Sermons on Nativity Story:

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

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

Facing The Giants - David's Story Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Learn what it means to face your Giants in this message on David's story.

Here we are in the final message in the series of Old School Old Testament Bible Stories. I wanted to wrap up with one of the most famous stories in all of the O.T.—David and Goliath. You’ve all heard the story, probably seen the Veggie Tales episode-Dave and the Giant Pickle, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: *other

The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Hope

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011

The world can only offer wishful thinking. Only Christ offers a hope that has substance.The Christmas story may be familiar to us, but how did the ancient prophets envision what the story of the coming Messiah would look like? To understand that we have t

Purpose: To show how Christ's first coming gives us hope. Aim: I want the listener to embrace and rejoice in the hope Christ brings. INTRODUCTION: For centuries many Christian churches have celebrated the four Sundays before Christmas as the Season of Advent. Advent means "coming" or "arrival." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Christmas Story (His Star)

Contributed by Larry Moore on Jun 19, 2009

A close look at what the "star" described in Matthew 2 actually was.

A Christmas Story His Star Today we’re going to look at another "part" of the Christmas story. A part that is mentioned in passing and grossly misunderstood. The story of the Christmas Star. It may seem like I’m totally lost in the scripture that we look at today, but if you’ll bear with me I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christmas Story - Fact Or Fiction? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 31, 2012

I used this abbreviated sermon on the Sunday of our special Christmas themed service.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who got tired of all the Christmas hoopla and commercialism. 1. So, he decided not to send Christmas cards, feeling that the expense and effort were non-productive. a. For the first ten days of December he felt good about his decision. b. But then, as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Feasts, One Story

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2013

There will be an enormous feast in heaven. It will be awesome. Other feasts recorded in Scripture point to the One Big Feast.

Do you enjoy weddings? I actually love weddings. In the past few years, I've done two weddings in restaurants-quite a popular trend actually. I've done one in a vineyard in Niagara Falls. I’ve done one at a yacht club. I've done two or three in large backyards in the city or suburbs. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story: Deliverance (Moses And Exodus)

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 3, 2015

In the story of Moses and the Exodus from Egypt, we see a beautiful picture of Jesus as our Passover lamb, who shed his blood so that we could be saved and delivered.

THE STORY #4: DELIVERANCE (MOSES AND EXODUS) INTRO TO TOPIC: Going through the whole Bible in The Story. Review first three weeks: Covered Genesis (creation, the fall, the flood, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph’s story). BACKGROUND: THE ISRAELITES BECOME SLAVES IN EGYPT: “8 Now there arose a ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Story: Mission Impossible (Wandering)

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 18, 2015

The story of Joshua and Caleb gives us the keys to being strong and courageous as we face impossible situations and giants in our own lives today.

THE STORY #6: MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: (WANDERING – NUMBERS & DEUTERONOMY) INTRO TO TOPIC: In 1776, Thomas Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” • That’s true of today! What does it take for us to become strong and courageous? • John Wayne said, “Courage is being scared to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-30

Denomination: *other

The Story: The Battle Begins (Joshua)

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 1, 2015

In Joshua, God gives His people three keys to being successful: Being people of the Word, people of prayer, and people who identify with Him.

THE STORY #7: THE BATTLE BEGINS: (JOSHUA) INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever faced an overwhelming challenge in your life? Did you confront it, or retreat? • In the Story this week, we see God’s people facing an overwhelming challenge. • The children of Israel are ready to head into the Promised ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Story: Ruth And The Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 11, 2015

The story of Ruth is more than just a simple love story: Boaz is a type of Jesus Christ, our Kinsman Redeemer.

THE STORY #9: RUTH AND THE KINSMAN REDEEMER OPENING: Review Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua and Judges. • Ruth = one of only two books of the Bible named after women (the other = Esther). • Ruth took place during the time of the judges, about 1,000 years before ...read more

Denomination: *other

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Story: A Prophet & A Prostitute

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 18, 2016

A Love story is found in the book of Hosea that can read like a scandalous romance but this powerful message shows how far we will run away from God and how far he will come to save us.

A Love Story: The Prophet & The Prostitute Introduction: Many times unbelievers think that Christians believe in a bunch of fairy tales and silly things. Harry Blamires describes the two perspectives this way: “To become a Christian is to accept an extra dimension to life. From the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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