Sermons on Rope Illustration:

233 - Moses & Water Baptism? Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Sep 7, 2002

A study on an Old Testament illustration of water baptism.

Sermon Study # 233 – MOSES & WATER BAPTISM? Old Testament examples of water representing cleansing from sin: (1) Exodus 40:12-15 Then you shall bring Aaron and his sons to the door of the tent of meeting, and shall wash them with water, and put upon Aaron the holy garments, and you shall anoint ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bezalel And Oholiab

Contributed by David Bonnet on Nov 11, 2007

Lots of names in illustrations but modify as you like.

Does your weekday go something like this? Rush through breakfast to get to school, or the office, or the store. And there’s so much to do there. And then after our full-time responsibilities evening time rolls around and we got all that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of Worship Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Woman with the Alabaster Jar illustrates the HEART of Worship.

Purpose Series #6 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Heart of Worship Luke 7:36-50 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 7:36-39 INTRODUCTION: This is the 6th week of our study in “Beginning Life Together.” This study is taken from the book, The Purpose Driven Life where Rick Warren gives 5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life And Death Are In The Power Of The Tongue

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2003

Scripture and illustrations showing the danger of the human tongue.

PROVERBS 18:19-21 Life and Death are in the Power of the Tongue 18:19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle. 18:20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Mud Wrestling Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

Examines levels of faith as illustrated in the Story of Deborah.

Mud Wrestling Text: Judges 4-5 Introduction Graphic Illustration of the Battle Select Main Characters from the congregation: Deborah & Barak go to back of Chapel and come to a high point up front. Napthali & Zebulun (Go with Barak) Reuben, Dan, & Asher (stay seated) Sisera + 2 charioteers ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004

From "Neighbor Sunday"--OBLIGATION, EXPLANATION, ILLUSTRATION.

Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Romans 13:8-10; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 10:27 A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. A few months ago Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Is Like A Flashlight

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

This is a sermon outline illustrating the Holy Spirit with a flashlight

What kind of help does a flashlight give us? A flashlight can help us learn about the Holy Spirit. John 14:23-26 I Corinthians 2:12 When Jesus went back to Heaven, God sent the Holy Spirit From these verses what do we know about the Holy Spirit? (God will send, & helps us understand salvation) 3 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Struggles With Hard Truths

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 6, 2009

Job illustrates the answer to, "what is reality".

Even Great Faith Struggles with Hard Truths! Job 14 Scripture Introduction: Please turn with me to Job 14. Have you ever experienced a run in with reality? The reality that life is tough and no matter what you do it remains tough… Have you noticed that your body is decaying and you can’t stop ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 21, 2023

Paul uses a race to illustrate the Christian life.

Running the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Intro. I used to be a runner. - Cross Country - Not anymore Paul illustrates the Christian life as a race. Vs. 1 I. The participants A. Those watching 1. I don’t think I remember anyone watching me 2. However, in our Christian walk there is “a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Adoption Of Mephibosheth.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 5, 2025

An illustration of what it means to be adopted into the family of God.

THE ADOPTION OF MEPHIBOSHETH. 2 Samuel 9:6-13. David the son of Jesse, and Jonathan the son of king Saul, were the best of friends. When they parted ways they entered into a covenant in which David vowed to show kindness to Jonathan’s family “for ever” (cf. 1 Samuel 20:14-16). After David became ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:6-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Is There So Much Suffering In The World?"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 28, 2006

God is able to use the mystery that suffering often brings. Yet, some people quickly reach the end of their rope when they encounter adversities. The Lord’s grace is sufficient for any weakness, confusion or problem.

"Why is There So Much Suffering in the World?" John 9:1-9:38 "It was neither that this man sinned or his parents, but in order that the works of God might be displayed in him." (John 9:4) Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Despair To Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Paul comes to the end of his rope, but he does not come to the end of his hope. He had no resource in himself, and all he could do was to surrender his life and future to the providence of God.

Paul Aurandt tells the story of one of the fastest rising young singers back in the early 50's. He was called the Romantic Voice Of America. Teenage girls would give anything to see him, but he never appeared anywhere. He was not even seen in photographs. He was strictly a radio voice. Soon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

A Picture Of Revival

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon to illustrate the first revival of the modern church. He uses the illustration of the process of taking picture to illustrate how this revival took place. In four points, we see that revival does not just take place in the chur

When taking a picture You must take steps in a certain order 1. set up and focus 2. click the trigger 3. a flash goes off at just the right time 4. the shutter opens and exposes the film 5. The film is not any good until it is developed 6. The film is then made into a negative a. A negative is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

When Hurts Run Deep Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 29, 2002

Sermon based upon the book of Philemon. Illustrates the plight of Philemon to forgive Onesimus and how Paul aided in the process.

Read the Book of Philemon I Onesimus A. Name means "Useful" - But wasn’t very useful B. Slave of Philemon 1. Unlike slaves in America 2. Slaves were more like employees 3. Often were paid C. Caused Philemon to lose some money 1. Criminal intent - Money ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sacrifice Of Blood

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

A look at the Day of Attonment and the important role of the blood in sacrifice. This sermon helps to illustrate Christ as the lamb of God.

I. Introduction (Leviticus 16:1-2) A. The Blood Sacrifice 1. The wages of sin is death (Romans 6:23) 2. No Forgiveness with out the shedding of Blood (Hebrews 9:11) 3. The Life of flesh is in the blood. (Leviticus 17:11) 4. There was blood from the beginning (Genesis 3:21) B. Yom Kippur ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Baptist