Sermons on Figurative Language:

Man's Creation

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

How noble and how awe inspiring is our being - the image of God.

THE CREATION OF MAN GENESIS 1:27 A. "SO GOD CREATED MAN IN HIS OWN IMAGE" 1. These words give us the origin of the human race: a. How noble and how awe inspiring is our being - the image of God. b. That shows that the theory by the evolutionist, that man came from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

House Rules

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006

What are Biblical House Rules that each family must follow?

HOUSE RULES (April 23, 2006 by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez) 1. NO NEGATIVE (-) WORDS "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." (Eph 4:29 NLT) "Let your conversation be gracious and effective so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is The Lord Your Shepherd?

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 12, 2006

David knew what it meant to be a shepherd. David knew what it meant to be shepherded. During times of loss, we too can find God as our shepherd.

Read Psalm 23 David wrote this Psalm (song). He was a shepherd as a youngster growing up. Came from a large family of which he was one of the youngest boys, hence the job taking care of the sheep. Story is told of how David’s sheep were threatened on two occasions by a bear and a lion. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Second Angel Pronouncing Judgment Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

The Second Angel pronouncing judgment

Revelation 14:8, “Then another angel followed him through the skies, shouting, "Babylon is fallen--that great city is fallen--because she seduced the nations of the world and made them drink the wine of her passionate immorality."” This other angel is more than likely another angel ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Building A Solid Foundation Series

Contributed by Brian Laker on Feb 25, 2008

Are you on a Solid Foundation? You are either on rock of Jesus or you are still on unsettled ground.

BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION HEBREWS 5:11-6:12 INTRODUCTION TURN TO YOUR NEIGHBOR AND SAY: IS YOUR FOUNDATION SOLID? (5) WARNINGS IN HEBREWS (2:1-4)-“DON’T NEGLECT CHRIST’S MESSAGE” (3:7-4:13)-“DON’T DOUBT GOD’S PROMISES” (5:11-6:13)-“DON’T BE SPIRITUALLY IMMATURE” ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conversations With God

Contributed by Rich Middleton on Mar 1, 2008

This sermon is about learning to have conversations with God just like we have everyday with people in our lives.

Conversations With God We are going to talk about prayer for a little bit this morning. My intended end this morning is to provide information from the Scripture that will help us improve our communication with God. This morning we are going to examine a very important principle of prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Makes A Way

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 17, 2008

God delivers His children.

He Makes a Way Exodus 14:1-4;9-31 I. Direction from God a. God’s Qualifications i. Knowledge ii. Wisdom iii. Love b. Our Limitations i. Knowledge 1. "To whatever side you turn, you are forced to acknowledge your own ignorance and the boundless power of the Creator." – Voltaire ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit: Kindness Series

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007

To show that kindness is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

-Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. -We have looked at joy, peace and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Heaven

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Jan 26, 2006

Funeral service about the multitude robed in white.

One of my favorite passages in the Bible is where it describes heaven and the joy in the presence of the Lord. Where nothing separates us from the love of our heavenly father. We probably all know what it is like to be a little kid that is hurt for some reason and that comes crying to Mom or Dad, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Provision

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 7, 2006

Achoul has destroyed and killed many lives; it’s times that we wake up as believers, and take a strong stand for rightousness!

NO PROVISION TEXT: ROMANS 13:11-14 Remember the story of the scorpion that asked a frog to carry him across the river because he couldn’t swim? "How do I know you won’t sting me?" the frog asked. "If I do, we’ll both drown," he replied. So the scorpion hopped on. Half way ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Course Are You Running

Contributed by Shawn Castle on May 11, 2003

What course have you been on.

What course are you running text Second Timothy 4:7 "I have fought a good fight i have finished my course i have kept the faith." I have finished my course. * what course are you running tonight im going to discuss 4 courses we may be running. Decived course 1."Beware of false prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Calling A Spade A Spade (A False Teacher A False Teacher) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE

BIG IDEA: FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY AND STIR UP DIVISION AND STRIFE The book ends with the same subject featured at the beginning = denunciation of false teachers. I. (:2B-3) FALSE TEACHERS PROMOTE HERESY -- FALSE TEACHING IS RECOGNIZED AS THAT WHICH IS CONTRARY TO SOUND DOCTRINE A. (:2b) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conducting Yourself In The House Of God- Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 30, 2007

Qualifications of Pastor/Elder/Overseer

5 Commands/Charges to Timothy Last week “WAGING A GOOD WARFARE” 1 Timothy 3:14-15 Tonight I want to discuss “Conducting yourself in the house of God” In VS 14 — These things I write.... WHAT THINGS? VS 1-13... These we’re given as the first part of conducting yourself in house of God Read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paradigm Shift

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: The Tenderness Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 7, 2008

The arm of God rules, and the arms of God are tender.

These are words of comfort for a rejected and downcast people. They are words of comfort for a sinful people; for God’s people. They are words of comfort! “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God” (40:1). Are you and I prepared to be instruments of God’s comfort to rejected people, instruments ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Anglican