Sermons on Story Vs Event:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sermon On Fidelity

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2023

Fidelity is defined as faithfulness to a person, cause or belief, typically demonstrated by continued loyalty, and support.

William Law, a former Church of England priest once remarked: “This, and this alone, is Christianity, a universal holiness in every part of life, a heavenly wisdom in all our actions, not conforming to the spirit and temper of the world but turning all worldly enjoyments into means of piety and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 15:13, 1 Corinthians 4:2, Titus 2:10

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

Paul's Life Story Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Paul's Life Story

Acts 26 v. 1 - 32 Paul's Life Story I. Paul’s Company - He Loved The Lost 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. i. Festus the governor – He had no accusation to write to Caesar against Paul. (25:26) This was a dilemma to him. To send a prisoner to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Holiness

Rising Above: The Grace Of God SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord, which allowed him and his family to rise above the flood. This story serves as a reminder that God's grace can lift us up in times of hardship.

In the book of Genesis, we read about Noah, a man who found favor in the eyes of the Lord. In a time when wickedness was rampant and every thought of man's heart was evil, Noah stood out as a righteous man. God saw this and decided to spare Noah and his family from the impending flood that would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Topics: Grace Of God, Noah's Story

Never Lose Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the unwavering faith of Christians, focusing on the biblical story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha.

Don't Give Up on God! Coming out of a Dead Situation! John 11:20-23 Today's sermon is about the faith of Christians and the story of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. It's important to remember to not give up on God, even when faced with difficult circumstances. God has a purpose for everything we go ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-23

Topics: Christian Faith, Story Of Lazarus

The Simplicity Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

No matter how badly we blow it, or how unlovable we feel, God’s grace is more than enough to change us & make us new.

The Simplicity of God’s Grace Acts 15:1-21 Intro: Life can seem pretty complicated. Relationships, problems, bills, debts, kids, parents, siblings, politics, taxes… these can all tangle together into a big blurry mass of confusion and complexity. But there is something that should always remain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jonah's Anger Vs God's Compassion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 11, 2023

Help my congregation to understand the power of compassion.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am truly blessed to be standing here before you today, as we gather in unity and fellowship to share in the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a journey through the pages of the Bible, specifically focusing on the book of Jonah. Our ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Topics: Compassion, Anger