Sermons on Figurative Language:

The Christian Apprentice Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 8, 2025

Jesus viewed the church as being made up of one of 3 types of people. Which one are you? Are you a non-Christian, an Apprentice, or a Mentor training apprentices?

Back in the 1930s, Radio was King, and TV hadn’t caught on yet. Radio was the main way people got news and entertainment. I remember my dad telling me about my grandfather. Granddad loved the Lone Ranger, and he would get off the tractor and run to the house when that show came on so that he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Word Prevails PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the transformative power of God's presence and Word, urging believers to embrace His love, grace, and wisdom while letting go of lesser spirits.

Dear Beloved, There is a warmth and comfort in the presence of the Lord that is unlike anything else. It's like coming home after a long journey, being welcomed by the familiar and the cherished. The love of our Heavenly Father wraps around us, a blanket of grace in a world that can often be cold ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-20, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, God's Word

Mark Of The Beast PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

Explores Revelation 13, seeking understanding and discernment about the prophesied beast, the advent of a cashless economy, and the implications of bearing the mark.

Good morning, beloved friends. I'm so glad you've chosen to join us today as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I trust that His grace has been sufficient for you throughout the week and that His peace has been your constant companion. Today, we're going to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Topics: Mark, Revelation

Lesson 34: Taste And See That The Lord Is Good Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2019

After celebrating God's gracious dealings with him, the Psalmist exhorts others to put His providential care to the test, and instructs them on how to secure it. He then contrasts God's care of His people and His corrective providence towards the wicked.

September 20, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: Taste and See that the Lord is Good. A psalm of David. Psalm 34 (KJV) 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Conduct Cross-Cultural Research

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The decisions we make are only as good as the information we based them on,’’ said a famous man. If we are trying to catch fish it makes sense that we will want to know something about the animal. What type of fish are we looking for? What are his feedin

HOW TO CONDUCT CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH Learning Objectives 1. Analyze why we should conduct cross- cultural research? 2. Learn the components of research. 3. Discover the Biblical basis of research. 4. Describe some of the errors to avoid in research. 5. Understand how to overcome some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Full Of Mistakes Series

Contributed by David Diyanni on Dec 15, 2009

Just like there are many urban legends that get passed around, there are many spiritual urban legneds that get passed around. Let take a look at some of them.

Urban Legends Part 2 The Bible is FULL OF MISTAKES 2 Tim 3:16, Mark 9:1-2, Luke 9:27-28, Matt 17:1, Isaiah 40:22 Heb 4:12 Introduction A. I got a couple of very exciting emails this week. I don’t think we are going to have any worries that this financial recession is going to affect us here at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Vineyard

Miraculous Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014

This sermon answers 4 questions re: miraculous spiritual gifts: 1. What were the gifts? 2. How were the gifts received? 3. What was the purpose of the gifts? 4. How long were the gifts to last?

INTRODUCTION: In this lesson, we are going to finally deal with the topic of miraculous spiritual gifts. This is yet another of the more controversial topics regarding the Holy Spirit in the religious world, especially regarding the possibility that these gifts are still present today, which we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Radical Love Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 20, 2009

What are some of the practical steps of radically loving people. Looks at some of the teaching from the Sermon on the Mount.

This Sermon and Series based on sermon Series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church. The Challenge of Radical Love Slide Good morning. I hope everyone has been keeping up with the New Testament Challenge. If you missed last week, it is not too late to jump in. What the New Testament ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righting A Wrong Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Baptized - Holy Ghost & Fire Series

Contributed by Larry Lewis on Sep 10, 2016

There are three types of baptisms mentioned in the Bible. In this 3rd and final message in our series entitled 'Baptized', we will focus on what the Bible has to say about the Baptism with the Holy Spirit.

Read Matthew 3:11 Read Acts 1:4-5 & 2:1-4 • Today we are going to finish our 3 week series on the topic of baptism. • Two weeks ago we started this series in preparation of our water baptism service which took place last week. • Baptism, is probably one of my favorite topics in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Murder & Anger Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Mar 10, 2016

Anger is something that can ruin your life. It is the root of murder and should therefore be treated at the root. You should not act on unrighteous anger, but should live in righteousness. Jesus shows us how He filfills the Law of murder.

INTRODUCTION “I hate you” “You are an idiot” “You are so stupid” “I wish I never married you” “I wish I never had you” “I wish I had other parents” Have you ever said these words or similar words to anyone? We all, if you are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First & The Last Series

Contributed by Chris Haley on Feb 24, 2025

A sermon on the first chapter of Revelation introducing how the book of Revelation works.

Introduction I can still remember the first Bible study I ever went to on the book of Revelation: “Revelation made simple” they said, “come and understand it better” they said. I was 19, I left that study after two hours with a mind filled with words that I couldn’t pronounce let alone spell! I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aftermath Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Whatever happened to those shepherds after "they went back to their fields and flocks?"

"The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks..." Luke 2:20 Have you ever wondered what became of those shepherds? The Bible doesn’t give a whole lot more information about them. Well, it does say, they went glorifying and praising God. And I suppose any detail beyond that is somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Intervention

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

God intervenes in the midst of despair and offers hope.

INTERVENTION JEREMIAH 33: 1-16 DECEMBER 3, 2000/ 1ST SUNDAY IN ADVENT INTRODUCTION: South Mountain: Really, there is nothing there: A gravel road (Big Deal), a half completed picnic shelter (Bathrooms don’t work), a Bridge [I don’t know about you, but bridges are just there.]. There are two ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting High Jesus

Contributed by Richard Abernathy on Mar 13, 2006

Christ has been lifted high for us.

Lifting high Jesus… Pastor Richard Abernathy John 12:32 I was sitting in a devotional meeting the other day listening to a rather dispassionate preacher. This man was trying to make the point that if we, as professing Christians, would simply come together, in Jesus’ name, we could forget about ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Congregational