Sermons on tales: showing 121-135 of 5,098

A Tale Of Four Kings

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 15, 2022

The question was asked at Jesus' birth, Where is the King of the Jews, and it was answered by the sign on the Cross, Jesus of Nazareth, The King of the Jews

This morning I want to tell you a story of four kings. And I know that you think I’ve lost it, that the account belongs in the Christmas story, not the Easter story, and it’s three kings, not four. Well, even that isn’t completely true. Even though the story of the three kings comes alive each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2, John 19:16-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tale Of Two Kings Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Aug 12, 2021

Let us examine the lives of two kings — Herod and Jesus — and see who we resemble more.

The Imitation of Christ is a Christian devotional book written by Thomas Kempis, a man of German-Dutch descent who lived in the 15th century. The Imitation of Christ is perhaps the most widely read Christian devotional work next to the Bible, and is regarded as a devotional and religious classic. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2022

In the story of the birth of Jesus, we encounter the clash of two kings, both called the King of the Jews. In Jesus and Herod we find two opposite ways to live, and come to understand the real meaning of life. Hopefully all of us will choose to follow King Jesus rather than King Herod.

Introduction: A. Today I want to begin by talking about The Scrooge and The Grinch. 1. Personally, I have always enjoyed the story of the Grinch more than the story of the Scrooge, probably because of the humor of the Grinch and his little dog dressed up like a reindeer. a. The Grinch also has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 18, 2022

This message draws observations and principles from David's encounter with Saul in the cave were DAvid spares Saul's life.

“Tale of Two Kings” One waited on God, the other didn’t. Introduction The historical narrative style of literature comprises nearly half of the Bible. 43% God chose to reveal Himself in the context of relationships, not a theological text. We best understand relationships through story. Everyone ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Tale Of Two Sinners

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Aug 8, 2023

How many of you have been hurt by someone in the past and you still remind yourself of that hurt? Why? Why would you torture yourself like that? I want to remind us all of the grace, the mercy, the forgiveness and the love God showed us when we gave our hearts and our lives to the Lord.

If you have your bibles, we're going to begin in 2 Samuel chapter 12, then we're going to flip over to John chapter 8. "Why a sermon about two sinners?" Because today, I want to remind us all of the grace, the mercy, the forgiveness and the love God showed us when we gave our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Cities

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 10, 2024

A Tale of Two Cities – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thessalonica: Paul reasons from the Scriptures (vs 1-9). • (A). Paul’s Method and Message: • (a1). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2a) • (a2). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2b) • (a3). He gave evidence (vs 2c) • (a4). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs 2d) • (B). ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

A Tale Of Two Crowns

Contributed by Darian Catron on Mar 31, 2023

For Palm Sunday. Jesus wore a Crown of Thorns to be King of your heart, King of your life, and to Deliver you from sin and shame. Jesus came to give us the victory.

A Tale of Two Crowns Introduction: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, “Why do you have that palm branch, dad?” “You see when Jesus came into town, everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-8, John 12:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tale Of Two Trees Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2023

There were lots of trees in the Garden of Eden, but two specific trees figured centrally in that story. Is it possible that they both tell us something about what Jesus did for us? (Spoiler Alert - yes, they do).

Years ago, a magazine called Collier’s published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. The little girl was very unattractive and had VERY annoying, And as a result, she was shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. In fact, she was so annoying that the director of the orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:22-24, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 5, 2024

A Christmas Message

Title: “A Tale of Two Kings” Script: Mt. 2:1-12 Type: Christmas Where: GNBC 12-15-24 Intro: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is one of a handful of perennial favorites to watch during the holiday season. We all have our favorite parts in the show, I know mine is when Max, the Grinch’s dog ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

The Tales Of Te Two Goats

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jan 20, 2007

The tales of the two goats was fulfilled in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Leviticus 16:1-22 Topic: The tales of two goats In the passages of scriptures, God gives Moses some instructions to teach Aaron about the two goats that was to be used in a sin offering for the children of Israel. Aaron, who was Moses brother and a high priest for the nation of Israel, he ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph And Egypt – God’s Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 13, 2011

A tale of two brothers and their dad

Genesis 37-50 A tale of 2 brothers and their dad. Manuscript Today we finish off Genesis, as we look at chapters 37-50, which focuses on the story of Joseph, who is one of the most famous biblical characters. Just about everyone has heard of Joseph, whether they’ve been brought up in the church ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Happiness Trap Series

Contributed by Brad Nelson on Dec 26, 2006

Learning about fairy tale endings.

THE TRUTH ABOUT HAPPINESS The Happiness Trap Proverbs 28:14 Take your Bibles and turn to the last chapter in the book of Cinderella. The last verse reads…”and they lived happily ever after.” Please turn to the last chapter in the book of Sleeping Beauty. The last verse reads…”and they lived ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And They Lived Happily Ever After

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 17, 2016

Heaven is a real place, not a fairy tale

“AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER REV. 21:1-7 21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist