God Is Like...
Sermons with Biblical Metaphor
Kenneth L. Gibble

When we try to describe all that God is, we are often at a loss for words. Because we cannot help but to use human words to attempt to encompass God’s being, Kenneth Gibble has created a series of sermons where he compares God to everyday concepts, drawing inspiration from Biblical perceptions of our Lord.

Gibble’s sermon series, God Is Like… is a way for worship leaders to take a closer look at how the Bible describes our creator, and better understand how indescribable God’s power and love for us is. Sermons in this book can serve as a starting point for a theologically deeper exploration of scripture, or as standalone homilies to help explore how Christians should approach God. These sermons can be utilized by pastors and congregation members alike, as well as anyone who desires to strengthen their relationship with God.

God is like a parent, like fire, like a comforter and like a lamb — and much more. Human words cannot begin to encompass the entirety of God’s being, but Gibble’s sermon series takes a first step, attempting to define God as best as humans can.

Ken Gibble, an ordained pastor in the Church of the Brethren, earned his B.S. in education from Millersville State University and his M.Div. and D.Min. degrees from Bethany Theological Seminary. He has served as senior pastor or co-pastor in three congregations and as interim pastor in five other churches in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. Gibble has contributed essays, sermons, fiction, and poetry to more than 150 different periodicals. He is the author of eight previously published books, including Feast of Enemies (CSS) and A Poetry of the Soul (Brethren Press). He resides in Lititz, Pennsylvania.