Sermons on Mirror:

David And Jonathan: Portrait Of A Grace-Dispensing Friendship - 1 Samuel 20:1-34 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2025

Want to experience God’s faithfulness in a new way? See how Jonathan’s unwavering commitment to David mirrors the heart of God.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 20:1 Then David fled from Naioth at Ramah and went to Jonathan and asked, "What have I done? What is my crime? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-34

The Day Before Easter

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 15, 2001

The emotions felt by the disciples on the day before Easter mirror the way we react when we don’t understand what God is doing.

What we celebrate today is the central, defining event of the Christian faith. On this day, for the last twenty centuries, Christians have gathered together all over the world, in remote villages and in crowded cities, in cathedrals and in rented schoolrooms, just as we are doing here this morning; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch From The Risen Lord

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 11, 2010

There are four barriers to fauith that the four resurrectiuons stories in John mirror. Grief, fear,doubt and failure. Jesus deals with all in his own inimicable way

Jn 20:19-31 The Resuurectiuon of Jesus Christ is the watershed of the Chrsitain faith Story: It was the late Professor Charlie Moule who said that "the birth and rapid rise of the Christian Church ... remains an unsolved enigma for any historian who refuses to take seriously the only ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Dawn Of A New Day

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 20, 2014

The experiences and reactions of the women on Easter Sunday morn, in many ways mirror our reaction to the New Day that has come through Jesus’ resurrection.

Walkin’ with Jesus: The Dawn of a New Day Scripture Text: Mark 16.1-8 INTRODUCTION The Easter story is an amazing and moving-story ~ …but not-just-because it touches us emotionally. But, it’s incredible and powerful because it really did happen; …and-because of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeking Jesus Away From The Glare Of Others: Nicodemus And Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 25, 2024

Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cloak of evening to ask some very important questions that lead to life. His questions mirror many of our own .

Today’s passage is a remarkable dialogue between our Lord Jesus and a key leader among the religious higher-ups, who, generally speaking, were very hostile to Jesus. Nicodemus had a different response though to Jesus, he had a different spirit about him. He took his role of spiritual leadership ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Tenants (October 8, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The text for today is almost a mirror image of how religious leaders who were so called qualified, failed miserably for those who relied on their leadership.

THE WICKED TENANTS Text: Matthew 21:33 - 46 Back in 2002 I was helping my oldest sister Teresa clean up her condo. She and her husband lived there while my brother-in-law was studying to be a doctor at the Medical University of South Carolina in Columbia. I had remembered what the place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Still And Know Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 23, 2020

Psalms reflect the olden historical days, also it serves as a mirror of our struggles and joys. God in this psalm is ever-present, ever-serving, and ever-defending.

Text: Psalm 46 Theme: Be Still and see the Lord 1. TITLE OF THE PSALM The title of the Psalms comes from the Septuagint Greek version. Jews called it Tehillim (Praises – Psalm 145). Psalms have classified as Hymnals, prayers, wisdom teaching, and groups of random poems about God and his relation ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Find Your Towel

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Jesus gives authority to serve, not rule—power shaped like a towel, lifting others, revealing love’s quiet strength, and mirroring His heart.

1. The Ladder and the Towel My senior pastor once stood with me in the church fellowship hall staring at a row of framed photographs—portraits of evangelists who had conducted meetings through the years. His finger paused on one. “H. M. S. Richards, Sr.,” he said softly. Then came a line I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Mark 10:42-45, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Pray In A Cave - 1 Samuel 22:1-5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2025

Already but Not Yet: Explore the tension of David’s reign—chosen by God but not yet on the throne—and how it mirrors the reign of Jesus in our lives today.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 22:1 David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Break Up Your Fallow Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts and commitment to God, using Hosea 10 as a mirror to reflect our spiritual state and need for reformation. Key

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today. Together, we stand on the precipice of a new week, a new dawn, filled with promise and potential. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it, to bask in the warm glow of His love, and to ...read more

Topics: Hard Heart

Corporate Worship, Eyes Off Self, Genuine Worship Involves Sacrifice. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2024

Moses commands the people to build the Tent of Meeting. The peoples hearts are moved and the job is done. We like them are to be a contributing, vibrant community. Yes, us the Church.

Corporate worship, eyes off self, genuine worship involves sacrifice. Last week Elana spoke on the ten commandments. The majority six of ten commandments relate to living well together as family and community. Today I’m going to talk about the tabernacle, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 12:35, Exodus 38:1-8, John 1:29, Hebrews 10:10, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Let God Shine Through / Beatitudes

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2011

A little boy was asked, "What is a saint?" He replied, "A Saint is a person who lets the light shine through." Evidently he got this idea by watching the sun shine through the prophets of God in the stained-glass windows of his church.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 and Matthew 5:1-12. At the last session ... on the last morning of a two-week seminar on Greek culture, ... Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Timothy 1:11, Romans 8:29

Denomination: Anglican

Thou Shalt Not Lie To Thyself!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Oct 22, 2013

The tragedy is people lie long enough they start believing their own falsehood. Who are you really? What do you see when you look into the mirror?

THOU SHALT NOT LIE INTRO: Everyone looks really good from up here this morning. But did you look this good when you woke up this morning? You have that morning dazed look · Your hair is sticking out in strange places, · We men get to shaven that rough looking over night growth of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Holiness – Part 2 – You Be Holy Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. Teaching sheet at end of sermon.

"Holiness – Part 2 – You be Holy" 2 Peter 1:2-4 Pastor John Bright 2 Peter 1 “2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3 as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4, Psalm 139:13-14, John 6:44, Genesis 1:27, Galatians 5:19-25, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Colossians 3:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Kind Of Faith We Need Today Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Jesus said that the last days will mirror the days of Noah... they certainly do! Noah’s life is an example of how Christians ought to live in a world surrounded by wickedness.

Matthew 24:36-39 | Hebrew 11:7 The Days of Noah * These days would be like the days when the Lord returns: Genesis 6: * When corruption is common place * V1 – Population explosion – (USA – 1900:80m / 2000:300m) * V4 – Abnormal sexual practices and increased demonic activity * ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-39

Denomination: Baptist