Sermons on Story Parables:

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passion: The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004

Many people are talking about Mel Gibson’s new movie "The Passion of the Christ." This study will take a deeper look at the Roman scourging and crucifixion that Jesus willingly endured on our behalf.

The Passion: The Rest of the Story William Hill, who was the founder of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, used to tell the story of an old preacher who was approached by some of the members in his congregation. The members told him that he was boring them to tears and that their patience was wearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Inspirational Lighthouse Story Series

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Apr 7, 2004

A short vesper or devotional on keeping your light burning for Christ. It uses the lighthouse as an example.

On various occasions I have had need for a short devotional, vesper or bedtime story, if you will. Inevitably I have returned to a favorite of mine that I located many years ago in a Leadership of Youth Groups publication by Farmland Industries, Kansas City, Missouri. I have considerably ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

And Now, The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 16th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also an Easter Sermon.

Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#16] AND NOW, THE REST OF THE STORY Ephesians 4:1-13 Introduction: Ephesians 4:1-13 1. Typical Easter sermon- Jesus died on Friday and arose from the dead on Sunday. 2. What happened during those three days? 3. And now, the rest of the story. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

There is a real story of Christmas. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love. If we were to analyze carefully their situations, we will agree that theirs was a sad

(This is an excerpt from my sermon compilation) Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing His Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

This morning our focus is on the Great Commission, given by the Master Fisher of Men.

Now it came to pass that a group existed who called themselves fishers. And lo, there were many fish in the waters all around. In fact the whole area was surrounded by streams and lakes filled with fish. And the fish were hungry. Week after week, month after month, and year after year these who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: A Story Of Adoption Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

You may never have thought about it like this, but Christmas is a story of Adoption!

*. I understand that tonight, on the Hallmark Station, they are beginning a new Sunday night television series called, “Adoption. They will share all kinds of heart warming stories about adoption. *. I wish I could help them with the first story. I’ve got the perfect adoption story ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father/Son Story Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 25, 2005

Abraham’s faith was tested just like our faith is tested. Was there anything that he loved more than God? Is there an Isaac in our life that we love more than God?

A Father/Son Story Text: Genesis 22:1-18 Introduction. A man was telling of an incident that happened with his oldest son. The boy was only 4 ½ years old at the time. The father said, “He was upstairs when I heard him fall, and he was screaming!” The father said he ran upstairs in an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Story Of God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005

Naomi and Ruth discover that God is a faithful God.

A. For the past two weeks we have been trying to develop a deeper appreciation for the faithfulness of the God we serve. 1. The Bible declares that he is characterized by faithfulness. a. In Exodus 34:6, God says of himself, “The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Baptism Stories Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005

The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father's Day Story

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 31, 2004

How would it feel to sacrifice your own son? What kind of faith did Abraham have?

A FATHER’S DAY STORY The man was already tired after walking only a few hours. He knew that it was going to be a long and very weary journey. As he gazed ahead he did not notice much of what was going on about him. He was concentrating on what was in the distance. As they traveled he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

Telling The Salvation Story Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

We need to avoid spiritual arrogance and not look down on those who sin differently than we do.

The last two responses on that clip were pretty unsettling but they serve as summary statements for many today. The one guy believes that people can’t really change and that if we wanted to get rid of evil, we’d have to destroy the whole world and start over. Unbelievably, the woman replied that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A True Cinderella Story

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Jul 9, 2001

Ours is a true Cinderella story. God has taken us from humble roots, given us the best clothes and made us heirs of his vast fortune.

Mexican soap operas crack me up. Nine times out of ten they are about a young, poor maid who falls in love with her employer’s handsome son. After many trials and tribulations, this young, poor maid finally finds the life of her dreams with the man of her dreams. For some reason, we can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Feb 20, 2001

Tells the Conversion of Bartimaeus

THE STORY OF BLIND BARTIMAEUS Mark 10:46-52 This was the last time Jesus would come through Jericho. Jesus will pass by where you are one day the last time. What you do with Jesus will determine your destiny. In this story we see the blind man: A. At the right place B. With the right purpose C. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Story? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 13, 2000

This sermon is the second in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “What’s Your Story?” May 21, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 1:11-24 “For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a revelation of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free