Sermons on Understanding Symbolism:

Learning To Hear God’s Voice

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 3, 2025

God desires to speak to you daily and guide your every step. Make it your priority to cultivate a listening heart, respond quickly to His promptings, and enjoy the blessings that come with intimate communion.

LEARNING TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:27 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 3:7-8, Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Hearing God’s voice is a vital part of the Christian walk. Without clear communication from God, believers can easily lose ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:21, Hebrews 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kings At War

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

When you come face to face with the King: 1. You have to understand who you are. 2. You have to understand your options. 3. You have to understand that there is only one option.

Kings at War Luke 14:25-33 There used to be a Visa commercial on TV that had a young tough telling his gorgeous girlfriend that he wanted everyone to know he loved her. She asks if he is sure that this is what he wants to do. The next scene has the guy sitting in a chair at a tattoo parlor. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Bride Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 8, 2012

The life of Jesus paralled the marriage arrangements of the Jews. Understanding these traditions help us to better understand what it means to be his "bride."

Let’s begin by reading Revelation 19:6-8 Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-8

Denomination: Foursquare

Willyou Have This Man/Woman? Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

Jesus used many parts of the Jewish wedding in symbolism of the Christian Life. In this message we look at the words Jesus used in the institution of the Lord's supper in light of the Jewish Marriage proposal.

“WILL HOU HAVE THIS MAN / WOMAN?” Dorn Ridge, May 30, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Probably many here will be to a wedding sometime this year. 2.) Most of us attend one or more weddings each year. 3.) As we go to a wedding ceremony there is usually what is referred to as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus, you recall, not as a vulture or a screeching hawk, but in the form of a dove, the symbol of gentleness. Jesus will be forever praised in heaven as the Lamb of God, the creature of gentleness.

Bill Hybels, the popular pastor of the Willow Creek Community Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America, admits that he is not a tender hearted person. By nature he is often cold, hardhearted, and indifferent to the hurting world around him. In his book Who Are You When No One's ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Third Rail: Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19-20, Matthew 5:27-32, John 8:1-11, Matthew 19:12, 1 John 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does This Mean?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon leads the congregation to an understanding of the meaning of the Pentecost experience.

What Does This Mean? - Acts 2: 1 - 21 Intro: What does it mean when: 1) You are given your10 year service pin by your boss and it comes with& resume writing kit 2) The love of life give ticket to Paris because they know you’ve always wanted to go there but the ticket is one way. 3) You have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cancel Your Guilt Trip Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

Understanding the purpose of gult.

CANCEL YOUR GUILT TRIP (1 John 1:7-10) But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Seeds Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2003

Understanding Sowing and Reaping

The Seeds Introduction Last week we talked about sowing ¡V how we are sowing seeds every day. Whether we want to or not, those seeds are going out. We looked at the Scripture in Galatians and Matthew ¡V remember Galatians said, ¡§Do not be deceived, God is not mocked, whatever a man sows, this he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-6, Matthew 13:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Returning Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Returning Glory (7) : 1. Review of Glory a. The Glory of God is defined as “VISIBLE MAJESTY OF THE DIVINE PRESENCE. “ b. Understanding and Seeing/Encountering God’s Glory is important to us because: i. It causes us to worship. ii. We assume our rightful, created place and purpose before our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Future Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understand the glory of God

Glory (8) “Our Future Glory” 1. Recap a. Glory of God is defined as the Visible Majesty of the Divine Presence. b. Why are we discussing His glory? i. We take for granted all the places in the bible we read the word “glory of God.” ii. His glory….that is, His Majesty made visible, if not to our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-56

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson From Lazarus Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Week 3: GLORY: A Lesson from Lazarus 1. Introduction: a. A young couple was going to be married. Sadly, before they were married they died in an accident. When they arrived in heaven St. Peter was there to greet them. The couple lamented to him the fact they had died before they could be ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40

Denomination: Baptist

Changed Before Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Sermon – Glory – Changed before our eyes! 1. Introduction (joke, etc about being changed) a. Joke: i. Hospital waiting room. One rather self-important individual was getting impatient. Unwilling to wait any longer, he barged in and demanded to be seen by the doctor. "Don’t you know who I am?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Reflecting God's Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding The glory of God

Week 5: Reflecting God’s Glory Scripture Passage: 1. We have been speaking for 4 weeks now about the Glory of God and how it is God’s intentioned priority to reveal His glory to mankind so that you and I will assume our created place in His wonderful plan. a. Today, I wish to turn our ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:19-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ichabod Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Ichabod – Glory of God (6) Story of Jennifer’s encounter with the Lord’s voice a short time after becoming a Christian. She had stopped drinking when she became a Christian, but would still go to clubs with friends if she was invited. However, one evening, while at a particular club, she heard ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-22

Denomination: Baptist