SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Biblical Metaphors:

showing 1,456-1,470 of 41,416
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • W F avatar

    Eight Ways To Make Life Great In 2008

    Contributed by W F on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,698 views

    Here’s eight Biblical ways to make life great in 2008

    New Years resolutions are all about making your life better. But God doesn’t want you to simply have a better life. He doesn’t even want you to have just a good life. God’s intention is for you to be great and to have a great life. So here are eight ways you can make life great in 2008. 1. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Principles To Build Upon: Fellowship

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,587 views

    In order for the church to grow in number and in depth true Biblical fellowship is a key.

    Principles to Build Upon: Fellowship Introduction: In Romania, and in many Eastern European countries, there are so many orphans being put into institutions that there isn’t enough food or medical supplies or staff members to take care of them. The babies, often past toddler age, are still kept in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Rooting Out Rot Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    Assessing and addressing the rot in evangelical churches requires a return to biblical holiness.

    JAMES 1:19-21 ROOTING OUT ROT “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive with meekness the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    The Apostle John's Vision Of Heaven"

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 12,465 views

    This sermon looks at the false views of heaven and presents a Biblical picture of heaven.

    The Apostle John’s Vision of Heaven Revelation 21:1-8 One of the earliest Christian Creeds written by early church Fathers in the 2nd to 7th Century gives a statement of faith that defines the Christian Faith from Non Christian Faith. Apostles Creed English Version I believe in God, the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji avatar

    Destroying The Yoke Of Delay

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 10, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 168,616 views

    It analysed the causes of delay in destiny and concluded by profering biblical ways out.

    DESTROYING THE YOKE OF DELAY Deuteronomy 2:1-3 Destiny is a function of time. And it is the devils target. Satan does not attack you because of your past, he troubles you because of your future – that is his primary target!  For most of the time, when Satan see that he cannot derail you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Crouch avatar

    Three Bible Facts About Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,990 views

    This is the second in a series that looks at dealing with the storms of life from a biblical perspective

    Three Bible Facts About Life Storms Acts 27:13-44 I. Life’s Storms Are Times of Despair A. Storms Surprise Due to Deception (v. 13) Storms Surprise Us Due To: • Faulty theology – John 6:33, Job 14:1 • Faulty advice – Acts 27:11 • Faulty security – Proverbs 3:5-6 B. Storms Often cause a sense of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Communion Service, What Is It?

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 95 ratings
     | 36,378 views

    The meaning of the communion service is seen in the four Biblical names by which it is called.

    The Communion Service: What is it? I Cor. 11:23-28 INTRO.: When our two sons were little, they went to visit my Grandfather. He was very old and his memory was failing. When they knocked on the door and asked to come in, he sent them away because he didn’t remember who they were. They had been to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Thanksgiving Feast

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,036 views

    ***Did you know that Thanksgiving may be the most Biblical of all holidays?

    The Thanksgiving Feast 1 Thessalonians 5:18 INTRODUCTION: The first American Thanksgiving didn’t occur in 1621 when a group of Pilgrims shared a feast with a group of friendly Indians. The first recorded thanksgiving took place in Virginia more than 11 years earlier, and it wasn’t a feast. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    When The Chips Are Down-Gambling & The Bible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 50 ratings
     | 5,229 views

    Biblical principles and scriptures which contradict the concept of gambling. Powerpoint at website.

    When the Chips are Down—Gambling & the Bible Acts 19:21-29; 1 Timothy 6:9-6:18 ; Col. 3:2 Powerpoint and formatted sermon at http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhenChipsAreDown.html The Governor’s budget speech this week left some unanswered questions about gambling expansion. Dozens of bills are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Celebrating The Sunday School

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2006
    based on 21 ratings
     | 27,473 views

    This sermon examines the Biblical purpose that is fulfilled through a Sunday School ministry.

    Today, I want to lead you in a celebration of the Sunday School. Why do we promote Sunday School since it is not mentioned in the Bible and Jesus did not establish it? Where did it come from? Sunday School began in the 1700’s in Gloucester, England with a man named Robert Raikes. Mr. Raikes, a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Powerful Positive Speech Habits Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,608 views

    More practical biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

    1. ADMITTING WHEN I’VE DONE WRONG SO RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE RESTORED. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." James 5:16 (NIV) In those times when we have sinned against others ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brent Charles avatar

    Compassion, Commission, Commandment Series

    Contributed by Brent Charles on Oct 3, 2006
     | 5,523 views

    A sermon on biblical soul-winning from Matthew 9:35-38

    A Closer Walk with Thee Meditations on Christian Doctrine Biblical Soul Winning Matthew 9:35-38 JBC 4/10/05 Pro 11:30 The fruit of the righteous [is] a tree of life; and he that wins souls [is] wise. The fruit of the righteous is righteousness itself without which we can never ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    How To Simplify Your Life

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 11, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,475 views

    In this sermon you will discover some Biblical secrets to simplifying your life.

    Introduction: Several years ago I cut an article from a Parade magazine. The article was entitled “We Want Our Kids To See Another Side of Life.” The article was about a couple named Steve & Robin Clouse. The Clouses said they were tired, “of being caught in traffic, sending their oldest daughter, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    On A Mission For God

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,546 views

    Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ

    We are facing a new year with lots of challenges ahead of us. Personally and corporately, we are on a mission for God. Our mission statement in Makati Gospel Church is “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This defines our church. That’s why we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Expressing Worship

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,183 views

    Biblical expressions of worship are explored with attention to the Psalms and David’s example.

    Expressing Worship 2 Samuel 6:12-23[1] 6-12-05 Into I want to begin this morning with a video clip from the movie “Hoosiers”[2]. Begin in Ch 30 at 01:47:00 and End at 01:49:33 Without question those people were fully engaged in that basketball game. Their expression of joy over that victory is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic