Sermons on Tell His Stories:

In His Steps

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Feb 17, 2007

Peter tells us that Christ left us an example, to the point of death, and we must follow "in His Steps."

A story is told of a father and son driving down a lonely road as a blinding snow storm begins to fall, unable to see the father pulls to the side of the road there he sees off in the distance the lights of a farmhouse. The warm feeling of seeing the beacon of hope in the distance is overcome by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Itell: Telling People Of The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 26, 2007

We know absolute truth will drive us to love others with the love of Christ, and it will naturally make us want to TELL others about that same truth.

iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation iTell: Telling People of the Love of Christ Today we continue in our iTruths series. Over the past two weeks, we have focused on iKnow (that we stand on absolute truth, standing on the word of God) and iLove (that we love others with God’s definition ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Story

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 18, 2016

The Christmas story from Joseph's perspective. What was it like to sacrifice all that he had known in his pursuit of righteousness to take on scandal, scorn, and shame? Perhaps we are called like Joseph to follow God no matter what the cost.

Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Story My mother and father raised me to be a good man, a just man, a righteous man. I loved God and followed his law to the utmost. I memorized scripture. I studied Torah at synagogue. I sought to treat people honorably. As I grew up, my dad taught me how to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jethro's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Do you want to be normal or

Video Transition: Men of courage! Series: Extraordinary Men of Faith Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Exodus 4:18-20, Exodus 2:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"His Temple” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 14, 2010

Paul tells us how God views His church as being His temple and how this should serve to unify us.

"To dwell above with saints we love, O that will sure be glory. But to dwell below with saints we know, We; that’s a different story!” Sad to say, the fellowship of too many churches can be described by that little jingle. But while that may be so, it is not what God desires, nor is it what needs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The Story?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jun 4, 2019

What happened next? While some people might view Jesus' ascension as the end of the story, we're not left wondering what happened next. Jesus' ascension assures of him giving powerful gifts to his poeple.

What happened next? You get to the end of the movie or the end of the book, and you might be left wondering, “So what happened after they rode off into the sunset? Where did they go the next day? What did their kids grow up to be?” Some of that anticipation might be intentional as the writer or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Esther's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 19, 2011

Esther became a hero because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. She is a Bible super hero because she was teachable, she knew when to call on God for His help, she became courageous in the face of dea

Esther’s Story Opening thoughts to the series - “BC justice league” – God’s biblical super heroes before Christ. Over the last few weeks we have been sharing the power of the story! We have been looking at how a person’s life can make a difference in the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 18, 2017

Esther became an extraordinary woman of faith because she responded to the call on her life to become an intermediary for the people of Israel. She is a Bible faith hero because she was teachable, she knew when to call on God for His help, she became cou

Opening thoughts to the series: “Extraordinary women of faith” Thesis of Series: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and do extraordinary things in our lives with His power ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Victory Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

1. Victory now, Positional: occurs at salvation, Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus, Perfected: when we are in the literal presence of Christ, perfected and complete. 2. Victory forever

A Victory Story Selected Texts 1. Victory now sanctification (hagios): to make holy Positional: occurs at salvation 1 Peter 2:9 1 Corinthians 6:11 Progressive: the process of growing in and becoming more like Jesus Colossians 2:6-7 John 10:10 Titus 3:5-6 Ephesians 5:18 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7, Titus 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Wild Story Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010

What was it about the shepherds that inspired God to reveal the wondrous birth of His Son to them over all the others? As I looked into this question, I discovered what I believe is the 5-fold Process that God uses to reveal Christ to us… if we’re open t

A Wild Story Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 27, 2009 I want to start out this morning by having you watch this video clip, and then I want you to tell me what you see… Show video clip of violin player… Ok… tell me what you saw… (response from congregation) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Not Just A Story

Contributed by John Mccaherty on Dec 20, 2002

MOST OF THE TIME WE DO NOT APPROACH CHRISTMAS FROM THE STAND POINT OF DANIEL BUT I WOULD LIKE TO SHOW YOU SOMETHING REALLY REMARKABLE HERE. GOD IS SHOWING KING NEB THE FUTURE, NOT ONLY HIS FUTURE BUT OURS ALSO. IN IT WE WILL SEE THE HISTORY AND FUTURE O

Not Just a Story….. 12/8/02 REV. JOHN C. MCCAHERTY 1ST BAPTIST OF MURPHY TEXT: DANIEL 2: 31-45 INTRO. TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER THE MANGER, IN CELEBRATION OF OUR RECONGINITION OF THE GREATEST EVENT IN HISTORY THE BIRTH OF CHRIST. MOST OF THE TIME WE DO NOT APPROACH ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

By His Wounds - Experiencing His Compassionate Wholeness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2004

Isaiah tells us that it is by "His wounds that you are healed." But what healing would His wounds give?

OPEN: This week, on Thursday the 22nd, the Red Cross will be having a blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall over on 17th??? Several years ago, the Red Cross in small Oklahoma town posted signs all over town with these words: I gave my blood - Christ gave his. I gave a pint - He gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's His Day Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010

The third commandment tells us how to love God.

The Ten Commandments are principles for keeping free. In Exodus 20, these people have become free for the first time in 400 years, and God is telling them, "I gave you freedom. I made you free. Now let Me tell you how to keep it." So these are ten principles for individual, collective, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 1 - Highlight Real! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 9, 2018

It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Pt. 1 - Highlight Real I. Introduction Stories are important. Stories are powerful. Stories often make the difference. It is why we follow and are loyal to particular authors. It is why we stand in line to watch moving pictures on a screen. “We are, as a species, addicted to story. Even when the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 29: A Peculiar Partnership Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 19, 2014

God selects unusual people with whom to partner in his work -- Saul of Tarsus and US!

1. [During one of those "teachable moments," a young mother asked her son why they should be quiet in church. The boy replied, "Because so many people are sleeping." Ouch! 2. On behalf of myself and all preachers who may have driven you to sleep in a sermon, please accept my apology. You see, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ