Sermons on Tale Bearing:

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

This passage provides a clear contrast between the citizens of Mount Zion and the citizens of Babylon in their citizenship requirements, lifestyle and final destiny.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair… So ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Failures Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 31, 2010

JESUS CAME TO DEAL WITH THE PROBLEM OF SIN, BUT SOME FOLLOWERS NEVER FACE ITS REALITY AND THEREFORE FAIL TO DISCOVER VICTORY.

Sin: That Nasty Three Letter Word The Tale of Two Failures How Two People Handled Their Failure With Jesus For some of us this innocent picture of a bar of soap brings back some horrible memories. Many of us can remember what it was like to get caught saying one of those nasty words we had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-2

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Tale Of Two Homecomings

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 1, 2012

I Daniel 12, we see the resurrection, the rapture of the church and the retribution for those who have not accepted God's gift of salvation. The only way to change from retribution is through repentance.

A TALE OF TWO HOMECOMINGS Revelation 19:7, Daniel 12:1-3 Intro: Homecoming at the “Creek”. What a wonderful time to be a part of our church. We see many here this morning that we usually don’t see and we are excited about visiting with you today. Homecoming is a time to remember. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Lamps

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 15, 2012

In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we can choose? Another house? Another pair of shoes? What kind of drink? Another partner? Some time alone? A holiday? To trust or not to trust? To include God in our life?

'...if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.'" (2 Chronicles 7:14) In our lifetime we are presented with many choices, but what is it that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Houses Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 5, 2016

David wants to build God a house, and God in turn reveals that He wants to build David a house, one that is eternal. God has in mind the salvation of the world. He wants to dwell in the hearts of every believer.

Last week we saw how David moved the Ark of the Lord back to Jerusalem. • He was careless at the first round, but did it right the second time. He heeded God’s Word and followed God’s way. • We honour God’s presence with reverence and a holy fear. We COME CLEAN with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tale Of Two Crosses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 4, 2018

A church in Texas is planning to build the largest cross in the Western Hemisphere. But Jesus didn't build His church this way. He built His church on a different kind of cross. Do you know what cross that was?

OPEN: Down in Corpus Christi Texas, a church broke ground about 2 years to build a huge cross – 150 feet tall. But, they do everything big down in Texas and once they’d broken ground they decided they hadn't dreamed big enough. Now they plan to build that cross to be 230 feet tall and 95 feet wide ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - A Fairy Tale? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2014

Is the Christmas story a fairy tale? This message suggests that it is not. It is in fact the greatest and truest of all tales.

Ron Walters tells the following story in Preaching magazine. During the 1960s, a phenomenon called “Peanuts” was born. The comic strip began popping up in newspapers across America. It was destination reading. The cartoon’s childlike characters and modest storylines had become the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tale Of Two Sons Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Sep 18, 2013

The story begins with, "A man had two sons." However, we call it the Prodigal Son. What about the other brother. This family dynamic is not foreign to behavior today.

Sermon, The Layman’s View September 22, 2013 Tale of Two Sons An Educational Psychologist was on a flight to Florida and was happy to have the time to prepare notes for one of the parent-education seminars she was leading. The elderly woman sitting next to her explained that she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

A Tale Of Two Worlds Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

I live as an exile in this world because God elected me, not because God rejected me

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Tale Of 2 Men

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 31, 2016

God has given us choices but how we choose determines the destination

Sermon Tale of 2 Men Luke 16:19-23 I. The Great Contrast – Heaven or Hell a. Cain/Abel b. Jacob/Esau c. House 1 built on Rock other sand d. Rich man and beggar II. The Great Controversy – Is there an eternal Hell of Torment a. Hell Could Not be the Grave i. Richman – Lifted up his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale From The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 17, 2020

An unlikely rumour.

A TALE FROM THE TOMB. Matthew 27:55-66; Matthew 28:11-15. Most of Jesus’ male disciples had fled, but certain women were nearby when He was crucified (Matthew 27:55-56). In the aftermath of Jesus’ death we are introduced to a rich man named Joseph of Arimathea, “who also himself was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-66, Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Four Mothers

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 21, 2020

How do we relate to Mothering Sunday when Corona Virus takes away the cute services with bunches of daffodils?

....................................... Hello and welcome and Happy Mothering Sunday. It’s a little bit different from normal Mothering Sunday’s - But…. We are reminded “God is good ALL THE TIME” - and if he is good “all the time” - that includes even now when things are very uncertain I’d like to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10, John 19:25-29, Isaiah 49:15, Isaiah 66:13, Deuteronomy 5:9, Hosea 11:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

There would have appeared to be no contest in a contest between the great King Herod and the little baby Jesus. But Jesus' power of humility and holiness and obedience to God, displayed at Christmas was greater then and continues today.

Our text for this morning is Luke 2:1-7, the story of the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. You’ve probably heard it many, many times before. Can there be anything new in it, any way that this ancient text relates to our world today? Let’s see. I encourage you to open your Bible to it as Linda ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

A Tale Of Two Mothers

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 9, 2019

This is not your typical Mother’s Day message.

A Tale of Two Mothers Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers here today. This morning, in pulpits around the country, pastors will be singing the praises of their mothers and the mothers of their children. They will probably talk about the impact their mothers had on their lives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20, Genesis 4:1, Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 2:16-17, Luke 1:26-28, Luke 1:34, Luke 1:34-35, Luke 1:40, Luke 1:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Women

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018

A brief introduction to Revelation 17-21-the contrast between the Prostitute-Babylon, and the Bride, and the distinctions between them

CHAPTER 17 A brief introduction to Revelation 17-21: A Tale of Two Women Revelation 17 & 18 and 19-21 are a study in contrasts. The distinctions are clear. There is a prostitute (Chapter 17 & 18), and there is a virgin bride (I’ll call her the Lady). And there are many distinctions between ...read more

Denomination: *other