Sermons on Metaphors:

Against Open Theism #2

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 5, 2013

A sermon on God's foreknowledge (Adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, Pages 95 to 101)

HoHum: Just recently observed Groundhog Day. In the movie, Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays Phil Connors, an arrogant and egocentric Pittsburgh TV weatherman who, during a hated assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, finds himself in a time loop, repeating the same ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Throw In The Tree!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 11, 2013

Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and the water of life is undrinkable God has a cure for you.

Throw in the Tree! This is a simple Bible message with two main points: 1. Beware of Poisonous Stew, and 2. The remedy if you have consumed some poisonous stew, or bitter water. Two remedies in the word of God for bitter things: The cross, and the word of God. When there is death in the pot, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace At Work 14 - Pastor Teacher Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 16, 2013

Why combine the two terms, pastor and teacher into one category? What is the primary roll of the pastor and how is it to be accomplished? The Bible details high standards for those who would be elders or overseers in the church, who can meet these stand

Dakota Community Church February 17, 2013 Grace at Work - 14 Pastor Teacher The fourth and final gift listed in our passage is the gift of pastor-teacher. Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 20, 2015

When we allow ourselves to be rooted in God's love, we will never be the same!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Since still in February, we are going to continue with our theme of love. Last week we examined the priorities of love. • We learned that for one to be able to experience and give true love, one’s priorities needed to be in order. • We are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord, I Saw The Light!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 23, 2015

We must follow God and start inviting ourselves and go out into the world and seek out others-just like Jesus and Zacchaeus sought each other out.

There is a story about a fitness centre that was offering $1,000 to anyone who could show that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. The owner would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand the lemon to the challenger. Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Bring Back That Loving Feeling

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 10, 2016

From 1 Peter 1:22, let's talk about the kind of love we are to have for each other, who we are to love, and then how this ties in with the emotions of love (Material adapted from Mark Copeland and David Riggs, So What? from John Piper of Desiring God)

HoHum: “When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship. After we had torn ourselves away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When You Lose Your Way

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Keeping our Focus on God

Psalm 107 ? If you were driving somewhere and you got lost - or at least weren’t sure where you were, would you  • stop and ask someone for directions • keep driving in hopes that you find your destination • phone someone for directions • panic! This is a Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Not Divided All One Body We Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 29, 2014

A sermon on the body of Christ, the church, and how the parts interrelate (Material adapted from Dr. Justin Imel at: http://www.preachinghelps.com/bodilyfunctions.html and seedthoughts from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 11)

HoHum: Several years ago, two students graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. The highest ranking student in the class was a blind man named Overton and, when he received his honor, he insisted that half the credit should go to his friend, Mr. Kaspryzak. They had met one another in school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

119 - Pt. 4 - Wait Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 4, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 5 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:81-90

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding Real Saving Faith

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Aug 6, 2014

If there is one word that could accurately describe the average American’s understanding of the Christian Faith, it would have to be either IGNORANCE or CONFUSION. This messages seeks to clear up that confusion.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:8-10 TITLE: UNDERSTANDING REAL SAVING FAITH INTRODUCTION: If there is one word that could accurately describe the average American’s understanding of the Christian Faith, it would have to be either IGNORANCE or CONFUSION. The Church is as ignorant and confused as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Do you believe in Jesus or not? Will you come to him or will you reject him? If you’re one who’s still deciding, then ask God to open your eyes so you can see the truth about Jesus and come to believe in him

You may have noticed that there’s been a significant revival of Atheism over the past few years. More and more people have begun to question the validity of the claims of religions, particularly Christianity, of a supernatural power being at work in the world. It’s like carbon in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Anglican

Never Mind Feet Washing, Let's Get On With More Important Acts Of Service!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Apr 29, 2016

I ask the question, how well do we know our commander in chief, Jesus? Do we allow him to help in the many battles we face throughout our lives. How prepared are we to follow his example of servant-hood.

Servanthood: John 13 v1-16 At the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier, their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-16

Denomination: *other

Humility 2016 Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

Sometimes we need an analysis of how we view ourselves in order to determine if we are actually humble or not. This sermon contains an mini-quiz to that effect and also the testimony of John Piper in an article from 2010 where he was struggling with pride

Luke 14:1-11 (read from the Bible and have congregation follow along) Luke 14:11 NIV “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Humility … humility in relationship to God comes from knowing that God is God and we are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Isaiah 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

exposition of Isaiah 2

Read Isaiah 2 Transition: Isaiah means “The Lord is Salvation” In Hebrew it is very similar to the names of Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus Isaiah is quoted 65 times in the NT. More than any other prophet He is the son of Amoz who was a scribe and is thought to be the brother of King ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 30-31 Removing Roadblocks Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 30-31

Isaiah 30-31 Removing the Roadblocks Stubbornness vs. 1-7 Rebellion vs. 8-17 Graciousness vs. 18-33 The Lord will give Victory vs. 1-9 Intro: Recap 7 woes so far We are right in the middle of God dealing with 7 issues he has with Israel We’ve seen him deal with pride, spiritual blindness, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational