Sermons on Metaphor:

We Are Salt And Light In The World

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 9, 2020

In what way can we be salt and light in the world

Mt 5:13-20 Salt and Light Story: In the 19th Century (before radar was invented) ships avoided each other by looking out for beacons or lights on other ships. And they communicated with each other by flashing messages to each other by light in a sort of morse code. One day a Royal Naval ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Transformed By Trust: The Blessings Of Trusting In God Jeremiah 17:7-8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

Jeremiah 17:7-8 presents a vivid picture of the transformative impact of wholehearted trust in the Lord.

Transformed by Trust: The Blessings of Trusting in God Jeremiah 17:7-8 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey of understanding the profound blessings that come from placing our trust in God. Our passage, Jeremiah 17:7-8, presents a vivid picture of the transformative impact of wholehearted ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 125:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 46:1-3, John 15:5, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Bond PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand and embrace the unity in diversity within the Church, as each member has a unique role to play in the Body of Christ, just like the different parts of a physical body.

Good morning, family. Today, we will explore the profound message in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, which talks about the unity of Jesus' Body, the power of diversity, and the bond of deep friendship. But before we delve into the Word, let's begin with a quote from A.W Tozer, "Has it ever occurred to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Topics: Unity, Friendship

When Faith Moves Mountains. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2024

Our faith will not ‘move mountains’ unless we act upon it.

"Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 In the Bible, mountains are often used as a metaphor for challenges and obstacles that seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

"Abiding In The True Vine"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Can't There Be A Horse In Heaven?

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 8, 2014

Why Can't There Be A Horse In Heaven?

A preacher proclaimed from behind the pulpit that Revelation 19:11 depicting Christ on a white horse is most likely merely symbolic and not to be taken literally. The evidence provided was that this particular expositor did not believe that there are horses in Heaven. Unless the speaker can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Salty?

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Why did Jesus call Christians the salt of the earth?

INTRODUCTION READ THE VERSE! Salt, why did Jesus call these disciples the salt of the world. (Talk about salt in the shaker) First of all, Jesus tells His disciples the way that they should be when he started them out with the beatitudes, then, He tells them of the relationship of the citizens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do I Hear An Amen?

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 16, 2002

"Amen" is far more meaningful than a period, a stop, or a signing-off word by which a prayer, song, or declaration is terminated.

In Scripture the word “Amen” comes from both Greek and Hebrew and is transliterated; which means there is no word in our language that can be interpreted exactly...so we used their word and in this case it is AMEN. It is variously translated Surely, Sure, Truth, Verily and Amen! Bullinger says ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Jesus' Name

Contributed by Al Lowe on May 13, 2003

There is not other name under heaven given by which one is saved.

Acts 4:5-12 (12) PROPOSITION: By Christ you are saved. OBJECTIVE: To lead the church to Christ. The time following Easter and Pentecost is a time of the birth of the primitive church. It is also a time we consider the basics of our own, personal beliefs and why we believe it. The first few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

By Scripture Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

One of the basic questions of the Reformation was where does our authority come from? Answer: From Scripture alone.

By Scripture Alone John 5:30-47 Four key questions of Protestantism: How is a person saved? Where does religious authority lie? What is the church? What is the essence of Christian living? Luther’s new answers: Salvation by faith alone, not by works. Religious authority is not in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Portrait Of The Church

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Paul portait the Church in Ephesians

The Portrait of the Church (Seen in Ephesians) Christ’s Church is not an after-thought of God. It is not a plan “B” for something that He planned but just didn’t turn out as God had wished or hoped for. Being planned from eternity, "His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Children Of The Free Woman

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 11, 2007

Mother´s day sermon based on two mothers: Hagar vs.Sarah.

Mother´s day Today is mother´s day, so I would like to have a quick look at one very famous biblical family- household of father Abraham. He is called the father of believers, because Jews, muslims and Christians look up to Abraham as the forefather of their faith. Galatians 3:7 “Those, who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Nature Of Healing Promised In The Atonement Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land The Nature of Healing Promised in the Atonement

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land The Nature of Healing Promised in the Atonement 1 Peter 2:21-25 David Taylor We are in our second of three mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter 2.11-4.11, where Peter connects the way we live our lives to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fifth Trumpet

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 27, 2014

God commands an angel to be sent from Heaven to unleash locusts with a horrifying purpose, but still mankind continues to rebel against Him. Christians today have a mission to tell others about Christ, and once again we see the urgency to do so!

The Fifth Trumpet Revelation, Part 10, Revelation 9:1-10 Introduction - The pause in time is Heaven actually holding its breath! -- APP: The awe of God’s power is breath-taking to Heaven’s inhabitants -- This also allows the earth to think about what it has done; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith To Move Mountains

Contributed by Fr. Frank Gough on Oct 27, 2016

Growing your faith in action

In our reading from the gospel today, The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. Then Jesus speaks about a servant doing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Anglican