Sermons on Story Vs Event:

Be Ready

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 Be Ready ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking The Cycle Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 20, 2018

Chapter 8 of The Story is about the book of Judges. A book full of relevant issues and powerful 'reveals' about God.

Breaking The Cycle The Story Chapter 8 HEY – so how, is losing that hour of sleep working for everyone this morning…? Feeling awake? Feeling ‘bright eyed and bushy tailed?’ “excited and attentive… to be wide awake, not tired.” Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed comes direct and intact from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Will Not Fail Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

That is the rest of the story. You are not destroyed for your sins. Your Shepherd took that punishment. Your guilt is removed forever. The glory of the Lord will not depart from you because the Holy Spirit will not leave you.

Psalm 78:65-72 He Will Not Fail Them 12/31/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction The application of Psalm 78:1-8 was the following exhortation: “We must be careful not to exhibit complaining spirits before our children. Do they see that in us? What will your children hear from you today ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 27, 2014

Chapter One of the sermon series ' The Story.'

In The Beginning GOD!!! The Story – Chapter One Video: from CCVonline Maple Grove…welcome to chapter one of The Story! AND – let me tell you, you could not have picked a better time to be in this room, to be @ His church that meets at 3210 Proffit Rd. BECAUSE - today is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 1 - Highlight Real! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018

It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Pt. 1 - Highlight Real I. Introduction Stories are important. Stories are powerful. Stories often make the difference. It is why we follow and are loyal to particular authors. It is why we stand in line to watch moving pictures on a screen. “We are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Jesus loved us to death.

MATTHEW 27:27-36 “THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD” A) John 3:16 ....... Say it with me ....... * For a moment, I want our minds to go back in time – Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. * In Matt. 26, Jesus is preparing to celebrate the Passover with His disciples. B) In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Preach With No Pants Series

Contributed by John Allen on Sep 21, 2020

How to Prepare an Inductive Sermon Outline

I'll never forget preaching that sermon. Even as I spoke I was thinking, "The only way I could get better attention is if I'd forgotten to wear my pants!" The message wasn't much different from any other sermon. But that Sunday, I was experimenting with a new way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 2, 2015

The Story Chapter 6

Are We There Yet? Wanderings The Story – Chapter Six Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rn6N1kuZ_o Are we there yet? QUESTION… Anyone ever heard those words on a road trip? Anyone ever said those words on a road trip? I REMEMBER – taking road trips as a kid. And they were ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunrise Service

Contributed by Chris Gilley on Jul 6, 2015

Outline for the first Easter sunrise service.

I. INTRODUCTION II. WE DO NOT NEED TO BE AFRAID III. WE NEED TO BE MORE AWARE IV. WE NEED TO BE MORE ACTIVE V. CONCLUSION ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Epic - Live The Adventure Series

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Sermon Series based on the John Eldredge book

I. Introduction A. Epic – heroic, majestic, impressively great a. It was the word of 2010. b. Used so much it was put on the list of one of the top 5 most overused words in 2010. B. But what is epic, and why am I wasting time describing it? a. Epic, historically, is a word that is used to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

What Makes The Gospel Grow? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

The first commandment in the Bible is to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). There is physical fruit, which God was talking about when He commanded Adam & Eve. There is also spiritual fruit, which Paul describes here.

What makes the Gospel grow? Colossians 1:6 In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

Sampling Some Parables.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 3, 2023

Have ye understood all these things? Matthew 13:51.

SAMPLING SOME PARABLES. Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52. I. The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32). This Sermon had its roots in a children’s address given long ago and far away. At that time I was interested (for all the best practical reasons) in gardening. I brought some seeds as a visual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Sun And The Moon Stood Still

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Nov 15, 2021

• Others believe that it was an eclipse. • But the Bible is clear and true that the sun and the moon actually stood still.

1. POWER OF DECLARATION. Joshua said to the LORD in the presence of Israel: “Sun, stand still over Gibeon, and you, moon, over the Valley of Aijalon.” 2. God answers prayer. a. God honors and answers the prayer of His people. b. There has never been a day like it before or since, a day ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

The King Who Won A War Without Fighting (The Story Of Jehoshaphat)

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Nov 15, 2021

- The fourth king of Judah under the divided kingdom - He followed the ways of the Lord. - He did not consult other gods, he removed the high places and the Asherah poles.

HOW JEHOSHAPHAT WON: 1. HE INQUIRED THE LORD AND PROCLAIMED A FAST. a. 2 Chronicles 20:3 Alarmed, Jehoshaphat resolved to inquire of the LORD, and he proclaimed a fast for all Judah. b. He trusted God. (Proverbs 3:5) c. They gathered together and seek the Lord. d. 2 Chronicles 20:4 The people of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:17-22

Simply Christmas: The Gospel Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 18, 2022

The simple message of “The Gospel” is the “Good News of Jesus.” It’s about Jesus our Savior – His story.

Video Transition – Christmas Chaos! By Skit Guys. This video though funny does make you wonder if there are chaotic demons at play at Christmas! Can you relate? It reveals in my view, “How the enemy seeks to make the message of Christmas and the celebration of Christmas overly complicated!” When ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Luke 1:28-35, Matthew 1:20-21, Revelation 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational