Sermons on Tale Bearing:

Why Life Is Like A Story

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9.

Intro: This is probably the oldest Psalm in the Bible, and was composed by Moses during the 40 years wandering of the children of Israel in the wilderness. There is so much spiritual profit in meditating this Psalm but, at the moment, fix your attention on v.9. We see that life is likened to a tale ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-10, Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: *other

Easter - Dead Men Tell No Tales Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 20, 2008

What’s done is done, we cannot change our past - but through the power of the Lord Jesus Christ we can rise up and live again, we can become whole, we can be redeemed.

Everyone had failed him. There was betrayal, denial, abandonment, and the results were catastrophic: Jesus had suffered an excruciating beating, He was forcibly driven through the city to a rock outcropping called, “The Skull” and left to die naked on a cross. For days Jesus lay decaying in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gossipers, Slanderers, Talebearers And Whisperers!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 9, 2008

Let’s see what Scripture has to say about gossipers, slanderers, talebearers and whisperers. Gossip has neither legs nor wings. It is composed entirely of tales, and most of them stings. If people did not carry gossip, it would not go so far. Let us look

Gossipers, Slanderers, Talebearers and Whisperers! Let’s see what Scripture has to say about gossipers, slanderers, talebearers and whisperers. Gossip has neither legs nor wings. It is composed entirely of tales, and most of them stings. If people did not carry gossip, it would not go so far. Let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-8, Proverbs 20:19

Who Will Save The Pagans: A Survivor's Tale

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001

God’s angry at sin. But mercy triumphs over judgment. What a hero!

Who will save the Pagans: A Survivor’s Tale by Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC May 20, 2001 Text: Jonah 3:1-10 (NLT) 3 Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you.” 3 This time ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Tale Of Two Churches Part I Series

Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 11, 2005

There is a coming conflict that will boil down to two religions - one right and one wrong. Which will you be part of?

Much has been written about the socio-political situation at the time of the end, but we need to study more what will take place in the religious realm at those times. Common sense tells us that the closing hours of the age are about a conflict - Satan is seeking to usurp God’s place so that he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

The Trial Of Jesus - A Tale Of Truth And Power

Contributed by Warren Bird on Mar 21, 2005

Jesus’ discussion with Pilate during His trial has some powerful messages about power and about truth.

I’m always astounded at that point in the narrative of Christ’s final hours when Pilate says to Him: “Don’t you realise I have power either to free you or to crucify you?” To which Jesus replies, using the WJB paraphrase version of the Bible: “You’re kidding aren’t you? You … power over ME! Not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Disciple's Life: A Tale Of Two Jews Series

Contributed by Dan Boyce on Aug 26, 2011

In this sermon we will compare and contrast two Jews we encounter in the Gospels. One is a wealthy young ruler and the other is a widow. One has much and gives little. The other has little and gives much. Instead of the “balanced” life we often are ex

The Disciple's Life: A Tale of Two Jews Mark 12:41-42 (Luke 21:1-4); Mark 10:17-30 (Luke 18:18-29) Today is Pentecost! Pentecost is the Jewish feast that celebrated the early grain harvest. It is on this day that the church was born in Jerusalem when a group of 120 disciples of Jesus were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: *other

I, John - A Tale Of Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 20, 2021

A first person sermon by John the Apostle about the confusion of religion and politics. It's purpose is to focus on the kingdom of God and not be overwhelmed by the kingdom of this world.

“A Tale of Two Kingdoms” – December 19, 2021(Sunday AM) Subject: What is the connection between religion and politics? Complement: its a confusing connection - but our King is Jesus Big idea: The government shall be upon his shoulders. Introduction: (the sermon is told by John in first person); ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, John 1:1-15, Revelation 1:9-19, Revelation 12:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fairy Tales 3 - Chicken Little Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction These are the stories we learned as children. Either told to us by parents or at school as we gathered at the feet of our teachers. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. However, unknown to many of us they also taught us significant ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Mark 5:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tales Of Vomit, Tanin, Poop And Love Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 13, 2017

It’s like looking at Jesus on the cross. We can look at him on the cross and see how much he loves us. But it’s too big. How are we meant to copy that? So Jesus shows us something we can copy. He kneels down and washes his followers feet.

This sermon was first preached Maundy Thursday 2017 at St Barnabas Church Northolt. A version of it was then preached at Holy Trinity Tooting Maundy Thurday 2025 .................................................................................................................................... The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Two Men Called Peter

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 21, 2018

How did Peter go from Fearful to Fearless

Have you ever found it hard to share your faith? On Tuesday evening (17th April 2018), coming back from Hamburg I was on the Stansted to Cambridge train. I struck up a conversation with a couple of young people by asking them if they knew where the plugs were on the train for charging up my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Three Stewards: Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 15, 2015

A sermon on Stewardship

A Tale of Three Stewards: Principles of Stewardship Chuck Sligh February 15, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Matthew 25 INTRODUCTION Today we’re beginning a 3-week study of biblical stewardship, life prioritization and giving, followed by a missions emphasis in the run-up to our missions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Six "Myths" And "Tales" That Everyone Buys Into Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015

Paul's mention of "myths" and "tales" serves as a springboard for a discussion of six myths/tales that we encounter in our society today.

The Unexamined Lie: There are “myths” and “tales” we buy into because everyone around us is buying into them. - 1 Timothy 4:6-7. - Talk about (v. 7) the idea of buying into myths that everyone around us does. - Talk about (v. 6) the need to examine even common ideas under the light of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 1 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2010

Barabbas was the first person to benefit from Jesus' death on the cross, what can we learn from his experience?

A tale of two Jesus’ So this is where it would end, in front of a hostile crowd, nailed to a cross. He had of hoped for better and I’m sure his family had hoped for better. I don’t know what his mother had envisioned for the little boy who played at her feet but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of 2 Jesus' Part 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 7, 2010

Have you ever wondered if Christ's death had an impact on Barabbas? He knew that Jesus had taken his place on the cross.

And so this is how it would end, it wasn’t what he expected at all. On Friday he had watched as they crucified the carpenter and he walked free. And that is how it should have ended, a happy ending for him, a not so happy ending for Jesus of Nazareth, the carpenter who almost became ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan