Sermons on Wonderful Story:

Love: Fruit Of The Spirit & Advent Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Instead of writing new words for the Christmas story, finding new bits of humor, finding a new “angle”, this sermon shares the old words. It is all Scripture and carol lyrics put together to tell the story.

Love: Fruit of the Spirit & Advent #4 assorted December 19, 2004 Intro: As I sat down to prepare a message for today, the final Sunday of preparation for our celebration of the entry of God into human experience, I searched for stories that would remind us of the real meaning of Christmas. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

God's Desire Is To Heal And Restore. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 3, 2024

We're going to explore a vital aspect of our relationship with God is about our physical health.

We're going to explore a vital aspect of our relationship with God is about our physical health. We'll examine biblical examples that demonstrate God's desire for our well-being and discover how we can walk in divine health. In 3 John 1:2, we read, "Dear friend, I pray that you ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2, Isaiah 53:5

Tongues Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 30, 2024

This message addresses the eighth gift of the Holy Spirit mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12:10: the supernatural enablement to give a message in an unlearned foreign language. In Scripture, tongues is the ability to speak in languages unknown to the speaker.

Intro In our study of the gifts of the Spirit, we come to the gift of "kinds of tongues," listed in 1 Corinthians 12:10. Of the nine gifts of the Spirit, two were reserved for the Church and are not active in the Old Testament. Those gifts are the gift of divers kinds of tongues and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-17, John 16:7, 1 Corinthians 14:1-15, Acts 1:5-8, Acts 11:15, 1 Corinthians 12:1-30, Proverbs 18:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Advent Hope: A Light In The Darkness - The Promise Of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

We often see hope as something uncertain—a wish for better days ahead. But biblical hope is different. It’s not a wish; it’s a confident expectation rooted in the promises of God.

Advent Hope: A Light in the Darkness - The Promise of Hope - Isaiah 9:2 Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings hope in the darkness. Key Verse: Isaiah 9:2 – “The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 1:26-38, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2, Luke 1:31-33, John 8:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Terrifying Victory

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

Good Friday brings us to a subject where men of all ages stand in awe, for it brings us to the cross. Ever since that awesome event on Golgotha's hill men have looked at the cross and thought, "Wonder of wonders that Jesus loved me."

I remember learning a poem when I was a boy, which you will no doubt recognize. The first lines were, "Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are." I have been told that this poem is out of date, for the scientifically educated modern child can say, "Twinkle, twinkle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-51

The Reality Of Hell

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2024

People often question what it takes to get to heaven. People question and wonder what heaven is really like. But you never really hear anyone ask about what hell is like. It makes me wonder if people even realize how real hell is.

For the last couple of weeks you may have noticed that we have talked about Jesus being the only way to heaven and we considered the question “won't all people ultimately go to heaven?” People often question what it takes to get to heaven. People question and wonder what heaven is really like. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-12, Revelation 14:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Agape Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Prophecies Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 31, 2007

The Christmas story carries with it deep theology and fascinating prophecies that were fulfilled.

Christmas Prophecies (tropical) 1. Lin Smalec writes, "I read recently about a children’s Sunday School class that heard the Christmas story and sang the beloved Christmas carol, “Silent Night”. They were then asked to draw what they thought the nativity scene might have looked like. One little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stephen Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022

This sermon is about the story of the martyrdom of Stephen and applications for the church and believers today.

If you have your Bibles and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at a lot of scripture today starting with the sixth chapter of Acts, verse 1. Acts 6:1. Before I start, I have the opening question of the day. How many of you know the name Jon Gosselin? A few of you know him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Symbol Of Living Hope

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 29, 2001

Sense the excitement of the Easter story in Peter and how it can be ours too.

Our Symbol of Living Hope 1 Peter 1:3-9 by Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Do the dead rise up and walk again? Easter took all of Jesus’ friends by surprise. None expected that He would be alive once again. He had before his death warned them numerous times that he must die and then be raised ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lessons On Religion

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010

In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 11, 2024

There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke.

Two Visits from Gabriel December 15, 2024 There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the prophet, Daniel. He was considered the guardian of Israel. Luke 1:5-14, 18-19 NIV “In the time of Herod king of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baby Dedication For Ethan Jadusingh

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 22, 2020

Baby dedications are wonderful moments when we can point parents and churches to their responsibilities in the process of spiritual formation of our children.

Ethan Charles Myers Jadusingh Acknowledge those in attendance. Grandparents: Elanor and Donald Jadusingh (Sarad's parents) Jerry and Laura Thompson (Natasha's parents) Tonya Sandefer (Natasha's mom) Rhonda (Natasha's stepmom) Jerry Charles Thompson, Sr. (Natasha's deceased ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Us: Isaac's Family Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 22, 2019

Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story.

Today we are continuing our new family series called This is US. Everyone has a family and every family has a story. What we want to get pressed deep within our hearts through this series is that God is an integral part in your Family Story. We’re going to take a look at several Bible Families ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joseph: Meeting Destiny

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2015

Message about Joseph and how his life is part of a bigger story.

Note: Andy Stanley's talk on Joesph at Catalyst Conferee 2004 had a big impact on this message. I had to share. Title: Joseph and the Process Theme: To show that many times our relationship with God is about a process and if we don’t give up on the process God will show us great and mighty ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God