SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Understanding Symbolism:

showing 1,096-1,110 of 127,958
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Hope Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 16, 2023
     | 1,714 views

    What s this hope that Christians have through Jesus? How is it we live in hope, that have a hope for the future, that we have hope to share with the world?

    Hope Read Psalm 42. I’ve had a few things to celebrate this week it was good to come home from Mosgiel on Wednesday morning and catch up with Janaki (daughter) the team here at the Corps after the trip south. We had caught up with Louis (son), Hannah (daughter-in law) and Sophia ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 881 views

    In Job 38:1-10 God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Three key points: The Majesty of God’s Creation, The Limitations of Human Understanding, and The Invitation to Trust in God's Wisdom.

    Transformed by Truth: Encountering God's Majesty Job 38:1-10 Introduction: Today, we delve into one of the most profound passages in Scripture, where God speaks directly to Job out of a whirlwind. Let’s turn to Job 38:1-10 in the New Living Translation: "Then the Lord answered Job from ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Trusting God Fully: The Path To Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,663 views

    The timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. May this sermon inspire a life marked by unwavering trust in God's guidance and a deepening relationship with Him.

    Trusting God Fully: The Path to Divine Guidance Proverbs 3:5-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6, which calls us to trust in the Lord completely for guidance and direction in our lives. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Who Have You Been With? thumbnail

    Who Have You Been With? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 812 views

    Explores how encountering Jesus transforms our character, and how we can emulate His ways in our lives for spiritual growth.

    Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. It is a privilege to stand before you today, not as the one who knows all, but as a fellow pilgrim, a fellow seeker, a fellow child of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine drama of redemption and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - The Mitre And Bonnet Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,013 views

    The symbol of Aaron's mitre and bonnet hold great truths for the NT believer.

    Exodus 28:1-3 KJV And take thou unto thee Aaron thy brother, and his sons with him, from among the children of Israel, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office, even Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar, Aaron's sons. [2] And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    I Am The Vine Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 104 ratings
     | 57,477 views

    Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

    I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Wind Power Or Wind Poor?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,633 views

    One of the many symbols for the Holy Spirit is the WIND. It is a powerful symbol that we need to recognize and accept. Without Him, we will be spiritually poor, by our own choosing. Let the wind blow and be blessed.

    Wind Power or Wind Poor Man has only begun to take advantage of the wind. Giant windmills are being built in drafty locations to convert the breeze into energy to light and heat homes and businesses. PNEUMATOLOGY A symbol of the Holy Ghost There are other symbols that tell us a great deal about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Buford Edwards II avatar

    Who Shall Roll The Stone Away?

    Contributed by Buford Edwards Ii on Apr 15, 2017
     | 8,786 views

    The rolling away of the stone as a symbol of Christ removing obstacles in our lives.

    I. Introduction -Good morning and welcome! -Please start turning in your Bibles to Mark 16. In just a moment we are going to be reading the first 8 verses. Again, that is Mark 16:1-8. -As you know, today is a very special day in the life of the church. -Today as we gather, we celebrate our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Men And Their Macho Machines

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,804 views

    Men have sadly learned to use machines as status symbols and instruments of power, but that only leads to destruction. Learn from Him whose ride was a lowly beast and whose symbol is a cross.

    I had been away from home for about three months, working in Akron, Ohio, as an engineering student. The three months were over, and it was time to go back home. I went back the way college students traveled in 1957 … not in a plane, not in a car of my own, not with my father coming to transport ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Character Study Of Hosea Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025
     | 310 views

    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:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • J. D. Greear avatar

    This Light And Momentary Marriage Series

    Contributed by J. D. Greear on Jul 11, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,992 views

    Marriage is not ultimate; it’s just a symbol of something ultimate.

    We’ll start at end where Paul sums up his teaching on marriage 31 “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” 32 This mystery is profound, and I am saying that it refers to Christ and the church. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • The Mark thumbnail

    The Mark PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 911 views

    Explores finding hope in the seemingly ominous symbols and visions presented in the book of Revelation.

    Good morning, friends. We gather here today, hearts filled with hope. We stand on the edge of a new understanding. Today, we turn our gaze to the last book of the Bible, Revelation. A book filled with visions and symbols. A book that often leaves us pondering. Yet, a book that holds so much hope ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics:

  • Paul Clemente avatar

    Water Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,362 views

    Water baptism is only a symbol of what has happened in a person’s heart!

    As a church, one of our Statement of Faith is: Water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation. We also do not require water baptism for membership. Why do we say this? Being saved ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Armbrester avatar

    In Remembrance Of Me

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 374 ratings
     | 53,473 views

    This message addresses the symbols of bread and wine in their role of helping us remeber Jesus.

    Jesus asked all his followers to participate in this meal in remembrance of him. I’m sure these words sounded as foreign to the Corinthians as they do to us. How could they remember someone they’d never seen? How could they remember someone they’d never talked with? How could they remember someone ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Advent 4: Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 48,352 views

    Fourth in a series on the symbolism of the Advent Wreath. How we are to show love.

    Advent 4: Love Genesis 3:8-15 1 John 4:7-21 Luke 1:57-80 In the past three weeks, we have been building up to this week. In two more days, we will be celebrating the birth of our savior. We’ve used this Advent season to help us prepare for this holiday as well as reflect on what Christmas means ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran