Sermons on Share Your Story:

Responding To The Story

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Jan 10, 2006

Discovering the ’right’ response to the story of our reconciliation to the Father in the birth of Jesus.

RESPONDING TO THE STORY… PSALM 126 Introduction: In a northern section of Berlin lies a Protestant church whose front yard used to straddle the Communist wall. Its ironic name: the Church of the Reconciliation. The building itself used to be in East Berlin, while the sidewalk was in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Part 2: Help For Increasing Your Chances To Share Your Gift This Christmas. Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

Encouraging Christians to share the gift of Jesus year round.

"So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Story Of Job Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Suffering, trails, restoration, faith

THE STORY OF JOB Job 1: 1-22 (p359) Sept 26, 2010 INTRODUCTION Right before I left for New Orleans the History channel was running a series of shows remembering the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on American…Kari and I watched many of them "Hotel Ground Zero" "102 minutes that ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jethro's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or

Video Transition: Men of courage! Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Exodus 4:18-20, Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing The Story

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 26, 2006

A look at the big picture in terms of the role of the bible in preparing us for mission in today’s world

Introduction I came across this illustration of the role of the bible and our role as the followers of Jesus (by N T Wright): Suppose someone discovered a play by say, Shakespeare – there were 4 acts but the 5th had been lost. The first four acts provide such a wealth of characterization and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Story Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

When Stephen was being condemned on earth, he knew he was being commended by the true courtroom of heaven. When no one on earth spoke up for Stephen, you can be sure Someone in Heaven did.

We resume our yearlong study of the book of Acts today. Acts is a bridge book. It is a bridge between the Gospels, which describe the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and the letters, which unfold the life and nature of the church. And in the early part of Acts, we are introduced to five brief ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What A Story!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 23, 2007

Enthusiastically live the best news that has ever been told.

WHAT A STORY! Luke 2.20 S: Good News! C: Christmas Pr: ENTHUSIASTICALLY LIVE THE BEST NEWS THAT HAS EVER BEEN TOLD! Type: Inductive The Shepherds were: I. ORDINARY II. SCARED III. CURIOUS IV. CONTAGIOUS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Humbly realize that God became human • Meet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Your Home A Safe Place: Daily Sharing Time With You And Your Mate Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

Working on our core relationship with God moves us outward and has its effects on those closest to us. And who is closer than your spouse? WE NEED TO HAVE A DAILY TALK TIME WITH OUR SPOUSE.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home A Safe Place Daily Sharing Time for You & Your Mate EPHESIANS 5:21-33 Five Safety Builders There were two men out on the golf course, at the fifteenth green, when they see a funeral procession drive by. One man pauses, takes off his hat, and places it over his heart, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Story Of Jepthah

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 15, 2024

Looking at lessons we can learn from Jepthah as men.

Jephthah Judges 11 June 16, 2024 Back in 2010, just before Father’s Day, the July/August edition of The Atlantic hit the stands with this blazing cover story: The End of Men. That was 14 short years ago, and among the articles in the magazine was this one - - - - Are Father’s Necessary?: A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Story Of The Manger Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories: All of these people played a part in the larger story... I want to play a part in what God is doing These stories were given to us for an example... Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Text: Luke 2:1-7 1 And it came to pass in those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 6, 2010

This lesson concludes the series on the life of Joseph. As his story comes to a close we review the main lessons we learn from his life, and we talk about writing the rest of our stories.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a dinner party that was headed for disaster. 1. One man, an insurance executive, was monopolizing the conversation with a lengthy account of recent litigation involving his company. 2. Since the two other guests were lawyers, the host and hostess were ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Simeon’s Story Is Our Story”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024

One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. He heard the "voice of Jesus" by the Holy Spirit. When you hear the Spirit give you a direction, you are hearing the voice of Jesus. The scriptures can also be "a voice of Jesus" (Jesus Speaks Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-26 Christmas I “Simeon’s Story is Our Story” One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. We meet Simeon on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for his consecration ceremony, as required by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-26, Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Story Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 12, 2001

The parable of the weeds gives us hope for the future!

A Story of Hope Matthew 13:24-30 June 2001 24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bible Story Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

The Bible story divides itself into Patriarchal, Jewish, and Christian eras and this is very important to understanding and applying God’s word.

The Bible Story (You Can Understand the Bible 2) II Tim. 2:15 INTRO.: The Bible was written by about 40 different authors over a span of about 15 centuries. The last book in the Bible was written 2 thousand years ago in a land most of us have never seen and a language we don’t speak. The Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of A Seed

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 22, 2018

In the story of the seed, Jesus gives each of us instructions for reproducing

The Story of a Seed It was the end of August in 1979. I was a 19-year-old fisherman on the herring seiner Rali 2 out of Paspébiac, Quebec. Don’t ask why a crew from Saint John and Grand Manan were crewing a seiner from Quebec, it’s a long story. We had spent the summer in the Bay of Fundy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Wesleyan