Sermons on Symbols From God:

Lessons From A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 6, 2017

Significance is a matter of perspective—man's versus God's.

Our perception of things is unreliable; we often think we have the right perspective on an issue when in fact we are way off. Tom Wheeler, former CEO of Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, tells a charming story that illustrates this point: He and his wife were driving along an interstate highway ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Other

Bringing Back God's Glory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The capture of the ark and its removal to the land of the Philistines only symbolizes what is already true, what has been true for a long time, the glory of God has departed from Israel.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 4 “Bringing Back God’s Glory!” 1 Samuel 4:1 – 6:17 We have seen how Samuel dominates the first three chapters of 1 Samuel and now he fades into the background while the spiritual condition and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Cross [symbol Of Our Sin]; One Man [god’s Sacrifice] And A World That Was Changed Forever

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

Christ did His part by taking up His cross and shedding His blood for the entire world so that we are redeemed and have eternity with Christ alone. How will you respond to Him today?

1. ONE CROSS [symbol of our sin]: 1 Corinthians 1:18 “For the message of the CROSS is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” • Growing up I saw different perspectives of the cross of Christ. • For certain denominations it was a kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Plea From The Pit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2024

God is merciful whenever the sinner seeks Him and His mercy. God will show mercy to the nation, the culture, the society that turns from wickedness to seek His grace.

It distresses me to preach messages that expose sin within the society in which we live. I could wish that I were permitted to speak only pleasant things, to declare a message that was always positive, to affirm our culture as righteous. However, I am compelled to give an answer to the One Who ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:31-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb And The Scroll Of Redemption Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus, symbolized as the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God, is the only one worthy to open the scroll and execute God's plan for redemption and restoration.

Today we're diving into Revelation 5. It's like a scene from an epic movie. Picture this: a scroll in God's hand, sealed with seven seals, and no one can open it. But wait, there's a hero in the story, and it's Jesus! Imagine you've got a locked box, and inside is the secret to your future - your ...read more

Topics: Symbolism, Revelation 5, Biblical Interpretation, Apocalyptic Literature

Wisdom From The Craft Room Series

Contributed by Jackie Shergold on Jan 27, 2021

Following on from the wisdom of God we can find from our garden and shed, we now look at the wisdom we can find from God in our Craft Room.

Wisdom of the craft room 1. Pattern Many craft projects require a pattern. My parchment craft usually has a border around it made of embossed dots or holes pierced and cut. To achieve this I have to follow the pattern very carefully. The most frustrating thing is when you have spent hours on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, John 15:1-8

An Outline Of Salvation (God's Grace)

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2014

In the final four verses of Genesis 3, we see an outline for Salvation.

An Outline Of Salvation (God’s Grace) Genesis 3:20-24 Intro: A grandfather found his grandson, jumping up and down in his playpen, crying at the top of his voice. When Johnnie saw his grandfather, he reached up his little chubby hands and said, “Out, Gramp, out.” It was only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Needing God Every Moment Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011

You remember the steps: admit you are a sinner, know that God is greater than sin, give yourself to God, become addicted to Jesus, count the costs, create yourself anew, understand that a lion is on the loose, and then realize that you need God every mome

Sunday, August 24, 2008 “Needing God every Moment” Text: Philippians 4:19 Our summer therapeutic session continues with the expressed intent to breaks one’s addiction to sin in the nine weeks of summer. You remember the steps: admit you are a sinner, know that God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

400 Years And No Word From God Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message looks at the intertestamental period.

"The Sounds of Silence" is the song that propelled the 1960s folk music duo Simon and Garfunkel to popularity. It was written in February 1964 by Paul Simon in the aftermath of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. Simon conceived of the song as a way of capturing the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Cometh Your Help: From Egypt Or From Heaven.

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011

You should be determined to depend only on God for help, and not seeking other gods or going in the way of the world.

WHERE COMETH YOUR HELP: FROM EGYPT OR FROM HEAVEN. STUDY TEXT: ISAIAH 31:1 INTRODUCTION - Help can be found in Egypt, but it is against the help from Heaven. - Egypt signifies bondage and worldliness. Seeking help from Egypt implies going outside the will of God to look for assistance - No matter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1, Isaiah 31:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Call To The Sleeper

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

Paul’s description of a lost person as being asleep.

GOD’S CALL TO THE SLEEPER Ephesians 5:14 INTRO: There are several similarities in the Bible used to describe the state of the sinner. He is represented as an alien, a rebel, an outcast, as blind, wretched, and lost. Out text describes him as asleep, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

Part Of The Family Of God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 10, 2015

How many of you like to go out on a nice, sunny day and play with your friends? Has anyone ever said that they can't play with you because they don't like you, or because of where you live, or because of who your parents are?

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you like to go out on a nice, sunny day and play with your friends? Has anyone ever said that they can't play with you because they don't like you, or because of where you live, or because of who your parents are? Well boys and girls, I certainly know how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Free Refills From God’s Word Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 1, 2010

Peter doubted Jesus when he was asked to put his nets into the deep water. It made no sense. It shouldn’t have worked. But in spite of his doubt, Jesus rewarded Peter. Why?

INTRO: As I was preparing for this month’s sermons on “Free Refills” I remembered an old Gospel hymn. If you know it, sing along if you want to: “Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up Lord Come and quench the thirsting of my soul Bread of heaven fill me til I want no more Fill my cup, fill it up and make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace With God & Peace From God

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

Anxiety seems to be a problem today for both the saved and the unsaved.

While we can understand it might be a problem with the unsaved, we have a difficult time understanding why it is a problem with the saved. WHY IS ANXIETY SUCH A PROBLEM TODAY? Someone printed these words under a tranquil scene on a calendar: "Today is the tomorrow we worried about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Message From God: Get In The Car With God. Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 25, 2019

When we get in a car with someone we enjoy all the benefits their car affords, even though we didn't buy it. If it has A/C we have A/C, if it has leather wrap around seats we get to enjoy them...

Get In The Car With God PPT 1 Series Title: Words We have been for the most part speaking about our words this week we are going to look at a few of the words Jesus spoke. PPT 2 Message Title: A Message From God, Get in the car with God. As we begin let me just talk about the words of Jesus for a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Colossians 3:16, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal