Sermons on Shadows And Types:

Completely Invested Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 1, 2019

This is the 20th sermon in the "Accounting" series from the Book of Ephesians.

Series: Accounting [#20] COMPLETELY INVESTED Ephesians 5:25-33 Introduction: In April 1863, in Columbus, Mississippi after decorating the graves of her 2 sons who served during the Civil War as Confederate soldiers, an elderly woman also decorated 2 mounds at the corner of the cemetery. An ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Four Heartbeats Of Life Matthew 13: 1-11

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 25, 2020

This message is corresponding to this parable told by Jesus. A timely but important lesson especially for our brothers and sisters who serve our Lord and Savior. In this life, we are plagued with the various journeys we all face in our lifetimes.

Here Jesus tells us that are four types of hearts that will believe and receive The Word of God in this life. Three of the ways is the dangerous way while one is better than the other three types of heart we will look at in this message. First, Jesus is talking to the ones with: I.THE HARD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Plan For A Family A Father

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Jun 22, 2022

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it.

In Corrie Ten Boom book “I stand at the door and knock” Is a story of a woodpecker who tapped his beak against a tree trunk and at the very same moment a lightning bolt came down struck the tree and totally demolished it. The woodpecker flew away and said to the other birds “I didn’t know there ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Other

Weeds Series

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Jul 18, 2023

One man's weed is another man's flower. Are you sure you can tell the difference?

I must admit, I was a bit troubled by this scripture passage (the Parable of the Weeds). Let me tell you why I found this unsettling: It’s about the weeds. You see, every time I walk down the sidewalk to Church, I marvel at what’s growing beside it: along with the grass, there are these small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-42

The Parable Of The Sower. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

Today, we reflect on the Parable of the Sower, a powerful story Jesus shared to teach us about the condition of our hearts and how we receive God’s Word.

In this parable, Jesus describes a farmer scattering seeds on different soils. The seeds represent God’s Word, and the soils represent our hearts. Some seeds fall on hard soil, representing those who hear the Word but reject it. The seeds that fall on rocky soil represent those who receive the Word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Luke 12:5, Luke 21:34

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 30, 2022

When Pharaoh was plagued with the frogs, he cried out to Moses that he had had enough. Moses asked him when did he want God to remove them. Pharaoh said, "Tomorrow." He had to have one more night with the frogs. Why is sin so hard to let go of?

God’s people had been in bondage and oppression for many years. God’s desire was to deliver them just as it is God’s desire to see everyone delivered who are in the bondage of sin and oppression. Therefore, God sent Moses and Aaron to pharaoh with the message to let his people go. Exodus 4:22-23. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Place In God's House The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025

God has called each one of us to have a role in the church and he calls us to carry it out lovingly

How does serving God become a part of our salvation story? Before you accuse me of being a heretic, I believe that salvation has all been completed once for all upon the Cross And there is nothing for us to do other than we receive Jesus’ gift of salvation. It is a once for all gift we receive ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Anglican

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving When It Hurts

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002

To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

"Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

"The Cave Of Adullam"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002

Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 22:1

Denomination: Orthodox

Live For Today

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Leaving the past behind and getting on with our spiritual walk

It had been an interesting spring. I suppose interesting would be a good word to use here. They had seen their best friend tried in a Roman Court and sentenced to death. They had seen him nailed to a cross and die, they had seen him taken down and buried. Three days later they saw him alive ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Breaking Out Of Our Prayer Rut Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at ways to pray in which we will get out of our boring routine and touch God.

Breaking Out of Our Prayer Rut Psalm 13:1-6 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Won't Bless Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 10, 2006

By God’s grace we have been called to Christ, it is by the blood of Christ He purchased His church and it is by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit of Christ that the children of God have gifts for the purpose of building and edifying the Body of Christ. A

Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 3:6,8-9 Title: What God Won’t Bless Theme: Beware of Slothfulness Series: Laboring Together With God Introduction: The church of Jesus Christ has a great privilege in working with God on the “Great Commission” as long as she is a God-loving, Word-filled, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Greatest Of All - Agape Love

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 30, 2019

This sermon is based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. It speaks of the supremacy of agape love. It shares what agape love is and what agape love is not.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 1 John 4:7 Theme: Love - Agape Love Title: The Greatest of All - AGAPE LOVE INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about love - "agape" love in particular. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Nazarene