Sermons on fables: showing 46-60 of 1,666

Blind To The Truth

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

How people can be blind to the truth

Blind to the truth 2 Cor. 3:12 ¶ Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 13 And not as Moses, which put a vail over his face, that the children of Israel could not stedfastly look to the end of that which is abolished: 14 But their minds were blinded: for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

It Does Matter What You Believe Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

The beginning sermon in a Bible study of 1 Timothy. This sermon focus is on the importance of what we believe.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #1 “It Does Matter What You Believe!” 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The letters written by the Apostle Paul to the young preacher Timothy are part ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Defend The Truth In A Compromising World

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2012

There was an catchy song ad for Burger King not too many years ago that went "have it your way, have it your way" That's what some churches have become....come on by and worship your way! Verse 4 says For the time will come when they will not endure soun

Defend the truth in a compromising world. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doc-trine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to them-selves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Talking Trees

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

There are over 500 reference to trees, and they play a major role in God's revelation. The text we are looking at in Judges 9 is not the most important, but it is the most conspicuous.

One of the questions most often debated among amateur philosophers is whether or not a tree falling in the woods makes any noise is no one is around to hear it? From a biblical perspective there is never a time when the trees are not being heard, for if we take seriously the Lordship of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Dirty Life's From Dusty Bibles Grow

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2002

The lack of personal Bible study can limit growth and set many dangerous opportunities ahead.

DIRTY LIFE’S FROM DUSTY BIBLES GROW By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: HE SENT HIS WORD, AND HEALED THEM, AND DELIVERED THEM FROM THEIR DESTRUCTIONS. Psa.107:20. Psa. 119 :11 THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART, THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. You do err not knowing the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:20, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Debating Doctrine Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 15, 2006

This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores getting overly consumed in theological debates and arguments.

1 Timothy 3:15 should be miraculously appearing on the screen, let’s read it together, “I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church. . .” We are exploring the book of 1 Timothy, and those things that Paul wrote to his young apprentice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Wesleyan

#1dare To Read The Bible! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We must dare to read the Bible or be spiritually sickly.

#1 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ordination Charge For Pastoral Service

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Jan 28, 2001

Charge to ordainee for serving as a minister.

Ordination Charge for Pastoral Service 2nd Timothy 4:1-5 Intro: Paul charges Timothy to do several things as a faithful minister in 2nd Timothy 4:1-5. This is my charge to you also. Core: Always preach God’s word, always be ready carry the message and understand hardships will come in service ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Is Inspired Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2018

We can trust the Word because it is inspire by God.

Opening Video: More Than A Book (1:42 video ilustration available on Sermon Central) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

An introduction to the Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower The Book of Mark Mark 4:1-20 I. Introduction: A. Most of us like a good story don’t we? 1. If it is told or written well. 2. It keeps our attention and often entertains us. 3. A good story will also teach us truth if we are paying attention. B. Mark chapter 4 records ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016

The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. The church must subdue the threat of insubordinate teaching. How /Where is it subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those aspects of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Do Have Religion Or Relationship?

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Nov 18, 2002

This message examines the dangers of just going through the motions of religion without any relationship with the Lord.

Apr-01 Revised Nov-02 DO YOU HAVE RELIGION OR RELATIONSHIP? 2 TIMOTHY 4:3-5 Our text paints for us what I believe is a very accurate picture of the times that we live in… It gives us an example of what we are seeing everyday around us… Even though Paul here is specifically speaking to Timothy, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Surer Word Of Prophecy

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 24, 2009

Peter here is speaking of the Old Testament, which is the Word of God, even more sure than his personal experience. This is saying that the Word of God is the only true light which alone can dispel the spirituel darkness.

A Surer Word Of Prophecy 2 Peter 1:16-21 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God