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  • Tell Your Story Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,645 views

    In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

    Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

  • Telling Your Story Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 16,900 views

    God wants to use your story to give someone else’s story a happy ending.

    Telling Your Story Text: Acts 26:1ff Introduction 1. Illustration: In his book, Just Walk Across The Room, Bill Hybels says, "Our affinity for stories begins at an early age, as little kids begging weary parents, "read it again, read it again.!" As we become mature, contributing members of ...read more

  • Telling My Story Series

    Contributed by Andrew Gamblin on Feb 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,727 views

    It is important to tell other's your story of hope so they can find their story.

    We are in week three of our four week series on “Stories of Hope.” By now we have discussed what our universal story of hope is. We have written down some of our own stories of hope to help remind us of our personal hope that we have in Christ. We have also heard people talk about their ...read more

  • Telling His Story Confidently

    Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,128 views

    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

  • Shutting Down The Hypocrites, Especially Ourselves

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 30, 2024
     | 349 views

    Jesus, here in Mark’s Gospel, gives us a start on our understanding the proper response to hypocrisy.

    Thirty-first Sunday in Course 2024 How could you get a hypocrite to shut up? They are called “Karens” these days, which to me is an disrespectful misuse of a woman’s name. Nonetheless, no matter what you call that kind of behavior, pharisaical people are just about as irritating as one can be. ...read more

  • Tell Me The Story Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 244 views

    How do we tell others the story of Jesus? In our text today we see that it doesn’t require a Bible college education or a deep theological argument. Instead, it’s all about saying “Come and See Jesus”.

    (Sermon began with a group of people standing on a sidewalk looking upward) Back when I was a boy, there was a TV show that always began with this group of people on a sidewalk - pointing and looking up in the sky. Does anyone know what TV show this was? (SUPERMAN) “Look! Up in the sky…. It’s a ...read more

  • Living Beyond Ourselves

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 21,872 views

    MISSION MINISTRY IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

    LIVING BEYOND OURSELVES TEXT MATT. 25: 35-40 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE IS TO BE A LIFE OF SERVICE, WORSHIP, AND PRAISE. WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE HUMANITY, THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE THAN WE ARE, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAST DOWN, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED BY ...read more

  • Tell Me The Story Of Jesus

    Contributed by Robert Webb on Dec 5, 2024
     | 634 views

    In the birth of Jesus Heaven met earth and Deity became clothed with humanity. We do not know when Jesus was born, but the world pauses to reflect on it at this time of the year.

    Tell me the story of Jesus In the birth of Jesus Heaven met earth and Deity became clothed with humanity. We do not know when Jesus was born, but the world pauses to reflect on it at this time of the year. I feel it is very important and we should reflect on it all through the year, because the ...read more

  • Tell The Story, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Warnock on Jan 4, 2008
     | 4,489 views

    Tell the Story, Part 1 reminds followers of Christ the story we tell is God’s story, from the Bible, and can be rejected or accepted by those who hear it. Based on Matthew 2:1-12, Tell the Story, Part 1 gleans from the story of the wisemen the truths of

    TELL THE STORY, PART 1 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV 1After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi[a] from the east came to Jerusalem 2and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east[b] and have come to worship him." 3When ...read more

  • Generous Living And Giving Of Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,746 views

    We are, as Christians and the Body of Christ, uniquely positioned to give ourselves to the glory of God and the good of others.

    Title: Generous Living and Giving of Ourselves Text: Romans 12:1-8 Thesis: We are uniquely positioned to generously give of ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. We are on a Pathway to Congregational Vitality. We want to be a Healthy Missional Church. By Healthy we mean we are ...read more

  • Fire Walkers Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,749 views

    Three men are loyal to God, but face the possibility of death. God is present in their trials and rescues them.

    Daniel 3:1, 8-30 “Fire Walkers” INTRODUCTION Wars are not won solely on the front lines; other tactics are used. In World War II the radio was used. Germany and Japan attempted to spread propaganda though such media personalities as Axis Anna, and Tokyo Rose. The BBC broadcast ...read more

  • Dying In Order To Live Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,971 views

    True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

    Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

  • Live Simply Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Oct 15, 2014
     | 6,246 views

    When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

    Rock Solid Finances: Part 1 “Live Simply” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 4/18/2010 God’s desire for us is that money doesn’t have our heart, but He does. The purpose of money is to fulfill God’s purposes on the earth, not just ours. My prayer is that in this journey over ...read more

  • Giving Thanks And Telling The Story Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 3, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    The story of Anna teaches us the need to thank God and to tell others about His blessings.

    Giving thanks and telling the story Luke 2:36-38 Two of the biggest reasons that people don’t share their faith are • that they don’t know what to say • they are afraid of rejection Anna’s method addresses both these objections. 36There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of ...read more

  • Encouraging Dads To Tell Their Story Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 8, 2021
     | 2,262 views

    You see, the gospel is not just something you hold onto but the gospel has its hold on you. The power of the Gospel on a person is most evident when you see its hold on a person.

    Happy Father’s Day! Dads, there are too few good fathers around. Dads, I want to speak to encourage you to deepen your commitment to living a life of integrity in Christ. To know Jesus is to have a story of how you came to know Jesus. This story is often referred to as your “testimony.” In fact, ...read more