Sermons on Stories:

“generational Conflict” blessing Others Through Humility And Respect Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 3, 2013

Generational Conflict is not new. We learn from the Joseph story that Humility from the Old will encourage the young to accomplish great things, and Respect from the young will provide honor that is due to their seniors.

An article in “Christianity Today” suggests that many churches have become segregated - not by race, but by age. Mollie Hemmingway writes about a newly started church that meets in a movie theater. All of the attenders are under 30. They are single, professional, independent and hip. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2013

I cover the part of the story where Esther approaches the king and asks for the king and Haman to join her for a banquet. I talk about waiting on the Lord before taking important stands.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who went to church one Sunday and was very tired from his late night activities the night before. 1. Finding the sermon to be long and boring, the sleepy man finally nodded off to sleep. 2. The preacher, who had been noticing the man nodding off, ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A "Sign"? : A New View Of The Nativity Scene

Contributed by Bryan Douglas on Dec 8, 2012

God has revealed in the Christmas story a powerful "sign" of the swaddling clothes and manger which has great spiritual significance, but it has been concealed by our cultural depictions of the Nativity Scene.

A “Sign”? : A New View of the Nativity Scene Luke 2: 1-19 As we read the Christmas story in Luke 2: 1-19, it is such a familiar passage that it is easy to just blow through it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bringing Down The Roof Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Aug 22, 2012

Often times we think our greatest need is one thing when God knows that it is another. Follow the journey of one man and discover your greatest need in his story!

Bringing Down The Roof - Mark 2:1-12 - July 22, 2012 (Baptism Service) It’s not uncommon today to hear people say something like this, “If God would just reveal Himself, if He would just do some miracle for me to see, then I would turn to Him and believe.” People are looking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Funeral For A Believer

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 24, 2012

The story of Bartimaeus provides an excellent text for a funeral with both a clear gospel message and encouragement for the family: Mr 10:50 And he, casting away his garment, rose, and came to Jesus.

Funeral for a Believer Mr 10:46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. Mr 10:47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2013

Luke reveals that God knows and controls much more than we may realize. A thoughtful look at the birth stories of John and Jesus reveal the amazing extent of God's sovereign will and foreknowledge.

Read Luke 1:5-2:7 Luke’s account of the coming of Jesus is where we learn of how close he and John the Baptist’s families were. We would not know their relationship or that John was of Aaronic descent were in not for Luke. Luke gives us historic markers like Herod, Ceasar Augustus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Messy Christmas

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 26, 2013

The Christmas story encourages us with the truth that even though our lives and homes may be ‘messy’, Jesus delights to visit us and bring us hope, joy and peace.

A MESSY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL SONG: Amy singing “O Holy Night.” OPENING: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Christmas can be a stressful time for people. • Stress = a force or a pressure that strains or deforms. • One of the things is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

The Dark Side Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 2, 2014

Why does Matthew add the story of the slaughter of the baby boys in Bethlehem. First becasue it is fact and second to trigger assocaiations between Jesus birth and Moses birth (see details in sermon)

I came across this excerpt from a sermon from the Early Church Father St. Quod-vult-deus (Sermo 2 de Symbolo: PL 40, 655) “A tiny child is born, who is a great king. Wise men are led to him from afar. They come to adore one who lies in a manger and yet reigns in heaven and on earth. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23, Hebrews 2:10-18, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:2-10, Isaiah 63:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons From The Father Of A Nation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 17, 2018

From the story of Samuel anointing David as future king, we learn to obey God (which impacts others), to never stop learning, and to cultivate character. (Used as Father's Day sermon.)

1 Samuel 15:34 - 1 Samuel 16:13 Lessons from the Father of a Nation This Father’s Day I thought it would be interesting to learn from the Father of a nation. We usually look at today’s story from the perspective of David, but why not see it through Samuel’s eyes? Samuel, in essence, is the father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Process Of The Forgiving Sin.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 20, 2017

The story of the woman at the well tells us why we must confess our sins to the Lord, and why we must believe that we are instantly forgiven, and free from the condemnation to ourselves.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr on the 26th March 2017 (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries, (It is a revised version of an older sermon but for a larger congregation). Exodus 17:1-7 Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Psalm 95 “Please join me in my ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Episcopal

That Ain't No Ghost, Buster! Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

We find our Savior/Disciples once again in a storm on the Sea of Galilee. We’re going to learn today three assurances that this story gives us concerning storms.

10 Amazing Miracles From Scripture Series (3 of 10) “That Ain’t No Ghost, Buster!” John 6.15-21 10/18/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A John 6:15-21 (NASB) 15 So Jesus, perceiving that they were intending to come and take Him by force to make ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Esther - Series Intro Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

Esther: Living For God, in a Godless Culture Esther 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION TO ESTHER -For 60 years in a row the percentage of Christians in every American state has been decreasing. -Some modern day prophets see this decline as evidence that the end is near…perhaps they’re right. -Some ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9, Esther 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Surprising Endings Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Surprise Endings: Esther 2:1-18 INTRODUCTION -A few weeks ago Shelly Szekely texted me to ask what to say when someone else uses the Lord’s name in vain. -It struck me that it kind of depends on who the person is. -What if they are a non-Christian? What if ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

ESTHER: LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE Taking a Stand: Esther 2:19-3:15 Preached tag team style with Layperson Todd INTRODUCTION ERIK -Sunday morning Superman… -What did he stand for? -“Truth, justice and the American way.” -What do we stand for? Review: • Xerxes has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The View From Rock Bottom Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Jan 29, 2015

Though God is never mentioned in this book, his fingerprints are all over the story of the heroic Esther and Mordecai. Study along as we discuss the ins and outs of living for God in a godless culture.

LIVING FOR GOD IN A GODLESS CULTURE THE VIEW FROM ROCK BOTTOM: ESTHER 4(1-17) INTRODUCTION -Recently, I heard a man talk about his path to sobriety. -And he talked about hitting rock bottom (his lowest point) -passed out on the couch one night and his 7 year old daughter came to wake him ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ