Sermons on The Tema Story:

Sermon On The Chronicles Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2024

Experiences are defined as a practical contact with, and observation of facts and events. They are incidents or chronicles that leave an impression on someone.

Samuel Beckett, an Irish novelist and dramatist once remarked: “It is right that he too should have his little chronicle, his memories, his reason, and be able to recognize the good in the bad, the bad in the worst, and so grow gently old down all the unchanging days, and die one day like any other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, John 14:26, Luke 16:25, Proverbs 10:7

Living With Loss PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God meets us in every pain with real comfort, inviting us to receive his presence and share that comfort with others in their suffering.

There are weeks when our hearts feel thin. We sit at kitchen tables and stare at cold coffee. We stand in hospital halls and count ceiling tiles. We scroll through old texts, listening for a voice that no longer answers. Grief sits quietly in the corner like an unwelcome guest. Worry hums like an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Topics: Loss, Story, Comfort

Sermon On The Art Of Narration

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2024

Storytelling is defined as the activity of writing, telling, or reading stories.

Edward Miller, an American-born author and illustrator of children’s books once remarked: “Stories are our primary tools of learning and teaching, the repositories of our lore and legends. They bring order into our confusing world. Think about how many times a day you use stories to pass along ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, James 3:1, Revelation 1:1, Matthew 13:35

El Problema: Dos Puntos Opuestos Series

Contributed by Alberto Valenzuela on Oct 5, 2006

Introducción al tema de las bienaventuranzas

El problema: Dos puntos opuestos Una leyenda japonesa cuenta la historia de un hombre que tenía una enorme verruga en una mejilla. El hombre había tratado todos los medios posibles para quitarse la verruga pero le había sido imposible. Debido a su verruga el hombre no únicamente era el centro de ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Adventist

Be Ready

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 26, 2007

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 Be Ready ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Story Must Change (2) - Power Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

God is interested in changing people's conditions but they should first of all, change themselves by resolving to obey Him first.

THE STORY MUST CHANGE (2) - POWER OF OBEDIENCE LUKE 5:1-8 God is interested in changing people's conditions but they should first of all, change themselves by resolving to obey Him first. Many a times, we think that our task is difficult but the most difficult task is not doing what we supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Story Must Change (3)- Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

We are in the world of battle and there are many things that will not change unless through your involvement. When you do your part, God will do His.

THE STORY MUST CHANGE (3)- POWER OF PRAYER 1 SAMUEL 1:1-20 We are in the world of battle and there are many things that will not change unless through your involvement. When you do your part, God will do His. There are situations or people God brings your way to get you to where He wants you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

Epic - Live The Adventure Series

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Sermon Series based on the John Eldredge book

I. Introduction A. Epic – heroic, majestic, impressively great a. It was the word of 2010. b. Used so much it was put on the list of one of the top 5 most overused words in 2010. B. But what is epic, and why am I wasting time describing it? a. Epic, historically, is a word that is used to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

Preach With No Pants Series

Contributed by John Allen on Sep 21, 2020

How to Prepare an Inductive Sermon Outline

I'll never forget preaching that sermon. Even as I spoke I was thinking, "The only way I could get better attention is if I'd forgotten to wear my pants!" The message wasn't much different from any other sermon. But that Sunday, I was experimenting with a new way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50, John 3:16

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Jesus loved us to death.

MATTHEW 27:27-36 “THE GREATEST LOVE STORY EVER TOLD” A) John 3:16 ....... Say it with me ....... * For a moment, I want our minds to go back in time – Jesus’ earthly ministry is coming to an end. * In Matt. 26, Jesus is preparing to celebrate the Passover with His disciples. B) In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandalous Women In The Genealogy Of Jesus - Bathsheba Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 12, 2018

The description of the women in the genealogy of Jesus.

The scandalous women in the genealogy of Jesus - Bathsheba. Scripture References—2 Samuel 11:2, 3; 12:24; 1 Kings 1:11-31; 2:13-19; 1 Chronicles 3:5 ; Matthew 1:1-16. In Matt. 1:1-16 we find “the forgotten chapter of the Christmas story.” It is a genealogy—a list of names, most of them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

He Will Not Fail Them Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

That is the rest of the story. You are not destroyed for your sins. Your Shepherd took that punishment. Your guilt is removed forever. The glory of the Lord will not depart from you because the Holy Spirit will not leave you.

Psalm 78:65-72 He Will Not Fail Them 12/31/06 D. Marion Clark Introduction The application of Psalm 78:1-8 was the following exhortation: “We must be careful not to exhibit complaining spirits before our children. Do they see that in us? What will your children hear from you today ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Breaking The Cycle Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 20, 2018

Chapter 8 of The Story is about the book of Judges. A book full of relevant issues and powerful 'reveals' about God.

Breaking The Cycle The Story Chapter 8 HEY – so how, is losing that hour of sleep working for everyone this morning…? Feeling awake? Feeling ‘bright eyed and bushy tailed?’ “excited and attentive… to be wide awake, not tired.” Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed comes direct and intact from the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Journey Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 29, 2015

We all have stories. This is my story about where God has taken me.

My Journey Galatians 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ, and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So the life I now live in the body, I live because of the faithfulness of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." I grew up in a Catholic church and when I was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational