Sermons on Your Story:

Discovering Your Style (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

If you are not confrontational, or struggle with the intellectual style, perhaps you are more comfortable giving your testimony or focusing on the friends God has placed in your life. When the blind man was asked who Jesus was, he simply gave a testimony

Discovering Your Style, Part 2 Rev. Brian Bill 3/4/01 Now that my 40th birthday is in my rear-view mirror, I’m starting to experience the joy of a marginal memory. I can’t seem to remember all the things I used to. Someone sent me an email recently about three sisters who were all in their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

No. Limits Series

Contributed by Dwayne Dickson on Feb 13, 2016

The 4th Sermon in "Our Favorite O.T. Stories." The point of the story of the Tower of Babel is: You are never so successful that you have outgrown your need for God. For in the end it is salvation that matters.

No Limits Introduction In taking on this task of going through the important Old Testament stories, I have really had to wrestle with what stories to include and which ones to skip. And I was tempted to skip the story of the Tower of Babel. But I just couldn’t. Partially because it is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Renewing The Mind Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Aug 28, 2018

Renewing the mind is a spiritual act of worship that requires the activity of putting on and putting off.

So a few years back, two professors from Baylor University, wrote a book on how America viewed God himself. And essentially they did surveys of American's and American Christians and how they viewed God. They came up with 4 different variations on how people viewed God. They either viewed him as - ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Doing In Your Life?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Sermon explores the way God worked in Naomi's life in order for Christians to increase their understanding of what God may be doing in their lives. Her end was better than her beginning, although there were trials along the way. At midpoint in the journey

Ruth 1-4 9/11/16 Intro What is God Doing in Your Life? One way we can discover answers to that question is to study what He did in the lives of people in the Bible. Their stories in many ways, becomes your story. There are consistencies in how God works in people’s lives. On one hand, each life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 4:12, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Charismatic

Youth Sunday Sermon From The Pit To The Palace

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Feb 28, 2026

Maybe someone in your family underestimated Maybe the world looked at you — your skin, your neighborhood, your family or your address.

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." — Genesis 50:20 Opening: Start Where They Are Before we open our Bibles today, I want you to think about a time someone counted you out. Maybe a teacher said you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

Survivor 10: How To Grow Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 18, 2002

This is the tenth and final sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a practical strategy for sharing one’s faith (11-07-02).

Topical / Instructional Message – Various Scriptures Introduction Did you know that a five-year-old can tell people about Jesus? There was a little girl named Lindsay. Her parents were amazed one day when they heard this five-year-old telling one of her little friends about Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus Mark 8 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022

Part 9 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 8.

Following Jesus (9) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 8:34-37 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/26/2017 Good morning and welcome to church. During church one Sunday, the pastor announced, “There will be a meeting of the Board immediately after church.” After the close of the service, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Christian Church

But It Did'nt

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2021

The story begins in Eden and ends in Eden. The story of humanity. What chapter are you writiting.

Once Upon a time: Before time was way beyond human imagination heavenly beings lived in the presence of the Great God Almighty Jehovah. They would enjoy the company of each other. Laughter was the order of the day. Joy filled the atmosphere and every angel sang sweet songs of praise to God. But ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10, Matthew 16:13, Luke 1:26-33, Genesis 2:16, Genesis 3:1-5, Genesis 4:1-8, Genesis 6:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Welcome Home!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

This first person sermon hears the account of the prodigal son from the prodigal son himself. His story is our story - a story of God's amazing grace!

This morning I would like to speak to you as if I was that prodigal, wasteful and reckless son that we heard about in our gospel lesson. I come to you this morning to share my story, the same story that Jesus shared with a rather diverse group of people who had gathered around him from every walk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Communion Meal Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey

The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey Intro Identity is powerful. Identity may be the most powerful force in our lives…and yet the most unrooted. We tend to live out of some combination of who we have been… are expected to be… want to be… and should be. And I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preach The Word Of God (2 Timothy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2024

What do we want to hear preached, stories, empty headed fluff, or the Word of God? Let's examine this in 2 Timothy 4.

What should a preacher preach, topics, stories, human traditions, philosophy, reasons for people to doubt, or the word of God? Will people tolerate sound teaching? Will some complain they want smooth preaching? Will we stay faithful regardless? Let’s look in 2 Timothy 4. Did Paul encourage Timothy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attaining True Human Dignity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2021

During this Christmas season, it makes sense that we should follow Mary’s prophetic declaration, “all generations will call me blessed”, by praying her prayer, the Magnificat, and asking God to give us the same spirit of obedience she had.

December 22 The Magnificat Today's vesper antiphon speaks to Jesus as the "King of all the nations, the only joy of every human heart." One of the now "traditional" movies lots of people see each Christmas is one set in the middle of the last century. It's called ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:21-28, Luke 1:46-56, 1 Samuel 2:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

“i Do”

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015

Proper 23 (A), 18th Sunday after Pentecost. We enter into the wedding feast of the Lamb when we believe His word of promise and come in faith, to praise and honor Him. Those who did not enter were centered on themselves instead of Christ.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “I Do” “I do.” Two small little words with big impact. While they can be used on many occasions, we immediately associate them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When Night Comes - Your Identity Is Secure In Christ - Matthew 26.31-56

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 18, 2025

Even when we stumble in weakness, fear, or failure, our identity remains secure in Christ. Through faith, obedience, and prayer, we discover that GOD’s grace, love, and faithfulness redefine our story.

2025.10.19. Sermon Notes. When Night Comes – Your Identity is secure in Christ. Matthew 26.31-56 William Akehurst, HSWC Sermon Script: When the Night Comes - Your Identity Is Secure in Christ Matthew 26:31-56 Theme: Encouragement and Identity in GOD Big Idea: Even when we stumble in weakness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-56, John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 18:10, Luke 22:40-44, Ephesians 6:18, Proverbs 27:6, Psalm 41:9, Isaiah 53:7, Hebrews 12:2, John 1:29, 1 Peter 2:24, John 14:2-3, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

House Cleaning Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 27, 2008

The story of Gideon is the story of revival. It is the story of a man the needs encouragement.

House Cleaning Judges 6 :17-32 Last week we started learning about Gideon, and how he was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. How his situation and fears were not too different than ours today. We live in works where modern Midianites consume our resources and leave us ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:17-32

Denomination: Congregational