Sermons on Allegories:

Message 1 - 1thessalonians Chapter 1 - A Church You’d Like To Belong To Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 27, 2022

Paul had such a refreshing memory of the Thessalonians and they were dear to his heart. In part, Paul recounts his time among them, and their wonderful testimony and their waiting for the Lord. There are 2 separate messages for Chapter 1.

MESSAGE 1 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 1 - A CHURCH YOU’D LIKE TO BELONG TO {{1Thessalonians 1:1 “Paul and Silvanus and Timothy to the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace.”}} INTRODUCTION The opening verse of 1Thessalonians is so typical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Acts 26:14, Acts 17:1-4, 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, Malachi 3:2-3, 1 John 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 15:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Thessalonians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manichaeans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022

ACCORDING TO ONE TRADITION, MANI INVENTED THE UNIQUE VERSION OF THE SYRIAC SCRIPT KNOWN AS THE MANICHAEAN ALPHABET, WHICH WAS USED IN ALL OF THE MANICHAEAN WORKS WRITTEN WITHIN THE SASANIAN EMPIRE,

THE MANICHAEANS DEFINITION OF MANICHAEAN 1: A BELIEVER IN A SYNCRETISTIC [1: THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF BELIEF OR PRACTICE 2: THE FUSION OF TWO OR MORE ORIGINALLY DIFFERENT INFLECTIONAL FORMS] RELIGIOUS DUALISM (SYMMETRY) ORIGINATING IN PERSIA IN THE THIRD CENTURY A.D. AND TEACHING THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Win The Day - Fly The Kite Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the story of how a kite flying contest led to the construction of a bridge across the Niagara gorge, symbolizing the idea that small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

On November 9, 1847, a civil engineer named Charles Ellet Jr. was commissioned to build a bridge across the Niagara gorge. The question, of course, was when and where and how do you get the first cable across an 825-foot chasm with 225-foot cliffs on either side? Enter Theodore Graves Hullet, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Innovative Solutions, Perseverance

Sermon Series: Win The Day

The Occult And The Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Aug 15, 2002

In this sermon you’ll learn about the far reaching influence the occult has had on our society, it’s background, three major categories of the occult and what the Bible says about occult practices.

The Occult And The Bible Galatians 5:19-20, “What human nature does is quite plain. It shows itself in immoral, filthy, and indecent actions; 20in worship of idols and witchcraft.” (TEV) 1 Timothy 4:1, “God’s Spirit clearly says that in the last days many people will turn from their faith. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jubilation! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 1, 2003

We must have the courage to dedicate the work of our hands and the desires of our hearts to God.

JUBILATION Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO DEDICATE THE WORK OF OUR HANDS AND THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS TO GOD. ?: What? What is the process? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 four expressions of the dedication of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sudden Impact 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact momen

Sudden Impact Part III – “I AM” Series Thesis: The "I Am" proclamations of Jesus in John’s gospel reveal that Jesus was the Messiah and that He was the same God who spoke to Moses from the burning bush. When Jesus said he was the gate for the sheep and the Good Shepherd it became a sudden Impact ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-9, Luke 10:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After Salvation And Separation, What Comes Next? Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#10 in the Nehemiah series. Being saved and separated unto the Lord isn’t the end of the journey; it’s the beginning. Where do we go from here?

The Book of Nehemiah Series #10 By Pastor Jim May After Salvation and Separation, What Comes Next? Nehemiah 7:1-5, "Now it came to pass, when the wall was built, and I had set up the doors, and the porters and the singers and the Levites were appointed, That I gave my brother Hanani, and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-73

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The End Does Not Justify The Means Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 8, 2003

Jacob: Wrestling with God and Man, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GEN 27:1-46) //The new science of siblings Time July 10, 2006 Katherine Conger of the University of California, Davis, “devised a study to test how widespread favoritism is. She assembled a group of 34 adolescent sibling pairs and their parents, visiting them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Story Of The Mistaken Mother Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 3, 2005

Paul’s teaching against salvation by works is brought to a climax here in Galatians 4:21-31. Paul breaks his discussion into three sections. First, Paul gives historical facts. Second, he gives spiritual truths. And third, he gives us some practical appli

Scripture When my children, Lauren and Jon, were little they had a book titled Are You My Mother? Here is how that story begins: A mother bird sat on her egg. The egg jumped. “Oh, oh!” said the mother bird. “My baby will soon be here! He will want to eat. “I must get something for my baby bird ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cracking The Da Vinci Code, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 21, 2006

Focuses on the truth about Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

Video: Impact of The Da Vinci Code [Title Slide] Described by Christian Science Monitor as “equal parts thriller, mystery, and religious speculation,” The Da Vinci Code follows Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of religious symbology, and Sophie Neveu, a cryptologist for the French version of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Baptist

Wrath And Grace

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

Paul describes the spiritual blessings Christians have in Christ. He prays that Christians would realize the lofty position to which they have been called. He describes the absolute reign of Christ & His triumph over the would-be powers of the age.

Intro In 1886, Robert Louis Stevenson wrote the allegory/novel, “Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Jekyll and Hyde are one and the same man, but one character is good & the other is evil Acting on the theory that it was possible to separate his character into good & evil, Dr. Jekyll created ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

End Does Not Justify The Means

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Jacob, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pressing Into His Presence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Worship is not merely a response to God, but it is also the pursuit of God. God pursues us, and yet for some odd reason, He seems to be just beyond our grasp when we seek Him. The pressing into His Presence is the choice of our will to worship Him.

Encountering God - Part 2 – Pressing Into His Presence Overview Last week, I laid a foundation for what I believe to be the biblical nature of worship, starting with the fact that God has created mankind to worship Him. That worship arises from a relationship with Him. The bible says in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Become A Dynamic Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 19, 2007

Paul’s description of himself

How To Become A Dynamic Christian Romans 1:1 Paul, a bondservant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart unto the gospel of God, • Do you have a desire to be a dynamic believer in Jesus Christ. To be the real thing instead of playing religious games? Years ago the Emperor of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

The Life Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 21, 2007

The life line between Paul and God was the Spirit of God and his spirit. In this on-going sanctification process, Paul relied upon the Spirit of God to minister to his spirit, thus the comment in verse nine, whom I serve with my spirit.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: The Life Line 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; When I was just a youngster in the military, I had the occasion, because of my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel