Sermons on Personal Stories Of Redemption:

The Hope Of The Father Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 15, 2014

For Father's Day we look at what made the father in the story of the prodigal son special

Well here we are, week three of our look at the Prodigal Son and the rest of the story. And all three of our weeks have their beginning in Luke 15:11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.” In week one we looked at the younger son, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

History Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015

Salvation history is the story of how God worked in history to redeem us from sin.

History Of Salvation Text: Acts 13:13-31 Introduction 1. I've always been fascinated with history. In fact when our children were growing up they weren't sure what century they were from because we spent so much time at museums and living history events, especially Civil War reenactments. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

When God Orders Your Steps Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 5, 2025

The story of David in 2 Samuel 2 shows that divine direction is the bedrock of spiritual success.

WHEN GOD ORDERS YOUR STEPS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 2:1-32 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 8:14, Genesis 12:1-4 INTRODUCTION: After the death of Saul, a major shift occurred in Israel. David had every reason to seize the throne by force—he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:1-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discovering The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

There is a call to every life that seeks to break us out of our isolation and independence. Apart from God we are like actors without a story…and this series is about rediscovering the story that defines our lives.

Illustration – This past week…Dodger Baseball game with my two older sons and a friend of theirs. My oldest, Travis, wants to take his glove… to catch a ball. I try to reset the expectations in reality. As the game ends.. the players leave the field… he goes down to the lowest railing near the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No. Limits Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

The 4th Sermon in "Our Favorite O.T. Stories." The point of the story of the Tower of Babel is: You are never so successful that you have outgrown your need for God. For in the end it is salvation that matters.

No Limits Introduction In taking on this task of going through the important Old Testament stories, I have really had to wrestle with what stories to include and which ones to skip. And I was tempted to skip the story of the Tower of Babel. But I just couldn’t. Partially because it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind Control 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 28, 2006

As individual Christians and as a church, we are somewhere in the “middle”. Our game’s not over yet. We don’t have to know the whole story, if we’re convinced there is a story, and if we’re trusting the Author for the conclusion and the “middle”.

Having a proper perspective is imperative to living the Christian life with the "joy" the of the Lord. The big question is HOW do we obtain that proper perspective? Life is a little bit like a good novel. Well-written novels are usually unpredictable. Good authors often do not know how their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:41-52

Finishing School

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

When a person is almost right. He needs finishing school to help with the details. Pricilla and Aquilla help Apollos.

Finishing School Acts 18:24-28 Last week Paul took off from Corinth leaving Silas and Timothy behind and traveled with Pricilla and Aquila. They arrived in Ephesus and Paul only stays a short time before he completes his journey which goes through Caesarea and Jerusalem. That loop ends the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Congregational

The Concluding Affirmations In John’s First Letter For All Christians – 1john 5:15-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 8, 2022

Unanswered prayer in your will, is answered prayer in God’s will for you. Assurance of salvation is one of the greatest themes we find in the scriptures for a person’s relationship with God. 5 great Affirmations close Chapter 5 of First John.

THE CONCLUDING AFFIRMATIONS IN JOHN’S FIRST LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS – 1John 5:15-20 There are 5 of these affirmations at the end of this letter, and 4 statements marked by the words “we know” and we will consider them this morning one by one. It is very clear that John is strong on knowing, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:15-20, John 20:28-29, 1 Peter 1:8, Romans 8:28, Luke 17:12-15, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 3:20, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Valentine To Us

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 9, 2008

Hallmark is known for its card, yet they cannot duplicate the greatest love story of all times. God’s valentine to us

God’s Valentine to Us 1JN 3:1 how great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises To God's Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 11, 2008

The Messiah has returned to bring to fruition the promises of redemption to His people. The outcome will be the exaltation of the Lord & His saved people fully appropriating His righteousness. God will fulfill all His promises to His people &

ISAIAH 61: 4-11 PROMISES TO GOD’S FAITHFUL SERVANTS [Revelation 19:6-8] The Messiah has returned to bring to fruition the good promises of redemption to His beleaguered people. His wondrous presence will draw the astute people of the nations to come to His glory. The glory of the Lord upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed Of Change Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 5, 2001

God brings change to our world slowly, one person at a time, but with dynamic results.

I guess the parable of the sower is a familiar one to most of us. It’s one of those stories that have been told and retold countless times. So the danger is that when we hear it again we can think we already understand everything that there is to learn from it. Yet God’s word is living and active, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of One

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

Each of us is important to God and God can use one person to make a difference.

One Sunday morning, a priest wakes up and decides to go golfing. He calls his boss and says that he feels very sick, and won't be able to go to work. Way up in heaven, Saint Peter sees all this and asks God, ''Are you really going to let him get away with this?'' ''No, I guess not,'' says God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013

Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

No Secret Christians

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2008

Our desire to keep it secret that we are Christians will have to be revised when we receive joy from a redemptive fellowship. when we become informed about our faith, and when we learn to live conscious of the presence of Christ.

Before I begin, I do have some instructions for our ushers. Can I get the ushers to help us make sure we are truly ready for this experience? First, gentlemen, please make sure all the windows are sealed tight. We don’t want any sound to seep out to the outside world. And then will you please ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist