Sermons on The Story:

Noah's Ark And The Worldwide Flood Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Apr 9, 2011

Was Noah's Ark a real story? Find out as we explore the facts about a world wide flood?

Noah's Ark and the World Wide Flood Introduction A. The reason I am teaching on the topic of evolution verses creation is so that you can get access to scientific information that the public schools are censoring for fear that it might show how foolish the teaching of evolution really is. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Simeon And Anna

Contributed by Troy Richards on Dec 9, 2010

A look at a piece of the Christmas story that is often overlooked and how it shows us how to properly respond to Jesus..

-it’s that time of year again, Christmas. There is a certain something in the air, that joy of people cramming into crowded shopping malls to buy things they don’t want for people they don’t visit. Ah, how we honor our Lord. -but as we like to do every year, we’re going to go through the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Special About Jesus?

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 20, 2008

Understanding what makes Jesus so special through his interactions in the story of the woman taken in adultery.

What’s So Special About Jesus? Scripture: John 8:1-11 Text: John 8:11 There was once a boy named Willie. He was a red-headed, freckle-faced 15 year-old boy. Willie was the kind of high school student who was always in trouble - always winding up in the principal’s office. He was the kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Should Always Be Ready

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 27 - Matthew’s story of the Ten Bridesmaids.

26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27], November 9, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed as your sons and daughters, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Nehemiah, The Rebuild Begins, Dealing With Rubble And Ash! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2010

A narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah, Nehemiah tells his story up to the beginning of the work of restoration.

Introduction: Thanks to the NIV Bible and Message paraphrase, both of which I’ve leaned fairly heavily upon for this attempt at a narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah. This is a narrative that has been Kiwified, i.e. easily understood by New Zealanders. The Narrator’s words are in ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Living Lent 2 - The Dove Reveals An Angry Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 1, 2010

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

(This sermon is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.) Living Lent II, “The Dove Reveals an Angry Savior” We are in the midst of Lent… the period before Easter where we focus on Christ and prepare for his passion and sacrifice ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Lent 4 - The Hen Reveals A Grieving Savior Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 18, 2010

This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.

Living Lent 2 – “The Hen Reveals a Grieving Savior” **This series is based loosely on the facts and stories found in the "Living Lent" sermon series written by Donald Neidigk.** We are at the half way point of Lent! Congratulations for making it this far. In fact, something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How God Deals With Those Who Know Almost Nothing About Him Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 27, 2013

A look at what outsiders the Magi were and the amazing fact that God invited them into the Christmas story anyway.

ASTROLOGERS?! REALLY?: God doesn’t care how little you know about Him. - Matthew 2:1-2 – “Magi” - The Christmas story and its details are so familiar to us that we fail to see the uncomfortable details that should shock us. - One such detail: Magi come to bow down to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Adversity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

The story of Ruth teaches us about surrender, sovereignty and salvation. Jesus Christ is actually the main theme.

Benjamin Franklin, who I don’t think ever professed a faith in Jesus, did have an appreciation for the Bible from a literary perspective. When he was the newly formed US government’s representative to France he indulged in a group of literary intellectuals. This group held no respect ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph's Dream

Contributed by Evan G. Wittig on Dec 23, 2012

This sermon tells the Christmas story from Joseph's point of view. He has a vision of Jesus in heaven.

Joseph’s Dream Joseph was a well respected man in Nazareth. He was a very good carpenter and known for his integrity and hard work. He was very generous with the poor and with widows. When he became engaged to a young maiden named Mary, he anticipated a simple life of work, prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Catholic

The Sacrifice Of Motherhood

Contributed by Darrell Coats on May 7, 2008

A Mother’s Day sermon, based on the story of Hannah that briefly makes three observations about motherhood.

The Sacrifice of Motherhood 1 Samuel 1 Introduction: No one deserves a special day all to herself more than today’s Mom. A cartoon showed a psychologist talking to his patient: “Let’s see,” he said, “‘You spend 50 percent of your energy on your job, 50 percent on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

God's Expiry Date – Part 2 - The Time Between Two Laughs Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Feb 24, 2012

This is part 2 of the series "God's Expiry date" The time between two laughs – The story of Sara

We will talk today about those promises received from God that seem to be forgotten. We think that God changed His mind and that our dreams and expectations where too high. Maybe you don’t believe that God can still do it but I have good news for you. The time between two laughs – The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Killed Jesus

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Apr 11, 2013

The death of Jesus is a story of conspiracy, deception and drama that ends by shedding forth saving grace "once, for all".

Quotes: “We all make something. Some make excuses. Some make differences.”--Unknown “Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want.--Dan Stanford” “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”--T. S. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

The Things He Heard

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 24, 2011

Malchus was only a bit player in the Easter Story but his life was changed forever with this one encounter with Jesus.

The Things He Heard He was there on a whim. He didn’t have to be there, it wasn’t part of his job but he had heard that something was going to happen, got caught up in the moment and there he was. He was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. As the mob broke through the trees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:50-52

Denomination: Wesleyan