Sermons on symbolic acts: showing 1-15 of 111,520

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

This world is not our home,. However, the Lord is not taking His disciples immediately out of this world. Instead, He equips us with a model of love and humility for our continuing sojourn here.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET. John 13:1-17. John concludes his account of Jesus’ public ministry with one last urgent appeal in which our Lord “cried out” (John 12:44) with a vehemence not unlike His cry at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:43). Jesus does not cease to call the spiritually dead to new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why The Bible Uses Symbols? Second Part Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023

The Lord uses symbols in the Bible narratives as instruments to reveal certain truths about the Lord God.

The Benefits of studying biblical symbols: I. First, symbols can help the saints with a better understanding of the nature and characteristics of the living God. II. Biblical symbols have the power of evoking thousands of words in a believer's mind. III. They allow the believer to see ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023

Symbols are used in the Bible to identify and reveal the nature of our God, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

The Symbols: Symbols are used in the Bible to identify and reveal the nature of our God, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. He is called by symbols such as the Door, the Lamb, the True Vine, the Bread of Life, the Light, and the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is symbolized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior - Supper - Symbol Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Before Jesus Ascended He left us with a picture of His atoning work on the cross. We call it the Lord’s Supper. It is a service in which we remember the most important act Jesus did for us. Note the three fundamental truths this event teaches us.

THE SAVIOUR – SUPPER – SYMBOL I CORINTHIANS 11:23-26 INTRODUCTION: Some people see only the facts but they never see the meaning behind the facts. They only see the literal, never the symbolic. Yet Jesus often times spoke in symbols (door, light, bread). He used many symbols to speak of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Symbols PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon explores the profound spiritual significance of the Lord's Supper, encouraging believers to approach it with reverence and gratitude.

Welcome, beloved family of God. It's a blessing to gather together once again. Today, we're going to turn our focus to 1 Corinthians 11, a passage that speaks of the Lord's Supper. This sacrament, this sacred act, is one that we, as believers, participate in regularly. But do we truly understand ...read more

Topics: Communion

The Symbolism Of Baptism Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 2, 2009

This is the third sermon in a series on Basics which focuses on the New Testament symbols assigned to baptism.

Basics #3- Baptism The Symbolism of Baptism Romans 6:3-8, Colossians 2:10-14, I Peter 3:18-22, Galatians 3:26-27 CHCC: July 19, 2009 Video from Youtube (Cannonball baptism)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5abEm1241kY&NR=1 INTRODUCTION: At least I can say, that boy was excited about baptism! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion As A Symbol

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

Communion message about how the symbols of the Lord’s supper point to Christ’s redemption.

Communion as a Symbol 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 December 4, 2005 Introduction I mentioned a couple weeks ago that the church board decided to begin having communion, or the Lord’s Supper, on the first Sunday of each month. I think it’s a great idea, and we’re going to do that today. Why do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Symbols Of Disparity Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 21, 2008

Jesus was trying to teach the disciples something about humility and service when He used the basin and towel. Whereas Judas Iscariot Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver – money was his downfall. And to this very day, people betray Jesus for m

Illustration: There was a boy who was very popular among others his age. He was an excellent leader in his school groups. One of his friends visited him and saw a homemade plaque in his room with the words "I Am Third" on it. His friend asked him what it meant and he replied, "It is the motto I try ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Symbol Of The Cross

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Sep 6, 2001

For Christians, the cross is not a symbol of pain and death, but of love and life.

The Symbol of the Cross Luke 23:32-41; 44-46 September 2, 2001 Introduction It’s amazing how people, countries and companies are defined by symbols. For instance, the United States as is most countries is symbolized by our flag; red, white and blue; stars and stripes. The Nike Company is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Symbols Of Semblance Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2008

Our will and God’s will are as two separate pieces of wood; so long as both lie side by side there is no cross; but put them across one another, and then there is a cross. We must take up the cross Christ lays on us if we would be His disciples. Whenever

Illustration: The deepest demonstration of love is to willingly sacrifice oneself for the benefit of another. There is a story about Pat Thorne who was a sniper atop a tree, saw a platoon of Canadian soldiers walking on a road in the direction of a German contingent. Wanting to warn them and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbol Of Salvation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

A Lord’s Supper Devotional.

SYMBOL OF SALVATION Ephesians 1:3-7 INTRO: I once heard the story of a Bible translator telling about his search for a word in the African dialect to translate the English word redemption or salvation. Finally, an African working with the translator suggested that he use the phrase, “he took our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Symbol For Service

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Jesus used a common Middle East practice of washing feet to teach the disciples about service.

A SYMBOL FOR SERVICE John 13:1-20 INTRO: Throughout Christian history, there have been many symbols used in Christianity. Believers have used a fish, a cross, and other symbols. Christians could add the towel as another symbol for Christian service. Jesus’ disciples wanted a place of prominence ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Symbols? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2009

What are the Christmas symbols about and how are we to handle them?

Many will say that Jesus is the reason for the season; but, what about all the symbols of Christmas? What are we to do with these Christmas symbols? What are some symbols which represent Christmas? What about angels? Is there any other time of the year when we see so many angel figures? We sing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Religious Symbols

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 11, 2001

Our cross is empty.

1 Corinthians 15:12-20 I have here some visual aids. I don’t usually do this, but today I’m going to talk about symbols, and I wanted you to see and be able to visualize the symbols I’m referring to. This is a Star of David, one of the symbols of Judaism. It’s made of two interlocking triangles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: *other

Symbols Of Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Dec 4, 2001

Putting Christmas symbols in place.

SYMBOLS OF CHRISTMAS BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION 1. Last week I spoke on two Christian symbols of Christmas, stars and kings. I preached on “His Star” and the kings asking, “Where is He that is born King of the Jews?” (Matt. 2:2). 2. We have a star on the top of the Christmas tree and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Baptist