Sermons on Story:

Demons Among Us

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

If demons are real what does that mean to us?

Demons in our midst Mark 5:1-17 (NIV) Run the story 1. Jesus was on his way across the Sea of Galilee and a storm came a. Jesus rebukes it and it stops 2. Then he land in the region of Gad-ar-re-nos a. A man possessed meets him at the shore. i. We don’t know why mark only record one man when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Esther - For Such A Time As This

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2016

God has called YOU to the Kingdom of God for such a time as this. Why are YOU here? What is YOUR purpose?

THE STORY OF THE JOURNEY HOME #3: ESTHER – FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS INTRO TO TOPIC: As we continue through the story of the journey home, we come to the story of Esther! THE SETTING: The Background to the Story “Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over ...read more

Denomination: *other

Good Money After Bad

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 23, 2019

The parable of the dishonest steward points to imagination and how wealth can be used for the goodness of God's kingdom in our midst.

September 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 16:1-13; Amos 8:4-7 Good Money after Bad Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every story has a main character. But sometimes that main character isn’t the person you’d expect. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Real Promotion Comes From The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's protection is unfailing, His deliverance is certain, and true promotion comes from Him.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to take a deep dive into Daniel 3:15-30. You know, it's that famous passage about Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego surviving the fiery furnace. It's a powerful message that reminds us that God's protection is unfailing, God's deliverance is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:15-30

Topics: Nothing Too Hard For God

Facing Your Goliath

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004

What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

"Break It Up"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 11, 2006

God wants to do a new thing in your life, but first you must break up that fallow ground.

“Break It Up” “Tearing up the fallow ground in your life” by District Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr Hosea 10:12 & Isaiah 43:19 Whenever I begin to tell the story of when I was hit by a car at the age of 12 while riding my bike to school, my wife will either finish the story for me or she will ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Welcome At Home ?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Sixth Sermon in the 2008 Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Open Arms’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1) What is the most valuable thing in your life right now? Is it is a family heirloom? Is it a treasured memory? Is it your children or your spouse? Is it something that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by Bret Hammond on Aug 5, 2014

People who are going through difficult times are often told by others not to worry because, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.” The words are said with the best of intentions but unfortunately no such promise exists in the Bible.

INTRODUCTION A. I first introduced you to Saeed Abedini several months ago – many heard name on news 1. American citizen –Iranian descent – pastor – has been in Iranian prison since 2012 2. His crime – preaching about Jesus – for that -8 years –worst ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Ruthless Love Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 27, 2013

Loyalty, Friendship, Love, Sacrifice

Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) September 29, 2013 Introduction: Loyalty is the characteristic of never giving up. Never quitting – no matter how bad things get. No matter how hard things are – (Show Video of John and Ann Betar – 1:37) 80+ years together...good times, bad times, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Parable Of The Sower, Gospel Response, Kingdom Of Earth

He Calls You By Name

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 30, 2025

John’s resurrection account reveals a quiet but profound truth: belonging comes before understanding. This message invites weary believers to release the pressure to prove their faith and rediscover a resurrection life rooted in being known, named, and kept—while still on the road.

Introduction John tells us that Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark. That detail matters. Not because it is poetic, but because it is honest. This is not the hour of confidence or clarity. This is the hour when grief wakes before reason does. The hour when the body ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 131:1-3, Romans 8:15-17, 2 Timothy 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 8, 2022

This sermon explores the concept of God's abundant grace as seen through the conversion of the Ethiopian by Philip and how God continues to pour out His grace to those who put their faith in Jesus Christ.

As most of you know, we have been going through a 30-35-week series called The Story. We are getting close to the end of the story. We have been most recently going through the New Testament portion of the story called the book of Acts. As I mentioned a couple times, the book of Acts is a long ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Deuteronomy 23:1, Isaiah 56:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Perfect Obedience.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 24, 2000

First Sunday after Christmas Year C.

First Sunday after Christmas Year C. Luke 2: 41-52 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor Thank you Lord Jesus for your perfect obedience as a free gift which is our freedom from slavery to sin and death. Amen. Title: “Perfect Obedience.” Mary and Joseph find the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Cheating Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2004

This message looks at David’s affair with Bathsheba and what it cost him.

The Cost of Cheating! Let me tell you a story. It all started with a man; figures doesn¡¦t it? He wasn¡¦t just any man he was the most powerful man in the nation, top political dog. He was it, he had arrived, he had it made and he was on the top of the heap. But he hadn¡¦t done it by himself, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah Running From God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 23, 2004

Sermon 1 of 4 in a series on Jonah and God

Introduction: 1. I will admit that I’ve been looking forward to preaching this series of messages from the book of Jonah since I first came up with the idea in my sermon thinking last year. 2. Jonah is one of those books in the Bible that never fails to fascinate people. Perhaps it’s the idea of a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist