Sermons on The Easter Story:

The Story: Ruth And The Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 11, 2015

The story of Ruth is more than just a simple love story: Boaz is a type of Jesus Christ, our Kinsman Redeemer.

THE STORY #9: RUTH AND THE KINSMAN REDEEMER OPENING: Review Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua and Judges. • Ruth = one of only two books of the Bible named after women (the other = Esther). • Ruth took place during the time of the judges, about 1,000 years before ...read more

Denomination: *other

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

There is a danger that we have become so familiar with the story of Jesus that we begin to think everyone is.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds – A Story Of Joy Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 9, 2016

God takes ordinary people like you and like me and He calls us to share an extraordinary message of love, grace and mercy that begins with the birth of the Savior.

Do you ever feel like you don’t really matter to God? Do you ever think that God is so busy running the universe that He doesn’t have time to be concerned about your insignificant life? Do you ever feel like you really don’t have anything of worth to offer to God? I think if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Writing Your Story Of Rescue

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2016

Each of us is touched by the saving mercy of God; we should tell the story.

Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Ordinary Form “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits. He pardons all your iniquities and heals all your diseases.” We must not forget what the Lord has done for us, and what the Lord has promised to do for us, if we remain steadfast in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Story Of Naaman - God Is In Control

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 8, 2013

God is in control. He does what He does, when He does it for His glory.

Our story begins with a five star General of the armed forces of ancient Syria whose name was Naaman. His name means "delightful, pleasant, beautiful" and has the idea of someone who is "well formed." Just from what his name means, we can consider that Naaman grew up with the idea that he was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

American Horror Story: The Church

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 9, 2013

In celebration of pastor recognition month, this message highlights the challenges of pastoring.

Zechariah 11: 4-17 "Thus said the Lord my God: “Become shepherd of the flock doomed to slaughter. 5 Those who buy them slay them and go unpunished; and those who sell them say, ‘Blessed be the Lord, I have become rich’; and their own shepherds have no pity on them. 6 For I will no ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:4-17

Denomination: Lutheran

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

A Messiah's Story About Obedience Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 27, 2011

True obedience is based on action not words.

A Messiah's Story About Obedience Text: Matt. 21:28-32 Introduction 1. Illustration: I used to have problems getting my son to clean his room. I would insist that he, "Do it now," and he would always agree to do so, but then he wouldn’t follow through – at least, not right way. After ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

"What If No One Told The Story?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 29, 2014

So God entrusted the greatest message ever sent from heaven to a bunch of smelly, uncouth shepherds. It shouldn’t surprise us because from the beginning of time he has come to lift up those who have found themselves at the bottom of the ladder.

What if no one told the Story? Luke 2:8-20 Surveys are done on just about every subject now. One was taken with church members asking then which character in the Christmas story they most identified with. Mary? Joseph? The shepherds? The wise men? Most people who answered the question said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Old Testament Christmas Story

Contributed by Archie Norman on Dec 9, 2014

Old testament Christmas story

An Old Testament Christmas Story II Samuel 12:15-22 I. The necessity of the first child that was taken - v. 16 2. The names of the second child that was given *v. 24 - Solomon "peace" *v. 25 - Jedediah "beloved of the Lord" Lessons 1. The first Adam (Old Nature) must die, before the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Expatriate (A Success Story)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 24, 2009

When everything seems falling apart, can I still pursue my dreams? Let’s hear The 7 Advices from a very succesful expatriate

THE EXPATRIATE By: Randy Bataanon Daniel 6:1-28 (Seven advices from a very successful expatriate) He was born from a rich and royal family in his country. He is studying law in a state manage but first class university. He is handsome, intelligent and godly man. Everybody predict a bright future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shepherd Tells His Story

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Dec 27, 2009

A shepherd tells the story of the most remarkable night of his life.

That was a night! I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was a cold night up on the hills, and a bit windy. Not really full on winter, but not a nice night to be sleeping under the stars. Even us Shepherds look forward to a nice warm bed you know, not that we get to sleep in one that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Difference Makers Know Their Story Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2009

People are drawn to storytellers. Just as Paul told his story, someone is waiting to hear yours.

Difference Makers Tell their Story. Acts 21:40-22:21 Years ago there was a commercial for this super discount place. To be able to shop there you had to a member of a union. It began with a guy wearing a hardhat and someone asking him "What’s the Story Jerry?" At the end "Jerry" would say "thats ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

History: Understanding His Story Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series.

Route 66 came to life in 1926, when the diagonal route from Chicago to Los Angeles was assigned its number in the federal highway system. By the 1930s, thousands would use the road to escape the Midwest Dust Bowl in search of a better life. In 1939, Route 66 was immortalized in John Steinbeck’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Telling His Story Confidently

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007

Peter gives us a great insight into how to evangelize the unchurched - simply share what God has done in our lives.

Accident I witnessed in St. Louis - I was the only eyewitness to the accident that was able to tell who had the right of way - Eyewitness – just state the facts Some eyewitnesses have greater impact – touch many people’s lives - JFK, Normandy, Holocaust Confidence of the eyewitness – know what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-32

Denomination: Lutheran