Sermons on My Story:

The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To explore the profound mysteries of faith, the foundation of the church, and the divine power given to believers, as illustrated in Matthew 16:17-19. Scripture: "And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.'" - Matthew 16:17-19 Quote: "Faith is never identical with piety." - Karl Barth ________________ Introduction Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength that can resist even the darkest forces. Let's check out the

Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Topics: Heaven, On My Way

Oh Lord You Are My Shield , My Glory And The Lifter Of My Head

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 13, 2003

This sermon is about the reasons why we can have an unshakable faith in God in all situations and mentions the following 1.COVENANT 2.CALLING 3.COMPASSION 4.CONFIDENCE 5.COMFORT 6.COVERING 7.CHEERFULNESS

OH LORD YOU ARE MY SHIELD , MY GLORY AND THE LIFTER OF MY HEAD ************************************************************ OUTLINE 1.COVENANT 2.CALLING 3.COMPASSION 4.CONFIDENCE 5.COMFORT 6.COVERING 7.CHEERFULNESS THE MESSAGE OH LORD YOU ARE MY SHIELD , MY GLORY AND THE LIFTER OF MY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Only One Way To Survive - The Ultimate Guide To The Perfect Family Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020

We are all messed up, flawed beyond hope and very dysfunctional. And unlike popular sitcoms about dysfunctional families, it really isn't funny! So how can you survive or overcome these flaws?

This may come as a surprise for many, but every man desires to have the perfect family. It's no secret that every woman desires to have the perfect family, but so do men! However, if you haven't noticed yet, there is no perfect family. We are all messed up, flawed beyond hope and very ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Love Story #2: Awakening Love Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 27, 2013

When we become comfortable and complacent in our relationship with Jesus, we need to stir up our passion to seek after Him anew.

IT’S A LOVE STORY #2: AWAKENING LOVE INTRO TO THE SONG OF SONGS: “The song of songs, which is Solomon's.” (Song 1:1, NKJV). • Three names to this book: Song of Songs, Song of Solomon, Canticles (Latin for song). • The Song of Solomon is a picture of a beautiful ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Christ Event

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 31, 2013

An Easter sermon that uses a video line-drawing of the Passion as part of the message.

[[[The following sermon includes a video which is a simple line-drawing narrative of the Christ Event. The video is not original. It was purchased from www.sermonspice.com and is available (as of March 2013) at http://www.sermonspice.com/product/53535/easter-drawing. The timings that are indicated ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 12, 2025

Most of us believe God has a design or plan for our lives. How we get there depends more on us than we think.

The Story of Us Joseph January 22, 2012 Most of us believe God has a design or plan for our lives. How we get there depends more on us than we think. 1. How do we handle the promises? Joseph is 17 Genesis 37:3-9 NIV Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-9, Luke 2:19-20, Genesis 39:8-12, 2 Timothy 2:22, Genesis 41:46-49, John 17:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham And His Two Tests Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2025

We all risk losing a part of our identity if we do not know the stories of our past.

The Story of Us Abraham and His Two Tests February 9, 2025 We all risk losing a part of our identity if we do not know the stories of our past. Genesis 12:1-7, 10-20 The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, Genesis 12:10-20, Psalm 103:7, John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deliverance Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 27, 2014

The Story chapter 4 'Deliverance'

Deliverance The Story – Chapter Four ALRIGHT… let’s do this ‘The Story’ chapter four. AND LISTEN MAPLE GROVE – from where I stand, all I can say what an awesome journey so far! Wow! AND REMEMBER – like I said back on 1/13… if we really lean into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"martha, The Energizer Bunny"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 18, 2019

Martha's help bounce babies, keep the church budget balance, paint walls and organize closets. The story is about discipleship for men and "women". thoughts from Jesus Thorugh Middle Eastr Eyes Keny Baliey, and The Jesus I never Knew by Philip Yancy

In Jesus Holy Name July 21, 2019 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Martha, The Energizer Bunny” Martha’s are the energizer bunnies of the church. They keep going and going and going. They store strength like a camel stores water. Because of Martha’s, the church budget gets balanced, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Rules For Engagement Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 2, 2015

The Story Chapter 5.

Rules For Engagement New Commands and a New Covenant The Story – Chapter 5 Video Bumper… Maple Grove… WELCOME to chapter 5 of The Story, ‘New Commands And A New Covenant…’ A conversation I am calling ‘Rules For Engagement.” AND LISTEN – if ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fantastic Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 19, 2015

This sermon looks at four realities of Christmas. 1. God came to EARTH 2. God became FLESH AND BLOOD 3. Jesus Came With A PURPOSE 4. Jesus Is LORD

A Fantastic Reality Over the past few weeks we have been looking at the Christmas story from various angles. We looked at the importance of the virgin birth. Then we looked at the response of Mary when she was given the news that she would have a son – even though she was a virgin. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Flip This House"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 5, 2015

David's life needs to be changed or flipped and maybe our lives can be flipped as well. His life became a life of adultery, murder, and deception. But David understood his life needed flipped.

“Flip This House” Psalm 26 There is programs we love to watch such as flip this house, Priority brothers who either love it or list it. Some purchase a ruined run down house and flip it or remodel it and sell it for profit. These types programs are very popular and entertaining. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God Is For Me Who Can Be Against Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2016

To show that GOD is for me (His children) and who dares to be against me.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you sure GOD is for you? Yes. GOD is for me and who can be against me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is for me (His children) and who dares to be against me. IV. TEXT: Romans 8:31 (Amplified Bible) What then shall we say to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Your Story Change Your Life

Contributed by Bishop M. Christopher Wilson on Aug 28, 2012

As we move through our lives, moment by moment, day by day, on sub-conscious levels each of us is telling ourselves a story that is most of the time contraindicative to what God's will is for us.

2Co 10:4-5 KJV (4) (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) (5) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religious Authority

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2022

Jesus demonstrated that the religious authorities did not have the authority to create laws for the people which violated God's Torah.

Religious Authority John 5:1-18 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 5:1 After these things there was aa feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is in Jerusalem by athe sheep gate a pool, which is called bin 1Hebrew 2Bethesda, having five porticoes. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist