Sermons on Strange Story:

A Strange Job Description: Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

The Christian responsibility to lost society, the world around us, is described in two figures. They are both simple in nature but deep in implication.

A Strange Job Description: Salt and Light (Matt. 5:13-16) Jesus knows that we cannot keep detailed outlines in our heads, so He provides us with a few simple pictures to summarize our calling in the trenches and routines of life. Main Idea: The Christian responsibility to lost society, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"My Struggle Ain't Strange"

Contributed by Jerrell A Barron on Sep 20, 2013

Every struggle in your life was tailor made to fit you and shape your life. Every struggle in your life God uses to make you better, not to make you bitter.

Intro: As Christians we must clearly understand that the happenings in our lives were tailored just for us. Your difficulties are not to make you bitter but to make you better. God created us with a plan in mind, and again the plan wasn't to make you depressed, or miserable, the plan is to make you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Strange Memorial? The 4th Cup!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

We tend to come to the foot of many memorials built around the world. God has a different kind of memorial, let us call it the 4th cup: COMMUNION!

A STRANGE MEMORIAL THE FOURTH CUP (COMMUNION) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from fodder from Doug Clay I. THERE ARE MEMORIALS ALL AROUND THE WORLD... THERE ARE MEMORIALS BUILT AROUND THE WORLD... 1. THERE IS A MEMORIAL OVERLOOKING THE KENTUCKY RIVER, THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel 1: Living In A Strange Land Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

How can we thrive in an ungodly environment? 1) Stand up for who we are, 2) Excel in what we do. In exile, Daniel was excelled, without losing his identity.

LIVING IN A STRANGE LAND—Daniel 1, 1 Peter 2:9-12 Read Daniel 1:1-20. ***My first days in a college dorm were a rude awakening, for a guy who had led a pretty sheltered life. Bob Dylan was blasting out, “Lay, Lady, Lay” on the stereo down the hall. (Yes, I am ancient!) The Beatles were singing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Provides In Strange Places Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring pattern of God showing up in unexpected places, providing resources in the most unlikely conditions..

THE GOD WHO PROVIDES IN STRANGE PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 22:13-14, Exodus 16:1-15, Psalm 23:1-2, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 43:19-20 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when our environment seems to offer no hope, no provision, and no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 2 - Scripted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Scripted I. Introduction We are moved by stories. Culture is shaped by stories. We tend to like stories that are filled with tragedy and triumph, failures and victories and plot lines that keep us guessing. At least until our story is filled with those things. Then we want to skip the tragedy, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 3 - Own It! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Own It! I. Introduction When you know the rest of the story it often makes you miss the importance of the beginning of the story. Knowing the end causes you to take for granted the steps it took to get there. Today’s real story is one of those stories. You most likely know the end but you may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Part Of Somebody Else’s Story Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Sep 26, 2016

Your life can have a divine, eternal impact on others. How? Let’s learn from the greatest evangelist that ever lived – Jesus!

Becoming Part of Somebody Else’s Story Luke 8:26-39 Introduction: 1. People love to see before and after pictures. In an effort to get you to buy their product, weight loss programs use these all the time. And the same goes for workout programs, muscle-building programs, wrinkle-removing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Bible Church

There Are Two Sides To Every Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 16, 2023

Explores the transformative power of a relationship with Christ, emphasizing that true change comes not from self-effort, but from looking to Jesus.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a joy to see each and every one of your smiling faces here today, ready to share in the Word of God. Before we get started, let's just take a moment to read the Scripture we're going to be talking about today. It's from 2 Corinthians 5:17, and it says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Topics: New Story

The Scars Of Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024

Explores the significance of Jesus' scars, illustrating the depth of His sacrifice and His boundless love for us, guiding our faith and understanding.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a blessing to be here with you today, gathered in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We convene not as strangers but as members of one family, bound together by the love of our Lord. We unite not in our perfection, but in our shared need for the grace that's been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Topics: Scars, Story

David And Goliath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores the story of David and Goliath, emphasizing David's faith and courage, and the lessons we can learn from his divine deliverance.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, sharing in the warmth of fellowship and the beauty of God's Word. As we gather in this sacred space, we're reminded of the words of the great Charles Spurgeon who once said, "A Bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone ...read more

Topics: Story Ends

In The Beginning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to celebrate the beauty, love, and hope found in the Christian creation story, setting it apart from other creation stories and emphasizing God's desire for a relationship with us.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we have gathered here to rejoice in God's goodness and celebrate the beautiful story of our creation. We're going to dive into the first chapter of Genesis and explore the Good News of Our Creation Story, The Beauty of Our Story Compared ...read more

Topics: Beauty, Story

An Outreach-Centered People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 22, 2015

The second part of our vision and mission is to be a people reaching out to others.

1. We have begun a short series on the Vision and Mission of this congregation a. Vision -- Where we are going/what we are to become -- destination b. Mission -- how to get there c. First Aspect of our Vision and Mission -- To be a God-Led People 2. Second Aspect -- to be an Outreach-Centered ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

History Is God's Story-Part-1. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 17, 2016

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

Read the Scripture: John 1:1-4, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stepping Into Our Story Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Nov 5, 2009

Introduction to the threads of deliverance in Judges teaching us about our deliverance story.

Stepping into our Story Introduction to the Book of Judges INTRODUCTION Imagine for a moment that you are invited to a royal banquet by a king named Adonibezek. 1) Almost any food you could hope for on the table. 2) Over to one side you notice a strange sight. a. A group of men chained to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance