Sermons on Moral Stories:

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Story?

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jul 1, 2018

Every story has a beginning, middle, and ending. Pauls did. What about you?

I want to tell you a story. This story is about a very well know man in the Bible. A very religious man. A man who was regarded very high amongst his peers, but brought great fear to those he opposed. I am speaking of a man named Saul. Like every one of us, Saul, or later as he became or know, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Galatians 2:1-10, Matthew 25:14-21, Acts 7:58-60, Psalm 119:9-11, Acts 9:1-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

After The Resurrection Story

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 5, 2019

This message examines how not only Thomas initially doubted Jesus' resurrection, but all of the other disciples too. It's a message of redemption, understanding and true trust.

The “After The Resurrection” Story Scriptures: Mark 16:9-14, Luke 24:32, 44-45, I Cor. 15:1-8, 12-20 Jesus is still appearing to people today! His work is not done. Before we go into the heart of the message this morning, I want to read a poem from the book I am reading by Tom Doyle titled, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-14, Luke 24:32-45, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

My Story Is Not Over

Contributed by Donavon Hill on Sep 21, 2017

This is a sermon for anyone who's followed God half-heartedly or been partially obedient. It's a message of hope from the life of Abram/Abraham. He made so many mistakes but God brought him into every promise He had ever made.

Please stand for the reading of the Word Genesis 12 1 Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and from your father’s house, to a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you and make your name great; and you shall be a blessing. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Halloween, A Ghost Story Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2017

The Book of 1 Samuel shares a ghost story that needs to be considered during this time of the year.

A Ghost Story The Book of 1 Samuel shares a ghost story that needs to be considered during this time of the year. The prophet Samuel is dead. King Saul was inquiring of the Lord and God was not answering Saul through dreams, nor Urim, nor prophets. So Saul surrenders to self-will and sins by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:3-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Nov 16, 2016

We all have our stories. Let's look at Saul's story to learn how to better tell our own for the sake of the gospel.

The compilation “One Thousand and One Nights” tells the story of a Persian King who caught his wife caught wife being unfaithful. He had her executed then proceeded to go through a number of “wives”, executing them after spending a night together. The Vizier’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Redemption Story Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 16, 2020

God delivered a powerful sermon on the acts of God throughout Israel's history. God is the actor and direction of His redemption story in history, culminating in the coming, death and resurrection of Jesus.

Good morning, everyone. Let’s begin this morning with Psalm 20. May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May he send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May he remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Daniel - A Conversion Story Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 2, 2023

The Story of Nebuchadnezzar's conversion is about God’s unrelenting pursuit of the human heart and the transformed life that comes as a result of that pursuit.

June 03, 2023 Chapter 4 of Daniel is written in the first person. It is Nebuchadnezzar’s own account of his conversion: King Nebuchadnezzar, to the peoples, nations and men of every language, who live in all the world: May you prosper greatly! It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Story Of Perplexing Generosity

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Sep 20, 2023

How do we respond to God's generosity? How do we live in comparison with others? What does Grace have to do with it?

9.24.23 Matthew 20:1–16 (EHV) 1 “Indeed the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing to pay the workers a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 He also went out about the third hour and saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 14, 2022

This story teaches us about the heart of God. He loves people who have lost their way and people who are broken. This story is about redemption. It’s about restoration, but it is also about responsibility.

Everybody’s Welcome. Nobody’s Perfect. Anything’s Possible. The Story of the Great Banquet Dr. Marty Baker / Luke 14:16-23 / February 6, 2022 Welcome to the Stevens Creek Church. We are glad to have you here and I especially want to welcome our South Campus, our Dream Center Experience and our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bible, The Ultimate Story Series

Contributed by Jed Smith on Dec 20, 2021

Here at Heaven on High, we believe the Bible is God's word and we should read and study it. 2 Timothy 3:16 "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness,"

Before we begin , we need to overview plot diagram. Exposition= The beginning of a story, Indicating event= The event that introduces the conflict. Rising Action= The events that the hero tries to solve our conflict Climax= The most exciting part of a story, the turning point Falling Action= the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story That Changed Everything

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 3, 2021

This is a sermon dedicated to the Holy Spirit encounter that took place between Peter and Cornelius household.

Scripture: Acts 10:34-48 (cf. 44-48); John 10:9-17 Theme: World Changing Stories Title: The Story that Changed Everything INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I want to talk to you today about how to live a transformational life. That is to say how to live a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48, John 10:9-17, Acts 10:32-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Jonah - The Back Story

Contributed by Jeff Booth on Aug 16, 2025

God does not call the equipped… He equips those that He calls.

You know, I’m not sure about my colleagues out here… but for some pastors, like me… a lot of times when we come up here to deliver a message, sometimes this can be kind of like free therapy for us. We can come up here and speak our minds and talk about some issues and troubles that we might be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:2

From The Shout To The Story

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 28, 2025

God leads us through the fire not just to refine our faith, but to give us a powerful story of His faithfulness to tell

Introduction: The Story in Your Soul Good morning, church. Every single one of us is a storyteller. We are surrounded by stories. On our phones, we scroll through the curated stories of others—perfect vacations, smiling families, career successes. We tell our own stories about our day, our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist