Sermons on Metaphors:

7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

As the Revelation opens John sees a vision of Jesus standing among the churches of Asia and the vision is of one who shows the glory of God shining from his face

Today we begin a series on the book of Revelation. You may be aware that this is not an easy book to follow so let me give you a short introduction. The first thing to understand is that this is not a work of history, though it is firmly rooted in the history of the Church since Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Eternal Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

The eternal gospel is more about God than it is about us. And it isn't good news for everyone.

What is the gospel? Is it really good news, or is it something more? The answer to that question is important because if we get it wrong it’ll affect two things: the message we give people who don’t yet know Jesus, and more importantly whether we think it matters whether they hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is the door we MUST walk through to enjoy eternal life!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Doors, they are one of the most common things in the world. • There are so many kinds and types of doors. • There are ornate doors of cathedrals, steel doors to vaults in a bank, canvas doors to tents, large and small doors in all kinds of vehicles, glass doors to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Have Come!" Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 8, 2011

What does it mean when Jesus says, "I have come..." In our passage today we find out that Jesus reveals WHY He has come and how that affects and applies to our lives!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 21, 2011 Date Preached: April 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: Jesus – Come to Save Sermon Text: John 12:46-47 [ESV] John 11:38-44 46I have come into the world as light, so ...read more

Scripture: John 12:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 2: Adultery Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 23, 2009

If lust is not dealt with, it can ruin our lives completely.

A Messiah Who Teaches Part 2: Adultery of the Heart Text: Matt. 5:27-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: There are warning signs that we can be aware of when we are being led away by our lust. These signs begin to surface as we begin to give in to temptation and if not checked will lead us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is Baptism So Important?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 8, 2010

Baptism is important because it is a sign on the outside of what has already happened on the inside.

Why Is Baptism So Important? Texts: Act 2:37-38; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:27 Introduction 1. Have you ever wondered why baptism is so important? 2. Baptism by itself won't save you. I once heard a Black Baptist preacher say, "You can go down a dry devil and come up a wet one!" 3. Baptism won't make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-38

Denomination: Methodist

Designed To Shine

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on May 16, 2007

to put this is proper context ... Jesus is saying to His disciples ... You and you alone are the light of the world.

DESIGNED TO SHINE Matthew 5:14-16 Preached At Greater Faith Church-Baptist Waukegan, IL on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 • Text: Matthew 5:14-16 (v.14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. (v.15) Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Fountain

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2014

A sermon that seeks to show that God has a remedy for sin and uncleanness.

"There Is A Fountain!" Zechariah 13:1-6 Zechariah 13:1 In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness. Introduction: Author: Zechariah says he is the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. Iddo was head of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Creeatures Of The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

A sermon about light and darkness.

John 4:5-42 "Creatures of the Light" Last week we talked about how the Gospel of John uses the metaphors of darkness and light over and over again in deeply symbolic ways. For instance, in John Chapter 1 we are told that "the light (Who is Jesus) shines in the darkness and the darkness doesn't ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Isaiah 50 How God Grows Our Faith Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 50

Isaiah 50 How God Grows Our Faith Does God Care? vs. 1-3 Grow by Experience vs. 4-9 Walk in the Light vs. 10-11 Intro: Todd Adams Isaiah 50 continues the servant series in this section we get such a rich description of Jesus Christ There are four servant songs They are called that because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And God Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2014

God has spoken.

And God Said Genesis 1:1-2:2 God had spoken. The one who speaks expects to be heard. And God was heard. Speaking is the first active verb of the universe. The only verb that existed before creation was the “is-ness” of God. There can be no speech without a speaker. Speaking is how God ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Sinful, Human Nature

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 6, 2015

If we love God, we will truly love the things we ought to love and we'll find some other way of expressing our appreciation for the material things we have.

The passage from Hosea 11:1-10 is a story of God mourning over his people. He loved Israel like a parent loves a child, but Israel spurned him. Even though he was rejected, God still loved Israel and could not renounce his chosen people. It is a metaphor for what Jesus did. Jesus was rejected by ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

"Living Water"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 18, 2017

We are all broken sinners, and Jesus loves us anyway.

"Living Water" John 4:4-42 When I was entering the 6th grade my family moved to an entirely different part of the country and I, of course, entered an entirely different school. It was a horrifying experience. It was humiliating. It was dehumanizing. Why do I say that? Because, on the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: United Methodist

38. Personhood Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018

Jesus Christ, sacrificed Himself to enable our unique “persons” to again have access to the life-sustaining source of immortality, God

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 38 - PERSONHOOD] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Romans 5:18-19, Luke 16:22-26, Genesis 2:16, Galatians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Guarding Our Hearts

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 27, 2018

Our heart speaks of the seat of our mind, will and emotions. The Bible says the Heart needs guarding. This sermon looks at the issue of the why we need to guard our hearts.

GUARDING THE HEART Introduction “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23, NIV). Scripture clearly teaches us that the real issues of life are spiritual and are really matters of the heart, the inner man. Maybe it’s for this reason the word “heart” is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational