Sermons on Metaphors:

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus teaches that the purpose of his parables is to reveal or conceal truth.

Scripture We are studying the life and ministry of Jesus as it has been recorded in The Gospel of Luke. Two main features characterized Jesus’ ministry: teaching and miracles. We have already examined a number of examples of each. Jesus used illustrations masterfully in his teaching. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Valley Is A Temporary Place

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Mar 31, 2013

The valleys of life are not dead-end streets, because God provides a way for us to get through.

Introduction: There is one thing that we all can be sure of God is always at work. When you are at some crossroads in your life, when you are forced to face the trials and tribulations of life, when you are at the point of not knowing what to do you can always trust in God because He does. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Props To Pops (Father's Day 2023) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jun 19, 2023

#24 in 66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through the Bible

Props to Pops: Proverbs 4 Opening Video—Things Dads Say Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Proverbs 4. Happy Father’s Day! We are celebrating dads today. Biological dads, adoptive dads, foster dads, new dads. Men who have been like a father to us even though they aren’t your actual dad. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

What are you sowing? What will your harvest be, on the Day of the Lord?

One of the things I loved about living in South Jersey, where I served my first church, was the fresh peaches. I love peaches even more than I love sweet corn. So as soon as they started appearing, I started buying. And every time I went into the local farmer’s market (Puglia’s) I would just wander ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12, Matthew 13:24-39, Luke 6:43-44, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Foundation Of Faith: Dedicating This House To God

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jul 5, 2024

We should reflect on the foundation of faith upon which we build our lives and our households. Abraham, lived by faith, looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. We too are called to build our homes on a foundation of faith.

A Foundation of Faith: Dedicating This House to God Hebrews 11:9-10 Introduction: Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather to celebrate a special occasion—the dedication of this house to the Lord. As we stand in this new home, we should reflect on the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:9-10, 2 Samuel 6:11-12, Psalm 127:1, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 7:24, Proverbs 14:1, Matthew 7:26-27, Joshua 24:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Strengthen My Faith? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The church of Colossae was dealing with a new form of teaching similar to the kind of thing we witnessed with Tom Hanks’ movie, The Da Vinci Code some years back. Only this was entertainment, it was heresy. This new brand of teaching sweeping the day denied Jesus really was a human.

Welcome and thank you for worshipping with us this morning. Keep Colossians 2 open before you, will you? Despite perceptions, people do love change. Many of you have been home with nothing to do for weeks now. If someone had come to you in early January and said, “I’ll give you a three month ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Robe Of Grace (October 23, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022

This vision is about Zechariah’s nation as God’s chosen people. It also appears to operate like an allegory in the sense that like the nation of Israel, Zechariah represents Israel as a high priest with filthy rag righteousness,. We too, as individuals in every age stand guilty as charged.

THE ROBE OF GRACE Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 Zechariah 3:1-10 Then he showed me the high priest Joshua standing before the angel of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Caring And Sharing: Four Key Steps To Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 24, 2024

Are you telling the world the reasons why you have hope in the Lord? Are you living a good and holy life so that those you meet might focus not on your hypocrisy but on the life-saving Gospel message you bring? Are you willing to place the interests of others above that or your own?

Caring and Sharing: Four Key Elements to Effective Evangelism 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 When we follow Christ’s command to go and make disciples of all nations, we do so with the glorious hope that our planting seeds of righteousness might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Once Upon A Time On A Lake Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2023

Once upon a time on a lake, we see the power of the divine command.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Once Upon a Time on a Lake Luke 8:22-25 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… Luke 8 (p) There are some passages or chapters in the Bible that are epically long. For example, Psalm 119 is 176 verses long and has about 2445 words. If I wanted to preach one sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell: The Literal View Vs. Non-Literal Views

Contributed by Donn Heinrich on Feb 11, 2002

This sermon is based on a study of several books by authors who hold to a variety of views on the doctrine of Hell. Please note that the format of this website does not enable me to include footnotes where they were originally placed in the sermon. Howe

In contemporary Christianity, many questions have arisen as to the reality of hell. While the Bible teaches a literal view of an eternal hell, there has been a widespread embrace of anything but a literal view. There has been much speculation about what the Bible actually teaches about nature and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:9, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 26, 2016

1) Entering by The Door (John 10:1-6) and 2) Identifying the Door (John 10:7-10)

Yesterday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has extended his condolences following the death of former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, calling him a “legendary revolutionary and orator.” The prime minister went on to say that “Mr. Castro made significant improvements to the education and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

Stewardship Of Our Words Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 17, 2009

Stewardship is not only about how we manage our money; but we are also stewards of how we manage our tongues. The powerful influence of our words is examined in the light of James’ exhortation.

Stewardship of Our Words James 3:1-12 6-29-08 Intro When I was about 8 years old my friends were joining the Cub Scouts. I wanted to be with them so I asked my mother if I could join too. I didn’t know why at the time; but she tried to talk me out of it. But then I would see my friends at school ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Transubstantiation During Communion Supported By The New Testament Or Early Church History?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 21, 2024

The Holy Communion Eucharist is at the center of Christian worship.

The Holy Communion Eucharist (Gk: ‘eucharisteo’ = give thanks), also known as the Lord’s Supper, commemorates the Last Supper Jesus shared with the Disciples before His crucifixion during their observation of the traditional seder meal served on the 15th and 16th of the month of Nisan in Jewish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, John 6:53-58, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Like Sheep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004

This is just an outline We (christians) are like Sheep

Sermon We are Like Sheep I Peter 2:25 We are Like Sheep I Peter 2:25 I. Like Sheep we go astray, I Peter 2:25 “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.” I Peter 2:25 (KJV) As he concluded this passage, Peter once more alluded ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3, 1 Peter 2:25

Denomination: Baptist

God, My Energizer!

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 31, 2004

An exegetical study of Psalm 23.

God, My Energizer! Scripture Ref: Psalm 23 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We have all seen the commercial featuring the “Energizer Bunny.” Remember, he keeps going, and going, and going. I sometimes think God must be powered by Energizer batteries ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6