Sermons on Story Of Dorcas:

A Compelling Commitment: 3 Stories, 3 Views Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

God is committed to us and we are called to be committed to Him. The mutual search reflects the value seen in the one being pursued.

A compelling commitment: 3 stories, 3 views I once borrowed a tan, leather sports coat from my brother. He was not using it, and I was headed back to college, so he lent it to me for the semester. I liked it so much that I brought it back next semester, but I didn’t tell him. I hung it in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-50

Denomination: Mennonite

The Climax Of The Story: An Arrest, A Trial, An Execution, A Savior Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Jan 10, 2008

The Gospel reaches it’s climax as Jesus is executed and pays the ultimate price for our sins.

Do we have any artists in here? If you are an artist then you probably enjoyed art class in school while you were growing up. All of the different mediums, all of the colors and all the expressions of creativity would have been something that you enjoyed and looked forward to. While that would ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christmas Love: The Story Of God's Gift To Us Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 20, 2006

This is a sermon about God’s gift to us. How it is 1. Usefull 2. Costly 3. Effective

Christmas Love: The Story of God’s Gift to Us Christmas was an exciting time and Joie was excited too. He was only 10 years old and he was as excited as any ten year old boy could be. For him Christmas was still a time of wonder. He did the things most 10 year olds do. He played ball, rode his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hard Work, Sharing Jesus Stories And Resting!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 26, 2006

After being sent out in teams, the disciples shared their stories with Jesus and he invited them to rest. We too are called to work hard, share ’Jesus’ stories and to rest.

“The apostles gathered round Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught” (v30). Jesus had sent the disciples out in twos, with instructions (6:8-11). They had gone out with the message of repentance (6:12); they had anointed many sick people with oil and healed them (6:13). It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Anglican

That's My Story And I'm Sticking To It

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Feb 11, 2006

THERE’S A SONG THAT BOAST "YOU CAN’T MAKE ME DOUBT HIM (GOD/JESUS), I KNOW TOO MUCH ABOUT HIM." THAT’S THE STORY OF THE BLIND MAN WE SEE IN JOHN 9. THAT’S THE TESTIMONY EVERY CHRSITIAN SHOULD HAVE.

THAT’S MY STORY AND I’M STICKING TO IT JOHN 9:1-12 SOMEONE SAID TO HELEN KELLER, "WHAT A PITY YOU HAVE NO SIGHT!" TO WHICH SHE REPLIED, "YES, BUT WHAT A PITY SO MANY HAVE SIGHT BUT CANNOT SEE!" TEXT – PEOPLE WHO COULD NOT SEE. NOT JUST THE BLIND MAN . . . THE DISCIPLES OF JESUS WERE BLINDED BY ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Jonah - A Tragic Hero With A Fatal Flaw Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 6, 2001

The story of Jonah is a satiric masterpiece. The book of Jonah is unique in that it humorously recounts the adventures of a prophet who struggled against his divine commission. This really is a handbook on how not to be a prophet.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In his book, True Heroism in a World of Celebrity Counterfeits, Dick Keyes writes that a celebrity is "one who is famous and well publicized," well known "apart from how they became known. Celebrity itself is indifferent to moral character," he adds. One can be ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:3

More Than Enough 2 - Giving Stories Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More than Enough Stewardship Sermon series, week 2.

“Giving Stories” First off, I want to thank everyone who submitted their own “Giving Stories.” It makes a huge difference and I’m glad you took the time. This next week, you have another opportunity to help with the sermon. The assignment is “Celebration Sunday.” We will be celebrating all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Father Heart Of God - The Story Of The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2014

The story of the Prodigal Son: a Journey into the father-heart of God.

It’s Father’s Day, and I want to spend a little bit of time looking into the Scripture that was just read, the Parable of the Prodigal Son, to see what we can see about the nature of God the Father. We know that Father’s Day is a day of mixed significance to people. For some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Love Story #1: First Love

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2013

The Song of Solomon is a picture of a beautiful relationship between a husband and a wife, and it is also an allegory for our loving relationship with Jesus our Saviour.

IT’S A LOVE STORY #1: FIRST LOVE INTRO TO THE SONG OF SONGS: “The song of songs, which is Solomon's.” (Song 1:1, NKJV). • Three names to this book: Song of Songs, Song of Solomon, Canticles (Latin for song). • Author: Solomon: “And God gave Solomon wisdom and ...read more

Denomination: *other

It's A Love Story #3: Relentless Love

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 4, 2013

The Song of Solomon describes the relentless, passionate love that Jesus has for us, and how nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

IT’S A LOVE STORY #3: RELENTLESS LOVE INTRO TO THE SONG OF SONGS: “The song of songs, which is Solomon's.” (Song 1:1, NKJV). • Three names to this book: Song of Songs, Song of Solomon, Canticles (Latin for song). • Author: Solomon: “And God gave Solomon wisdom ...read more

Denomination: *other

"Believe In The Lord Jesus Christ -- The Rest Of The The Story Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 1, 2015

One of the Most quoted passages in Christian circles today is Acts 16:31 "Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and You shall Be Saved, you and Your Household." This message gat the rest of the story.

“BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AND YOU SHALL BE SAVED – THE REST OF THE STORY” Acts 16:16-40 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ March 01, 2015 Audio Link to listen to the preaching of this sermon: http://chirb.it/dqea4N INTRODUCTION: 1.) Many of you will remember the news ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Prophecies: "His"Story Written In Advance!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 26, 2013

To bring to the fore that Adonai God was in "full control" during the First Christmas time.

CHRISTMAS PROPHECIES –“HIS”STORY WRITTEN IN ADVANCE Some years ago during Christmas time, the womenfolk of our Church went to a reasonably distant Departmental store to buy gifts for the widows/orphans/Sunday school children of our Church. When, they came back it dawned on one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Story #16 Good King - Bad King

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 20, 2014

This lesson is a contrast between a good king (Hezekiah) and an evil king (Manasseh) who ruled Israel. It should be noted that even the evil king was blessed upon his repentance.

1. Colonial Attitudes toward God and Kings a. In 1774, a report went to the King of England from the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston which read, "If you ask an American who is his Master, he will tell you he has none, or any governor but Jesus Christ." b. Prewar Colonial Committee of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The General And The Poor Girl:a Story Of Healing

Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Sep 14, 2012

This sermon teaches us that we can be invloved in the "healing" of others.

Bernabé (José)--hijo de consolación un hermanos que siempre buscaba animar a los demás. Hch.. 4:36,37 36 Entonces José, quien por los apóstoles era llamado Bernabé (que significa hijo de consolación) y quien era levita, natural de Chipre, 37 como tenía un campo, lo vendió, trajo el dinero y lo ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

We Cannot Know Another’s Story Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 4, 2010

God must be loved greatly for us to live the life (and die the death) he calls us to.

Scripture Introduction Near the end of the Chronicles of Narnia book, The Horse and His Boy, C. S. Lewis describes Shasta feeling sorry for himself because life is hard. While he cries, the Lion draws near, and Shasta is frightened when he realizes this is a very large creature. He cannot see ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed