Sermons on Symbol:

Lessons From Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love And Care Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 1, 2024

Paddington Bear is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of kindness, love, and the beauty of unexpected blessings.

Lessons from Paddington Bear: Discovering God’s Love and Care Introduction Today, I want to talk about a beloved character who has captured the hearts of children and adults alike—Paddington Bear. Paddington is more than just a friendly bear with a fondness for marmalade; he is a symbol of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, Hebrews 13:2, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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 Purpose Of Christ’s Reign PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the profound meaning and implications of Christ's reign, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:25, focusing on its necessity, symbolism, and impact.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're diving into a powerful message from the heart of 1 Corinthians. We're going to explore the profound meaning and far-reaching implications of one of the most foundational truths of Christianity - Christ's reign. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25

Topics: Christ, Reigning King

The Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 22, 2023

This sermon reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, emphasizing its significance as a beacon of hope, a symbol of grace, and a promise of new beginnings. Key

Welcome, beloved friends and family of faith. What a joy it is to gather here, in this sacred space, where we can share in the divine fellowship of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to reflect, to rejoice, and to rekindle our faith in the light of God's Word. As we stand on the precipice of a new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Topics: New Year's Eve, Christ Is The Gift

Character Study Of Hosea Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Hosea’s life was a living demonstration of God’s love, mercy, and justice. His marriage to Gomer was a painful but powerful message about Israel’s spiritual unfaithfulness and God’s relentless pursuit of His people.

CHARACTER STUDY OF HOSEA – PROPHET WHO MARRIED GOMER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hosea 1:2 "The beginning of the word of the Lord by Hosea. And the Lord said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2, Hosea 4:1-6, Hosea 6:1-6, Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cool! Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 18, 2019

A priest was once kneeling as a congregant at Mass and noticed a little five-year-old child in the pew behind. . .

John 6 “Cool” It’s pretty well known among Catholics that Flannery O’Connor, one of the 20th century’s greatest authors, once was invited to dinner when she was young and unknown by a more famous writer at the time, Mary McCarthy. The conversation was a bit stilted due to O’Connor’s fabled ...read more

Scripture: John 6:43-58, 1 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2020

What is Revelation all about? What are the mysterious creatures and other symbols supposed to mean? This is a series for personal and group Bible Studies discovering the real secrets in the book of Revelation.

What is Revelation all about? What are the mysterious creatures and other symbols supposed to mean? This is a series for personal and group Bible Studies discovering the real secrets in the book of Revelation. Most of the quotes are from the Public Domain King James Bible, not because I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Flesh Vs Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mccombs on Jun 25, 2001

Part One of Symbols of the Covenants Series. A look at what it means to be under the old and new covenants based on Galations 4:21-31.

Flesh vs Spirit I. This morning I want to begin sharing with you some thoughts on the Covenants, Symbols of the Covenants. Often people come to us and say you Adventists, don’t you realize we are under the new covenant now. The old covenant was for the Jews. In our history ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Do Business Till I Come"

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 28, 2003

In this parable each servant was given one mina with which “to do business”. This parable embodies, in symbolism, some of the greatest doctrines of the Bible.

“DO BUSINESS TILL I COME” “Now as they heard these things, He spoke another parable, because He was near Jerusalem and because they thought the kingdom of God would appear immediately. Therefore He said: ‘A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom and to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Tarnished Gold

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 8, 2003

Lamentations symbolically describes the sorrow the nation of Judah experienced in Babylonian captivity. Jeremiah proclaims that Judah’s bondage was the consequence of her sin.

TARNISHED GOLD "How the gold has become dim! How changed the fine gold! The precious sons of Zion, valuable as fine gold, how they are regarded as clay pots, the work of the hands of the potter!" Lamentations 4:1-2 Jeremiah is known as “the weeping prophet". Lamentations symbolically describes the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 2, 2006

Soul-rescuing power doesn’t rest in the symbol of the cross, but in the One who bore its shame. So the invitation is not to a place, but to a Person.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:9-12 Part 1 THE SUFFERING SERVANT Good News Christian Fellowship March 5, 2006 The Passion of Christ is the most important event in history and the most explosive political, religious and personal issue of 21st century. In year 2004 a film ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Baptism?

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 26, 2009

This sermon takes a biblically balanced view of baptism and what it symbolizes. It is topical and alliterated. Power Point is available, just e-mail me.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 WHAT IS BAPTISM? Scott Bayles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Figures Of Speech

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of one thing to another.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------- FIGURES OF SPEECH WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING AT FIGURES OF SPEECH. The Bible is literally filled with figures of Speech. All languages have them. A figure of speech is a symbol used to explain something else or to show the comparison of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Become Man / Woman Of Courage

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 17, 2012

If we are to claim our symbolical Promise Land, then we should be prepared for the spiritual battle and be the MEN AND WOMAN OF COURAGE in our own generation.

HOW TO BECOME THE MEN AND WOMEN OF COURAGE I don’t know what kind of challenging or discouraging situation you are facing today. But whatever it is, God’s message from scripture today is surely for you. He is telling you to BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS! Our text is the Book of Joshua Chapter One. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational