Sermons on Metaphors:

The Roots Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 15, 2021

Having the roots of total submission and thanksgiving for His undying love as our Lord, Savior and King leads to sacrificial living that brings honor and glory to His name! O to have the faith as tiny as a mustard seed!

Roots of Faith Luke 17 :5-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Since “religion is not a private pursuit, but is a shared family responsibility,” how difficult it is to rebuke and extend forgiveness to those who have “sinned against us” (17:1)! While we know that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Church Matters Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Do you remember the story about The Three Little Pigs? The first little pig built his house out of straw. The second little pig built his house out of sticks. And the third little pig worked hard and labored diligently as he built his house out of brick.

What would things look like if Satan really took control of a city? If Satan took over a city, all the bars would be closed, pornography banished, and the city streets would be pristine with people who smiled at one another. There would be no swearing. The children would say “Yes, sir” and “No, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Blessings

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 12, 2021

The following sermon is going to review both of these blessings not so that they can become a “catchy, Christianese cliché” at the end of one of one’s prayer, but so that one might understand how important it is to ask and receive from God a blessing for His people!

Blessings Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “In digging within the compound of the Scottish St. Andrew’s Church on the western slope of the Hinnom Valley in 1979, the expedition led by archaeologist G. Barkai unearthed a late ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Last Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 22, 2022

MARCH 2nd, 2025. Transfiguration Sunday.

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 9:28-43. A). A REFLECTED GLORY. Exodus 34:29-35. In discussing the nature of the resurrection body, the Apostle Paul comments, ‘There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon’ (1 Corinthians 15:41). ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18, 2 Corinthians 4:1-2, Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheap Talk And Free Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Words have power. And whether that power accomplishes good or evil depends on where it comes from, and what it is intended to do.

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me.” You’ve all heard that saying, haven’t you? We’ve probably all used it, in fact - usually when a child comes home from school upset because someone called her a bad name. We do distinguish between words and actions. That is what ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bible - Why Bother? #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

The Scriptures are the inspired, authentic self-revelation of God and as such have primary and foundational authority in all matters of what we believe, what we value, and how we live.

Last week we focused on the purpose of the Scriptures: what are they for and why should we bother getting ourselves acquainted with them? We learned the Bible is God’s self-revelation that pulls back the curtain for us to know who God is, who we are, the purpose of our lives, and the destiny of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 30, 2017

To keep God's people from starving at His table we must come to know what Jesus meant when He said He was the bread of life! Us blind beggars only need a scrap from the Master's table to survive and thrive!

OUR DAILY BREAD John 6:30-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Once a month it is traditional for a Baptist church to have communion. We break the bread and partake of the wine so that we might always remember the Lord’s death until He returns (1 Corinthians 11:26). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Peace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus warns his followers that the consequences of following him will be painful and disruptive, and that they’d better be prepared for it.

The disciples were confused. When the Messiah came, peace and righteousness would reign from one end of the earth to the other. All the prophets agreed. And if Jesus was the Messiah as they were all now pretty sure he was, he would be the one who brought it about. He would be the Prince of Peace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Provision Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 23, 2023

God sees our needs and provides for them at just the right time with just the right purpose.

INTRODUCTION • Last Sunday, we started our series on Psalm 23. • We talked about the fact that David identified the Lord as his shepherd. • The theme for our first message was trust. • Without trust, you have nothing. • Who do you trust when you are in need in life? • Who do you trust when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is It You Want?

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus desires that people come to Him for who He is. He is the type of Person you want to be in your life.

Crime investigation stories fascinates me. I believe that those who do this kind of job are very clever people. They spend hours, weeks, and months profiling their suspect. They study all possible movements of their suspect, the face, the body language, the voice, etc. before making an arrest. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Get A Life

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 24, 2023

The life we get from Jesus, a gift from God through the Holy Spirit, requires cleansing and renewal daily, not just at the beginning.

This familiar chapter from John’s Gospel is the lectionary text for today, the 2nd Sunday in Lent. It’s a good text, a familiar text, so familiar that when I first wrote it I expected it to be relatively smooth sailing. But it wasn’t. It was a difficult sermon for me to write, partly because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Numbers 21:8, Ezekiel 36:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fingerprints In The Church

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the positive impact that faithful Church members leave behind.

FINGERPRINTS IN THE CHURCH Colossians 4:7-14 (February 2023) One week ago Brother Earl was right over there, seated in his regular place. Today he is worshipping at the feet of Jesus. Yesterday I spent most of the day here on campus and everywhere I went I saw things that reminded me of him. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Birth Pains

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024

This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14, 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 28, 2024

In Part 1 of this Revelation series, discover three keys to unlocking its meaning: the setting, the style, and the symbolism.

Revelation (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/1/2017 Some of you may have been a little disappointed last Saturday (September 23) when the world didn’t come to an end. The conspiracy theorist, David Meade, a self-proclaimed "prophecy expert" and Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church