Sermons on moral stories:

The Story Of The Whoaer's And The Goer's

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 11, 2011

God wants to lead all of our churches into a promised land. Are we prepared to follow?

THE STORY OF THE WHOAER’S AND THE GOER’S Numbers 13:30- 14:4 Intro: "A young man was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: "Sir, what has been the secret of your success?" "The secret, young ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story- Chapter 30 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 29, 2014

In the 30th chapter of The Story, we will see the end of the great ministry of Paul. He finished strong!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we are closing in on the end of our series, “The Story,” I pray that we are starting to be aware that as we live in the lower story, a story at times filled with chaos, confusion, struggles, sickness, and injustice, there is an UPPER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story- Chapter 31 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 5, 2014

God wins!

INTRODUCTION • Video clip • SLIDE #1 • Robyn and I used to love to watch that show, the stories were heart-warming and the sacrifices people made to help others were self-less. People were willing to make sacrifices to help these families in need of a home. • The show would ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story- Chapter 23 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2014

The ministry of Jesus begins!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in Chapter 23 of The Story, The Ministry of Jesus begins! • After the birth of Jesus and all the events surrounding that magnificent event, we find Jesus in the temple as a 12 year old, He was a source of amazement for those who were with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Easter Story

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

The original ending of Mark's Gospel a first glance seems to inspire little hope; but a closer look reveals how the Risen Lord meets us in the ordinary circumstances of life and invites us to finish the story of His resurrection.

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story- Chapter 24 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2014

Jesus no ordinary man and if we want to escape the ordinary life we need to plug into Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Ordinary- not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive • Isn’t that what we all strive for in life? Ordinary? • When Jesus began His ministry it became obvious to all that He was ANYTHING but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2014

What does it mean to "seek first God's Kingdom"? What does it mean to "seek first God's righteousness?" How do we know when we've done that, and how willing are we to embrace those priorities in our lives?

OPEN: We showed the following youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LY5O7E5bU (An interview with Jase & Missy Robertson of Duck Dynasty where they described what their home life is like) What you just witnessed was an interview with Jase and Missy Robertson (of Duck Dynasty) on K-Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story Of God's Gift Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories: All of these people played a part in the larger story... I want to play a part in what God is doing These stories were given to us for an example... Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Text: Luke 2:11 For unto YOU is born this day in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story Of Three Ministries

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014

This is a sermon about "YOUR" ministry and how "YOU" play a role in God's plan.

STORY OF THREE MINISTRIES Text: Mark 1:2-11 Mark 1:2-11 shows us about three ministries, how God works with ministers. First, God had a plan. I don't say 'God has a plan', because God had it planned long ago. God has a big plan and a bunch of smaller plans. We see here, for example, that Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Story- Chapter 27 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2014

Our lives can move from the Saturday despair to the Sunday delight!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we enter into the 27th chapter of The Story, we are going to touch on chapter 26 also because I would like for us to look at three days of Jesus’ life. • Friday, which was the day of the crucifixion, Saturday which was a day in which Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-64

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Must Be Stopped Series

Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015

The indwelling of the Spirit gives people a conviction to proclaim a truth even in the face of unrelenting persecution and pressure. In the heat of the pressure will you continue to proclaim truth in the resurrected one?

INTRODUCTION: Recently I have been reading a book titled The Speed of Trust. While reading this book I came across this interesting fact. I found interesting because it makes me think about the condition of the Christian church these days. I am trying to decide if people have lost trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Two Christmas Stories Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 25, 2018

For the real message of Christmas is the one we used to see plastered over every end-zone: God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten son, that we might not perish, but have everlasting life.

Christmas 2018 “He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, he gave them power to be made the sons of God, to them that believe in his name. Who are born, not of blood, nor of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:9-14, Acts 20:35

Denomination: Catholic

The Rest Of The Story: Peace!

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 13, 2019

Jesus Can Offer Peace The World Cannot Give!

Introduction: The word “peace” only occurs five times in the Gospel of John. Two times before the resurrection of Jesus and three times after the resurrection of Jesus. I find it incredibly interesting that there are 88 occurrences of this word in the NT. The only NT book that does NOT contain ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Story Is It?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

Are the star of your own story with God playing a supporting role, or are you in a story that’s bigger than you, with God in the lead and you in the supporting role?

Bill Clem opens his book, Disciple, with two scenarios. One has to do with a couple of guys who are theater majors in college, and they grow impatient with all the hoops they have to jump through to finish their degree. They just want to be producing plays and directing and acting in them. So, one ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed