Sermons on Allegory Theory:

Give God The Glory

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2010

Reviewing our vows of belonging to the body of Christ...are we living what we promised?

LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. 3When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Cataclysm Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2009

Several of the most controversial and critical questions of our existence are answered in the Noah story. Great visuals help illustrate! Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Cataclysm Genesis 6-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Cataclysm.html We’ll attempt to answer some controversial questions from our text: i) Who were the “sons of God” and the “daughters of men”? ii) What was the physical earth like before the Flood? iii) Why did people live so long before the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth That Transforms Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 5, 2007

34th in a series from Ephesians. Jesus is the truth who transforms our lives.

Marilyn Monroe was once reportedly asked if she adhered to a faith. Her answer: “I believe in everything – a little” So I guess that we shouldn’t be surprised to learn that in the last Barna Group survey that asked people about absolute truth, only 22% of the participants agreed that “there are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Incognito Christ

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011

Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Liberals Unmasked

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jul 1, 2011

This sermon explains the origin, nature, and purpose of modern day liberals.

Liberals Unmasked Romans 1:18 – 32 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Today, politics deeply divides Americans; and with the media so fascinated with the centers of power (not only wanting to report on them, but to help shape the political landscape), the debate over liberal vs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Hollywood Wants You To Believe... Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

One of the biggest influences on our society is Hollywood and the messages that they bring us are not always in line with the Word of God. They have an agenda that is clear, how can we distinguish what is right in a world flooded with all sorts of messag

What Hollywood Wants You to Believe Introduction: Our culture is greatly influenced by Hollywood. This morning I want to talk about some things that Hollywood wants you to believe. When I say Hollywood, I guess I am referring to our culture as a whole because Hollywood seems almost symbolic to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear, Death, Life

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 26, 2010

It may seem strange to embrace death. But John could do so as he learned of fellow believers being killed, because he had a vision of the risen Christ as lord of life and death and even as lord of all human history.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC July 27, 1986 The picture is indelibly etched on my memory, I'm sure because at the time the incident seemed so bizarre, so peculiar. The scene was an elementary school talent show; all of us had been groomed and polished and persuaded that we had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Genesis Account

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 5, 2015

A sermon to challenge believers to know what they believe.

"The Genesis Account" Genesis 1:1 Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Introduction: Today we are celebrating a very important day and a very important document. Yesterday was the birthday of the founding of this great nation and when we celebrate we need to read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Training Tips

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 20, 2013

A sermon the details what is important in the training of children.

"Training Tips" Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Train up a child. We will train them whether we realize it or not. They will learn things from mom and dad and other people. They are like sponges and they will copy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation Day

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Nov 3, 2015

Reformation Day

Reformation Day Martin Luther Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Grace is knowing God can Faith is knowing God will. Today the church is preaching people happy but not preaching people free. Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Spiritual Body

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 26, 2017

When Christ returns the dead in Christ and those alive will have their physical bodies transformed into spiritual ones.

OUR RESURRECTION BODY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Ever since God spoke the words “dust you are, dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19) humanity has been waiting to see how the soul is to be clothed upon Christ’s return. While the physical body is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 46-47 I Will Carry You Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 46-47

Isaiah 46-47 I Will Carry You I Can Bear Your Burdens vs. 1-7 I Can Make You Righteous vs. 8-13 I Lift Up the Humble vs. 1-15 Intro: Castaway Tom Hanks character is shipwrecked Learns how to survive on a deserted island Makes a raft and is recovered in the ocean, in the process loses Wilson Comes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myrrh For A Wonderful Savior Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Looks at the gift of myrrh the wise men brought in order to understand the power of what Jesus did for us.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 3 MYRRH FOR A WONDERFUL SAVIOR MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 11, 2016 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Myrrh was the gift of Balthazar of Arabia. But I just don’t get this gift. It had some medical uses. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Encountering Jesus (5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In John 8, an adulterous woman encounters Jesus. Her story involves her accusers, her advocate, and her acquittal.

Encountering Jesus (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/1/2015 Over the last few weeks, we’ve discovered the stories of four changed lives! They include a scholar, a five-time divorcée, a couple of blind men, and a wee-little tax-collector from Jericho. Each of them ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

The Master's Work Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Jan 24, 2012

God is a master creator as he revealed in Genesis 1 when he created the world from nothing. The culmination of his work is human life.

There are two questions which every person asks: “Where am I from?” and “Where am I going?” We know our past and we want to know our future. The book of Revelation ultimately answers the second question about the future and the end of the world. The first question is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran