Sermons on Metaphors:

Grace Amid Judgment

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2019

Grace cannot be silenced, even in the face of judgment.

GRACE AMID JUDGMENT. Hosea 1:2-10. This is ‘the word of the LORD that came to Hosea, son of Beeri’ (Hosea 1:1). The name Hosea, like Hoshea, Joshua, Jeshua and Jesus is derived from the verb ‘to save’. Hosea, like his contemporary Amos, prophesied to the northern kingdom of Israel during the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 21, 2018

Jesus said that He was the Good Shepherd, the kind of Shepherd that looks after and protects the sheep - Jesus not only preached this but lived up to it to the full, even to dying so as to protect the sheep.

The Good Shepherd John 10: 11-18 Today’s reading is part of a dialogue which culminates in one of the ‘I AM’ saying of Jesus. St John’s gospel is renowned for its I AM sayings as it gives a unique picture of Jesus and the characteristics of the Son of God. Those two words in themselves are very ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Isaiah 40:10-11

A View From The House Of The Potter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016

The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 1:1 The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Crisp on Jun 16, 2016

Expository Revelation

Revelation 1.1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ • We saw Jesus Christ in many places before in the bible, yet this is a New Revelation of Jesus. • Revelation means an unveiling, to show, or to expose. This book is a revealing of what must shortly come to pass. • Jesus is not trying ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Psalm Of Trust In Relationship With God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2016

The comprehensiveness of God's protection.

A PSALM OF TRUST IN RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Psalm 91:1-16. PSALM 91:1-2. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Keep Awake"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2017

Before the day of The Lord appears there will be many disturbances so keep awake, be ready.

“Keep Awake” 1. The text comes from a response after the disciples Peter, James, John, and Andrew After learning that the temple will be destroyed, they ask, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign that all these things are about to be accomplished?" (vv. 2-4). The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Preparation For His Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2021

What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6.

Prelude What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Purpose: Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Plan: Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6. Pilate “Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Join Yourself To Idolaters

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 4, 2019

Do not enter into relationships with idolaters. They would lead you away from God and turn you away from worshipping Him. They would cause you to be an unworthy member of the Body of Christ

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *DONT JOIN YOURSELF TO IDOLATERS* 1 Corinthians 6:13-17 King James Version (KJV) 13 Meats for the belly, and the belly for meats: but God shall destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Salt

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2016

Salt of the earth (Matt. 5:13) has become proverbial.

5A Feb. 5 Do you know the word "sugar" never occurs in the Bible? In ancient times salt was the ultimate seasoning that gave taste to food. We're called to be a flavorful people. “You are the salt of the earth,” Jesus says to the crowds. A colleague who does not like salt says that he wishes Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 8, 2023

Jude exhorts us "to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." A falure to clearly identify "the faith" has resulted in the proliferation of denominations and sects because divisions arose of opinions on matters of expediency.

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v.3) INTRODUCTION A. Many speakers and writers became fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.- Forgiveness In 621 Words

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2023

The New Jerusalem Community in Cincinnati has “70 x 7” painted over the main doorway.

We hear in our Gospel, we have to forgive, “not seven times but seventy-seven times.” One guy responded, “Great, not only do I have to forgive my brother, now I have to do math.” Jesus adds: Forgive from your heart. Without forgiveness, the weight of the debt over time means the residual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Solidarity In Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2024

Witnessing to Christ's great salvation.

SOLIDARITY IN PRAISE. Isaiah 12:1-6. The motto of the City of Glasgow in Scotland is, ‘Let Glasgow flourish.’ Though rarely known in full, it continues, ‘by the preaching of the Word and the praising of His Name.’ So not only does the Word of the Lord pass from mouth to mouth, but also His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas/Advent , God's Love, The Mortar That Holds Us All Together.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 22, 2024

An advent message describing God's love in the person of Jesus, through out scripture, throughout history, holding everything together. A short message.

I well we Rochelle an I had a chat about God’s love as this is the Love week of Advent. We light the candle of love, that indicates God’ love. As you will be aware as this year, we have journeyed through Old Testament texts, God’s love is woven through those passages. We see Jesus represented ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, Isaiah 9:6, Acts 4:11-12, Matthew 27:45-50, Daniel 3:16-28, Psalm 22:1-31, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2024

Many gifts that we get are clothes for Christmas. Paul encourages us to wear Christain actions in life and put on certain clothes like righteousness.

Colossians 3:12-17 What did you get for Christmas? Many gifts that are given is clothes, so we try them on. Hopefully they fit, look good, etc…People ask what did you get for Christmas and we share what we got. In today text Paul wants us to be wearing certain clothes that fits a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of Their Character Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ,

The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 7:16-20). This simple yet powerful metaphor offers insight into the nature of true discipleship and the characteristics that distinguish those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20