Sermons on Story Of Dorcas:

When Disaster Strikes

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 20, 2003

This message based around the story of Lazarus will share five essential principles to making it though difficult times in our lives!

When Disaster Strikes John 11:1-45 The following was written by Jack Jordan newspaper editor recording the events of April 3, 1974. An uneasiness nagged at me as I checked over proofs for the next day’s paper. It was Wednesday, April 3, 1974 about 4 o’clock on a gray afternoon. More than 100 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unconditional Love Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Apr 28, 2003

Sermon shares the unconditional love of God for his people through the story of Hosea and his marriage to a prostitute named Gomer.

Michael A. Murdock Clearing The Path; Minor Adjustments That Clear the Pathway for Major Life Improvements #1 Based on a series from LifeSteps.org April 27, 2003 “The Unconditional Love of God” Hosea 14:4 Introduction During a revival a certain man came into the meeting and sat in the back row. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11, Hebrews 12:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When Christmas Is Over

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 7, 2003

The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down.

The Story of the Magi has great things to teach us about what to do when the excitement of Christmas dies down. DEDICATION: Wise Men’s (Magi) Response Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod. Magi from the east came to Jerusalem, 2and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Role In God's Drama

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2004

As a Christian, your life is part of the continuing story of God’s people. Live obediently. Live with the determination to bless others.

A lot of people think the Bible is a book of rules. A lot of people think of the Bible as a source of doctrines - of right teachings about God. A lot of people consider the Bible, because it is inspired by God, to basically be God. And that’s the people who respect the Bible. There are others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking Into The Window

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Jesus is the Light of the World. He is the open window to eternal life and light and there is no other way. This sermon is told in story format.

Looking into the Window By Pastor James May There it stood, in the side of the wall; it was just a window. But there was something different about this window that was different from most. Those on the inside could look through it to see the outside world, and those on the outside could look ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:10-13, James 1:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revealed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007

Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing Follow The Leader

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2006

Leadership and followship demand truth, grace, and sacrifice to be effective. A story-sermon, reworked from one originally done in 1999.

The desire to be “somebody” is deep within all of us. We want to be distinguished, we need to be acknowledged, we must be somebodies, not nobodies. That desire to be “somebody” can lead us to glorious accomplishment, or it can lead to the depths of degradation. It’s all in what motivates us. Do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mephibosheth And Me

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 20, 2006

The story of Mephibosheth is a perfect illustration of the Gospel. I used this sermon on a "Friend Day" when we expected many visitors.

Introduction: A. Today I want to tell the story of a man named Mephibosheth. 1. Now there’s a name for you! Anyone want to use that name for their son? 2. It’s so hard to pronounce that I thought about giving him a nickname for today. 3. I thought about just calling him “M.” 4. Then I thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Narnia: Door To A New Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 5, 2005

A look at the powerful parallels between "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" and the Calvary story and its importance for our families today.

DOOR TO A NEW KINGDOM (Narnia #1) December 3, 2005 / Upper Room Fellowship I have a suggestion for all of the single Christians here this morning. Tomorrow, they say, December 4, is Saint Barbara’s Day – Saint Barbara being one of the legendary martyrs of the Church. If you young ladies will ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Abba

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003

He is our Father and Father means provider. This message takes a look at Romans 8:15 and the story of the Prodigal Son.

ABBA! By: Ron Crandall Rom 8:15 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) AB (father), an element in the composition of many proper names, of which Abba is a Chaldaic form, having the sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who, What, Why And How?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2006

A sermon on John 5:1-16. Looking at this story and examining it under these four questions: Who, What, Why and How?

Sermon for 10/22/2006 John 5:1-16 Who, What, Why and How? Introduction: In the Peanuts comic strip, we find Snoopy thinking to himself: "Yesterday I was a dog. Today I’m a dog. Tomorrow I’ll probably still be a dog. There’s so little hope for advancement.” Today in our Scriptures there is little ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And The Pharisee At The Temple

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray.

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray. Luke lets us know right away in the opening line of this story just who Jesus is telling this parable to. “And so he told this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

The Battle For The Vineyard (Matthew 21:33-40)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Like so much of life, the parables of Jesus are often stories of violence. Here the violence is between a landlord and his tenants. ...

“We were told that this [operation] was against armed people and against people climbing on our armed vehicles. Our APCs (armed personnel carriers) were cruising 24 hours a day close to buildings (in Jenin), waiting for kids to climb on them, trying to dislodge the top -mounted MG (machine gun) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Extreme Makeover: Old Testament Edition

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We have a wonderful picture of grace here; the story of an obscure man with a name not only hard to pronounce, but with a terrible meaning.

Passage: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Intro: Back in the 50’s, there was a TV show called “Queen for a Day.” PP Show the picture of it. 1. today it is “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”, where people get a new house. 2. these gifts are given for people in terrific need, and it is great. 3. it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free