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    The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
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    Fourth in a Series on Bible Metaphors. Compares the Word of God to a Hammer

    THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON FOUR – AS A HAMMER Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God As A Fire Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
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    Fifth in a Series on Bible Metaphors - Compares the Word of God to a Fire

    SERIES: THE WORD OF GOD AS A FIRE – SERMON FIVE Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing As A God-Orienting Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
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    How to truly love your neighbors, not metaphorical, but actual neighbors.

    Growing as a God-Orienting Neighbor Series: Art of Neighboring Brad Bailey - November 24, 2013 Intro Today we are concluding our series focusing on Rediscovering Art of Neighboring Jesus affirmed that what God desires could be summed up in two great commands... to 'Love the Lord your God with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salt And Light Make An Important Difference

    Contributed by David Zachrich on Jan 17, 2023
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    Jesus used salt and light as metaphors to challenge and encourage Christians.

    Matthew 5:13-20 Salt & Light Can Make a Difference Friends in Christ, Early in His ministry, Jesus proclaimed a powerful, challenging, encouraging sermon to thousands of people. His words have been memorized, repeated, and quoted unknown times. Today a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sharing

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025
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    What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

    Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Stirring The Ant Hill Series

    Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
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    A pastoral approach to Church’s Pastoral Care using Ants as a metaphor

    Stirring the Ant Hill Proverbs 30:24-25 “24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise: 25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;” I am one of those guys who think that hobbies are needed in order to keep your mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stand On Your Feet

    Contributed by Charles Holt on Feb 16, 2005
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    Using the Biblical metaphore of foot and feet we are encouraged to live victoriously.

    Charles W. Holt cholt@gt.rr.com STAND ON YOUR FEET Scripture reading: Ephesians 6:10-20 especially verse 15 Text: Revelation 10:1-2 I have chosen a passage of Scripture found in the Book of Revelation 10:1-2 as a text for today’s message. But a key verse is also found in Ephesians 6:15. I know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Song Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003
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    The last sermon in this series on the fishers of men. A metaphorical sermon on the songs of Creation.

    Sermon for 10/26/2003 The Song of Glory Introduction: A. I remember as a young lad in the 6th grade going down to the pond and just sitting there after a bad day… It helped to soothe me. I didn’t pray but the sounds and smells and feels and sights soothed my troubled soul WBTU: A. In my study ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Communion Commentary

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2017
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    A communion message.

    "A Communion Commentary" 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 1 Corinthians 11:17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gold Medals And Golden Streets

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 8, 2024
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    Endurance... does it matter in the Christian life? In the Bible there are lots of figures of speech, metaphors, and similes to describe the Christian life. Yet, the metaphor of the "race" and the endurance of the race is central. How important is endurance?

    Maddie Musselman is 26 years old and in most people’s viewpoint, at the greatest time in her life, with the greatest moment of her life right in front of her. She had recently been engaged to be married and earned a place to compete in summer Olympic team taking place in Paris. Maddie is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pictures Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,556 views

    Illustrations and Metaphors for the Kingdom - so we can get a handle on what it is.

    Introduction A pastor, known for his lengthy sermons, noticed a man get up and leave during the middle of his message. The man returned just before the conclusion of the service. Afterwards the pastor asked the man where he had gone. "I went to get a haircut," was the reply. "But," said the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Salt And Light

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
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     | 5,314 views

    A focus on salt as a distinctive flavour and a preserving agent as a metaphor for Christian distinctiveness in a pluralistic world.

    Intro: We are taught by Jesus in this passage that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. But what do these words mean? It is important that we understand our purpose in this world and so we should endeavour to understand these metaphors that Jesus uses, that we might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King David’s Theme Song Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 2, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,012 views

    We will look at King David’s Theme song. This song has extremely high praise of God and is filled with metaphors. Some of the metaphors describe God as, a Rock, a Fortress, deliverer, refuge, shield, salvation, strength and lamp.

    You probably can sing a television theme song, and someone could name that tune right away. The theme song identifies the show. Even when the older shows are gone their theme song live on. If any of us sang Gilligan’s Island or Beverly Hillbillies, then the rest of us could sing along. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Man Is An Island Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011
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     | 12,650 views

    Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light reveal how His followers are to be positive influences in the world.

    You’ve probably all heard the old adage “No man is an island.” Since that was the thought that first came to mind as I read the passage that we’ll look at this morning, this week I did some research to find out where that saying originated. It comes from Meditation XVII ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    A Thousand Years And The Final Judgment Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 5, 2020
     | 1,829 views

    We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors.

    The Last Word – Revelation 20 A Thousand Years and the Final Judgment November 8, 2020 We want a turn by turn GPS experience. Most of Revelation was written in symbolism, imagery and metaphors. This is one of the most controversial and misunderstood chapters in scripture. Satan is thrown into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational