Sermons on Big Picture:

Following The King Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 23, 2015

Israel is pictured as a vineyard. God looks for the fruit of righteousness but finds only injustice. God promises a faithful king who will judge with righteousness.

Isaiah 5:1-7, 11:2-5 “Following the King” INTRODUCTION The texts that we have before us today may seem rather divergent. In chapter five, God is pictured as a gardener—a vine dresser—and the Southern Kingdom of Judah as wild grapes. In the second passage, chapter ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

When Diligence Becomes Hard Labour

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Oct 12, 2017

Diligence is a virtue but when God is taken out of the picture, it becomes a liability characterized by vanity, sorrow, hard labour, restlessness, failure and poverty

Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Ps 127:1-2 Biblical Facts: 1. At every given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 26, 2024

In the beatitudes, Jesus painted a portrait of a servant leaving us a clear picture of the heart attributes and actions that will enable us to be a servant like Jesus.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? Most, if not all of us, right? 1. When you visit an art museum, do you run through the gallery, or should you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tabernacle (Exodus 26)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 3, 2024

Does the Tabernacle picture many things, Eden, heaven, a new heaven and earth, and Jesus? Let's look at Exodus 26.

Does the tabernacle picture heaven? Does it in some ways picture a return to Eden? Does it set the stage for our great high priest, Jesus? Does it also look forward to a new heavens and a new earth? Let’s look at Exodus 26. How was the tabernacle or tent made? How many curtains were there and what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Year Of Release (Deuteronomy 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2025

Did the year of release from debts picture a greater release from a greater burden? Let's look at Deuteronomy 15.

Did God give Israel an economic model based upon cycles of 7 and 50 years? How did the year of release work? Did the sabbatical year, the year of freedom from debts, picture a better release, a rest from far greater burdens? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 15. How would a year of release, the shmita, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like My Dad (A Father's Day Sermon On The Prodigal Son)

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 16, 2025

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son (which is really the Parable of the Loving Father) we get a picture of how our heavenly Father loves us.

Good morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Please turn in (or turn on) your copy of God’s Word and scroll to Luke 15. While you’re turning there, I want to share some photos with you. This past Wednesday, JonWorth encouraged our students to dress like their dad. And the results were hilarious. (Show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 21, 2025

God told Jeremiah he would not help the nation even if Daniel prayed. that was God's picture of the prayer life of Daniel

Hello oh GodTHE PRAYER LIFE OF DANIEL Annual Sermons: Vol. 6 No. 20 Text: Daniel 6:10 Concord Baptist Church: 1992 (Father’s Day) Bob Marcaurelle: Pastor For info : bmarcaurelle@charter.net In 539 B.C., Belshazzar ruled Babylon and the world. But God had had enough of his wickedness, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Haggai, The Temple And Jesus, The Messiah Of The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 14, 2025

The picture being evoked is the fulfillment of the whole destiny of Israel, in whom all the nations of earth would be blessed. That was the promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Friday of the 24th Week in Course 2025 The prophecies of Haggai are among the shortest in the OT, but because the author is careful about the historical notes in the book, we know a great deal about them. The second year of King Darius I Hystaspes, in our dating system, is 520 B.C. The prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-22, Psalm 43:1-4, Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Grain Offering (Leviticus 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 24, 2024

Do the various ingredients of the grain offering picture different aspects of Jesus' sacrifice? Let's look at Leviticus 2.

Is the grain or meal offering somehow related to communion? Could unleavened bread symbolize our sinless Savior? What could the oil and frankincense picture? Let's look at Leviticus 2. Could the grain-offering be burnt? Because the Levites had no inheritance in the land, and did not grow their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Offering (Leviticus 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 25, 2024

Is there peace and fellowship between us and God, between Jew and Gentile, pictured in the old offerings? Let's look at Leviticus 3.

Does the peace offering show the high cost of peace? Does peace with God come through the shedding of blood? As a fellowship or thanksgiving offering, was this shared with God and the priests? Is Jesus our peace? Let’s look at Leviticus 3. We will later learn that a peace offering may have several ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Protecting Your Identity Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 24, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore few biblical reasons why we should be cautious about sharing our name and picture with ungodly people.

As believers, we are often unaware of the spiritual implications of sharing our personal information, including our name and picture, with ungodly people. The Bible warns us of the dangers of interacting with those who do not share our faith, particularly those involved in occultic practices. In ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 22:32, Matthew 5:13-14

God Is Knocking At The Door Of Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 14, 2025

The Bible paints a vivid picture of God’s love for humanity through Jesus’ invitation to every individual to open the door of their heart to Him.

GOD IS KNOCKING AT THE DOOR OF YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:20 Supporting Texts: John 10:9, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: The Bible paints a vivid picture of God’s love for humanity through Jesus’ invitation to every individual to open the door of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

180 Gallons Of Grace

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2018

The Wedding of Cana is a picture of God's ability to take the common and earthy and transform it into something rare and precious. That's exactly what He wants to do with your life!

180 GALLONS OF GRACE John 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. RUNNING THE SHOW -- Michael McPherson “I am a deputy sheriff assigned to courthouse security. As part of my job, I explain court procedures to visitors. One day I was showing a group of ninth-graders around. Court was in recess and only ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

P Q - Prayer Quotient

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 23, 2012

How big or small, powerful or weak, your God is depends on your Prayer Quotient (Prayer Life). Ideas from Mark Batterson’s "The Circle Maker"

“PQ - PRAYER QUOTIENT” Anahuac AG 6/24/2012 Pastor Rand Trotter INTRODUCTION: I want to speak to you from my heart this morning. Something I think that every single person who is called “CHRISTIAN” struggles with! It is that struggle brought about by Human Nature, that “ADEMIC” nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seize The Day, Twenty-Four Seven

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 12, 2015

We are Christ followers. We are not, Christ fans. Fans sit on the sidelines followers get into are active on the field of play. It is time to get off the sideline. It is time to Seize the Day, Twenty-four Seven! Updated August 2018.

A young soldier ....and his commanding officer... boarded a train. The only available seats.... were directly across from ... a very attractive young women .... who was traveling ...with her elderly ... grandmother. As they engaged in pleasant conversation, ...the soldier and the young woman ... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 1:8-9, Ephesians 5:15-20, Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: Anglican