Sermons on Story Of Lazarus:

The Story- Chapter 23 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2014

The ministry of Jesus begins!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are in Chapter 23 of The Story, The Ministry of Jesus begins! • After the birth of Jesus and all the events surrounding that magnificent event, we find Jesus in the temple as a 12 year old, He was a source of amazement for those who were with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Easter Story

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

The original ending of Mark's Gospel a first glance seems to inspire little hope; but a closer look reveals how the Risen Lord meets us in the ordinary circumstances of life and invites us to finish the story of His resurrection.

The little boy was not exactly happy about going to church on Easter Sunday morning. His new shoes were to tight, his tie pinched his neck and the weather outside was just too beautiful to be cooped up inside...so as he sulked in the pew his parents heard him mutter to no one in particular. "I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Story- Chapter 24 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2014

Jesus no ordinary man and if we want to escape the ordinary life we need to plug into Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Ordinary- not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive • Isn’t that what we all strive for in life? Ordinary? • When Jesus began His ministry it became obvious to all that He was ANYTHING but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2014

What does it mean to "seek first God's Kingdom"? What does it mean to "seek first God's righteousness?" How do we know when we've done that, and how willing are we to embrace those priorities in our lives?

OPEN: We showed the following youtube clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LY5O7E5bU (An interview with Jase & Missy Robertson of Duck Dynasty where they described what their home life is like) What you just witnessed was an interview with Jase and Missy Robertson (of Duck Dynasty) on K-Love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Matthew 6:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story Of God's Gift Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories: All of these people played a part in the larger story... I want to play a part in what God is doing These stories were given to us for an example... Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Text: Luke 2:11 For unto YOU is born this day in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story Of Three Ministries

Contributed by Frank Jackson on Aug 5, 2014

This is a sermon about "YOUR" ministry and how "YOU" play a role in God's plan.

STORY OF THREE MINISTRIES Text: Mark 1:2-11 Mark 1:2-11 shows us about three ministries, how God works with ministers. First, God had a plan. I don't say 'God has a plan', because God had it planned long ago. God has a big plan and a bunch of smaller plans. We see here, for example, that Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

The Story- Chapter 27 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2014

Our lives can move from the Saturday despair to the Sunday delight!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we enter into the 27th chapter of The Story, we are going to touch on chapter 26 also because I would like for us to look at three days of Jesus’ life. • Friday, which was the day of the crucifixion, Saturday which was a day in which Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-64

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Story Of A Lost Son

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

While on earth, Jesus sought out the sinner, He has called His church to go after the lost as well. The Holy Spirit draws people to the Christ and the salvation He so freely offers.

"The Story of a Lost Son" TEXT: LUKE 15:23,24 Introduction: A. In chapter 15 we have three stories which early church Fathers considered as one parable. 1) The purpose of each is to show the natural reaction to finding that which was lost is Joy. a. God longs to reconcile sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Church Of God

An Olympics Story And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 11, 2012

Deriving some spiritual lessons from the great athlete Jim Thorpe’s saga on public fickle-mindedness during this Olympics time...lessons to which audience/congregation can easily "connect" at a time "Olympics fever" is in the air...

AN OLYMPICS STORY AND BEYOND... Hey, it’s Olympics time!!! From July 27th to August 12th, thousands are going to throng the Stadia in London and billions are going to be glued to their TV sets enjoying the rich fare being dished out by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

The Story Of The Whoaer's And The Goer's

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 11, 2011

God wants to lead all of our churches into a promised land. Are we prepared to follow?

THE STORY OF THE WHOAER’S AND THE GOER’S Numbers 13:30- 14:4 Intro: "A young man was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: "Sir, what has been the secret of your success?" "The secret, young ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Story About Light

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2011

Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.

[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Missing The Big Story

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2012

Over Christmas we often preachg on the stable in Bethlehem, the Shpeherds who foudn Jesus and the Wise Men who followed the Star - but what about those who missed the birth of Christ? And are we in danger of doing the same?

Missing the Big Story On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight in an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home WE HAVE FLOWN FOR 59 SECONDS - WE WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Story Behind The Egg Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

Easter -- is enough to open space for a new life changing story of our lives to begin.

The Story Behind the Egg John 20:1-18 April 24, 2011 INTRODUCTION Pysanky -- Ukrainian Art of Egg Decorating Pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter Egg. Pysanky is a form of wax-resist dyeing using a kind of stylus called a kistka. Some kistkas are dipped into the hot wax, and others consist of a cone ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance