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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Is it a shock that the writer of Proverbs 31 used the metaphor of a wife and a mom to explain wisdom? It's not a shock to me.
The Work of Wisdom In honor of mothers day we’re going to talk about wisdom; which is appropriate considering how wisdom plays an active daily part in the life of a mom. We'll start with what the Bible says about wisdom with a Scripture you may wonder about at first. Why are we reading this ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Based on 1 Corinthians 3. A message about building a healthy church - using the extended metaphor of construction.
Title: Build The Church – Be The Church Text: 1 Cor 3:5-17 Homiletical subject: What does it take to build a healthy and growing church? Homiletical complement: it takes all of us, using all of our gifts, with all of our heart, in the power and partnership of Jesus Christ, who is Lord of the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17
Denomination: Pentecostal
Explores finding stability in Jesus Christ amidst life's storms, using the metaphor of a ship surviving a tempest.
Good morning, beloved congregation. It's a joy to be with you today as we gather in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We're here to engage with His word, to listen, to learn, and to love. We're here because we know that life can often feel like a tumultuous storm, but we also know that ...read more
Scripture: Acts 27:14-17
Topics: Storms, Don't Last
This sermon explores the metaphor of the Christian as a warrior, equipped with the armor of God, actively engaging in spiritual battles with faith.
Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to open our hearts to the wisdom of His Word. Today, we stand on the cusp of a powerful revelation, a divine message that has the potential to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:14
Topics: God's Armor
When we focus only upon temporal physical and superficial longings – represented by physical bread – we neglect our eternal deep spiritual needs, represented by spiritual bread, the Lord Jesus Christ Himself.
I Am the Bread of Life (John 6:35-51) 1. Most writers know not to use mixed metaphors. Here are some examples: 1. She was a couch potato in the gravy boat of life, flopping dejectedly on the sofa. 2. All at once he was alone in this noisy hive with no place to roost. 3. The little boat gently ...read more
Scripture: John 6:35-51
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Funeral message for Eva Myers, whose distinctive discipline was six miles of walking daily ... a metaphor for walking with Christ.
"Whoever obeys [God’s] word, truly in this person the love of God has reached perfection. By this we may be sure that we are in him: whoever says, ’I abide in him,’ ought to walk just as he walked." At first I didn’t believe it. Six miles a day?! How could anybody, especially one up in her years, ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
A metaphor from God's dealings in Creation to describe God's dealings with His Word.
THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. I was in India, alone in my room, with the door shut. I read Isaiah 55:10-11. There God was saying, “My Word shall not return to me void, but shall accomplish that which I please, and prosper in the thing for which I sent it.” What an encouragement, I ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
In our text today, Hosea uses a beautiful metaphor to show us how the Lord blesses His people.
In this beautiful metaphor, He says, "I will be as the dew unto Israel". Now, ordinarily we do not think much about dew, and if we do think about it, we certainly do not compare it to our relationship with God. In fact, we do not see a lot of good in dew. • The ladies generally do not ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 14:5
THE WORD GOES FORTH. Isaiah 55:10-13. Isaiah 55:10-11 is about God’s words not returning to Him void. At first, we might imagine that God is talking about the weather, with all this talk of rain and snow. And what if there is no rain, nor any melting snows from the mountains of Lebanon? Famine! ...read more
Explores God's power to restore and revive, using Ezekiel's vision of dry bones as a metaphor for spiritual renewal and resurrection.
Good morning, beloved! What a joy it is to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we have shared so many moments of faith, hope, and love. Today, we find ourselves at the precipice of a new understanding, a new revelation. We stand together on the threshold of a profound message that ...read more
Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10
Topics: Speak God's Word, Your Situation
Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light
How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10
Denomination: Lutheran
The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls.
The book of James presents a vivid metaphor—a mirror that reflects not only our physical appearance but the state of our souls. James 1:22-25 guides us through this reflective journey, offering profound insights for our spiritual growth. Let us explore the transformative power of the mirror of ...read more
Scripture: James 1:22-25
Amos uses the Plumb Line as a metaphor to explain that both nation and the religious establishment are under judgment for being "out of line"; unrighteous.
The Plumb Line by Charles Scott, Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis Trinity 5 —Proper 10B July 12 2009 The Plumb Line Old Testament Reading Amos 7:7 THIS IS WHAT the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his ...read more
Scripture: Amos 7:7-17
Denomination: Anglican
This is an Easter sermon that uses the stone at the tomb as a metaphor for the problems of life. It is topical and alliterated with Power Point available, just email me.
HE STILL MOVES STONES Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL It was early that first Easter morning. What little grass grew in that arid climate was moist with the morning’s dew. The cool air of early spring breezed through the blossoming branches of nearby trees. The sun crept ...read more
Scripture: Mark 16:3
Denomination: Christian Church
This sermon explores the transformative power of encountering God, using Jacob's struggle and name change as a metaphor for personal spiritual growth and identity.
Welcome, dear friends! It's wonderful to see each of you here, gathered in fellowship, ready to open your hearts to the Word of God. It is a privilege to share this time with you, a moment we set aside to seek the wisdom of our Creator, to bask in His love, and to learn from His teachings. Today, ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 32:28
Topics: Encounter, God
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