Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Armor Of God – Salvation Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Dec 14, 2024

This teaching talks about what the salvation helmet really means, and how do we upgrade this piece. Spoiler alert, communion. Be read with a yummy communion bread and grape juice for this teaching. It's meant to inspire regular communion at home and inviting the HS with you at the dinner table.

For an easy to read PDF: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral The Armor of God – Salvation – Teaching (This week is going to be a communion week, so the lesson is shorter. Bring some real bread and grape juice if you can. If you have a baker in your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Understanding The Doctrine Of The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 2, 2025

Understanding the Doctrine of the Kingdom of God is to understand the complete timeline of Biblical history past, present, and future, the proper place of the Church and the prophetic future of Israel. Who will be allowed to enter it and who will be rejected?

Understanding the Doctrine of The Kingdom of God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr OPENING: - Mark 1:14-15 “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, John 17:20-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 11:12, John 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Our Directions Determines Our Destination (2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 27, 2025

A Sunday school teacher told his class the story in the Bible of the rich man and Lazarus.

He explained that the wealthy man had: • Wonderful clothes, • Lived in luxury • Had all the food he could eat But he had no compassion for Lazarus, who was a beggar. Lazarus was so poor that he ate the crumbs from the rich man’s table. • Later in their lives, the rich man ended up dying and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Adventures In Missing The Point Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025

As Jesus makes a turn toward Jerusalem, we learn that the disciples still have so much to learn - but so do we.

In his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Godly Apology: A Call To Repentance And Reconciliation

Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025

A sincere apology involves admitting wrongs, changing behavior, and making amends, showing true repentance and faith in Christ for reconciliation with God.

Good morning. It is a profound honor and a weighty responsibility to stand before you today, to open the sacred pages of God's Word and to share from its timeless truth. We are a family of faith, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, bound together by the redemptive work of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, James 5:16, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

¿por Qué No Te Levantas Y Andas? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus meets us in our stuck places, inviting us to trust Him, refuse despair, and step forward in faith toward healing and new life.

Some of us walked in today smiling on the outside and stuck on the inside. We know how to look fine, but deep down we feel like that man by the pool—stalled, sidelined, and silently counting the years. We carry mats of memory—old disappointments, long habits, lingering hurts—and we wonder, Will ...read more

Topics: Sanidad, Fe

Oh God, You Devil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

Following Jesus means embracing His challenging teachings, trusting Him even when it’s hard, and letting His words transform us beyond our comfort and preferences.

Some of the most life-giving words Jesus speaks are also the ones that make us swallow hard. You’ve felt that, haven’t you? You’re reading the Bible in the early hush of morning, coffee cooling by your chair, and a sentence seems to stand up from the page. It has weight. It has heat. It asks ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-70

Topics: False Professors, Jesus Christ

How To Be A Spiritual Friend Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 7, 2004

In this message Jonathan shows us how to not just be a friend but to be a spiritual friend. (The Faith Factor - part 7)

How To Be A ‘Spiritual’ Friend The Faith Factor – part 7 IF – you have your bibles… TURN – to Genesis chapter 1; In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Interpret Typologies, Metaphors And Prophecies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Interpret Typologies, Metaphors and Prophecies

HOW TO INTERPRET TYPOLOGIES 1. Definition - A type is a pattern, image, or a symbol of a person, place, or thing. For example, Adam was a type of Christ, baptism corresponds to the deliverance experienced by Noah and his family in the flood. Joseph was a type of Christ, as the people looked to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Foursquare Foundations Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 19, 2011

A look at our church's statement of faith

FOURSQUARE FOUNDATIONS: In September of 2011, I had the opportunity to attend the Willow Creek Global Leadership Summit. This event was hosted by Riverwood Community Church in Winnipeg, and I was one of many people who were blessed with a free ticket to attend this event – thanks Pastor Todd ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: *other

Back To Basics: The Bible - Book Of Books Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 14, 2010

The pages of the Bible show us God taking the initiative, giving us information about himself and revealing His purposes for us His creation. How we view the Bible is crucial because it holds the key to knowing for certain that God exists. There may be

What is the Bible? Bible means “book.” But what kind of book is the Bible? Some think it is a record of religious striving toward encounters with God an essentially human book. Traditionally, the Christian church has seen the Bible as more than this, the Bible is viewed as the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Pentecostal

Betrayed Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 12

Ezekiel 16: 1 – 12 ‘Betrayed’ Part 1 1 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem: “Your birth and your nativity are from the land of Canaan; your father was an Amorite and your mother a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fire And Fiery Words

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit was given for the last days!

I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I’m doing the right thing." Lucy says, "Okay. You’re doing the right thing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist