parsha 151 Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got Blessing Today is the day we close out the Torah cycle that we have been on since the beginning of Tree of Life back in February 2016. We had decided to do the three year cycle rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, John 16:33

Denomination: *other

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Mark Walter on Dec 27, 2011

Tells the story of Christ birth through Luke 2: 1-14

The Miracle of Christmas Start with Bluefish TV clip – The Greatest Story Ever Told, I almost wished I could put this video at the end…the many languages bring home the impact of Christmas around the world, it’s simply wonderful Luke 2: 1-14 1. The Miracle of Christmas almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Couples Of The Bible 2: Energy Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010

Looking at the Christian Virtue of Goodness through the stories of four great couples.

Great Couples of the Bible! The Energy of Virtue Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness. Goodness is virtue, excellence, moral character. It means courage, rigor, energy, boldness.This month we learn more about this quality by looking at for great couples in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Of The Hardest Words To Say

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 18, 2011

A story about Naaman and the true meaning of being a sinner saved by grace.

"Four of the Hardest Words to Say" Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour... (2 Kings 5:1a KJV) Intro: In the northwestern Mediterranean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational