Sermons on the story:

I've Been Changed Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024

Every person has a story, often marked by success, failure, or struggle—but for the Christian, that story can be summed up in one powerful word: Grace. This is the testimony of every believer—before grace and after grace—a story of transformation and redemption.

I’ve Been Changed! Philemon 8-25 Introduction: Every person has a life story. That story can be summed up on one word: achievement, success, power, wealth, family… tragedy, failure, brokenness. Christian = Grace! Every Christian’s life is a story of grace. Another Word = Changed! Before ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Reality Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 19, 2023

The story of God is all about the glory of God and the unfolding of the gospel.

The Real Reality Acts 17:16-34 Rev. Brian Bill September 16-17, 2023 Special thanks to Abi Kongkousonh for using her gifts to depict the story of Creation along with the fall of Adam and Eve. Keep that image in mind as we go through the message. Are you aware we ran out of parking spaces during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

An Education From Hell !!!

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on May 20, 2009

But this story is different because it is factual, there are many spiritual truths within it no doubt, but it is a story about two real men and two real places. That’s why the Lord begins this story by saying: ’There was’, in verse 19, ’a certain man’...

"An Education From Hell" (Protical )... Turn with me to Luke chapter 16, Luke chapter 16. Those of you who are here this morning will know that I announce the subject as "An Education from Hell". I want to look at this portion of Scripture, and please do note that this is not a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Apostolic

The Flood

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 6, 2020

The story of Noah's flood is a familiar one to many of us. It's the story of a big boat and a whole lot of water. But, it's also a story of the character of God and how much He loves us.

Opening and Introduction Our text today, is the start of a story that many of us have heard from our Sunday School days. It’s the beginning of the Noah’s Ark story. Sin had grown so great, that God decided to start over, erase the world, and begin again. It’s a story of the tragedy of sin. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-14, Genesis 6:19-22

Denomination: Lutheran

God Delivers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 2, 2021

Tonight brings us the climax of this story that most of us already know. But even though it's a familiar story, I always look for some reason that this story is in God's Word. Why is it there and what it is trying to teach us?

Tonight's study in the third chapter of Daniel is really very short. But even though it's short, it packs a powerful message for all of us. Last time our study in the Book of Daniel left us at the entrance to the fiery furnace. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were bound, fully clothed, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Who Said Yes To God Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 16, 2004

Esther shows us that everyone has a purpose and a place in God’s story - His-story (Part 2 "Fresh Lessons From Former Leaders").

Everybody makes history in some way or another. But we usually only remember the famous history makers; like, Joan of Arc, Marco Polo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Christopher Columbus or Florence Nightingale. What the story of Esther teaches us is that God orchestrates history, because it’s “His-Story.” ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christmas Through The Eye Of Joseph

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Jul 3, 2007

The love Mary & Joseph had for each other, coupled with the love they had for God, culminates in one of the greatest love stories ever told - the story of Christmas.

Christmas: From Joseph’s Eyes I’ve watched the Jerry Springer Show a few times. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a Jerry Springer junkie, but the few times I have seen the show has given me a pretty good idea of how that program operates. You bring people onto the show with really messed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007

The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise Wife

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 26, 2005

At our Christmas Eve service each year I tell a silly story which deals with an aspect of the Christmas story. This one has to do with the wisemen.

There are lots of wisemen legends that have been perpetuated over the years. For example, it doesn’t say anywhere in the Bible that three kings visited Jesus bearing gifts. It’s just not there! First of all, they were “magi” or “wisemen” – perhaps astrology scholars – not kings – at least in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Fact Or Fantasy?

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon asking whether we regard the Christmas story as merely a story, or are there facts which should make us sit up and respond?

Christmas is a wasteful time ! Not a waste of time, but a wasteful time. In 1998 the UK threw away 2.5 billion cards, worth £350 million in the shops. If you stuck these cards end to end they would have stretched 236,000 miles - that’s nine times round the globe! We used a massive 85,000 miles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: Always Winter But Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

This is a story about Christmas, the Cross and Resurrection power. It is a story about good overcoming evil and the triumphant reign of god restoring all things to their proper place.

Advent Series – Narnia Message #1 Always Winter but Never Christmas Introduction: The Chronicles of Narnia will hit the big screen on Friday, December 9, and I can’t wait to see it. This series of books written by C. S. Lewis is an allegorical presentation of the story of Jesus. We have read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Anticipating Hope Series

Contributed by Daniel Driggs on Dec 23, 2005

A comparison of how the story of Christmas and the Chronicles of Narnia bring hope to our lives, as presented in the story "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis.

TITLE: “Anticipating Hope” TEXTS: Matthew 1:18-2:18 and Luke 2:1-20 PREINTRODUCTION: This year we are being faced with a situation that I never thought I’d see in my lifetime, at least not in America. Many of the major shopping centers and department stores have decided that they were going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Memorial That Disappeared Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 11, 2021

The story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal is a classic. What we sometimes forget is that a memorial, an altar to the LORD, was already there before Elijah came! The rest of the story is gripping!

Introduction: The days of Elijah were some of the best and some of the worst in Israel’s history. One of the highest points took place when God responded to Elijah’s prayer in a way that nobody could deny. Not only did this take place in the presence of pagan prophets, the event also took place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In The Leftovers

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 31, 2022

Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before and hopefully, many have read this story. This is the story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hope Throughout The Ages

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 5, 2024

Every person in Jesus’ family tree has a story and actually their story plays a part in the first Christmas celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, God incarnate.

Matthew 1:1 - 17 (NLT) This is a record of the ancestors of Jesus the Messiah, a descendant of David and of Abraham: Abraham was the father of Isaac. Isaac was the father of Jacob. Jacob was the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah (whose mother was Tamar). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational