Sermons on Story Transformation:

The Story # 1 "The Story Of God, The Story Of Us" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

This is the introduction sermon for the series through the Old and New Testament based on "The Story" This is God’s Story from Creation to the return of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2016 Text: II Timothy 3:16 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Story of God, The Story of Us” Life is a story. You wake up. What will happen next? Each day the sun comes up. Each day the sun sets. All sorts of characters move in and out of your day. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Zacchaeus The Transformed Man

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 21, 2016

There's an interesting story in Luke about a man named Zacchaeus who just wanted to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho but Zacchaeus got much more than he expected. and it transformed his life. Have you pursued Jesus. Has Jesus transformed your life?

Luke 19:1-10 (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) As we take a look at the salvation story of Zacchaeus it is always good to turn the attention inward and examine our own heart and our own motives. Luke19:1 NIV “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Story 27 Son-Rise In Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus not only proves his claims and his power, it impacts our daily living.

1. Misplaced Body Sixty-four-year-old Herzlinde Eissler had been admitted to a hospital in Austria with stomach pains. Several days later she left the hospital and was shocked when she discovered why her family had not visited her during her stay. The hospital had made a mistake and told her family ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Hanukkah – A Story Of Great Deliverance Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 11, 2024

Imagine walking into a room engulfed in darkness, unable to see a step ahead. Suddenly, someone lights a candle, and the darkness retreats. This is the story of Hanukkah—a story of God’s light breaking through the darkness.

Transformed by Truth: The Mystery of Hanukkah – A Story of Great Deliverance Theme: Hanukkah reveals God’s triumph of light over darkness and His deliverance of His people. Big Idea: The story of Hanukkah points to the ultimate victory of Christ, the Light of the world, over the darkness of sin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2, John 10:22-23, John 8:12, Colossians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 4:6, John 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Rewrites Your Story

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Your story is not over. The God who rewrote the stories of Joseph, Ruth, Jabez, and many others is still in the business of transformation.

WHEN GOD REWRITES YOUR STORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 50:20 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, John 8:1-11, Luke 8:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life’s journey is filled with twists and turns. Many times, people find themselves in stories written by pain, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Jeremiah 29:11, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choices+transformation = Abundant Living

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2021

This sermon looks at how our choices can lead us to becoming a Abundant Person in the LORD using the stories of the widow of Zarephath and Ruth as back drops.

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17 Theme: Thanksgiving Title: Right Choices + Transformed Living = Abundant Living INTRO: Good morning! Grace and peace to all of you from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit! I hope all of you are enjoying life to its fullest! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16, Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Defining Stories Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 30, 2009

What is needed in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Intro: In the collective mind of all people and cultures, there are a group of defining stories. These are the potent, lasting, almost universally known tales within a culture that give it the very identity that is shared and understood. Sometimes these stories inspire, create harmony and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 2, 2005

On the Mount of Transfiguration, Christ gives us a foreview of the Kingdom to come, and our glorification within it.

Second Sunday in Epiphany, Exodus 34:29-35; Mark 9: 1-7 “The Rest of the Story” Paul Harvey is famous with his features entitled “The Rest of the Story.” The premise of the feature is that some stories are compelling, interesting, fascinating, and that they reach a point where it would seem ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Tell The Story"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2013

We all wrestle with demons, but Jesus never forsakes us. That gives us a story to tell.

Luke 8:26-39 "Tell the Story" Last week I received a message from from a guy named Brian; he had looked me up on Facebook. I admit that I did not immediately recognize the name, but once I started reading the message, I remembered him quite well. Brian is now a meteorologist at a t-v ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: United Methodist

A Church Story Series

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on May 25, 2004

The story of the church following the Day of Pentecost told from the perspective of Cornelius.

A Church Story Many years ago there lived a young Italian man, who had been born into a noble and distinguished family. Upon reaching adulthood he entered the military, whether through enlistment or conscription is unclear, nonetheless, as a military man he did very well and eventually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love Story

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011

Love doesn't mean never having to say you're sorry; it means being loved before you've even said it.

They came, streaming down to the Jordan from Judea, Galilee, Perea and Decapolis, Jewish men, women and children, hoping to hear the word of God. And they saw just what they expected. They saw a wild man, a hairy man, a man straight out of the Old Testament tradition. He was dressed, so Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Victory Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

1. Victory now, Positional: occurs at salvation, Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus, Perfected: when we are in the literal presence of Christ, perfected and complete. 2. Victory forever

A Victory Story Selected Texts 1. Victory now sanctification (hagios): to make holy Positional: occurs at salvation 1 Peter 2:9 1 Corinthians 6:11 Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus Colossians 2:6-7 John 10:10 Titus 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Titus 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Continues Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Peter restored, the story continues

The Story Continues Read John 21:15-19 John 21:15-19 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you truly love (Agape) me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," he said, "you know that I love (phileo) you." Jesus said, "Feed my lambs." 16 Again Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024

If we're not careful, we might overlook the missing the treasures the book of Philemon holds: the beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of Paul and the heart of God.

A Story of Grace Philemon 1-3 Introduction: 1) An Intimate Letter Philemon = most personal of Paul’s letters – a note from a friend to a friend… “Philemon” (v.1) If not, careful we will read through the little book of Philemon, check it off our daily Bible reading log, and quickly pass on to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Story

Contributed by John Donnelly on Mar 22, 2010

The resurrection is true

EASTER SUNDAY SERMON APRIL 8, 2007 The Rev. Canon John A. Donnelly The story was first · Told by 3 women, · Then told by the slain rabbi’s disciples, · then told throughout the whole city of Jerusalem. · It spread like wildfire throughout the Roman world---through Europe & Asia; and later ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican