Sermons on figurative language: showing 166-180 of 48,313

Dig A New Well

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Jacob had to figure it out on his own

Genesis 26: 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. 13 And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: 14 For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"As The Spirit Gave Utterance"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 23, 2004

God gives us a ’language’ of unity in Him.

“And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit was giving them utterance.” (vs 4) The verse we’re studying today, and indeed, this entire passage involving most of chapter 2, has been debated and heatedly argued between various camps for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Orthodox

What Jesus Said About Prayer

Contributed by John White on Jul 13, 2019

Since God universally speaks prayer as His common language, if we wish to talk with God we must speak His own language.

What Jesus Said About Prayer Matthew 6:1-13 Someone has said, "Prayer is the language God speaks and listens to attentively." Some of you here speak Spanish, some speak Mandarin, some speak Indonesian, some speak Tagalog, some speak Japanese and others speak dialects of English with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Wicked Heart Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon we'll explore the biblical connection between evil behavior and foul language, arrogant facial expressions, and haughty body language.

The Bible teaches that our words, actions, and even our body language can reveal the condition of our hearts. In this sermon we'll explore the biblical connection between evil behavior and foul language, arrogant facial expressions, and haughty body language. Foul Mouth (Matthew 12:34, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 21:4, Matthew 12:34

My God Of The Unlikely

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

If we had God figured out, he wouldn’t be God. If we had God figured out, we would not have to live by faith.

MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY I Kings 17:1-24 MY GOD OF THE UNLIKELY God’s ways oftentimes seem strange to us. We do not always understand what He is doing. He does not do things the way that we think they should be done. Isaiah 55:8,9 declares "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

We Have A Failure To Communicate! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 22, 2014

Language barrier separates more people than any wall could have, it is more effective than any national border.

Genesis 11:1-9-Now the whole earth had one language and one speech. And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there. Then they said to one another, “Come, let us make bricks and bake them thoroughly.” They had brick for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Four-Letter Word

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 18, 2022

Many four-letter words are used tritely as vulgar and profane slang or to curse someone.

The word "love" is also a four-letter word used so commonly that its true meaning and significance has been lost. People say they 'love' their house, car, clothes, church, school, pets, food, family, friends, hairdo, music, makeup, movies, etc., and they 'love' God. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, Genesis 3:6, Romans 5:19, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Luke 11:11-13, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Flower Garden Sermon I: The Yellow Rose - Sunshine In My Soul Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 24, 2019

Christians need to be reminded of the sunshine of salvation in our souls even though gloomy situations surround us and seek to drive us to despair.

GOD’S FLOWER GARDEN I: THE YELLOW ROSE SUNSHINE IN MY SOUL Song of Solomon Showers of spiritual blessings we have received in abundance ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

Starting Over Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 26, 2024

Life resumed on planet earth….. Will the future be different from the past?

September 28, 2024 We ended last time by briefly discussing the covenant sign of the rainbow. This morning we are going to begin by looking at the Covenant itself. The Covenant God made with Noah and his descendants is the first formal covenant described in the Old Testament. In the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:13-14, Daniel 4:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Knowing What God Wants Me To Do Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Aug 8, 2002

A biblical plan on figuring out God’s will.

Last week our focus was "Doing what God wants me to do and why I should even care." Our Scripture was Ephesians 5:17 NLT - "Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." We should care about doing what God wants us to do because it’s good for God, it’s good for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph The Grand Vizier Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 16, 2006

Joseph was a key figure in Egyptian history, but was he Imhotep?

Joseph the Grand Vizier (Genesis 41) 1. The sermons and presentations in this series will be, by nature, uneven. Some weeks, more Bible less Egyptology. Other weeks vice-versa. I could solve this by speaking for two hours at a shot, thus giving us a balanced mixture. Some instinct in me tells ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reading The Bible Literally

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 7, 2020

Paul's instruction that the Corinthians were to "greet one another with a holy kiss" provides a nice open door for discussing whether we are to take the Bible literally. This message looks at four considerations that we need to keep in mind to read the Bible correctly.

- I have four questions for you as we begin. Let me hear an “Amen” if you agree with what I say: a. The Bible is the Word of God. b. We believe in the Bible. c. The Bible is literally true. d. When I came into church, I greeted everyone with a holy kiss. - Where were all the cries of “Amen” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Baptist

Is Speaking In Tongue Scriptural? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 29, 2024

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries.

Tongue speaking, also known as glossolalia, is a controversial practice that has been debated among Christians for centuries. While some claim it is a spiritual gift, others argue it is not supported by Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical objections to tongue speaking. Lack of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, 1 Corinthians 14:23-25, Acts 2:4-12

Are The Father, Son, And Holy Spirit The Same Essence?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 25, 2023

In the church, a lot of confusing language is used to try and explain or define things.

Today we will look at the Trinity, often defined as "one in ‘essence,’ three in person." What does that mean exactly? God is three Persons, and the name 'God' implies one ‘essence.’ If God is "three Persons," how can there be "one" ‘essence’? The meaning of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 19:7, Song of Songs 4:9-10, Acts 1:4-5, Isaiah 28:11-12, 2 Chronicles 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Pleasers

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 30, 2007

WE NEED TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHAT PLEASES GOD

EPH 5:1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal