Sermons on Sad Stories:

The Outcast Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022

Hagar tells her story

They call me “the old woman” now, behind my back. To my face it’s still a respectful “grandmother.” And the little ones still come to hear the stories of the old days, the days of struggle and doubt. But there’s no one left who’s ever been to Egypt, or lived in a town. Sometimes even I forget that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherd's Voice

Contributed by John Nadasi on May 9, 2003

The story of the shepherd is one that should be intimately familiar to us. It is our story. I share my own story of hearing the shepherd’s voice. Feel free to edit and share your own.

The Shepherd’s Voice John 10:11-18 Paonia United Methodist Church May 11, 2003 A young wife called a newspaper office and asked for the food editor. "Would you please help me?" she asked. "I’m cooking a special dinner tonight for my husband’s boss and his wife. I’ve never cooked a big ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Ruth's Redeemer

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

The story of Ruth and Boaz is a love story but beyond the scenes is the real love story of how God loves us and provides for our redemption.

“Ruth’s Redeemer” Ruth 3:1-18 As residents of the state of Arkansas we are perhaps more aware than many American’s of the residents of Dogpatch. Dogpatch was a theme park ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is So Special About Christmas (?)

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 20, 2013

Message on Christmas story of the birth of Jesus

What Is So Special About Christmas (?) Luke 2:1-20 I’ve entitled this morning’s message “What is So Special about Christmas” with a tentative question mark. That’s because the sentence is intended as both a question and a statement. First, as a question, to make us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Greatest Gift

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding the John 3:16 story

What’s the best gift you’ve ever given someone? Hear about God’s greatest gift. Boy chasing skunk on the Grand Canyon Good news so incredible that we can’t believe it - eternal life so beyond us that we are like that boy. Nicodemus was at the top of the pyramid of the Israelite society. He had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Mite Not Mean What You Think It Means (Mark 12:38-13:2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 29, 2020

What was the point of the famous story of the “Widow’s Mite?” We are familiar with the story. Today, we’ll look at the context, and see how it could change everything you think you know about this story..

This week I get curious about what was considered “the most quotable movie of all time.” Because there are certain movie quotes that work their way into our regular vocabulary, and we find ourselves applying them to all sorts of different situations. “Houston, we have a problem” is like that. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Ourselves In Narnia: The Edmund In Us.

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Dec 12, 2005

This sermon looks at how the story of the Narnia character Edmund is the story of a sinner who comes to find the danger of sin and the victory of the redeemed.

Yesterday I took my girls to see the movie “Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” and I have to tell you I was really impressed. I had told myself I was going to wait to see it till we took the kids from the church to see it, but I just couldn’t wait. I figured since I was preaching on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Faces In The Crowd

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Nov 18, 2005

We know the story of the crucifixion very well. Different look at the story from the faces of people from Jesus’ perspective.

Faces In The Crowd Matt 27:32-44 We are at an important juncture today. We are starting into the NEW TESTAMENT as we continue our survey of the Bible. I want us to look at a very familiar story found in all four of the gospels, the death of Jesus. However, I want to look at it from an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther - Unlikely Heroine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Story of Esther

August 18 Esther - unlikely Heroine Thank people for reading Esther, ahead of the game. Next week Job 1,2 & 46 Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handling Emergencies Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

The Story of Rahab

Roaring Springs and Matador United Methodist Churches MOTHER’S DAY May 14, 2000 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “HANDLING EMERGENCIES” The Story of Rahab, Great Grandmother of King David Leadership #2 GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapter 2 TEXT: Joshua 2: 13-14, “And that ye will save alive my father, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Eve Message

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jan 28, 2008

A Great Story

Christmas Eve Message December 24, 2007 This Is About That Titus 2:11 If we were to visit each other’s garages tonight I guarantee we would find some pretty unique stuff. Some of you are thinking I don’t have a garage, so let’s not be so exact. If we were to visit your attic, shop, your ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Mar 15, 2011

Christmas Story

Things Aren’t Always What They Seem Luke 2:1-2:20 Christmas 2006 His name was William Spurling. He was big for his age, and he was a little slow mentally. But he was a good kid, and all the other kids in the 7th grade liked him. In the school play, he wanted to play a shepherd, but the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Kind Of People God Uses

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003

Story of Mary

THE TYPE OF PERSON GOD USES Luke 1:26-55 December 1, 2002 Pm Is it by random selection that God picks people to use, or does God have a method? The principles of the Bible teach us that "God is looking for people to use." Look with me at Luke 1:26-55 ... (NKJV) Now in the sixth month the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-55

Denomination: Charismatic

1st Peter Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022

There IS a Villain in the story....

February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ezekiel 28:14-16, Zechariah 3:1, John 8:42-44, 2 Corinthians 11:12-15, Ephesians 6:11-12, Revelation 12:3, Revelation 12:9, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Ephesians 6:13-18, Hebrews 4:15-16, James 4:7, Revelation 20:2-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Have You Considered Job

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 3, 2025

Jobs story

Have you considered my servant Job As I’ve been going through this journey of watching my dad fight life’s final battle I’ve observed the way different people handle this situation some cry others doubt others search for answers some are strengthened by confirmation and faith When asked why good ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: *other