Sermons on Symbolic:

The Day The Wind Blew Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

“The Day of Pentecost, pt. 2 by Acts 2:1-2:4 A sundial was given to a group of people who lived in a jungle. They villagers loved so much that it soon became an idol, so they built a house over it to keep it safe and holy. However, the house kept the sun away from the sundial and everyone ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Wedding Supper Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 28, 2012

God has planned this celebration above and beyond anything we could ever imagine or describe. It will be the first time that all the redeemed of all ages have ever come together at one time to honor the Lamb who was slain.

Tonight we get to talk about the great wedding supper of the Lamb, the Lord Jesus Christ. This is the supper where all of heaven will be present to celebrate the union of Jesus Christ and the believers who have followed Him down through the centuries. Everyone in heaven will be there: God, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgement #2 Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 21, 2020

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 9:1-7. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 9:1-7 “God’s Judgement #2” Pastor John Bright Exodus 9 “Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh and tell him, ‘Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: “Let My people go, that they may serve Me. 2 For if you refuse to let them go, and still hold them, 3 behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-7, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Methodist

Covid19 And Quarantine / Who Truely Wears The Crown

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Corona beer logo is a picture of the Cathedral of our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta. The question of the day is does the Covid19 wear the crown, or the King of KINGS?

4/19 – Covid19 and Quarantine Hello, I'm pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church, Mattawan Michigan and the Wing Chaplain at Battle Creek the Air National Guard. There are some words that we've all heard--- especially in the last few weeks, which for some of us can cause some fear in ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Has The Final Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2019

In the last 3 visions, we see God's judgement against sinners, Israel and the world. God is determined to judge sin as a just and righteous God. He is equally determined to show mercy by providing a Saviour in the coming of the Messiah, the priest and king, so that sinners can be saved.

We’ve come to the last of the 8 visions that Zechariah saw in one night. • God gave him these visions while he was ministering to the people, encouraging them at the early stage of the rebuilding of God’s house. • The last 3 visions shared the same theme - God’s judgement on sin. Last week Lester ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Your Staff Sprouts Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020

“Your Staff will Spring” means your lives would sprout for the glory of God. All the dryness will vanish, and your hope will spring forth for the greatness of God. For that, you need to make three statements, Find what are they?

Text: Numbers 17:1-11 Topic: My Chosen will sprout Introduction: The theme for this month is Now it springs up. All, the spiritual leaders, political leaders, sports personalities, young and old alike on the phase of the earth had a great expectation on the dawn of 2020. However, this year has not ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Ruach Elohim

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 20, 2022

You may be facing a situation right now. It may seem as though everything is dead, everything is dislocated, messed up, dried up, washed out, hopeless, helpless, and scattered but I dare you to do as God God told Ezekiel and prophecy to your situation and tell it Ruach Elohim fill this place.

Ruach Elohim by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - My wife and I love to sit out on the patio and just enjoy life, nature, and each other. Now both of us being northerners neither one of us are really enthused when the temperature and humidity is super high, that is one of our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Anointing Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Sep 4, 2023

"What is the anointing of the Spirit of God? What does it mean to be anointed?" Is it necessary to be anointed by the Spirit of God in the Post Modern Culture such as today?

I want to trace back briefly into history of the practise of anointing and then come to its relevance for us today. The origin of ‘anointing’ was from a practice of shepherds. Lice and other insects would often get into the wool of sheep, and when they got near the sheep's head, they could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Father, The Son And The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

God’s love is made known to us through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and continues to work among us in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, the church.

I wonder whether you could recall your experiences during the first few months or years when you started working and were a junior employee. Among those experiences, could you remember a few extra things you were expected to do outside your job description that people who had been around for some ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Two Kings (January 5, 2020)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 5, 2023

In today’s text we have the story of two kings who are poles apart. One is ruthless and his kingdom is fleeting and the other is God’s only begotten Son whose kingdom is forever (Luke 1:32- 33).

Matthew 2:1-12  Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,  (2)  saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Power. Purification. Proclamation.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 20, 2023

The Three, “P’s" Power. Purification. Proclamation.

Power. Purification. Proclamation. Acts 2:1-4AMP Take an empty glove and tell everyone that it's a magic glove. It’s amazing because it can pick things up. 1. Watch it pick up this book. When it doesn't move, I suggest it might be too heavy, so I move to a smaller book. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, John 20:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Meeting With Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Encourages us to find hope, comfort, and guidance in God's Word, emphasizing the importance of love, forgiveness, and mercy in our faith journey.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full of hope, eyes lifted to Heaven. We come together to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the Word of God. We are not strangers, but a family. A family brought together by our shared faith, our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:22

Topics: Meeting With God

Jeremiah's Call Confirmed PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon explores Jeremiah's struggle with doubt and hesitation, emphasizing God's assurance and the importance of perseverance and reliance on God amidst uncertainty.

Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather here today in the comforting embrace of our shared faith, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a message that is as timeless as it is profound. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Jeremiah, a book that offers us a portrait of a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:11-19

Topics: Confirmation, God's Calling

Covenant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores building relationships with our new pastor, fostering inclusivity in our congregation, and embracing a renewed covenant with God for all.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to gather with you in the warmth of this sanctuary, the echo of our shared laughter and the harmony of our joined voices filling this sacred space. It's a blessing to be here with you, united in faith, bound by love, and driven by our shared pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Topics: New Covenant, New Pastor

Right And Left Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Nov 9, 2023

We are created in the image of God. what does His image look like? God's eyes, His right and left hand? The left hand is the dark side. He moulds us in both His right and left hand

Have you ever contemplated the words spoken by God when He declared, "Let Us make man in Our image"? Since God is Spirit and does not have physical form like humans do, being made in His image does not pertain to having a physical body. Rather, it signifies that our true essence, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Colossians 1:16, Psalm 118:15-16, Matthew 25:31-46, Hebrews 12:3-11  (view more)  (view less)