SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Metaphors:

showing 1,636-1,650 of 6,399
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • W. Alderman avatar

    Looking Unto Jesus

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,404 views

    This is a message from my Hebrews Comentary that shows "the sin that doth so easily beset us"

    LOOKING UNTO JESUS Hebrews 12:1-17 This chapter is introduced with the transitional word, “Wherefore” which strongly connects back to the eleventh chapter which is known for its treatment of the subject of faith. In hermeneutics, one may recognize a principle that is called, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    Greed: His Heart Will Go On Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 15, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,497 views

    Greed is the opposite of trust in God.

    Title: Greed: His Heart Will Hold On Text: Heb 13:5 MP: Holding on to Jesus is better than holding onto anything else. Outline: 1. Intro: Tax Day the Scariest Day of the Year a. Lincoln Shot / Titanic Sank b. Wrong Auditee c. Money stirs up lots of emotions 2. Text: Two simple truths, but the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Defeating The Darkness Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    The metaphors of darkness and light are widely used in the world of literature. Dylan Thomas wrote, “Do not go gentle into that good night; rage, rage against the dying of the light.” One of the most often repeated image patterns in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet involves the interplay of light ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Life Is Like A Sandcastle Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,960 views

    2nd in a series from Ecclesiastes. Even though life "under the sun" is fleeting, we can still enjoy the journey.

    Over the years, many of people have come up with metaphors to try and describe what life is like. Perhaps you are familiar with a few of these. Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get. • Forrest Gump Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Steffy avatar

    A Goal Worth Living For

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,439 views

    The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus.

    A GOAL WORTH LIVING FOR-- Philippians 3:12-16 Proposition: The goal of Christlikeness is truly a goal worth living and dying for that pleases God and brings glory to the Name of Jesus. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to make Christlikeness as their goal to live for by surrendering ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Oliver avatar

    God's Eternal Yes And Yes! Series

    Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Oct 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,727 views

    2 Corinthians 1:12-24. God's eternal 'yes and yes' states a truth which dispells the relativism and lies of the post-modern era, where each person claims the right to their truth. Christians are called to rebut this split world view with the true unity

    We just starting out on our sermon series through Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. This week we hear Paul as he engages a Christian community that is living out the fruits of a cultural context that was more of Greek philosophy than of God. I always wonder how it is we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Holy Heroes: Batman Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 3, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,968 views

    This fun sermon series uses comic-book heroes as modern-day parables, uncovering hidden spiritual messages in the stories of superheroes like Superman, Batman, and Spider-man. Most of these sermons are expository, alliterated and have PowerPoint!

    Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/13/2013 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last couple of weeks uncovering some of the hidden spiritual lessons found in the pages of comic-books. Like modern-day parables, I’m convinced that superheroes like ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Shining Face Of God (Harvest Festival Service)

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,685 views

    The Shining Face of God (Harvest Festival Service) – Psalm 67 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • The world needs light (vs 1-2). • The world needs Joy (vs 3-4). • The world needs life (vs 5-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In Gloucester, England, • There is an old-fashioned garden and orchard, • In one corner of which is a little tombstone. On it ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Buffy Cook avatar

    The Man In The Mirror Series

    Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015
     | 10,237 views

    "For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

    Christianity For Dummies: The Man in the Mirror James 1:19-27 I. Introduction A. Well, we're continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. We've talked about the fact that this series title is not meant to insult but is rather a term of endearment that we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Out Of The Frying Pan Into The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014
     | 6,865 views

    Psalm 56 - David is forced to flee to the Philistine city of Gath (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: Deliver me from death (vs 1-4) Deliver me from stumbling (vs 5-11) Deliver me so I can praise you (vs 12-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess we are all familiar with the phrase; • ‘Out of the Frying-Pan Into the Fire’. • If you are a fan of J.R.R ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Victory - Jesus Style

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,459 views

    Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action

    Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Theme: Victory - Jesus Style - What it means to be a Victorious Christian Proposition: In this passage Paul shares three keys to living a victorious Christian Life: 1. Be Determined 2. Be Dedicated 3. Be Deliberate in Action INTRO: Grace and peace ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Living In Holiness Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 27, 2013
     | 5,949 views

    Proposition: God calls us to become like Him more and more everyday.

    Living In Holiness Text: 1 Peter 1:13-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light.

The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    “if Your Right Eye Causes You To Sin, Tear It Out And Throw It Away” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 8,884 views

    Overcoming sin in my life is more a matter of heart work than hard work

    This morning we’ll wrap up our sermon series on the hard sayings of Jesus. Obviously in 8 weeks we haven’t covered all the hard things Jesus said, but I think we have looked at enough of what Jesus said to get a pretty good feel for why much of what He taught was so hard to understand ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Kingdom Character-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2016
     | 4,009 views

    2 of 5. The events surrounding one of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the mothering potential of a harlot. How does a woman’s character reveal her potential as a mother? Motherhood/Mothering Potential is manifested in a woman’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-II—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential !!Take this sermon to the next level by focusing upon every Christian’s potential!! Attention: Is God leading you or has the devil been allowed access to your world because of the way in which you approach your ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Harvest Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2017
     | 7,607 views

    The best use of your money is to share, gain and share some more, so that the Kingdom of God can be expanded around the world.

    Deron Smith of Springfield, Missouri, is one of many believers around the world who observes Lent, which starts this Wednesday. Not too long ago, he and his wife sat at the dinner table with their three daughters, ages 6, 8, and 11, and attempted to explain what Lent was all about. As part of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free