Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Come Into The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 19, 2001

Every believer is called to reap the harvest by using spiritual gifts God has given.

What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for our life along ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, Luke 9:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking God's Heart - Lord's Prayer Week 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

Our prayer life must begin with our relationship with our heavenly Father. God wants us to spend time in his presence even before anything else so we can know his heart. Only afterward should we pray for our needs and the needs of others.

Last week we looked at how prayer is one of the primary ways in which we stay connected to God, or the way Jesus said it, to abide in him, or to be in a relationship with God. All of these terms describe the same thing. Prayer was how Jesus stayed connected to God his Father when he walked the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Methodist

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 25, 2022

In these verses, God’s Word talks about the “JOY of The Lord” that we can enjoy, and what it can do for us.

The Lord gives us His JOY each day, but the devil tries to rob us of it each day. For example, he will make sure each day people will enter our life that take great delight in stripping every ounce of joy that they can extract from our life. They spare no effort: • They will drive across town if ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fig Trees

Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2001

In the parable of the fig tree, the owner passed by the fig tree 3 times before he threatened to cut it down. How many times must Jesus pass by us before He finds fruit on our branches?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wrath Of God-What Is It?

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 4, 2009

The Day of the Lord analyzed from the O.T. prophets, the Apostles Paul and Peter

"THE WRATH OF GOD-WHAT IS IT ?" In I Thessalonians 5:9 God makes one of the most comforting and truly significant promises to the born-again child of God: "For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:30-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Word Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 20, 2015

The "new birth" gives us a desire for the Word of God. Peter uses the analogy of a baby that is born into this world, from the moment of birth the baby has a hunger. When we are "born again" we have a hunger to know more about God.

Title: "Living Word " Big Idea: Purified Soul, Sincere Love, a New Birth, Desire For a New Life, Spiritual Growth. 1) The Word Produces - a Purified Soul (vs.1:22) 2) The Word Produces - a New birth (vs. 1:23) 3) The Word Produces - Spiritual Growth (vs. 2:2) Read Sermon Text: 1 Peter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There’s Joy In Being A Soul-Winner

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 24, 2024

Our Joy is both necessary to witnessing & exposes the supernatural. Evangelism results in joy because the lost are found and God's mission is fulfilled. 3 Ways you can get this Joy.

THERE’S JOY IN BEING A SOUL-WINNER Psalms 51:12-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There was once a young boy who went to spend the week with his grandfather on the farm. While walking around he noticed the chickens, they were scratching and playing around. The little lad said, “They haven’t got it”. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You A Good Minister?

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Oct 29, 2009

God expects Paators, minsters and believers to know that He is the owner of the flock and that we are just custodians, He wants us to take care of His sheep very well or else He may replace us.

ARE YOU A GOOD MINISTER OF GOD? Jeremiah 24:1-4 Woe be unto the pastors that destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture! saith the LORD. 2Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel against the pastors that feed my people; Ye have scattered my flock, and driven them away, and have not visited ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be The Witnesses God Wants Us To Be Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 2, 2019

How to be the witnesses God wants us to be: 1. Trust in the strength of our Savior (vs. 30). 2. Tell God's Truth (vs. 32-34). 3. Live as light (vs. 35).

How to Be the Witnesses God Wants Us to Be The Gospel of John John 5:30-35 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 14, 2016 (Revised August 2, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. Before we read our Scripture, remember that that this chapter begins with one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ichabod: Where Is The Glory? Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 26, 2023

In the story of "Ichabod: Where is the Glory?" we explore God's presence, human frailty, and His enduring faithfulness. It's a journey from despair to restoration, revealing God's unchanging love.

Ichabod: Where is the Glory? Introduction: In our study of the book of Samuel, we come across a tragic event that signifies the departure of the glory of God from His people. The story of the Ark of the Covenant and its capture by the Philistines reveals the consequences of sin and disobedience. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22, 1 Samuel 2:12-17, Exodus 40:34-35, Psalm 24:7-10, Exodus 25:8, Matthew 18:20, 1 Samuel 3:11-14, Leviticus 10:1-3, Numbers 4:15, 1 Corinthians 11:27-30, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Exodus 24:16, Exodus 33:22, Exodus 40:34, Psalm 51:11, Revelation 2:4-5, Exodus 25:10-22, Exodus 25:22, Revelation 3:1-3, James 4:7-10, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 3:19, Micah 6:6-8, Romans 12:1, Psalm 42:1-2, John 15:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Securing The Success Of Jesus’ Mission-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 17, 2013

3 of 6. Thru prayer, Jesus sought to secure the success of His mission. But How? 20 measures securing the success of Jesus’ mission. Securing the Success of Jesus’ mission involves...

SECURING THE SUCCESS OF JESUS’ MISSION-III—John 17:1-26 Attention: The husband & wife were offered a ‘free airplane ride’ if they never opened their mouths during the stunt flyer’s bi-plane flight. The pilot took them on a harrowing flight of 90 degree climbs, dives, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

The Harvest What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-44, John 4:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

Living With No Regrets At The End Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 13, 2010

God enables us to live so as to have no regrets at our last day.

Scripture Introduction Frank Sinatra sings with bravado: And now the end is near, and so I face the final curtain…. I’ve lived a life that’s full; I traveled each and every highway; And more, much more than this, I did it my way. Regrets I’ve had a few, but then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Days Of Awe

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Oct 4, 2008

The Days of Awe are a time for repentance, reconciliation & restoration. Humanity & nature are on a collision course. People are living in a shattered present, stumbling toward a shattered future & longing for the restoration of an elusive hope.

The Days of Awe 2008 The ten days between Rosh Hashanah (beginning at sundown on Monday September 29th) and Yom Kippur (ending at sundown on Thursday, October 9th) are known as the Days of Awe, Yameem Nora-eem. The root word of nora-eem is the Hebrew word yare. Yare means to be afraid, to fear, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy Spirit And The Understanding Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 5, 2012

A sermon on the doctrine of illumination (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's books, Power From On High, Chapter 2, and The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study, Chapter 2)

HoHum: Before we get too reactionary or begin to ask about this or that, this extreme episode is what Dr. Cottrell is teaching against. “I was teaching an adult Bible class at a local church some years ago when the subject of the need and use of the Bible was raised. A man in the class- a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ