Sermons on Analogy:

Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006

A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul is writing this greatest of all chapters on the resurrection because of the questions of the Corinthians. Some of them were very strange questions. The saying is, there is no such thing as a foolish question, and that holds true even though Paul begins by calling their question foolish.

One of the strangest articles I have ever heard of was the one titled Who Ate Roger Williams. This great fighter for religious liberty, and the founder of the first Baptist church in America in Providence, R.I., died and was buried in a very insecure casket. The result was an apple tree broke ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-49

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #10. How one views their work for the Kingdom is the topic of this sermon.

Have you ever thought about your priorities, if they are what they should be? I have heard a good way of prioritizing what they should be is to remember the acronym J-O-Y (Jesus, Others, Yourself) Let me give you an example of a good and a bad set of priorities. Jimmy Johnson divorced his wife of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Love: The Eternal Constant Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2024

The gifts of the Holy Spirit are only until "that which is perfect has come" (1 Cor. 13:10). When will that perfection come? When will the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit cease?

Intro Our text is found in 1 Corinthians 13. In verses 1-3, Paul writes: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal. 2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024

What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Little Horn Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 2, 2025

A study of Daniel 7, focusing on the antichrist

The Little Horn Book of Daniel Series March 2nd, 2025 Scripture- Daniel 7 Introduction First, there will be a lot of scripture today. I’ve printed a page of the relevant scripture, and if you want the notes just let me know and I’ll send you copy. Mention podcast and sermon central. Summarize why ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Staying Connected

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 27, 2006

Our world in into staying connected. Jesus expalins that relationship with God is like a grape vine. You have to stay connected.

Staying connected John 15:1-8 We live in a country and even world that is probably more connected than any one could have imagined 20 maybe even as little as 10 years ago. Having phones in every house seems to have been around for ever. Mom always told me to call if I was going to be late. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Christ--The Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2013

A spiritual temple requires a very specific kind of building material. It is to be built of living stones—the very lives of those who have become spiritually alive through faith in Jesus Christ. Such building must begin with Jesus for He alone is the foun

1 PETER 2: 4-6 [Renewing Hope Series] JESUS CHRIST--THE CORNERSTONE [Matthew 7: 24-27 / Ephesians 2:20--22] God has called us to the life of building, not destroying. After Peter has instructed us to rid ourselves of evil and to grow up in our salvation, he proceeds to tell us how to do that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Attribute Two | A Man Is Willing To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 26, 2018

While it is natural to be a taker, God’s man is a giver. He understands that God is a generous giver who gave the ultimate sacrifice for all men.

Well, gentlemen, we are in the second of the nine attributes of a man. This week we’re looking at willing to sacrifice. And what it means to be willing to sacrifice in our life. Here’s just a couple of key verses that I think it’s crucial for us to key in on in regards to this. Because I believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm For The New Year Series

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Feb 6, 2005

In this 4-part sermon series, we are exploring what it means for each of us to walk with our shepherd.

INTRODUCTION There is probably no doubt that Psalm 23 is one of the best-known and best-loved portions of the Bible. The Psalm is a word picture of the relationship between a sheep and His Shepherd. This analogy of God-as-a-Shepherd would have clearly resonated with the nomadic and rural culture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Matters Of The Spirit Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 33 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message continues exploration of Paul's answer to the Corinthians about spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” Supplementary notes to the notes provided for message 32. I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning ...read more

Scripture: John 7:38-39

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 7, 2022

The priesthood of the believer. We all have positions of priests. We all have direct access to God. And it goes on. Christians are God’s own people. You are a special possession of God.

Do you remember the television show called Fantasy Island? For a fee of ten thousand dollars they would arrange a weekend of your fantasy to come true. That sounds pretty good. But God can do better than that. He will give you beyond what you ask or think. Not for a weekend but for a life and even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Chance For Repentance?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Oct 4, 2020

The chief priests and Pharisees debate with Jesus. Why does He keep doing this?

Vineyards Both our readings this morning reference vineyards. They are common in Israel, everyone would know what a vineyard was and probably quite a bit about how they operate. They are increasingly common in this country too, probably due to global heating. So for once the scriptures might be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jan 17, 2013

Helping Believers to better understand the doctrine of the Holy Trinity

Understanding The Mystery Of The Trinity Bishop David Ibeleme The doctrine of the trinity is one of the most misunderstood in Christendom. As Christians, we believe that, there is one God. We also believe that there are three persons in this one God phenomenon. The question is; how can these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible