Sermons on Represents:

Your Transfiguration For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 13, 2021

Transfiguration represents a change. Therefore, what changes did you make in your life when you became a disciple. Or what changes do you still need to make?

Your Transfiguration for Jesus Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:1-13 Mark 9:1 And Jesus was saying to them, "Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power." Mark 9:2 Six ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 22, 2022

In Chapter one we saw where the Lord is walking among the seven golden candle sticks. The seven golden candlesticks represent the seven churches that we want to talk about.

Four of these churches are in Chapter two and three of them in chapter 3. The first church we are going to look at… I. THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS Revelation 2:1-7 God chose these seven churches that were symbolic of the seven kinds of churches that were to exist in the future. One thing that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Had To Be One Of Us!

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Nov 26, 2020

We cannot save ourselves or meet our deepest spiritual and emotional needs. Jesus had to become one of us to save us, to represent us and, to help us.

“Puppies for Sale,” the sign said, and a young boy came to inquire. “I’d like to buy one, if they don’t cost too much.” “Well, son, they’re $25.” The boy was crushed. “I’ve only got $2.05. Could I see them anyway?” “Sure,” said the kind gentleman. The boy’s eyes danced at the sight of 5 little fur ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 29, 2024

This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.

“George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

August, My Month Of New Beginnings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

The month of August prophetically symbolises a season of new beginnings. In the Bible, the number eight (August being the 8th month) represents a fresh start, a new order, and divine restoration.

AUGUST, MY MONTH OF NEW BEGINNINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 1:1-3, Revelation 21:5, Joel 2:25-26, Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The month of August prophetically symbolises a season of new beginnings. In the Bible, the number ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unveiling Easter's Secrets SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Explore the three profound promises of Easter: The Empty Cross symbolizing the forgiveness of sins, The Empty Tomb representing eternal life, and The Empty Burial Clothes signifying a personal relationship with Jesus.

Today, I want to share with you the three promises of Easter. These promises are marked by three significant elements: the empty cross, the empty tomb, and the empty burial clothes. Each of these emptinesses holds a powerful promise from God. Let's explore these promises together. The first promise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Topics: Easter's Promises, Forgiveness, Eternal Life, Personal Relationship With Jesus

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Trust And Duty Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 9, 2007

Even at his own expense Jesus was determined to faithfully serve and please His Heavenly Father; by doing so He set an example for us in how to represent His kingdom as ambassadors.

Trustbusters: Guarding Against Choices that Ruin Relationships Sermon #4 - Trust and Duty Mark 10:32-45 Sermon Objective: Even at his own expense Jesus was determined to faithfully serve and please His Heavenly Father. By doing so He set an example for us in how to represent His kingdom as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Make A Stand Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

As representatives of Christ, we must a) Stand Firm b) Stand in Faith and c) Stand with Pride. Just as Christ suffered, we must realize the privilege of suffering on His behalf!

INTRODUCTION A. Book of Philippians 1. Paul in Chains – realized that his chains were for the ‘defense of the gospel’ B. Introduction Thus Far 1. Paul’s testimony was causing others to “Preach” a. Good Motives out of “Love” b. Poor Motives out of “Insincerity, Selfish Ambition, Trouble” 2. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 8, 2010

A wedding ceremony I gave when I married my daughter and her fiance. I used the blending of sand to represent the blending of two lives which blend into one marriage.

Dan and Kimberly, you have come together today to give thanks for, and to participate in, God’s wonderful gift of marriage. Marriage was meant to endure all things, and is never to be taken for granted, but to be held in high esteem at all times. EPHESIANS 5:22, tells the woman to submit unto ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: *other

A Parable Of Two Sons

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 6, 2008

In this parable Jesus is comparing the younger son to the tax collectors and sinners who came to Jesus. The elder son represented the Pharisees and religious rulers who continually found fault with the teachings of Jesus.

A Parable of Two Sons Luke 15:1-2, 11-32 “Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. This made the Pharisaical teachers of religious law complain that Jesus was associating with such despicable people – even eating with them.” Luke 15:1-2 The Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Part In The Refining Process

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2013

This seemingly random selection of exhortations follows on from Hebrews 12:29, and represents our part in the refining process which God is working in our lives (cf. Ephesians 4:1).

OUR PART IN THE REFINING PROCESS. Hebrews 13:1-8; Hebrews 13:15-16. I. PRACTICAL LOVE (Hebrews 13:1-3). 1. “Brotherly love” (Hebrews 13:1). Jesus is ‘not ashamed’ to call us brethren (Hebrews 2:11-12). The readers of Hebrews are viewed as ‘holy brethren’ (Hebrews 3:1). This section begins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Individual Believer’s Former State

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017

The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord And His Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 4, 2020

The LORD's name involves his character and reputation. As we take (on) his name we represent him and determine his influence based on our words and actions.

1. I read that in China when young people would get out of line with public displays of affection they would take the young people to the police station along with their families and the authorities would berate the family for hours over how the incident brought shame on them and how the parents ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014

As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible