Sermons on Story Telling:

The Man At The Well Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 27, 2002

Evalgelistic, expository, exegetical look at the familiar story of the woman at the well in Samaria.

You are familiar with the story of the woman at the well. Let’s take a fresh look at this "random" meeting from her side. 1) A Thirsty man: Jesus was tired and thirsty from His trip. · How much is Jesus like us? Did Jesus suffer the things we suffer? Was Jesus tempted, even as we are ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, John 4:29

Developing A Heart For God (David)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The story of David and Goliath demonstrates the development of David’s heart for God.

Developing a Heart For God 1 Samuel 17 (David Vs. Goliath) There are a lot of people these days who are full of fear. Fearful of health problems, fearful of failure, fearful of physical violence, fearful about relationships, fearful about finances, fearful about the future. Psychologists tell us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Giants For A New Generation (A Graduate Recognition Sermon) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 21, 2023

Everyone knows the story of when David faced a giant. We aren't as familiar with the story of when he faced four more. An encouraging and challenging word for the next generation.

New Giants for a New Generation 2 Samuel 21:15-22 Good morning! I invite you to turn to 2 Samuel 21 this morning. One of my favorite Sundays of the year is when we do our Graduate recognition. We had a great time last night with these representatives of the class of 2023 and their families. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Reactions To The Savior's Birth

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

People have and have always had different reactions to the Christmas story.

INTRODUCTION In the year 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born. In 1796, he was crossing the Alps to crush the Austrians and Sardinians. Had Dan Rather been living in the year 1809, his newscast would have focused on Austria. The attention of the world was on this man known as Napoleon as he swept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Chicken Soup

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

What is love? Laying ourselves down for others (some good stories)

More Than Chicken Soup What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is that love? I’m part of the culture of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hung Up Over Hair, That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 27, 2018

This message looks at the lessons we learn from the story of Absalom's death.

Hung Up by the Hair, That's Weird On Tuesday mornings there is a group of a dozen or so men who have been getting together to study the book of Romans. And early in our study we discovered a weird little part of the letter. Paul is listing the behaviour of people who are in his words "sinful, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The Surprising Birth Of Jesus"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

In this message we will look at some things about the Christmas story that are surprising...

"THE BIRTH OF JESUS" It’s hard to believe that it’s almost Christmas, but it is. Let me give a top 10 list about the closeness of Christmas... YOU KNOW CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE WHEN: 10) There are more pine needles on your carpet than on your tree 9) The credit card is smoked along with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Us: Jacob's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we are continuing our family series called This is US. Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at several Bible Families and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness (Letting Go)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon outline that sets up a sermon on forgiveness following the story of Joseph.

Genesis 45:1-14 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my presence!" So there was no one with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers. 2 And he wept so loudly that the Egyptians heard him, and Pharaoh’s household ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2008

Based on the story of the Good Samaritan, this message prepared this congregation for a community event.

(90% of my messages have an accompanying Powerpoint presentation already designed…to receive one jwatts@hueytownbaptist.com) LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Luke 10:25-37 * (SING) “And like a good neighbor…who is there?” Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

We Need To Forgive Moore

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 4, 2013

Two stories about two different guys, who needed forgiveness.

Ben Wilson was rated the nation’s best in class in 1984. And just days before he was to begin his senior season, he got into a beef with two 16-year-old gang members, Billy Moore and Omar Dixon. Moore pulled a .22-caliber pistol out of his waistband and shot 17-year-old Wilson twice. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Knew

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 11, 2010

He’s telling you not to be surprised “if the world hates you”, and then he’s telling you why it hates you. It’s precisely because “we love our brothers.”

In preparing the sermon for today, a singular thought pressed on me repeatedly. We read the stories of Jesus. We recite the Creeds of Christendom, and we share the understanding that Jesus was fully God and fully man . . . the divine paradox. But how often are we really willing to make the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Falling Away

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

These are the end times and The bible tells us many will fall away from truth and sound doctrine

The Great Falling Away Scripture 1Tm:4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Tm:4:2: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Tm:4:3: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Seven Ducks Iin Muddy Water Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Aug 20, 2004

Naaman is a parable of the salvation story. His total obedience brought wholeness.

Seven Ducks in Muddy Water II Kings 5:1-19 Many years ago when Wesley and I were about the age of the preteens here, we had a guest evangelist who came to our large Mennonite church in Iowa. He included a children’s story as part of the worship that Sunday and spoke to the children ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Hand Of Grace

Contributed by David Zachrich on Aug 9, 2023

It isn’t a story about work and wages. It isn’t a story about justice or fairness. It is a story about life in the church when new saints are included with those who have been in faith for a life time. They, too, receive the vast blessings of God’s grace, forgiveness, and eternal life.

Jesus, when speaking about the wealthy owner, said to the disciples, “Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or, are you envious because I am generous?’ So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” Matthew 20:1-16 Friends in Christ, Let’s begin here: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran