Sermons on Allegory:

The Blasphemy Of The Holy Spirit - Mark 3:20-30 (Matthew 12:22-37) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

People often say the unforgivable sin is attributing demonic work to Jesus. But several other passages speak of an unforgivable sin, and none of them identify it that way.

Mark 3:20 Then Jesus entered a house, and again a crowd gathered, so that he and his disciples were not even able to eat. 21 When his family heard about this, they went to take charge of him, for they said, "He is out of his mind." 22 And the teachers of the law who came down from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30, Matthew 12:22-37

Fresh Revelation? Rhema Versus Logos

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 7, 2017

This message explores what the Bible says about new/fresh/special revelations and the perceived differences between 'Rhema' and 'Logos'

I often hear people say one of two things about the revelation of the Bible: that God speaks to them, or they wish God would speak to them. Those who say God speaks to them often pull the 'god card' to validate and justify something they have done, a message they have given, or the way ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:9, Hebrews 12:19, Hebrews 2:2, 1 Corinthians 12:8, John 14:26, Acts 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah's Breakthrough Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 18, 2020

Elijah was a prophet of God called out of obscurity to confront a wicked King and Queen of Israel. He became one of Israel’s most famous prophets and helped bring a breakthrough for the nation of Israel.

Video Transition: The Squirrel Story and the healing of our land. Just because we see the problems does not mean we are the ones who have to fix or can fix the problems. Why because God is the one who ultimately is the problem solver – whether it’s the provision of food and water in a national ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, 1 Kings 17:1-24, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022

Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That The Bible Is Just Another Book

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2003

If God who we know exists were to write a book - we would expect it to be unique (to be in a class all by itself) accurate (we could trust what it says) and supernatural (it would know stuff that only God could know) - I contend the bible is such a book.

I Have A Friend Who… (pt 2) Thinks The Bible Is Just Another Book Last week we began a new message series called – “I Have A Friend Who…” The theme verse is 1 Peter 3:15… “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Basics: The Bible - Book Of Books Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2010

The pages of the Bible show us God taking the initiative, giving us information about himself and revealing His purposes for us His creation. How we view the Bible is crucial because it holds the key to knowing for certain that God exists. There may be

What is the Bible? Bible means “book.” But what kind of book is the Bible? Some think it is a record of religious striving toward encounters with God an essentially human book. Traditionally, the Christian church has seen the Bible as more than this, the Bible is viewed as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vine And His Branches Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible, Is It Just Another Book Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 30, 2019

In this message we will talk about how the bible is like no other book throughout human history and how all the evidence points that is was written by God.

“The Bible: Is It Just Another Book?” There’s a story of a guy on an airplane who was an atheist. He was sitting next to a little girl who was traveling alone, and the little girl brought out a Bible to read during the trip. The man struck up a conversation with the little girl, and after a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pilgrim's Progress By John Bunyan

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Introduction - Christian in Trouble

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan Moody Bible Institute, Chicago: With the exception of the Bible, Pilgrim’s Progress has been read by more people than any other book in the English Language. It was written in 1675 while John Bunyan was in Jail for his faith in Christ. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Starting Point For The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Jun 1, 2004

Lessons for the life of faith gleaned from the life of Abraham

Introduction Growing up I had the privilege of being the youngest of three sons. If you are the youngest of multiple siblings then you know the some of the benefits that come with that position. The parents tend to spoil the youngest more than the other siblings is one of the benefits. Another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Wrong With The World? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 2, 2013

Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people, so also one righteous act resulted in

Original Sin and its effects, Fall of man and the Beauty of Redemption. Gilbert Keith Chesterton (1874-1936) was one of the most influential English writers of the 20th century. He has been called the “prince of paradox.” He was known for his insightful views on many issues. Time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Your Cave Into A Cathedral! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 22, 2021

No matter what you are going thru, you can turn your cave of fear, distress, or depression, into a cathedral of prayer and praise!

We are turning again to the book of Psalms for our encouragement and instruction today. Why? 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

I Have Some Questions, Part One Series

Contributed by Greg Surratt on Apr 17, 2009

This is Part One of a six-part series where Pastor Surratt answers "God questions" collected from the congregation. This first message answers questions about Creation and others.

Listen, have you ever read the Bible and then saw a scripture and went, "What’s up with that?" I mean, "Why did God say that? Why did God do that? That doesn’t make any sense to me." Or maybe you saw something happen in your life where you had a question and you said, "Why would God allow that? ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Response To The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Bryan Guinness on May 12, 2006

This sermon is an examination of the claims in Dan Brown’s book ’The Da Vinci Code’ and seeks to give a Biblical Response.

A BIBLICAL RESPONSE TO THE DA VINCI CODE Rev. Bryan Guinness, Associate Pastor, Peoples Church of Montreal 2097 Union Ave, Mtl, QC H3A 2C3, Tel: (514) 845-9834, Fax: (514) 845-1652 Email: peopleschurch@bellnet.ca www.peopleschurchofmontreal.org © May 2006 The first pages of Dan Brown’s The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 13: Ch. 17-18, Babylon Destroyed! Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 24, 2015

Wait a minute. Wasn't the fall of Babylon already predicted? Did it not already happen? Is this the same Babylon? Was Babylon ever taken out like the prophets foretold? Truly a mystery, this Babylon!

Close up: Babylon’s Description (17:1-7, 15-18) Scholars have speculated about the differences in chapters 17 and 18, theorizing that there must be two different Babylons being described. But careful analysis does not support that notion. There is too much similar. What is different about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God