Sermons on Spiritual Metaphors:

A Communion Commentary

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2017

A communion message.

"A Communion Commentary" 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 1 Corinthians 11:17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 131 - Living Within Your Spiritual Wheelhouse Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 6, 2021

The focus of this sermon is the importance of living within our spiritual "wheelhouse", and how to get us back on track in our walk with God when we are feeling too high or too low about ourselves. .

Good morning. We are finishing off this series on The Psalms of Ascents. If you have been here since the beginning, you know we have been talking about how The Psalms of Ascents were believed to be psalms that were sung on the road trips that the pilgrim would make as they ascended up the road ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Believer's Heart. (Part1) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009

In the Bible the heart is not simply the organ that pumps blood through the body.It’s a metaphor for a person’s innermost core or spiritual center.

Introduction: I believe as a believer of Christ we should always look inside our hearts. The physical heart is the very center of life.This is the only organ when it fails your dead immediately. That’s why we need to take care of this in order to have a healthy heart. Heart: Chief organ of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Flesh And Bone

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 19, 2019

Did Jesus literally rise from the dead? Wasn't this a spiritual resurrection? Was it just metaphorical? The answer to this question is life-changing!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are here today to celebrate! • What are we celebrating? Easter eggs, the Easter bunny? Candy? Or some religious experience? • No, folks today we are here to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! CAN I GET AN AMEN! • Why is the resurrection a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strong In Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023

Three metaphors of the Christian life.

BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift: "Survey Of The Spiritual Gifts”

Contributed by Nathan Parker on Mar 10, 2007

A survey of the Spiritual Gifts by Dr. Craig Price.

The Difference Between Talents & Spiritual Gifts Natural Talents Source: God through parents Possessed: From birth Process: Benefit mankind on natural level Function: To be dedicated by believers to God for His use and glory Spiritual Gifts Source: God through Holy Spirit independent of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Children Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children 1 Cor 3:1-9 We started this series seeing that Jesus describes the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Children Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children 1 Cor 3:1-9 We started this series seeing that Jesus describes the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants And Spiritual Children Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children

Making Disciples; Making a Difference Helping Others Grow: Spiritual Infants and Spiritual Children 1 Cor 3:1-9 We started this series seeing that Jesus describes the win for us as making disciples. We saw that a disciple is someone who follows Christ; is being changed by Christ; and is committed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consequences For Spiritual Hypocrisy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving

1. Why do some people think that they can benefit from pretending to be something that they are not? Dishonesty is a serious sin against God. Ananias and Sapphira offered to sell their property and give the proceeds to the church, but they lied about giving all the money to God while keeping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Jamie Moore on Nov 17, 2000

Christians receive spiritual blessings from God that inspire praise.

I. Believers should praise God for the spiritual blessing of being chosen in Christ (1:4-6). A. Chosen in Christ before creation B. Chosen in Christ to be holy C. Chosen in Christ to be blameless D. Chosen in Christ out of love E. Chosen in Christ for adoption F. Chosen in Christ for His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

Encouragement to get involved in the spiritual discipline of fasting.

TEXT: Mark 9:17-29 INTRO: Jesus’ disciples were able to do many miraculous things by the authority they had in His Name but when they came to this demon-possessed man they couldn’t set him free. Jesus told them the reason they couldn’t set him free was because some spiritual breakthroughs only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fundamentals Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Jan 5, 2002

Describes the fundamentals of spiritual growth in the life of the Christian.

Title - Fundamentals for Spiritual Growth Text - 1 Corinthians 3:6 Subtext - Luke 8:4-15; James 5:7-8 Intro. - In the gospel according to Luke 8:4-15 the Lord told the Parable of the Sower which gives insight and understanding into Paul words in 1 Corinthians 3:6. Read along with me the words of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6, Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Several advantages of growing up in all aspects into Christ

Advantages of Maturity (Acts 17:10-12) Illustration:God delights to increase the faith of His children...I say, and say it deliberately--trials, difficulties and sometimes defeat, are the very food of faith...We should take them out of His hands as evidences of His love and care for us in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational