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  • Andrew Schroer avatar

    A True Cinderella Story

    Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 9, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,068 views

    Ours is a true Cinderella story. God has taken us from humble roots, given us the best clothes and made us heirs of his vast fortune.

    Mexican soap operas crack me up. Nine times out of ten they are about a young, poor maid who falls in love with her employer’s handsome son. After many trials and tribulations, this young, poor maid finally finds the life of her dreams with the man of her dreams. For some reason, we can’t get ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tell Me That Story

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    A sermon on salvation using the illustrative parable of the lost sheep.

    Introduction Last weekend as I sat in the hospital room with my wife, our nephew Trenton, found a can of shaving cream sitting on the table. He picked up the can, brought it over to me and began to ask questions about it. So, I began to explain to him that when he got older like Uncle Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Conversion Stories Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,672 views

    Two examples of religious decisions one false conversion (Simon the Sorcerer) and one true conversion (Ethiopian Treasurer).

    Two Conversion Stories Acts 8:5-40 The hero of Acts chapter 8 is Philip. Philip was one of the seven chosen to oversee the distribution of relief to the widows. Philip is the first person and the only person in the New Testament called an evangelist (Acts 21:8). It is interesting to consider that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To Samaritan Story Series

    Contributed by Jim Elliott on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,664 views

    This is The Introduction to The Samaritan Story

    Introduction to The Samaritan Story Luke 10:1-37 The Samaritan Story was given for the benefit of a Lawyer - who came to a meeting - Consider these.... [I] THE LORD - THE SAVIOUR LUKE 10:1 Here we encounter Christ’s Ministry as He has- 1. Chosen The Seventy - Selected the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Samaritan Story # 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Elliott on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 4,558 views

    The Samaritan Story

    First we considered an Introduction to this Story Now for The First Sermon Outline - Consider THE LIFE OF THE LORD AS PRESENTED HERE! In the Samaritan Coming to the rescue of this victim. [I] THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST CAN BE SEEN This Uncovered Religious.... 1. Prejudices - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Mason avatar

    Samson And The American Story

    Contributed by Chris Mason on Sep 18, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 6,305 views

    I don’t know if you realize it or not, but the life of Samson parallels that of the United States. The events of last week once again demonstrate the need for us to be obedient unto death.

    Samson And The American Story Intro. The events of Tuesday morning are events that will be with me the rest of my life. The pain in peoples eyes. The not knowing where their loved ones were or what happened to them. The un imaginable destruction and loss of live. The questions like why did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Evangelism In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Dec 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    We must NEVER forget that we are ALL called to evangelize the world around us...

    Date Written: December 9, 2006 Date Preached: December 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Evangelism in the Christmas Story Sermon Title: Evangelism in the Christmas Story Sermon Text: Matt 1:20-24; Luke 2:10-11; 26-28 Introduction: For the average believer, there is NO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Amazing Love Story

    Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,571 views

    Hosea’s life and ministry show what God wants for us and how he loves us.

    An Amazing Love Story (Marriage Video) The minor prophet Hosea is unique in that God made him live out the tragedy of Israel’s unfaithfulness by having him marry a woman who was unfaithful. Its shocking! God intended it to be shocking because the idolatry of Israel is shocking. Hosea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Narnia: Enter The Story Series

    Contributed by Mike Evans on Dec 19, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    We enter the fantacy world of Narnia and discover an invitation to understand life as a story that finds a right context in God’s grader story.

    Enter the Story pt. 1 of 5 Philippians 4:8 Fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. How much time have you spent thinking this week? What tends to claim your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Father/Son Story Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,555 views

    Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

    A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Telling The Salvation Story Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,660 views

    We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

    The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eric Thomas avatar

    Everyone Has A Story

    Contributed by Eric Thomas on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,584 views

    As followers of Christ, we must embrace and share the story that God has penned upon the fabric of our hearts.

    Introduction The members of First Church saw that they had a story to tell and they shared it with others wherever they went and whenever they could. This morning I pray that we might see our life’s story as the members of the First Church saw their life story. I pray that we might celebrate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    A Story Worth Telling! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life!

    A Story worth Telling! Thesis: The story of Jesus Christ is still worth telling because it’s not lifeless but full of new life! Opening Illustration: Opening skit by kids with David Phelps song being played - "End of the Beginning". Song¡¦s message: Verse 1 I was taking a trip on a plane the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dana Chau avatar

    God's Love Story

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,462 views

    Discover how true love wins over conflict in God’s love story.

    Last Thursday, I watched about 10 minutes of a Winnie the Pooh St. Valentine’s Day special. I began to think about how each one of us learned what love is. From childhood to adulthood we unintentionally allow our parents, our teachers, our classmates, our dating experience and the media to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,266 views

    Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

    Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed