Sermons on Metaphorical Cave:

Tested By The Death Of A Loved One: Lesson 16

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013

God tests us by deaths of people we love

A. WHEN FACED WITH THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE: GENESIS 23:1-20 1. Death visits all: sometimes a loved one, eventually ourselves. 2. Some think we should not show grief because a believer goes to be with the Lord. a. True, they are better off. b. We miss them because they were part of our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Hostile Person Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 22, 2023

This is the 8th Sermon in the Series "Israel's 2nd King". This Series is about King David.

Series: Israel’s 2nd King- David [#8] HOW TO HANDLE A HOSTILE PERSON 1 Samuel 24:1-22 Introduction: We have seen how Saul was a destroyer, wiping out the town of Nob; and David became a deliverer, setting free the town of Keilah. David was the future king, the king in waiting- He was loyal to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Stillness And The Power Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Swimming against the religious tide is a lonely business. Doubts may follow, but the LORD recalls us to duty.

STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD. 1 Kings 19:1-19. A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8). It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Every believer is to guard their heart because the truth is that even believers will live one of two ways and the breastplate is the deciding factor

STILLNESS AND THE POWER OF GOD 1 Kings 19:1-19 A. THE WILDERNESS OF DISSENT (1 Kings 19:1-8) It is hard when we stand out in the crowd, but Christians are different. The Bible names us a ‘peculiar people’ - called out of darkness into His marvellous light (1 Peter 2:9). Privileges carry ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherds At Dawn Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2014

We should emulate the shepherds, and be thankful for their witness.

Christmas Dawn Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; the Lord is God and He has enlightened us.” These words of today’s Gradual psalm are the centerpiece of the Christmas dawn Mass Scripture readings. St. Paul tells us that the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Divided Spiritual House Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2023

In the New Testament, faith is described in terms of housing from the foundations to the walls to even the cornerstone, to describe the spiritual reality of having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Divided Spiritual House LUKE 11:14-23 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Metaphor (p) A metaphor is “a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.” Metaphors are images and symbolic language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Feels About Idolatry (Revelation 2:12-28) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 22, 2025

Jesus views turning to other gods, as being sexually immoral to your Husband. Also, the persecution will one day be reversed, and we will rule with an iron rod, if we overcome/conquer.

How Jesus feels about idolatry (Revelation 2:12-28) Today, we will tackle two of Jesus' messages, to two of the seven churches. The first one, that I'll use as kind of skeleton and starting point, is to the angel and his church in Pergamum. About half way through, I'll add in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-28

Sermon On The Arachnids Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2024

An arachnid is defined as a class of animal that includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks.

Anacharsis, a Greek philosopher once remarked: "Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful." Job 8:14 reminds us: “His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider's web.” An ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Jude 1:4, Isaiah 40:22, Romans 13:10

Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Covers four areas that confirm the reliability of the Bible

CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE? by Randy A. Croft Tonight’s question is a popular one among Christians and non-Christians alike? The Bible. Is it reliable? Is it all myth? Just good literature? Or God’s word? Can we trust it? I want to present four reasons why I believe in the reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 9 of 10.

GOOD GRIEF (GENESIS 23) Charlie Brown of the popular Peanuts comic strip has a habit of blurting out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating and overwhelming affair. Recovering ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Grief Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Abraham, Pt. 9

GOOD GRIEF (GENESIS 23) Charlie Brown of the popular Peanuts comic strip has a habit of blurting out two words whenever he is stuck, trapped or frustrated. His favorite expression is “Good grief!” Death or bereavement in the family is a hurting, devastating and overwhelming affair. Recovering ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extreme Living

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 28, 2009

In a world of Extreme life, we as Christians can live Extreme also

EXTREME LIVING Attitude is Everything (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and all Scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) In our world there seems to be a need to take things to another level. When I was younger I enjoyed sports, now there is EXTREME sports. Our world is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Man From Nazareth Of Galilee

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 22, 2009

This sermon deals with the meaning of the words of Jesus "good news", the "kingdom of God" as found in Mark chapter 1 with a reference to Matthew 4 and how Jesus is the "light" that dispels the "darkness"

In Jesus Holy Name January 25, 2009 Epiphany III Redeemer Mark 1:14-15 “The Man from Nazareth in Galilee” This has been a historic week in America. Millions of American filled the Capital Mall just to be present at the Inauguration of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (2 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In the first sermon it was mentioned that in order to understand the books of 1, 2, and 3 John, we first needed to understand some things about the place John wrote from, Ephesus.

Because this is essential, I would like to refresh your memory before we get into the heart of this sermon. We dealt with these FOUR things about the Ephesian Christians: (1) THEIR HERITAGE. They were second and third generation Christians. Their parents and grandparents had been in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Joshua 8 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

As we come to Chapter 10, Joshua has been in the leadership position for some time.

Since that time, they have crossed Jordan and they had only two setbacks. 1. THE PEOPLE OF AI They had a tremendous victory at Jericho, but because God had told them not to partake of any of their possessions, and Achan disobeyed that command, they suffered a major setback at Ai. But we need to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist