Sermons on Rest Of The Story:

Letting Go Of The Unknown

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 14, 2024

When we worry and trust only in our self effort and don’t trust in Gods endless capabilities, Even though by the world’s standards we may achieve some form of success, we are spiritually all sitting in the poorhouse and starving ourselves to death!

Letting go of the Unknown As we go through life, we learned to deal with different things involved with Adulting! Some are known and some are unknown. The ones that we know about we think that we can deal with usually and when we can’t we call on the Lord and expect him to come running to our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, Psalm 143:8, Mark 6:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creation, Part 7b Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2011

Part 7b concludes the study of Creation with mankind's creation as well as the importance of God's rest on the 7th day. (Ref: Genesis 1:27-2:3)

Creation Series, Part 7b Genesis 1:27 – Gen 2:3 Introduction - This evening, we bring to a conclusion our series on Creation from Genesis 1 - Let me ask … has this series helped you understand God’s miraculous work? -- If your answer is yes, I want to encourage you to be bold ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves Me-Story Through Song

Contributed by Jonwesley Barnhill on Aug 8, 2002

Written for closing night of VBS as a full yet simple representation of the Gospel, aimed at 7 to 10 year olds.

I. Introduction A. I want to talk to you today about something very special. 1. Think of the greatest gift you were ever given. a. (Allow for a few children to offer suggestions.) 2. I want to tell you today about a gift that is even better than any of those. II. Jesus Loves Me (first verse) A. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 29 - Finding True Rest Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 19, 2020

The Sabbath was made for us, not the other way around. Finding true rest in Christ alone.

You can hear the audio of this sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4632668 Intro: • Lana asked on FB last week (w/o any idea this was coming up) what heaven would be like. Answers tell us a lot about ourselves. Nearly all of them appealed to our sense of gaining peace and rest in some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:2-3, Mark 2:24, Mark 2:27-28, Colossians 2:20-21, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fly Over The Life Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Brian B on Oct 8, 2011

This message tells highlights of Abe’s story in an interactive way and calls us to decision at the close. This message also connects the life of Abraham to promises of a redeemer in Genesis 3:15 and looks forward to Jesus as Abraham’s descendant.

*** I’ve left my pause marks in this script. they are for my benefit only as a reminder to me to take a breath once in a while. This message isn’t particularly deep or profound, it is simply an honest effort to tell Abraham's story to someone who has never heard the old old stories of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Profess Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

BIG IDEA: Share YOUR faith YOUR way!

“PROFESS” People: Part 3 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal INTRO VIDEO: Evangelism Tips - Deep Thoughts From A Shallow Christian (00:58) GRAB bottle of coke… Seen the new Coke commercials? Coca-cola is one product that has far outgrown its humble beginnings. In 1886, Pharmacist Dr. John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Disappoints

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, Why am I so depressed?

When Christmas Disappoints Us Introduction: Someone pondered what the first Christmas might have been like if wise women had come from the east instead of wise men. They would have asked for directions, made it to Bethlehem on time, helped with the delivery, cleaned up the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas - An Amazing Journey

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 5, 2016

In this sermon we look at God's view, or the heavenly version of the Christmas story found in John 1:1-5, 14. We look at the amazing journey Jesus took from heaven to earth, eternity into time, spirit to person, and divinity to humanity

Christmas: An Amazing Journey John 1:1-5, 14 Last week as we looked at how we are to share the real meaning of Christmas, which was, “That Jesus left His heavenly estate and came down as a baby human being; it’s about God becoming flesh like you and me so that He could take our place ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Shepherds At Dawn Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2014

We should emulate the shepherds, and be thankful for their witness.

Christmas Dawn Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; the Lord is God and He has enlightened us.” These words of today’s Gradual psalm are the centerpiece of the Christmas dawn Mass Scripture readings. St. Paul tells us that the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

'tis The Season To Welcome Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 6, 2015

With the craziness of the advertised and commercialized season of Christmas surrounding us it is easy to miss the reason for the season. Welcome tinsel and lights presents and people but we must be sure to Welcome Jesus!

Read John 1:1-11. (focus on 10 and 11) John 1:11 He came to His own, and His own people[g] did not receive Him. HCSB John 1:11 The light came to His own people, and His own people didn’t welcome Him. CEB Intro: Help me finish this sentence, Tis the season to be ______________! In the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How God Prepared The World For His Son Geographicly And Historicaly Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018

A message showing how Palestine is the center of the Roman Empire and how God created, place and removed nation to get the world ready for His Son to come.

Christmas Messages 3 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle printed and audio messages HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS HISTORICALLY “In the fullness of time God sent His Son, born of woman, born under the Law.” (Galatians 4:4) The drama of Christmas includes far more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Luke 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 30, 2020

I really appreciate a fine wine. A great winemaker is always concerned about his vineyard. Isaiah 5 God is the vineyard owner. He is deeply invested in the care of the children of Israel. Matthew, chapter 21, The Palm Sunday parade is over. Jesus has come looking for mercy and justice.

In Jesus Holy Name October 5, 2020 Text: Isaiah 5:7 Redeemer The Vineyard of the Lord There are times I really appreciate a fine wine. A good Cab with a steak or a soft Merlot with pasta. Great wines are a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-8, Matthew 21:33-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas Is Real! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

You never hear the story of Jesus birth start with "Once Upon a Time" because this was an actual historical event in history!

Christmas is Real – Jesus is Real – therefore you do not have to be alone! This is the School Christmas Program Message tonight! You see the phrase "Once upon a time" is a stock phrase used to introduce a narrative, typically in fairy tales and folk tales. It has been used in some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:1-4, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

A parable "leaves the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought

DEFINING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Series: The Parables Of Jesus Mathew 13:11. And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. A. INTRODUCTION The parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Greater Love Than This No Man Has Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on May 12, 2022

[ Intro music: "Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming"] I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING: DON HAS FINALLY LOST IT. HE STARTS OUT OUR MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE WITH A CHRISTMAS HYMN – WHAT WAS HE THINKING? ACTUALLY, I WAS THINKING ABOUT REMEMBRANCE.

THIS SUNDAY, I WANTED TO TAKE A DIFFERENT LOOK AT MEMORIAL DAY. I WANTED TO REMEMBER THE WHOLE SALVATION STORY: FROM JESUS’ BIRTH & LIFE, TO HIS DEATH AND RESURRECTION, AND HOW THAT ALL TIES IN TO THIS MEMORIAL DAY. WE THINK OF EVENTS AS ISOLATED DATES ON THE CALENDAR – CHRISTMAS, HOLY WEEK, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13