Sermons on story ends:

Paul's Story Is Our Story

Contributed by Edward Frey on Sep 27, 2001

Paul’s life story, like ours, is a wonderful example of God’s mercy with sinners through Jesus Christ.

PAUL’S STORY IS OUR STORY A young lady goes out on a blind date and the first thing her friends ask is, “So, what’s his story?” They want to know all the details – where does he work, where did he grow up, what kind of car does he drive? It seems everybody has a story, and we want to know it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Does The Road End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

His Story Is Your Story

Contributed by Christopher Kennedy on Jan 22, 2009

Faith in Jesus is being a part of something bigger than yourself.

On the random stack of things that magically appear outside my office door from time to time, this week I discovered a scrapbook that caught my attention. It was a scrapbook of the first years of Shepherd of the Hills. I was curious to look at the old pictures, letters, bulletins, and other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2010

Christians can endure the injustices of life because we know the end of the story—in the end there will be justice.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WISDOM’S SMILE In Ecclesiastes chapter 8, we find the word “vanity” three times (vv. 10, 14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” literally means “vapor.” Vapor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Ending That Doesn't End Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 28, 2006

This is the sixth sermon in a Lenten Series on the Seven Last Words of Christ. I also have information on dramas that may be used as a introduction to this and all the other messages in this series.

The Ending That Doesn’t End --John 19:25-30 “Spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sport! The thrill of victory . . . and the agony of defeat! The human drama of athletic competition! This is ABC’s Wide World of Sports [--http://ask.yahoo.com/20060213.html]!” These are the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Easter Sermon With Surprise Ending

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This sermon has a little fun with the "short" ending of Mark. We stand at the empty tomb... and it is up to us to finish the story.

The Lady or the Lion By Frank Stockton (edited and revised) In the very olden time there lived a semi-barbaric king, whose ideas were indeed semi-barbaric. The king had a daughter, beautiful and fair… the envy of every woman in the nation. She could have any man in the kingdom… but her heart ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Story Of Jephthah And His Daughter - Pride And Prejudice

Contributed by Sinisa Horvat on Apr 15, 2020

Did Jephthah sacrifice his daughter and how did he end up in the Hebrew 11 as a pillar of faith?

Pride and Prejudice- The story of Jephthah and his tragic wow Pray before you start The judges 11 is one of the most difficult stories to comprehend. The story is a confusing, seemingly inconsistent theological nightmare. purpose: Today, I would like us to study the text and to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:30-32

The Rest Of The Story: Psalm 22:22-31

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 23, 2018

The crucifixion and suffering of Jesus is not the end of Psalm 22.

The Rest of the Story: Psalm 22:22-31 The opening words of the 22nd Psalm are remembered in that Jesus spoke this verse from the cross. “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Much has been said by theologians about this verse about this being the time the sin if the world was placed on Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story # 1 "The Story Of God, The Story Of Us" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

This is the introduction sermon for the series through the Old and New Testament based on "The Story" This is God’s Story from Creation to the return of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2016 Text: II Timothy 3:16 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Story of God, The Story of Us” Life is a story. You wake up. What will happen next? Each day the sun comes up. Each day the sun sets. All sorts of characters move in and out of your day. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Re-Creation Story Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of re-creation through the story of the empty tomb in John's gospel, emphasizing how the Risen Christ's love for us offers a chance for resurrection and transformation.

The story of the empty tomb in John’s gospel is one of re-creation with hints back to Genesis and John 1. The Risen Christ sees Mary just as she is and loves her. The Risen Jesus sees all of us, too, just as we are and offers to re-create us with resurrection life. This is the fulfillment of God ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Topics: Resurrection Life, Re-Creation, Divine Love

The Joseph Experience – The End. 07 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

The final week in this study, but also a very revealing part of this story! We’ll see exactly WHY the other brothers were not chosen, and the catastrophic results of their actions.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Homework: Did anyone seek God about plans for their life? Did you lay hands on yourself like Paul was going to do for Timothy? I know everyone is reading along with the Joseph ...read more

Move That Bus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 25, 2019

A survey and summary of the book of Revelation shared as a part of the sermon series 'The Story.'

Move That Bus! (The End Of Time) The Story – Chapter 31 Maple Grove we made it…! Chapter 31 of The Story has arrived. WOW, it sure took a long time but we are finally here… I MEAN – January 13 , is a long way back. AND LISTEN – whether you were here when we started on this journey through ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Simeon’s Story Is Our Story”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2024

One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. He heard the "voice of Jesus" by the Holy Spirit. When you hear the Spirit give you a direction, you are hearing the voice of Jesus. The scriptures can also be "a voice of Jesus" (Jesus Speaks Leonard Sweet)

In Jesus Holy Name December 29, 2019 Luke 2:25-26 Christmas I “Simeon’s Story is Our Story” One of my favorite characters of the Christmas story is Simeon. We meet Simeon on the day Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple for his consecration ceremony, as required by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-26, Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Lutheran