Introduction: I. All major countries of the world have spies whose primary function is to provide national security b...
Voyage and Return (AM)
Introduction A. The voyage and return features a main character who makes a journey far from home and overcomes great p...
A Hidden Kingdom (PM)
Introduction A. Jesus taught in parables so that those who were seeking the truth could find it while those who were not...
Rags to Riches (AM)
Introduction A. We all love to see deserving people succeed, which is why everyone loves stories in which the hero goes...
The Conflict in the Story is Sin (PM)
Introduction: I. The story of the Bible cannot be understood without an understanding of sin. II. The struggle or conf...
The Quest (AM)
Introduction A. Literary scholars have identified seven basic types of story: rags to riches, defeating the monster...
The Greatest Story Ever Told (PM)
Introduction A. Have you ever had great news to tell that you just knew no one would ever believe (Genesis 49; Exodus 4; N...
The Power of Story (AM)
Introduction A. Stories have been known to change the course of history. B. A well-told story can stir up strong emotio...
Focus on Christ (PM)
Introduction: I. Focus is defined as a center of activity or attention. It is a point of concentration. It involves the...
Something to Look Forward To (AM)
Introduction A. What are you looking forward to in your life right now? B. Do you look forward to going to heaven? What wi...