Sermons on Nativity Story:

Story #28 A Body Of Evidence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 1, 2014

The church is the representation of Jesus in our world. We are his body enacting his presence.

1. Searching for Children We regularly seem to hear about missing people, especially children. The Department of Justice has a 100 page book that can be downloaded which no parent wants to read. Its title is, "When Your Child is Missing." Key Bullet Points and Action Steps are on the cover -- You ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014

God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story 30 Lasting Influence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014

A lesson on the impact of the Apostle Paul on lives of believers.

1. Unexpected Influence Back in the 1800's a skeptic promised a famous British preacher, Alexander Maclaren (1826-1910) that he would attend his church for 4 Sundays. Maclaren told the skeptic that during those sermons he'd present reasons why he should believe in Jesus. The skeptic was true to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Story 17 Jeremiah Was A "Bulldog"

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 27, 2014

Jeremiah displayed a persistent, faithful quality. He was tenacious in his mission to a hard-hearted people.

1. Decisions (A Poem by Dr. Seuss) Did I ever tell you about the young Zoad - who came to a sign at the fork of the road? He looked one way and the other way too - the Zoad had to make up his mind what to do. Well, the Zoad scratched his head, and his chin, and his pants. -- And he said to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Children's Stories? Jonah And The Whale

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

This book is about God's great love for everyone and about man's stubborn refusal to participate with God in loving others.

Well, we have been looking at children's stories. Stories we've just kind of always known. In fact, what we do with our 0- to 4-year-olds here is we have a curriculum called Bible Biggies where we tell them all the big stories of the Scripture so they can be aware of those stories. Way too often, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Scar Has A Story Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

We don’t have a visible brand, but do people know you belong to Jesus?

INTRODUCTION Years ago, when people used to buy and sell horses, a man arrived at a ranch to check out a horse he was considering buying. The owner said, “Now, this is a religious horse. He doesn’t respond to ‘giddyup’ or ‘whoa.’ To get him to go you have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Testament Christmas Story

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014

Old testament Christmas story

An Old Testament Christmas Story II Samuel 12:15-22 I. The necessity of the first child that was taken - v. 16 2. The names of the second child that was given *v. 24 - Solomon "peace" *v. 25 - Jedediah "beloved of the Lord" Lessons 1. The first Adam (Old Nature) must die, before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Herod's Story

Contributed by Ken Carlson on Dec 30, 2018

In Matthew 2:13-23, we see the Christmas story through the lens of Herod the Great. In this passage we learn that when Jesus was born, hope entered our world!

MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRODUCTION I hope you all had a very merry Christmas. And I’m sure most if you did. • But maybe some of you didn’t. • Maybe the much-sung words of "have a Holly jolly Christmas" wouldn't describe this time of year for you. • Maybe you wouldn’t describe this season ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Matthew 2:13, Matthew 2:14, Matthew 2:15, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 2:17, Matthew 2:18, Matthew 2:19, Matthew 2:20, Matthew 2:21, Matthew 2:22, Matthew 2:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Big Fish Story

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2016

There are truths in the Book of Jonah that are worth fishing for. Truths that the whole world needs to hear. Truths that should make us faithful to the call God has on our lives.

One Big Fish Story Isn't That A Whale of A Tell There are many who have called the book of Jonah, nothing but a "Big Fish Story." Others have said that is just a "Whale of a Tell!" Meaning that the Book of Jonah is no more than a fairy tale, causing many, to miss the truths God wants them to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The White Goose Story And The Incarnation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 18, 2016

The Son of God - the Logos of God became human over 2000 yeras ago in Bethlehem to show us the way to salvation

TSJ, TSL WSG 18-12-2016 The Christmas Story A Scottish farmer did not believe in the Christmas story. The idea that God would become a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

I Will Sing The Wondrous Story

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018

Sermon tying what Jesus did for us to the song " I will sing the wondrous story"

The Wondrous Story Rom 5:6-11 Ps 66:16 Come [and] hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Page 537 I will sing because 1. I’m Astonished vs 6 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Story That Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 20, 2017

Daniel in the Lions' Den has been called the "one of the best loved stories in the Bible." But have you ever thought that God had a message in the story that could change your life?

ILLUS: A 1st-grader stood in front of his classroom to make a speech about "What he wanted to be when he grew up." He stood up in front of the class and said, "I’m going to be a lion tamer and have lots of fierce lions. I’ll walk into the cage and they will roar… and they’ll roar… and they’ll…" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story Of Naaman - God Is In Control

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013

God is in control. He does what He does, when He does it for His glory.

Our story begins with a five star General of the armed forces of ancient Syria whose name was Naaman. His name means "delightful, pleasant, beautiful" and has the idea of someone who is "well formed." Just from what his name means, we can consider that Naaman grew up with the idea that he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed