Sermons on Story Behind The Story:

The Story Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 28, 2018

The first advent anticipates the second

The story of Jerusalem – City of David, City of God Texts: Genesis 12 and Revelation 21:3 and 22:5 Introduction: December 2018 - Advent message Great cities of the world include… NYC… Paris…London… Beijing…Rio De Janerio… San Francisco…Washington DC… Toronto…New Deli (Mumbai) (India)… Cairo… ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 11, 2017

The Christmas story is all about God's love for you.

`“The Christmas Story” Matthew 2:1-16 “The Christmas story is fascinating to me. There is so much going on. God the Creator takes on human form as a baby. He was born in a barn with all those colorful images; Wisemen from the East came to see Him after following a star that led the way to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Sarah's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The matriarch of the Hebrew family has much to teach the Christian disciple concerning faith. This sermon explores the power of faith lived out in this woman's life.

Let’s see…a guy preaching on putting women in their place. What could possibly go wrong? Wait! Don’t answer that question. I already know the answer. We talk about putting women in their place, and our minds, unfortunately, return to a less pleasant time in history. Culture even ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

A Mary's Story Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

Mary of Bethany displays the extravagant nature of worship as she anoints Jesus, and in so doing gives us all the model of the life of a disciple.

Mary is a popular biblical name. As a matter of fact, it was the single most popular name in first century Palestinian culture. One in every five girls born carried the name Mary. Wow! 20% of the women named Mary! Contrast that to the Social Security Administration’s latest “most ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 12, 2016

Jesus steps outside of the norm and the result is a woman and town are converted.

Projectionist: Start with “If Jesus Returned Today” Good questions; important questions. Our mission is to lead people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We really can’t do that, but what we can do is create irresistible environments where people are encouraged and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of God Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

The first of a series on the essential stories of the Old Testament. This sermon describes God's character and being. It also explores the idea that we are the pinnacle of God's creation. God created us to pour His love into us.

The Story of God Introduction This Sunday we are beginning a study of some of our favorite Old Testament Bible stories. And of course the best place to start is the beginning, the book of Genesis and the creation account. Over the years I have heard numerous reasons given for why Christians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Love Story

Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 23, 2023

Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; most likely filled with joy and gladness.

Ladies, do you remember when your husband asked for your hand in marriage; the day you became engaged? You either were scared or excited; filled with joy and gladness. Did you feel no one would ask for you to marry them? Did you feel as an outcast by so many in this world? Did you begin to wonder ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Story Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 15, 2023

When Jesus was crucified, the message was relayed all across the land that the Messiah was dead. But later, on the third day, the fog would lift. What looked like a crushing defeat was nothing more than the set-up for an incredible victory of sin, death, and hell.

The year was 1815. There were no satellites or telephones or even telegrams yet. There were no radios to communicate news. Nobody could send a text message or post a message on Facebook or YouTube. Still, the ENTIRE country of England knew that General Wellington was facing Napoleon in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-7, John 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 13, 2020

Mark’s account of the resurrection feels abrupt. Like it’s not finished yet. There’s a reason for that. We are the rest of the story.

The Rest of the Story 1 Corinthians 15:3-10; Mark 15:21-16:8 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed. It is such a blessing to be with you on this Easter Sunday Morning. Please take your Bibles and turn to Mark 15. But I also would like you to put a bookmark in 1 Corinthians 15, because we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Story Of Zacchaeus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 11, 2025

Jesus recognised Zacchaeus's repentance as being true by what Zacchaeus did

The story of Zacchaeus Story: On 12th February 1809, a baby boy was born in a one room log cabin - with a dirt floor -on a farm near Hodgenville, Kentucky. And when he was only 9 years-old, his mother died. He was a boy with rugged determination. And although he only had less than a year of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Oct 13, 2025

Are y’all ready for some preachin’ today? Are you ready to hear what God’s word has to tell us? Today, we are starting a two-part series, with the intent of examining the birth of Christ, a little differently.

So, part one, will be looking at Jesus’ birth from perspective of Matthew and Luke’s gospels. Next week, John’s gospel. We’ll be unfolding 8 factors, as they tell the story: Uniqueness of each gospel Key points of each gospel Bio of the authors Their audience Key figures Intent of the authors ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:25, Luke 1:37

Stories With Purpose!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024

Stories With Purpose! - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Why did Jesus speak in Parables? Parable #1. The Sign Of Jonah (vs 29-30 & 32) Parable #2. The Queen of The South (vs 31). Parable #3: The Lamp of The Body (vs 33-36). SERMON BODY: Ill: • (1). A teacher tells this story in Readers Digest magazine. • Performing Mozart should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36

Denomination: Brethren

A Story Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024

If we're not careful, we might overlook the missing the treasures the book of Philemon holds: the beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of Paul and the heart of God.

A Story of Grace Philemon 1-3 Introduction: 1) An Intimate Letter Philemon = most personal of Paul’s letters – a note from a friend to a friend… “Philemon” (v.1) If not, careful we will read through the little book of Philemon, check it off our daily Bible reading log, and quickly pass on to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Love Story Series

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Nov 19, 2024

Lesson drawn from Hosea about the depth of love we can know

A Love Story Christmas is a love story. John frames it that way. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16, NIV) But, God’s love story is not about roses, candlelight, and romance! It’s more ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God