Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Does God Work In Mysterious Ways?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 25, 2024

One of the first things every Christian needs to learn about God is that He is incomprehensible, which means we are not capable of fully understanding Him.

However, that does not mean He is mysterious because He has revealed Himself quite extensively in the Bible, nature, and especially in Jesus, who shows us a wonderful picture of what the Triune God is like, to the point that we can truly and intimately know Him well. I hear the phrase "God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Ephesians 1:9, Colossians 1:24-29, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels Angels Angels

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008

Angels - what the bible says about them as opposed to the world. Long list of Scriptures about angels included.

An angel appeared at a faculty meeting and told the dean that in return for his unselfish service, he will be rewarded with his choice of wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the dean selects wisdom. "It is done!" the angel said, and then disappeared into a cloud of smoke. All of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Decision-Making Styles Affect Cross-Cultural Evangelistic Methods

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case Jesus took into consideration the patterns of th

HOW DECISION-MAKING STYLES AFFECT CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISTIC METHODS Introduction - Helping people make decisions is at the very heart of evangelism. This made me wonder why nearly all of Christ’s evangelism endeavors varied to best suit the hearer’s decision-making processes? In each case ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Manage Cross-Cultural Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Pastor David’s problem comes from the difference of world view assumption he has on leadership from most western style management books. First, let us examine some of the critical differences between Western and non-western assumptions about administratio

HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE YOUR CROSS -CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Imagine Pastor David who loves his youth, successfully leads many young people to Christ, but struggles to know how to administrate his ministry. He knows his Biblical imperatives for youth ministry. He has successfully ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Make A Deal: The Story Of Jacob Series

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 13, 2001

This is part one of a Bible study series about Jacob, his early beginnings and vision in the night as he fled Esau.

A Bible Study by Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com Let’s Make a Deal: The story of Jacob. Part One of Two Jacob is a problem. Perhaps, I rather should say, Jacob is my problem. Don’t ask me to explain any of that. Notwithstanding my patently negative ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Not

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

I am sure that you would agree with me this morning that if I would say that the birth of Christ is the gladdest event of history, I repeat that, the birth of Christ is the gladdest, most joyful event of history.

Fear Not Sunday A.M. December 19, 1999 Luke 2:1-15 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

John The Revealer Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Sep 20, 2007

Disciple John

Cowboy 4 John The Revealer If someone were to sum up your life with just one or two words what would those words be? We all have loved ones that have since passed away and we still hold their memories close to our hearts. Whenever you think about those loved ones what is the one word that seems ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Proper: Names Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

In the Scripture one's name is more than simply something you call someone, it is a reflection of their person--their character. By knowing the names of God, we can understand him better, and therefore, more fully worship and pray to him.

Names of God As we are seeking to know God more, one of the greatest ways to know God is by the names given in Scripture. In the ancient Hebrew culture, a name meant so much more than just what you called somebody, it reflected a person’s character. Satan means “opposer” or ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Or Not To Be Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 14, 2014

A study of the Book of Revelation chapter 7 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 7: 1 – 17 To Be Or Not To Be 1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mediating The New Covenant-2--The Death Of The Underwriter

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 11, 2011

The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. But How/Why has Christ succeeded? Mediation of the New Covenant is underwritten with a Superior...

MEDIATING The NEW COVENANT-II—Hebrews 9:15-28 A. SECURITY Of CHRIST’s MEDIATION *B. The DEATH Of The UNDERWRITER Attention: Many Government promises are Underwritten with nothing more valuable than the paper they are written on! Establishment of a private charitable foundation which outlives ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Jesus' Trouble And Ours

Contributed by Todd Wagner on May 1, 2013

The source of peace to your troubled hearts is belief in Jesus Christ.

We are going to dive into a series of weeks where we're going to come across that little phrase, take heart, a whole lot. We are in John 14. We've been away from the gospel of John for a while. We pick it back up at an incredible moment, when the Commander, if you will, of God's enduring people on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

21 Days -12 Meals 12 Minutes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 2, 2012

We need to take the month of Jan and pray for a great out pouring of God’s Healing Power to those who need “healing.” This healing encompasses physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and even healings in relationships. The relationships are between us and

Sermon 12 in 2012 Introduction: The new theme and or vision for 2012 for Christian Hills is “12 in 2012.” Questions: The first question that races across your mind may be this: “12 what in this year of 2012?” Well most of you know that the year is broken up into 12 months. My mind reflects on my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon For Christmas Day

Contributed by Martin Luther on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by Martin Luther.

The Story of the Birth of Jesus; and the Angels' Song I. The Birth of Jesus The Story of Jesus' Birth 1. It is written in Haggai 2,6-7, that God says, "I will shake the heavens; and the precious things of all nations shall come." This is fulfilled today, for the heavens were shaken, that is, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Sabbath And Solitude

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

Listeners are asked, "Is your life ordered in a way that you have time and made space for Sabbath? Have you made space for solitude?"

Turn your Bible to Luke chapter 6. I hope I do a better job on this next part than I just did on that part. All right, Luke chapter 6, we’re going to continue our discussion in Luke today. We’ve gone through the first five chapters here and it took us about 10 weeks. And we’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Betrayed Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 13 through 38

Ezekiel 16: 13 – 38 ‘Betrayed’ Part 2 8 “When I passed by you again and looked upon you, indeed your time was the time of love; so I spread My wing over you and covered your nakedness. Yes, I swore an oath to you and entered into a covenant with you, and you became Mine,” says the Lord GOD. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:13-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel