Sermons on greek mythology: showing 31-45 of 39,020

Snake On A Stick - Keep Focused-Annual I Exam

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 6, 2008

What does a Snake on a Stick have to do with CHRIST? You’ve Seen the EMS star of life symbol before. Where did it come from? What does it mean? We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him

4/6/08 Sermon KEEP IN FOCUS-eye "I" exam We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him as well. This message is the beginning of a deeper study of symbolism of Jesus’ death on the cross compared to scriptures foreshadowing the event. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Cross: Three Crucifixions Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

What does it really mean to be crucified with Christ?

INTRODUCTION One of the reasons some Christians keep changing churches is that they can’t seem to get along with anyone. Maybe they don’t like the preacher or the minister of music, or the deacons. A ship captain sailing through the South Pacific saw smoke rising from a little island. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Symbol Of His Body

Contributed by Ed Wood on Apr 4, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF HIS BODY 1 Corinthians 11:24 INTRO: Jesus said, “This is my body, which is for you.” This is probably the oldest document in the New Testament and it is the earliest account of the Lord’s Supper in the Scriptures. Paul got the story from some of Jesus’ disciples who were with him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

Original Blessing Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are all created in the image of God and blessed by Him. This blessing is primary, and it sets the tone for our entire existence. Even though sin complicates things, we must remember that we are still the image of God and blessed by Him.

Have you ever heard of the Minotaur? It's this crazy creature from Greek mythology that's half man, half bull. It lived in a maze called the labyrinth, and once you got in, good luck getting out. Every nine years, the king of Crete would make the Athenians send seven boys and seven girls into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Topics: Spiritual Blessings, Divine Grace, Faith Journey, Sacred Gifts

Reflection B.16 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Daniel 7, Daniel’s Fourth Beast, Trampling And Devouring

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The description of Daniel's fourth beast fits with the identification in the previous 'Reflection'. It looks very much like the westernised nations at the present time.

We are trying to read signs. Are we in a time of God’s judgement? Are we in ‘End Times’? As we look at possible signs, I can imagine several errors we might make: We can take something as a sign that is not a sign. In Greek mythology, the beauty of Europa inspired the love of Zeus. He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On Textual Variants And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 31, 2014

What is a textual variant and why does it matter?

This week, I am going to do something very different. I am going to preach from a text that is not in my bible. I preach from the ESV, but this passage is not in there. Neither is it in the NIV, ASV. But it is included in the KJV, NKJV, and the NASB (in brackets). I going to examine the text, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Sundays To Easter: "sir, We Would See Jesus" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 25, 2021

Passover was near and Jews from all over the world were coming to Jerusalem. Some of them came in contact with Philip, one of our Lord's disciples, and asked for his assistance.

(Note: this message is based on a sermon preached at First Baptist Church of Sigourney, Iowa in March 2019 and is not an exact reproduction.) Introduction: The Lord Jesus Christ was on His way to Jerusalem, where in just a few days He would be crucified and would die for the sins of the world. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 21, 2017

Hebrew / Greek words for love with some relationship advice

GEN 27:4 “FOOD, SUCH AS I LOVE” (AHAB IS THE MOST USED WORD FOR LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT.) THE SONG OF SOLOMON DEALS WITH EROS / EROTIC LOVE IN THE OLD TESTAMENT. MARK 12:38 “BEWARE OF THE SCRIBES WHO LOVE TO WALK AROUND IN LONG ROBES, AND LOVE RESPECTFUL GREETINGS.” THELO (WISH) JOHN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:4

Denomination: Vineyard

Snake On A Pole

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 5, 2018

Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. The truths in this teaching helps you overcome the adulterated view which is blinding many.

Snake On A Pole A Biblical Perspective Have you ever driven by a medical facility and notice the symbol of a snake on a pole and wonder what are they thinking or what does that symbol mean. At first glance it might seem ill-fitting to have such an emblem as a symbol for decoration in hospitals or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Crisis

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

There have been moments in everyone's life where faith is tested. A faith crisis will come from a number of factors that are discussed in this sermon. Also, how to confront a faith crisis is examined.

Faith Crisis Revelation 12 Michael H. Koplitz Seven years ago, I received a calling from my Lord Jesus to leave my vocation and enter pastoral ministry. I was told in my calling to go out and to preach the Word of God. But how could I do this? I was only baptized a couple of years earlier and was ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Walking By Faith

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 9, 2010

No Matter what may have you down, the ability to get up and overcome such a situation is within you. All you have to do is keep the faith.

WALKING BY FAITH ACTS 14:8-10 8In Lystra there sat a man crippled in his feet, who was lame from birth and had never walked. 9He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed 10and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Case Of A Missing Identity Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

This sermon sets the series stage by exploring the role of Christ as Jehovah-Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts. This is a spiritual warfare sermon describing Jesus as a Mighty Warrior!

(A great deal of the inspiration for this sermon taken from Francis Frangipane’s "The Three Battlegrounds", and "This Day We Fight".) Have you ever taken a good look at a Christmas tree angel? What do you see? What gender is portrayed? What tone? What emotions? At our home, it is a female ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your God And Your Mission Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 16, 2016

If you want to lead well in a bad world, you need to know your God, and what he's called you to do.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Your God and Your ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Burlap Christmas

Contributed by Merv Birky on Dec 26, 2000

Christmas Service message/meditation.

MRB Beth-El 2000-12-24 Burlap Christmas – Luke 2:1-20 I. God appearing in human form not unique to Christianity. A. Whether eastern mystery religions, Greek mythologies, African nature religions, the “gods” often show up looking like humans. 1. Often as a trick rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite