Sermons on We Tell Ourselves Stories In Order To Live Karen Thopson Walker:

Habakkuk: A Story Of Trust

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

TO STAND FAST AND TRUST IN GOD WHEN WE REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS IS VERY SCARY. HABAKKUK IS A STORY OF TRUST THAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM.

HABAKKUK: A STORY OF TRUST HABAKKUK 2:1-20 THE SMALL BOOK OF HABAKKUK IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US AS WE CAN FIND OURSELVES IN THE SAME POSITION AS THE PROPHET, BUT TREMBLE WHEN IT COMES TO STANDING LIKE HE DID. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND THE WAYS OF GOD. HE DOESN’T ACT THE WAY WE ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ "Stay At Home” Order

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 29, 2020

This isn't the first time a "stay at home" order's ever been issued -- Jesus issued one! The man wasn't excited about it, but he learned that there were "silver linings" in what looked like a dull assignment and because of his obedience, he changed history!

JESUS’ “STAY AT HOME” ORDER Mark 5:2-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Clara Null said it was one of the worst days of her life. Her washing machine line broke and flooded her house, her baby-sitter called in sick so she had to cancel her hair appt, and she got a bill in the mail that she couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is My Story

Contributed by Ray Swift on Dec 2, 2009

A message that deals with the change God makes when one gives their life to Christ in faith and the end result of sharing that story with others.

FBMB October 11, 2009 Sunday Morning This Is My Story Deuteronomy 6:23; 9:1 Intro.: Today we continue in our message theme series, “This Is My Story.” Every believer is being encouraged to write their story of how they met Christ and how Christ changed their life. Also want to encourage you to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enochville: The Story Of Alleination" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2008

Adam and Eve and their children, like us now live outside the Garden of Eden. Did Adam and Eve ever beleive their little boys who played together, would find themselves grieving parents at the murder of one son by the other? God tried to warn Cain. God

In Jesus Holy Name March 9,2008 Lent IV Series: O.T. Challenges Redeemer Genesis 4;1-12 “Cain: the Story of Alienation” This is the third message in our series: O.T. Challenges. In Genesis chapters 1-3 we saw Adam and Eve sharing a life of perfect love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Just What The Doctor Ordered

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Prov. 17:22

Just What the Doctor Ordered Prov. 17:22 It’s usually healthy to follow the doctor’s orders. After giving a woman a full medical examination, the doctor writes out a prescription and gives instructions on the dosage. "Take the green pill with a large glass of water when you get up. Take the blue ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Story Of Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 12, 2001

The parable of the weeds gives us hope for the future!

A Story of Hope Matthew 13:24-30 June 2001 24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon that shows many signs that we are sooner rather than later going to see the Second Advent of Jesus Christ

Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24.3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Preached at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on November 25, 2001 By Pastor John Stensrud Last week, I promised to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I think that if I took a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8, Daniel 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Really Living In The End Times?

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 31, 2014

Ever since Jesus ascended back to heaven, His return has been eminent. Ever since that day, you could have said, “Jesus can return at any moment.” God wants His children to live like they expect Jesus to return at any time.

8/20/2005 12:29 PM Are We Really Living in the End Times? Matthew 24:3-8; Daniel 12:1-4 Today, I want to get into the nitty-gritty of biblical prophecy. And so I shall. But first, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Steps In Order To See God At Work

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 15, 2018

This is the 3rd sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

Series: Order [#3] HOW TO PRAY 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Introduction: In these verses Paul is telling Timothy the importance of prayer and its purpose. Let’s look at the areas of prayer. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (NIV) “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Jesus begins to teach in parables.

The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, July 30th, 2006 Intro: My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this week. I love my wife and am amazed that she has been hanging around with me for as long as she has. Some of you may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Values We Live By - Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

What are the values that make us Christian?

We have spent the last three Sundays looking at values. The first two Sundays we spoke of 6 values, 6 “A’s” that can help us move toward and hopefully experience a quality family life. They are the values of affirmation, acceptance, appreciation, affection, availability, and accountability. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Story

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2021

Love must be described from God down.

Love Story “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said: ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up the ghost.” (John 19:30) We have come again to Valentine’s Day, a day in which we reflect upon love. Much has been written or said about love. We can think of Henry Mancini’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30, John 13:1, John 3:16, 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Unique Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

Our story and God’s story are intertwined: 1. Our story begins with and revolves around God.2. Our story is designed by God.3. Our story is wrapped up in worship.

A Unique Story Genesis 1 & 2 Until you understand God’s story, you will be missing important pieces of the puzzle in your own life. Our story and God’s story are intertwined: 1. Our story begins with and revolves around God. Psalm 90:2 Genesis 1:1 God is Eternal: there has never been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When We Don’t Have Enough Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 10, 2020

The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 (really, probably the 20,000) is a story about asking God to move in bigger ways that we have the resources to move ourselves.

MORE THAN A MEAL: Jesus was testing His disciples. - John 6:6. - John tells that Jesus is doing this to test the disciples. Obviously, throughout His three years of ministry He was pushing them to grow and learn the lessons of the Kingdom. - Now, He asks them to sort out this difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist