Sermons on the narrative:

The History Resumed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 2, 2022

Moses and Aaron were Israelites; like Christ was, who was to be the Prophet and Priest, the Redeemer and Lawgiver of the people of Israel. Moses returns to his narrative and repeats the charge God had given him to deliver.

The History Resumed Ex. 6:26-30, NIV 26It was this Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, "Bring the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions." 27They were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt about bringing the Israelites out of Egypt—this same Moses and Aaron. 28Now when the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Faithful Promise Of Blessing Inspite Of Human Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Jul 29, 2014

Jacob flees from Esau and during his flight he sees a dream in which God appears to him above a ladder and blesses him. This narrative sermon shows that God remains faithful to His promise in spite of Jacob's unfaithfulness because of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION Here is a man who received the promise of blessing from God even before his birth. Genesis 25:23 – “The LORD said to her, “Two nations are in your womb; and two peoples will be separated from your body; and one people shall be stronger than the other; and the older ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

The world's narrative about God is that God is an "Angry God" seeking to destroy us if we get out of line. But Jesus tells us that God is good and just. When we see the final picture, we will be amazed at how good and just God is.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Good” John 9:1-6 January 23rd, 2011 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Disagreeing Agreeably

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narrative to call Christians to learn how to focus on God’s purpose even when we disagree on how to work it out.

Intro: "It’s easy to see why people like the sea gull. I’ve sat overlooking a craggy harbor and watched one. He exults in freedom. He thrusts his wings backward with powerful strokes, climbing higher and higher until he’s above all the other gulls, then coasts downward in majestic loops and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The 10:30 Mill Whistle Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 24, 2001

This is a sermon in the narrative style, built around the story of a mill whistle that would blow at an unusual time of day. This sermon was the first in a series about the Lord’s Prayer.

The 10:30 Mill Whistle Matthew 6:9-13 Exodus 20:7 The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Sunrise Presbyterian Church Miami FL I grew up in a small Southern mill town named Ware Shoals, SC. The term mill-town doesn’t mean that you have a mill and a town; but rather that you have a mill ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set Free

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 31, 2001

A narrative of how Jesus set Zacchaeus free from greed to generosity and how He can set us free from our sinful attitudes as well.

Topic: Salvation/Christian Living Theme: Saved from Sinful Attitudes Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to pray for salvation from sin and sinful attitudes. Response: Individuals will ask Jesus to set them free from sinful attitudes in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Road To Hope

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 28, 2006

This is a narrative Evangelistic sermon developed from a Gospel Tract published by the Home Mission Board,SBC along with the biblical "Roman Road" which offers hope to all.

Is there any hope? The future is uncertain. Families are falling apart. Drugs are ruining our cities, towns and schools. Disease is killing our people! Is there any hope? Can we possibly have peace and joy in our hearts? Can we find fulfillment in life? Can we possess the power and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper

Contributed by Keith Manry on Feb 28, 2007

This is part I in the series - 24. It is a first person narrative account from the owner of the upper room. The Preaching Idea: Give Christ the place of honor in your life.

They were 24 hours that would forever change the world. No war or time of peace, no government or nation, no army or ruler has or ever will impact the course of human history in the profound manner in which that one day did. From sundown to sundown it was by far the worst and best day the world has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Methodist

Law & Order

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part III in the series 24. It is a first person narrative taken from the perspective of Caiaphas. The preaching idea: you can’t be your own high priest!

Have you ever wished you could communicate with a loved one who has already passed on? Have you ever thought that perhaps that loved one wishes he or she could communicate with you as well? In 1999 a film was released that allowed us to imagine that communication across the great chasm that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

Matthew’s account of the resurrection. Matthew’s narrative of e Galilean encounter with the disciples is a culmination to the gospel which accentuates the Trinitarian nature of God and the mission of the believer.

He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. The gospels each relate the account of the resurrection according to their own purpose, consequently there are considerable differences between the Gospels (refer to the recent bulletin insert for a harmonization of those events), but with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

Not By Might

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 13, 2012

Throughout the Biblical narratives God had been seeking for available, obedient and faithful men to lead His people and extend His Kingdom. Will you be one of them?

• Building the temple in OT times • Today we are the temple (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Matters: Resentment Series

Contributed by David Jeffery on Jul 6, 2015

A transcript of a narrative sermon from 2 Samuel 13 dealing with resentment and unforgiveness. Homiletical statement: A heart of resentment destroys your relationships and only leads to death.

Absalom had finally figured out a way to kill his brother. And if there was anybody that needed to die, it was his brother Amnon. Amnon, that snake. That pathetic excuse for a human being. That vile monster. He needed to die. What he had done, somebody needed to do something about it, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

On The Road With Jesus: Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 15, 2019

This first person narrative is told by one of the disciples who was to get the colt for Jesus to ride on. His views of being a disciple and what transpired on Palm Sunday.

On the Road with Jesus: Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19 April 14, 2019 Palm Sunday For the past several weeks we have been on the road with Jesus. It all started when Lazarus became so very ill and Jesus was sent for. We know that Lazarus died and was in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19

Denomination: Friends

Easter By The Numbers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2023

3 days is the only pattern of which eternal life is given. First is the ordinal of Easter proclaimed in the narrative formula, "the first day of the week."

There is above the Falls of Niagara a rock jutting out into the river, which bears the significant name of Past Redemption Point. At that place the current becomes so rapid and overpowering that all hope of swimming or rowing against it has to be abandoned. The man who drifts past it is lost. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:4

Denomination: Catholic

Ready For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2023

The wise men are a surprising twist to the narrative from Matthew. What does their presence indicate and how does getting to know them help us prepare for Christmas?

You may have noticed the chalkboard signs that are scattered around the church building. Each has a different saying- “Be the Branch,” “Catch the Wind,” “Wreck the Roof,” “Grip the Plow,” and “Empty the Jar.” They come from a small group video Bible study our groups participated in a while back. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ