Sermons on Allegory Theory:

Let Rivers Flow

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2020

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39.

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Missouri Thomas

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 4, 2002

Stop doubting and believe!

Missouri Thomas Let’s suppose this morning that we could read the headlines that would have taken place in the week after that first Easter. What would the headlines have looked like if there were a Jerusalem Post in first century Palestine? Possibly the following: “CRUCIFIED JESUS ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Atonement And Reconciliation: Understanding The Power Of Jesus' Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on May 21, 2023

How Jesus' Death and Resurrection provides Atonement.

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we gather to explore the profound and life-transforming truth of the atonement and reconciliation brought about by the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sacred event lies at the very heart of the Christian faith, for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

The Biblical Perspective On Evolution Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 9, 2024

In this sermon, we'll examine the biblical perspective on evolution and why it's a science fiction.

The theory of evolution has been a topic of debate for centuries, with many people accepting it as scientific fact. However, from a biblical perspective, evolution is a flawed theory that contradicts the clear teachings of Scripture. In this sermon, we'll examine the biblical perspective on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31, Psalm 19:1-6

In The Beginning

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 3, 2019

How can we Christians explain the wonders of the universe?

In The Beginning Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Ever since people have had the ability to look at God’s creation and ask “How does that work?’, we have been working to unlock the secrets of the universe. And over the estimated six thousand years we have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Alive? True Of False

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

Is Jesus Alive? this sermon takes a look at the facts and answers the question is Jesus alive

John 20:1-18 Jesus is Alive – True of False? Introduction A. How many people here believe everything you hear? B. I hope no one raised their hands C. I hope that when someone tells you something, you check the facts behind it to see if the person is correct D. Let me give you an example. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Some Profound Heresies

Contributed by John A. Peck on Jan 27, 2010

On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a clear look at some distorted teachings on Atonement and Salvation are presented, one by one, and a brief look at the therapeutic nature of Atonement.

Some Profound Heresies Luke 18:10-14 Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies! In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O God, I thank you that I am not like other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Miracle

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 8, 2001

Miracles happen when we understand that 1.Jesus cares about our everyday needs. 2. Jesus transforms our everyday experiences. 3. Jesus extravagantly provides for our everyday requests.

You have seen the commercials showing someone with a mouth full of cookies, as the question was asked: “Got milk?” Well, the question in the story we have read today was: “Got wine?” And the answer was: “No!” The wine was gone. A miracle was needed to save the family, and the new couple, the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

A Job Well Done Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

“Well done, good and faithful servant…. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” That’s the testimony of a job well done. In today’s passage, we see another testimony of a job well done that gives us a wonderful picture of what we will see in that day when

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ In 1660, a Baptist preacher named John Bunyan was put into prison in England. What was his crime? His crime was simply that he was a Baptist and was preaching the Gospel in England. At first, his sentence was only three months. At the end of those three ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Become An Exhibitionist Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 21, 2009

Jesus tells a parable about two people whose debts were forgiven. In doing so, Jesus was teaching about God’s grace and challenging some religious perceptions of his day and perhaps ours.

Parables of Jesus Become an Exhibitionist Luke 7:36-50 (41-43) April 19, 2009 We’re beginning a new series on the parables of Jesus. We will look at several parables over the next several weeks to try to understand how Jesus was using these parables to teach kingdom principles and challenge common ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:32-50

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bread

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 27, 2006

Do you want bread, or The Bread? Are you willing to live a life of abandon for Christ?

Plato’s Cave is an allegory told by the ancient Greek philosopher. In the allegory he tells of people who live in a cave who have been chained there since childhood. Their limbs have atrophied and their heads are fixed so that they can only look at one wall in the cave. Behind them is a fire. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Methodist

The Restoration Of Israel – Jeremiah – Part 8 – Chapter 33:14 – The Salvation Of All Israel – Some People Deny Their Future! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 19, 2025

We take a look at the combination of Ephraim and Judah in these prophetic scriptures – their separate identity, and their amalgamation into Israel. Israel has a glorious future as God’s earthly people but there are movements that would try to destroy that.

THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL – JEREMIAH – PART 8 – Chapter 33:14 – THE SALVATION OF ALL ISRAEL – SOME PEOPLE DENY THEIR FUTURE! WE ARE NOW COMING TO A VERY IMPORTANT SECTION THAT IS COMPREHENSIVE IN ITS SCOPE, AND ONE WE WILL CONSIDER CAREFULLY. The commentary in examining the verses is longer than ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-15, Isaiah 43:5-6, Jeremiah 3:18, Jeremiah 31:27, Jeremiah 31:31, Ezekiel 37:15-17, Ezekiel 37:18-20, Ezekiel 37:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:15-20 - Message 9 – God Makes Covenants That Are Everlasting. Promises And The Law Of Moses In Context Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024

God made wonderful covenants and promises to Abraham that are widespread and everlasting. These we consider including the extent of Jewish land. Also we are told what the purpose of the Law of Moses is, and that the Law and promise are harmonious.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:15-20 - MESSAGE 9 – GOD MAKES COVENANTS THAT ARE EVERLASTING. PROMISES AND THE LAW OF MOSES IN CONTEXT [A]. PAUL LOOKS AT MAN MADE COVENANTS {{Galatians 3:15 “Brethren, I SPEAK IN TERMS OF HUMAN RELATIONS: even though it is only a man’s covenant, yet when it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15, Daniel 9:26-27, Galatians 3:16, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 12:1-2, Genesis 17:4, Genesis 17:7, Genesis 15:18, Galatians 3:17-18, Exodus 12:40-41, Acts 7:6, Galatians 3:19, James 2:9-11, James 3:2, James 2:13, Romans 3:20, Romans 4:15, Romans 7:7, Deuteronomy 33:2, Acts 7:53, Galatians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Go Fox Hunting!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 23, 2004

A look at how this elegant love song has an important message for us today. We will focus on three things: the foxes; the vines (the vineyard) and the grapes.

LET’S GO FOX HUNTING! “Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.” Song of Solomon 2:15 (NKJV) The Song of Solomon is a love song rife with metaphor and allegory. On the face of it, this elegant song depicts the courtship of King Solomon and a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist