Sermons on life metaphors:

Life In The Spirit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2018

As believers, living our lives means that we allow the Lord to be Lord of our lives and we allow the Holy Spirit of God to lead our lives and direct our paths.

Life in the Spirit Galatians 5:17-26 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone… Do me a favor. Close your eyes for a moment and picture a perfect world. What would that look like? Would there be violence? Would there be racism? Would there be injustice? Would there be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:17-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Life: Interrupted

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2016

Life is not disrupted by interruptions, interruptions are a part of life.

LIFE: INTERRUPTED Luke 7:11-17 Introduction Interruptions. I don’t know anyone who likes them, but they are a part of our every day life. They come from other people, phone calls, even noises can interrupt our thinking.. One of the rules we learn as a child is to not interrupt adults in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shipwrecked Life

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jun 14, 2016

What do you hang onto when the storms of life rage, you’ve lost all control, and all hope is lost? The strong anchor of God’s presence, God’s promises, and God’s power.

THE SHIPWRECKED LIFE OPENING: Share mine and Liza’s trip to Focus on the Family’s Kerith Retreat Centre last week. INTRO TO ACTS: Acts is the story of the first 33 years of the church of Jesus Christ. • KEY VERSE: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: *other

Secret Of Life

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Jul 28, 2016

In Matthew 22 Jesus actually gives us the secret of life that so many search for.

What is the secret of life? Have you ever been asked that question? Or maybe you have asked that question yourself in one of those kind of quiet, contemplative moments in your life. Maybe one crystal clear summer night you were lying on your back on the grass looking up at the millions of stars ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Racing Is Life

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 9, 2016

The Bible uses many sports related images. In this classic text, the writer to the Hebrews explores the image of a race to reflect upon the nature of a disciple's life.

I am a sports fan, and the big news for me most recently is that the New Orleans Saints opened training camp on July 28th, about ten days ago, and they’re first pre-season game is only a mere thirteen days away. Not only that, but I know the local high schools are gearing up for the new ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection And Life

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

JESUS IS ALIVE FOREVER

THE RESURRECTION AND LIFE MAIN TEXT: John 11:25 “…I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me, though he may die, he shall live”. 1 Corinthians. 15: 13-14—“But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then Christ is not risen, and if Christ is not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Respect Life! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017

Show respect for everyone in your actions and your attitude, because everyone has been made in the image of God.

An attorney was speaking to a woman who had just lost her husband. He said to her, “Your husband did not leave a will, so we need to know the last words he ever said to you.” She replied, “I don't want to tell you.” The attorney said, “Look, he did not leave a will. We need to know the last ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13, Genesis 9:1-6, Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

An Indestructible Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 4, 2017

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#7] AN INDESTRUCTIBLE LIFE Hebrews 7:11-22 Introduction: Seeing Kevin here today reminds me of one of our projects many years ago. Our Fellowship Hall used to be divided into 4 rooms and a very small Fellowship Hall area. The Church decided to open ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificial Life

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 2, 2017

“God said, “Do not lay your hand on the boy or do anything to him, for now I know that you fear God, seeing you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me”.”

Introduction: The best introduction to any book of all the books ever written in the world are found in the simple words “In the beginning God”. Everything begins with God. “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God created everything that man would ever need before He created ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2017

The difference in the 1) Effectiveness (Romans 5:15), 2) Extent (Romans 5:16), 3) Efficacy (Romans 5:17), 4) Essence (Romans 5:18–19), and 5) Energy (Romans 5:20–21) between the works of Adam vs. Christ.

In the world of sports, most sports today are seasonal. We wait for the warmer weather for field sports. But in an effort to transcend the unpredictability of weather, more and more sports are being played on turf instead of grass. Although they have the ability to not flood, don’t need fertilizer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Other

The Loaf Of Life

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Christ is our daily bread

The Loaf of Life Matthew 6:9-13 St. John 6:31-35&47-51 St. Luke 11:1 And it came to pass, that as he was praying in a certain place, when he had ceased one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray What amazing instruction! What a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2016

In this first sermon in the series, we focus on the power of words to heal or to hurt.

Introduction: A. Today, we are beginning a new sermon series that I am calling: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, Not Hurt.” 1. If your tongue has ever gotten you into trouble, then please raise your hand. 2. Now turn to the person next to you and say, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Death Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2016

Passover: the blood of the lamb and unleavened bread signify God's sacrifice of the lamb and God's deliverance.

Life and Death” INTRODUCTION Three weeks ago we commemorated the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11. Our activities were not confined to memorializing those who lost their lives on that tragic day. We also acknowledged the profound effect that 9/11 has had on us as individuals and our country ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Choice Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2016

Our prayer should be that we live the life that God intends for us and that is best served by making god smart Godly choices in our life.

Life’s choices Matthew 5:1-5:12 This sermon was gleamed out of materials of Rick Warren and the starting of a Celebrate Recovery group at our church. Introduction- I want to begin this morning by saying that we serve a great big God. Those of you who know Christ as Savior also serve a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene