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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 2, 2022
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    When we focus only upon temporal physical and superficial longings – represented by physical bread – we neglect our eternal deep spiritual needs, represented by spiritual bread, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.

    I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:35-51) 1. Most writers know not to use mixed metaphors. Here are some examples: 1. She was a couch potato in the gravy boat of life, flopping dejectedly on the sofa. 2. All at once he was alone in this noisy hive with no place to roost. 3. The little boat gently ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Are You Doing Here?

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000
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    God won’t let us sit in our caves, OR, come in with us.

    I want to begin by asking you a question. Are you in a cave? What I mean by that is, is your personal world made up of walls; job, family, friends, hobbies, recreation? It can also be not so much a physical thing; but, is your cave made up of fears, doubts, complacency, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Getting Out Of The Hole

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004
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    Talking about God never made Christians to live in holes, caves - discouragment, frustration

    “GET OUT OF THE HOLE” ILLUSTRATION: Telemarketer A telemarketer called a home one day, and a small voice whispered, “Hello?” “Hello! What’s your name?” Still whispering, the voice said, “Jimmy.” “How old are you, Jimmy?” “I’m four.” “Good, Is your mother home?” “Yes, but she’s busy.” “Okay, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Man Born Blind Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 108 ratings
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    Jesus encounter with the man born blind. Seeing as a metaphor of judgement

    Blindness is a terrible thing isn’t it? We rely on our eyes so much for experiencing the world, for enjoying life, for perceiving reality. After all, seeing is believing. Di and I went to the Opera in New York when we were there. We decided we could just afford seats in the Family Circle. What we ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Word Of God As A Light Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
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    Third in a Series on metaphors in the Bible. It compares the Word of God to Light

    AS A LIGHT Series: Metaphors in the Bible– Sermon Three Proverbs 1:6 We began this series a few weeks ago and took last week off to Preach on the Christmas Story But I want to get back to the Series on the WORD OF GOD I began the First Two Messages on WHY WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS THE WORD OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
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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
     | 4,629 views

    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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    A Light In The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 28, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 9,953 views

    Jesus is the promised light to the people who walked in darkness. Examines the metaphor of "light" and what it actually describes.

    A Light in the Darkness Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Introduction When I was in 4th Grade my class took a field trip to the Cave of the Winds. At one point in the tour they turned the lights off and we experienced total darkness. Then in the distance someone lit a single match. It was amazing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    David The Caveman Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    There is much that we can learn from the way David reacts to his circumstances in the cave of Adullam.

    Introduction: A. I thought we would start with a little humor from some cartoons I came across this week. 1. “Peter finds his faith much stronger in the winter.” Walking on the water is nothing if the water is frozen! 2. “Another Eskimo baptism gone bad.” The preacher should have kept his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mizraim Esquilin avatar

    Stirring The Ant Hill Series

    Contributed by Mizraim Esquilin on Oct 8, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,097 views

    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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    The Song Of Glory Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 3,954 views

    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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    God Most High

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,671 views

    Today we will be looking at Psalm 57. This psalm is also known as the ‘Cave Psalm'. If you look at the title in NIV, it says, “For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. When he had fled from Saul into the cave.”

    Good Morning Everyone! Today we will be looking at Psalm 57. This psalm is also known as the ‘Cave Psalm'. That is quite a strange title to give to a psalm, right? But, if you look at the title in NIV, it says, “For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational