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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Messiah's Teaching Method: Parables Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 22, 2010
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     | 5,464 views

    Jesus uses great story telling to get us to think about how receptive we are to his message of the Kingdom.

    A Messiah's Teaching Method: Parables Text: Matt. 13:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Robin Meyers, in his book Morning Sun on a White Piano, quotes theologian Ernest Campbell who summarizes the ministry of Jesus with these words: “His ministry was one of constant and unbridled ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Growth And Transformation Series

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,074 views

    A fairly short talk given at an all-age baptism service as part of a series of talks entitled Jesus The Storyteller

    It was a Saturday - the Jewish Sabbath - and Jesus had just had compassion on a lady who had been crippled "for 18 years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all" (13:11). Jesus did a wonderful thing. He placed his hands on her and healed her. She was delighted and praised God for her ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Discipline Of Remembering

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 14, 2011
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     | 7,689 views

    When we are in the midst of despair take some time to remember those times when God has been faithful, when He has spoken to us and has worked in power.

    The Discipline of Remembering June 5, 2011 Psalm 77 Intro: Remembering is an important spiritual discipline, with one very important caution. 31 years ago, a 9yr old boy sat on the left side of the tiny sanctuary, about two thirds of the way back, listening to a visiting choir from some long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day And Hour Unknown

    Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,042 views

    This sermon illustrates the unexpected nature of Christ’s return, along with the urgency of making proper preparations for it. The style is that of story-telling.

    (Note: In this sermon, your goal is to describe this community in a believable, relateable way. You can change the names around to make sure you don’t step make anyone think you’re referring to them. I tried to take several of the attitudes Jesus taught against, then create characters based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Father And Son

    Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 21, 2020
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    God shared the pathos of His sacrifice of Jesus through having Abraham sacrifice Isaac. Two storytellers are needed: [#1] will tell the story of Abraham and Isaac, and [#2] will tell the story of God the Father and Jesus.

    Introduction [#1] Genesis 22:1-2 This is a story of a Father, Son, and sacrifice. Usually we understand this chapter in terms of testing, faith, obedience, commitment, surrender, substitutionary sacrifice, The Lord Will Provide. It’s all in there. [#2] It also foreshadows another Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Glory In The Highest

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 25, 2013
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    The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Disillusioned Prophet Questions Jesus:matthew 11: 2-11/ Isaiah 35

    Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Dec 16, 2013
     | 5,314 views

    This is a sermon in a narrative storytelling style looking at John the Baptist's question to Jesus "Are you the one or are we to look for another? Dealing with the issue of our disillusionment when the way God works shocks or disappoints our expectations.

    A disillusioned prophet questions Jesus On Friday night Steve and I attended a performance of Handel's Messiah at the Costa Hall. It was obvious that this was a well and truly practiced and polished performance. Each of the participants had obviously spent hours both alone and together preparing ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Braland avatar

    Picture This: A Farmer Planting Seeds Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
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     | 12,855 views

    A parable is a story that reveals a deeper meaning and Jesus was a master storyteller. He spoke in parables all the time because people like stories and we remember them. And when he applied spiritual truth to his parables they were easy for people to u

    Max Lucado tells the story like this: The faces of the three men were solemn as the mayor informed them of the catastrophe. “The rains have washed away the bridge. During the night many cars drove over the edge and into the river.” “What can we do?” asked one. “You must stand on the side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Your Story?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 22, 2005
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     | 8,197 views

    Everyone has a story and everyone likes a good story. God’s story is all about His Son Jesus. God wants His story to be your story. Part of God’s plan is for you to tell His story.

    What is Your Story? Acts 8:26-40 Everyone has a story and everyone likes a good story. God’s story is all about His Son Jesus. God wants His story to be your story. Part of God’s plan is for you to tell His story. In the early church we find an interesting story that started on the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    And They Said Nothing To Anyone

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,959 views

    Your past, your problem or perception should never hinder you from telling the story of God loves and Jesus’ saving power.

    “You Tell the Story” Mark 16:1-8 “…And they said nothing to anyone…” I call the Markian version of the gospel the realist version. Mark appears to recognize the frailty of the human spirit. You may remember when we preached when you need a second touch from Mark 8; Jesus needed to touch the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Peter's Denial

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 15,386 views

    What to do when you don’t have the strength to admit you are a Christian.

    Psalm 25:1-11 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. Show me your ways, O LORD, teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    God's Saving Grace Has Appeared: A Sermon For Either Christmas Day Or Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2020
     | 3,047 views

    When one understands something life-changing and the light bulb goes on in the head, that moment is often called an "epiphany."

    God’s Saving Grace Has Appeared! Titus 2:11-14 Everyone loves a good story. Everyone loves a good storyteller. Back in the days before television we were entertained by stories. Our imaginations were left to paint the picture. A good storyteller makes you feel that you are part of the story. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Redemptive Suffering.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 5,292 views

    Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday June 10th, 2001 Romans 5: 1-5

    Year C. The Holy Trinity Sunday June 10th, 2001 Romans 5: 1-5 Title: “Redemptive suffering.” Paul has been making the case for his doctrine of “justification by faith.” Thus far it has been both a theological and a legal argument and rather technical. Now, he puts the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Is Your Birth In Christ Too!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 13, 2024
     | 368 views

    Christmas should be a celebration of Jesus' birth and His birth in you.

    Christmas is Your Birth in Christ Too! Luke 2:1-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all 1the inhabited earth. 2 This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And everyone was on his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Chat Gpt Helps Me Preach On Ezekiel's Bones Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,688 views

    So: my AI friend Chat GPT could not write a decent sermon. (She tried but it was as dry as Ezekiel's dry bones). But she did help me write this one, even if I still had to do most of the work.

    Bones in desert land, God's breath revives, forms new life, Hope in resurrection. Once upon a time, there were three kings who ruled over three kingdoms. The first king, known for his wisdom and kindness, saw his people suffer from a terrible famine. He called upon his advisors, but no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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