Sermons on Story Behind The Story:

Lord, Change My Story

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025

God specializes in rewriting destinies; no matter how painful your story has been, He is able to turn it into a testimony of glory.

LORD, CHANGE MY STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 “And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2025

How do we tell others the story of Jesus? In our text today we see that it doesn’t require a Bible college education or a deep theological argument. Instead, it’s all about saying “Come and See Jesus”.

(Sermon began with a group of people standing on a sidewalk looking upward) Back when I was a boy, there was a TV show that always began with this group of people on a sidewalk - pointing and looking up in the sky. Does anyone know what TV show this was? (SUPERMAN) “Look! Up in the sky…. It’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2025

An advent series focused on how God crashes our stories and life changes.

God Crashes our Story November 30, 2025 Matthew 1:18-25 Have you ever had your plans blown up? You were planning on a great vacation, but then an illness or injury happened. And everything changed. Maybe you weren’t planning on attending a family function, you know, too much drama, but you did, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2025

When God crashes our stories, life forever changes.

When God Crashed Our Story Luke 1:26-38 December 7, 2025 When I was a resident chaplain my two year residency was coming to an end. So, I applied for other chaplaincy positions. One of them was at a place that specialized in physical rehab, Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital. I applied even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Bless: Sharing Your Story Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 25, 2023

Message from John 9 about sharing the story of Christ and how He changed our lives.

Title: Who is He? Theme: To show the importance of sharing our story Text: John 9 John 9:35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said to him, "Do you believe in the Son of God?" 36 He answered and said, "Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-36

Denomination: Church Of God

You Are A Part Of The Christmas Story

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 23, 2023

I preached this short message at our Christmas Even event. It was preceded (of course) by singing a number of Christmas carols. It was an attempt to include everyone who attended in the Christmas Story. I have several people help read through the long passage of Scripture.

You are a Part of the Story of Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Read passage… One of the exciting things about the Christmas story is that you are part of the story. I. God sent His Son because he loves you. 1John 4:10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth And Boaz: The Story Unfolds Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 5, 2024

Ruth represents one of the great redemption stories of the Bible. From cursed outsider, to redeemed. What about us? What about our line in Adam. He was cursed and banished from the garden of Eden. But God had a plan of redemption for all of us.

My friend has written a book with this title; His story in our story for his glory. That could be the theme for the life of Ruth. Ruth is from the worst family line in the Bible. She is a Moabite cursed to the tenth generation. Ruth places her faith in the God of Israel, and she is about to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 4: The Story In The Stones Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 15, 2024

Joshua 4 has the story of how Israel crossed the Jordan River and entered the Promised Land. The LORD told Joshua to make two memorials, from two different batches of stones. There's more in the chapter, too.

Introduction: Memorials are important. They serve to remind the people who were there of what happened, and why; and they’re also to remind the people, sometimes generations later, what their ancestors had endured. This was true for Israel as well: the people in this story lived through something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Place In Gods Story Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 25, 2022

How many here can say they know their place and part in God’s story and are living it out? Why do you think you are where you are today?

How many here have attempted to trace your family heritage, maybe asked your relatives about your great grandfather or great grandmother, great aunts and uncles? It is always fascinating to trace the story of your lineage - where your family came from, how your ancient relatives lived, what they ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story Of Slow, Painful Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 16, 2023

The story of Joseph coming to a place of forgiveness with his brothers is a long story (four whole chapters!) but the story is a great illustration of how difficult forgiveness is.

HOW WE THINK YOU FORGIVE: Say “I forgive you” and move on. - Discuss the fact that “forgive and forget” is not in the Bible. PLOT POINTS: - This is a really long story – basically four chapters! But it’s important that we hit the various plot points because they show the back-and-forth, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration: The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2022

I’m excited to share with you a story of restoration through the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. Come and learn about how Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are here to restore and heal our brokenness, which includes our broken bodies and spirits.

Restoration: The Story of Blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-53 NKJV Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqgAwTh5a6k “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

"A Story About Seeds”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 9, 2021

"There is nothing that we do that God could not accomplish Himself." (Unseen Realm-Michael Heiser) But we are to sow the seeds of the Gospel, tell the story of Jesus.. it is a partnership with the Holy Spirit.

In Jesus Holy Name June 21, 2021 Text: Mark 4:31 Pentecost III Redeemer “A Story About Seeds” We have a garden. Many of you probably have gardens as well. Some of you may even start your plants in a hot house. But most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-33, Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Chilling Story Of A Stingy Man Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

This rich man took his arrogance with him to the other side of the grave. If he knew Lazarus’ name in hell, wouldn't he also know about Lazarus’ pitiful condition on earth?

24 hour prayer today – next one is May 16/17, 2015 – you can sign up at http://www.nrhbc.org/24pray. Here’s our next series – “I Have a Friend Who…” We invite your questions. Today is I’m Not Ashamed Day – a day when many will publically identify with Jesus in baptism. You’ll also hear about how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus – Truth In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 19, 2021

‘Jesus – Truth in the Christmas story’ John chapter 1 verses 14b – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction. (2). Information. (3). Description. SERMON BODY: (1). Introduction. ill: • The story is told of a little 4-year-old girl called Sophie. • Who despite several reprimands kept telling lies? • It seemed she was constantly spinning tall tales. • So, her mother ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Brethren

Elijah (1) The Story Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 23, 2019

This is an introductory message covering the life of Elijah from his sudden appearance to his strange departure to heaven without dying

“Elijah (1) The Story of Elijah” (1 Kings 16:28-22:51) Bob Marcaurelle, Meadowbrook Baptist Church See: (homeorchurch biblestudy.com) One Old Testament historian has well said that the history of the divided Kingdoms is the study of the struggle between the men of God and the gods of men. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist