Sermons on Shadows To Christ:

Sermon # 18 - Safe In The Shadow Of The Almighty God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 7, 2025

When fear grips our heart and in those times when we feel all alone, deserted and feel that there is no one to help us or stand by us, let’s remember that God sees and He is by our side. The life of Hagar gives us a glimpse of God’s presence in the midst of life’s hardest moments.

We read in Genesis 21:17, “God heard the boy crying, and from heaven the angel of God spoke to Hagar, "What are you troubled about, Hagar? Don't be afraid. God has heard the boy crying.”(GNB) Hagar and her son wandered through the wilderness, and when the little water she carried got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:17, Genesis 16:1, Genesis 16:3, Genesis 16:6-9, Genesis 16:11, Genesis 21:9, Genesis 21:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Beware The Shadows (John 13:21-30) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 16, 2022

A practical call to avoid falling away. Don't live in sin-- it opens the door to Satan.

Let's start today by simply rereading from last week's passage, John 13:1-20. Our story today directly builds on these verses, and the easiest way back into John 13 is through a reminder of where we've been. John 13:1: (1) Now, before the feast of the Passover, Jesus, knowing that ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30

Walking Through Death's Valley Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

What do we know about valleys?

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT VALLEYS? 1. Surrounded by high mountains. There are cliffs or obstacles that will keep you in shadows or the dark. 2. There are mountain barriers to keep you from reaching your goal, but a valley goes through them. 3. There are wrong paths through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Jan 25, 2011

The Old Testament Sabbath is merely a shadow of what is to come in Christ.

Today, we focus on day seven of creation. All of God’s work was finished, completed in six days. And on day seven he rested. Was God tired? No! Isaiah 40:28 “Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired nor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Saved By Christ. Not By You.

Contributed by Lewis Roe on Oct 20, 2018

Legalism or did Jesus do it all?

Colossians 2:16-23 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Christ, Our Passover

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Apr 19, 2021

The words of the Lord to Israel concerning the Passover should be precious to us, “When I see the blood, I will pass over you.” We are all offered the gift of being “passed over” – salvation through faith in the shed blood of Jesus, our Passover Lamb.

1 Corinthians 5:7 - Therefore purge out the old leaven, that you may be a new lump, since you truly are unleavened. For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us. Paul writes this letter to the Corinthians believers who were most likely familiar with the Exodus event of the Passover To ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:15, Isaiah 53:5-6, John 10:17-18, Mark 15:44, John 19:31-34, Romans 3:10-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Cross Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

The cross is our symbol to die self and carry his love and peace into the world until he comes again or we perish.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 19:41-44, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Unveiled- The Body Of Christ Pt.3

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 5, 2011

The first two churches in Asa Minor will show us types and shadows of the present day church. The first loveless, maybe mechanical. The second, persecuted, but strong and proven. This is a verse upon verse spreaching on the book of Revelation. Enjoy.

Revelation 2:1-11 The Book Unveiled- the Body of Christ Pt.3 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 “I know your works, your labor, your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get In The Zone Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A sermon about how to live in the shadow of God, i.e. "the Zone"

INTRO: We've been talking about being in the zone. To Dwell -- to exist in a given plan, to reside Psalms 91 says there is a place that will cause us to have God's shadow on us. -I call that the ZONE -We've been using football as our metaphor -And since today is Superbowl ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Vs Traditions (Colossians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2024

Is our faith based upon Christ or human traditions? Let's look in Colossians 2.

Church traditions build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). Some traditions are like gold, silver and precious stones. Some are as worthless as wood, hay and stubble, not surviving the testing fire of God’s judgment. Upon whom do we base our faith? Let’s discuss this in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

Who are we in Christ and What should we do ?

Are you in Him. Col.2:6-10Colossians 2:6-10 (MaceNT) 6 continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv’d it: 7 being firmly attach’d to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Following Jesus

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 19, 2008

To follow Jesus means a lot more than reading about Him. It means living in the shadow of His teaching and becoming like Him through change.

Following Jesus Griffith Baptist Church – 12/28/08 A.M. Service Text: Mark 1:16-18 Key verse: Mark 1:18 - And straightway they forsook their nets, and followed him. Premise: To follow Jesus means a lot more than reading about Him. It means living in the shadow of His teaching and becoming like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Helper

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 19, 2017

To show that the LORD JESUS is our Helper that will prevent us from being alarmed by fear and dread, and will always be conscious that man can't do nothing against us because our Helper dwells within us.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Helper? JESUS! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS is our Helper that will prevent us from being alarmed by fear and dread, and will always be conscious that man can't do nothing against us because our Helper dwells ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tribute To Dr. Mlk: "Hidden In The Shadow Of God's Hand"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 20, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate hearers - in the midst of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday Celebration - to affirm to others that God calls, protects, and hide us in the Shadow of His hand.

20 January 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: God calls, protects and hides us in the shadow of His hand. REFERENCES: Isaiah 49:1-7 (NLV) 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Under The Shadow Of Satan's Throne

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 14, 2019

The big Idea: Where you live impacts your life in very significant ways, but that doesn't mean it has to control your life.

Living Under The Shadow of satan's Throne PPT 1 Series Title "Shadows" Shadows for this series simply means a sphere of influence. We can live under the shadow of our past, the shadow of the Most High, shadow of fear, the shadow of satan's throne, and all these things will create ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-13, 1 Peter 5:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal