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  • Mark McNees avatar

    My Life As A Owner (4 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 2, 2007
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    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Reading from God’s word, 1 Kings 17:17-24 Some time later the woman’s son became sick. He grew worse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Steering For Success Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,967 views

    1st in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, grief, etc.

    STEERING FOR SUCCESS Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 1 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES:(Special: “Without A Song.”) It was written in 1929 but it has been sung for over 6 decades by such performers as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, The Carpenters, The Supremes, Willie Nelson and now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    My Life As A Leader (3 Of 6) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 18, 2007
     | 2,618 views

    A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

    MyLife As a Leader By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Drama Begins “Okay, I’m going to do something right this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Alpine Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Dec 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,018 views

    Applies a "mountaineering" metaphor to the Christian journey to illustrate the difference between a burden ("boulder") and a load ("backpack"). First person perspective, honest illustrations from my own experience. Engaging stories, easy applicability,

    In 1953, John Hunt organized an assault-style expedition to Mt. Everest. He enlisted an army of Sherpas to serve as porters. The porters established the climbing route, built bridges across the glacier, and stockpiled supplies at strategic locations up the mountain. One of the Sherpas was named ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Our Final Flight Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 17, 2022
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    Funeral Sermon: This message was written for the death of a pilot. It shows how aviation is a metaphor for life, with its highs and lows. It was written primarily for the survivors, to help them lean on God during the difficult days ahead.

    We are gathered here today to remember and celebrate the life of George Royalty; and I want to hone in on a brief chapter of his life – one of the most memorable – which was his pursuit of aviation; a pursuit he undertook with his son. I got to meet George and talk with him a couple of times, such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember The Bread

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Aug 5, 2023
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    Our Lord uses bread as a metaphor when the Disciples forget to bring some. This is to get them to open their spiritual eyes and see Who they are dealing with. They failed to understand that Jesus Christ was and is the Bread of Life.

    Matthew 16:5-12 (NKJV) "REMEMBER THE BREAD" August 6, 2023 What is this doctrine of the Pharisee and Sadducee? Luke 12:1 teaches that it is the doctrine of Hypocrisy. It is a people that say we uphold law and order until they themselves must be held accountable for their lawless actions. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Salt And Light In The World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025
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    Jesus described His followers as the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." These metaphors highlight the believer's role in influencing the world positively and reflecting God’s glory.

    Title: BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth... You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden." Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:15; Colossians 4:6; John 8:12; Ephesians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Asking For Help

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 28, 2025
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    When Jesus rebuked the storm in the center of the Sea of Galilee he was showing us that Satan and evil can be beaten! Call upon Jesus' help in times of trial because the trials are a metaphor for evil.

    Asking for Help Luke 8:22-25 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 8:22 Now on one of those days Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He said to them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they launched out. 23 But as they were sailing along He fell asleep; and a fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Risen Christ Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
     | 3,746 views

    Part 1 in series Waking the Dead. This message communicates three thoughts abou the resurrection. 1) We do not believe it was not metaphorical. 2) Resurrection is not against the laws of physics. 3) Ultimately, this is still your choice.

    The Risen Christ Waking the Dead, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 11, 2009 Hey, Happy Easter everybody. I imagine that those of you who observed Lent this season have experienced blessing as a result. Some of you, too, are probably really looking forward to going back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Partaking Of Christ's Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2008
    based on 47 ratings
     | 12,606 views

    Eating & drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. This consumption of Jesus springs from hungering & thirsting after the life of JC & becomes a metaphor for the interior life one should have with Christ.

    JOHN 6: 51-59 PARTAKING OF CHRIST’S LIFE Eating and drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. As St. Augustine said these verses that call “for a man to eat that meat and to drink that drink is to dwell in Christ and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers Of Christ

    Contributed by John White on May 11, 2017
     | 19,709 views

    One of the most challenging metaphors of the Christian life is presented in this simple passage. Here, as in his letter to the Ephesians, Paul compares Christian life to a soldier called to wage spiritual warfare. (Eph. 6:10-18)

    Soldiers Of Christ II Tim. 2:1-15 The Word of God compares the Christian life to many things. Christians are to be fishermen of men; witnessing and winning souls in the waters of the world in which they live. (Matt. 4:19, Acts 1:8) Christians are also called to be dutiful and diligent farmers; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Potholes Of Fear Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 36 ratings
     | 20,321 views

    2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Righting The Religious Rut Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,417 views

    4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Grief Gauge Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 21,246 views

    5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

    THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 9, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,199 views

    A Veteran's Day sermon. The Bible often uses warfare as a metaphor for the Christian life. This sermon examines how Paul likens the Christian life to warfare and what this teaches us about how to win the battle in the Christian life.

    Soldiers for Christ Veteran’s Day Sermon November 9, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION Illus. – For a long time I didn’t understand my father-in-law, Sydney Robertson. He was the quietist man I ever met; almost unnervingly so. Having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist