Sermons on Symbolism:

Section (3) Practical Lesson From Pictures Of Pain Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 19, 2019

Sometimes God is teaching us through suffering.

VIII. PRACTICAL LESSON FROM PICTURES OF PAIN A. Not Comfortable -- Conformable B. The Battles of Life Are Not Easy. C. We Need Patience D. Times of Travail Can Be Times of Birth E. The Storms are Frightening F. Yield to the Pruning. IX. THE GOD WHO CARES Judges 6:13 -- Gideon -- ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:13, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Sunday Of Lent - Lent 1 A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2020

Tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil

Here are some of the tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil on Eve-- The first question recorded in the Bible was asked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The snake misquotes the divine prohibition by applying it to all the fruit trees, over-stating God’s norm to enlarge its scope: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Failure Not Final Sermon Vii: Seize The Chance To Be Free From The Burden Of Failure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 11, 2020

As we Christians encounter individuals longing to be free from the burdens of sin and the barriers that divide us, seize opportunities that have been put in our pathway by the Lord to be instruments of peace.

SEIZE THE CHANCE TO BE FREE FROM YOUR BURDEN Philadelphia is a good place to visit for remembering how our land of the free came into being and then moved forward to become the home of the brave - due to the sacrificial efforts on the part of so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-35

Hope: When All Else Fails

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 23, 2020

This message was given on the first weekend the UK shut churches due to coronavirus

When All Else Fails Scripture: Mark 14:32-40 In this passage in the bible we read of this moment when Jesus – God’s Son is about to carry out the biggest thing in history. He KNOWS!! He knows what’s about to happen. He’s spent time teaching on it. He’s just had Passover with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-40

Christian Hypocrites Give Bad Directions #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

When Christians fail to follow God's Positioning System in favor of our own, they degrade the witness of Jesus Christ leading in our own lives.

Last week, we began a six-week sermon series entitled, “In need of a GPS.” Over the course of this sermon series, we will cover the entire letter to the Galatians moving at a rate of one chapter per week. In our first week, we learned that this letter was written in 54AD to the churches Paul had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

According To Promise Heirs

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2019

The radical unity of those who are in Christ Jesus. Their oneness in Christ. Their spiritual inheritance.

ACCORDING TO PROMISE HEIRS. Galatians 3:23-29. The closing paragraph of this chapter is leading to a triumphant conclusion: literally, “If ye are Christ’s, then Abraham’s seed ye are, and according to promise heirs” (Galatians 3:29). This explains the radical unity here: again literally, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Works

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

Jesus came to this world to do the work of the Father

work_____(eron)___(er 'gon)___a deed or action ** Jesus came to this world to do the work of the Father ___Jesus first words was__"How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" ___His Fathers business___the works of which He was sent to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-12, John 6:28-29

Denomination: Other

Let Rivers Flow

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2020

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39.

Apart from quarantine, should Christians live aloof, isolated lives? How then would we love others? How would we be the light of the world? Jesus taught us that out of our hearts will flow rivers of living waters. Let’s examine John 7:37-39. On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Fifteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 23, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Fifteen. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FIFTEEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is God makes a covenant with Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 15 Abram believes God, who promised him a seed which shall equal the stars in number. He is commanded to prepare victims; falls into a deep sleep, and hears ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Live The Gospel Side"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 29, 2016

If one lives on the Gospel Side of life he or she must get their mind right, put to death, death words, be clothed with integrity, right living.

“Live The Gospel Side” Colossians 3:1-11 • You often heard it been said, " He is my right hand man" • The word right hand appears over 150 times in Scripture • God inspired Isaiah to write “For I, the Lord your God, hold ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be Terrified

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2022

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church. He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at deception and endurance in Luke 21:5-19.

Jesus said the gates of hell will not destroy His Church (Matthew 16:18). He was not talking about a building. People are the Church. Let’s look at deception and endurance in Luke 21:5-19. Not One Stone Luke 21:5-6 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-Of-The-Ordinary

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2010

Easter sermon about doubting the resurrection of Christ.

Luke 24: 1 – 12 Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-of-the-ordinary. Intro: A man was walking down the street one evening when he spotted a neighborhood boy down on his hands and knees inching along the sidewalk underneath a street light. The man asked, “Billy, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 17, 2018

And our baptism: The dove and the voice

Let’s look at the dove and the voice at Jesus’ baptism and our own – 1. “And as he was praying, heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove.” A dove is a symbol of peace and innocence; symbolizing the divine presence. The descent of a bird, in particular, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Catholic

Your Discipleship - Conclusion Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Repent; first, change the mind/attitude, then change actions.

“If anyone desires to be My disciples let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.” Luke 9:23, ELT 1. The word to change everything – if: a. Not impossible. b. Expected or unexpected? c. But possible – Athens vs. Sparta – determination. 2. Root word for disciple, Mathetes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:22, Luke 5:11, John 14:20

Denomination: Baptist

Looking At The Church Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Baptist