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  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    To Make A Long Story Short

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2019
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     | 16,149 views

    Zacchaeus was short in stature. People recognized him by his size. Maybe you know some people who are identified by some physical characteristic. You make judgments about people based upon their looks

    TITLE: TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 19:1-10 On one particular day as Jesus was passing through Jericho, He met a man named Zacchaeus. This encounter is one of the most interesting narratives of the Gospels because of the tremendous application to the great majority of people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evidence Is Right, But The Story Is Wrong Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,214 views

    What do you do when facing false accusations? What do you do when accusers have "fact" to destroy you. Joseph taught us how to handle false accusation.

    THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT, BUT THE STORY IS WRONG "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Scar Has A Story Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,996 views

    We don’t have a visible brand, but do people know you belong to Jesus?

    INTRODUCTION Years ago, when people used to buy and sell horses, a man arrived at a ranch to check out a horse he was considering buying. The owner said, “Now, this is a religious horse. He doesn’t respond to ‘giddyup’ or ‘whoa.’ To get him to go you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus – Truth In The Christmas Story

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 19, 2021
     | 2,301 views

    ‘Jesus – Truth in the Christmas story’ John chapter 1 verses 14b – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Introduction. (2). Information. (3). Description. SERMON BODY: (1). Introduction. ill: • The story is told of a little 4-year-old girl called Sophie. • Who despite several reprimands kept telling lies? • It seemed she was constantly spinning tall tales. • So, her mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Shepherd's Story Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021
     | 1,918 views

    How did it feel for God to come to the lowest in society to proclaim his birth. Tell the story from the shepherd's point of view

    Feel free to use this however you want, I hold no copyright and you have my permission. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, Dec. 24 – 6:00 pm Scripture reading: Matthew 1:18-24 Song: When Love Was Born My name is Cyrus. I want to tell you a story. I am a shepherd and we are great ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    A Tale Of Two Fish Stories

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 2,694 views

    What do these two stories (Jonah and disciples called to be fisher of men) the have in common? The disciples were called to be fishers of people and Jonah got eaten by a fish. Both of these stories have elements of decision, opposition and courage.

    A TALE OF TWO FISH STORIES Text: Jonah 3:1- 5, 10 Mark 1:14 – 20 Jonah 3:1-10  The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying,  (2)  "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you."  (3)  So Jonah set out ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Restoration: The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    I’m excited to share with you a story of restoration through the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. Come and learn about how Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are here to restore and heal our brokenness, which includes our broken bodies and spirits.

    Restoration: The Story of Blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-53 NKJV Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqgAwTh5a6k “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Christmas Story To Dispel Fear

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 27, 2024
     | 803 views

    Even when we know that God is behind the change, fear can still be present.

    Our church is entering a month of change. I think most of you know what I'm talking about. As most of you know, this is my last month to serve as pastor of Southeast Baptist Church. You may have noticed today that we have several that are not here that normally are here. That is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tell Me The Story Of Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Dec 5, 2024
     | 588 views

    In the birth of Jesus Heaven met earth and Deity became clothed with humanity. We do not know when Jesus was born, but the world pauses to reflect on it at this time of the year.

    Tell me the story of Jesus In the birth of Jesus Heaven met earth and Deity became clothed with humanity. We do not know when Jesus was born, but the world pauses to reflect on it at this time of the year. I feel it is very important and we should reflect on it all through the year, because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lord, Change My Story

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 30, 2025
     | 197 views

    God specializes in rewriting destinies; no matter how painful your story has been, He is able to turn it into a testimony of glory.

    LORD, CHANGE MY STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 “And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Three Stories From Calvary

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 14, 2024
     | 890 views

    Each man on Calvary had a different story to tell.

    “Three Stories from Calvary!” Luke 23:26-43 26 And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming out of the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rebuild The Wall - The Story Of Nehemiah

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,638 views

    So, I want to look at Nehemiah and the wall rebuilding. I want to look at a different aspect. I wish to talk about the wall and how it still applies to us today. Let me first give you some context and background for those who do not know the story.

    Rebuild the wall – Men's Breakfast April 2024 Well, good morning, men. Some of you are wondering if this was the big announcement. No, it does not come at the end of this message. It is excellent for us at newlife to have over 100 men at our breakfasts. It has been good to see that we men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Newton avatar

    There’s More To The Story

    Contributed by John Newton on Nov 19, 2023
     | 1,732 views

    It seems that John has finished writing his gospel. But no! He adds another chapter.

    For the last couple of Sundays we’ve been reading from John 20—the beloved disciple’s dramatic account of Jesus’ resurrection. We’ve stood with Mary Magdalene weeping outside the empty tomb as she mistook the risen Jesus for the gardener. And we’ve been with the disciples in the upper room as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Bless: Sharing Your Story Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 25, 2023
     | 1,171 views

    Message from John 9 about sharing the story of Christ and how He changed our lives.

    Title: Who is He? Theme: To show the importance of sharing our story Text: John 9 John 9:35 Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and when He had found him, He said to him, "Do you believe in the Son of God?" 36 He answered and said, "Who is He, Lord, that I may believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    The Greatest Story Ever Told Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,448 views

    I would like to share some of the reasons that I know that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ actually occurred.

    Resurrection Sunday is the greatest story ever told. Now a story can be fictional (made up) or it can be non-fictional (a factual event). I am standing here before you today declaring the Resurrection Story of Jesus Christ is a factual event. It happened just as the Bible declared. And yes, death, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist