Sermons on Stories Of The Bible:

Yabboke A Place Of Total Surrender

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Sep 29, 2017

Yabboke was the place Jacob wrestled with God. See why Jacob was able to rename this place Peniel. This is a journey we all must make alone.

YAB-BOKE’ A Place of Total Surrender Gen 32:22 And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two women servants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Yab-boke’ 1. Yab-boke’ …. It may not Mean anything to you now • But I Pray that after you hear this message it will become ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And You Call Yourself A Christian!

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 13, 2017

Four Chacteristics of a true Christian

“And You Call Yourself a Christian!” November 3, 2017 Ephesians 4:1-3 “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Diferences Within Unity Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

The differences based upon the Spirit's gift to the Church should create greater unity, not disunity.

Unity and Differences Ephesians 4:7-16 Zero’s do make a difference. A quick postcard was sent out to church members of a church was considering a new pastor. A newsletter had gone out and no one had noticed the error. The postcard said, “Pastor Bill Murphy actually has the 100 percent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The 12 Apostles: John Son Of Zebedee

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

Here is the mysterious person who leaned on Jesus at the last supper, the only one of the 12 to die a natural death, and who was vouchsafed with the greatest prophetic insight of any person in Scripture.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JOHN SON OF ZEBEDEE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rabbi Levy was walking home from synagogue one Sabbath when he saw Issy, a leader in his congregation, going into ‘The Chinese Crab’ restaurant. 2. As he looked through the window, Rabbi Levy saw Issy order a plate of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Palm Sunday Surprise Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015

The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

One New Humanity Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021

The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Developing A Biblical Worldview Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 26, 2021

Do you really have a pure Biblical Worldview? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB

From Rod Parsley, author of “Culturally Incorrect: How Clashing Worldviews Affect Your Future” tells us: “One of the main reasons the evangelical church is faring so poorly in the current clash of cultures is that so few followers of Christ actually have a fully biblical worldview. The majority of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

The Power of Words

Open your bibles to James Chapter 3. As we continue our series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, is a faith that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Greatness Of Melchizedek In Relation To Abraham Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 23, 2020

Word was brought to Abraham that Lot was being carried away into captivity. Abraham immediately armed about 318 men out of his own household. Each man that he could arm must have had at least one woman and a child. Therefore, Abraham must have had about a thousand people.

2/29/20 Tom Lowe Lesson #22 [ID5a] The Greatness of Melchizedek in Relation to Abraham (Hebrews 7:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10 (NIV) Melchizedek the Priest 1This Melchizedek was king of Salem and priest of God Most High. He met Abraham returning from the defeat of the kings and blessed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Discontent

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020

We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in Thessalonica. He visited the synagogues to dialogue with the Jews there.

Good morning church! What a privilege to come together as a body of Christ to study His word. Let us begin our time with the word of prayer. Prayer: We will continue our series from the book of Acts and our text for this morning is Acts 17:16-34. In the beginning of this chapter, Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Takes Away Our Pain

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Nov 22, 2020

God is good and does not want any of us to be in pain.

Looking at what is going on all over the world at the present moment, all we see is a chaotic world. And even though we are seeing things that we have not seen before happen and there is panic everywhere, we still have a God that is aware of all things, for He is a God that does not slumber nor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8, Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Set Of A New Creation

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 20, 2020

As a new creation we are not expected to live as the people of the world does.

As a new creation in Christ we are not supposed to be like the people that are not yet in Christ. We are called to be separate from the realm of darkness, as a new creation the bible records that we are now a partaker of the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ and now live in a kingdom of light not of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Colossians 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

We’re All In This Together Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

When we face a crisis, we, as the body of Christ are mandated to show love for one another, love, not just in word, but in action.

These are tough times. Many are quarantined at home. Many are struggling to get by. Many are unable to get to the store to buy need supplies. Many are hurting and unable to receive comfort because of social distancing. Many are scared and have diseases and other health issues. They wonder what ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 10, 2020

Psalm 22:1-21 gives us the experience of the Sufferer.

Scripture Psalm 22 is an appropriate psalm for our meditation tonight, Good Friday, and also for this coming Easter Sunday. The reason is that the first part of Psalm 22 (verses 1-21) focuses on the experience of suffering on a cross, and the second part of Psalm (verses 22-31) announces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter - Celebrating His Victory!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 14, 2020

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10; John 14:1-3 A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 14:1-3, James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ