Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Dreamers And Producers

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 24, 2008

This sermon is about how we need to be producing for God and not just sitting back in the pews.

DREAMERS AND PRODUCERS A few years ago I attended a science fiction writer’s convention. One of the speakers said something that has stuck with me over the years. He said that “the world is made up of two types of people: Dreamers and Producers.” Dreamers are very common in the writing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Food For The Soul Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

The importance of Scripture to the life of the healthy soul.

True Spirituality Series Food for Your Soul 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO You are what you eat, so the saying goes. That must be right. I look out here today and I am sure I see several dozen glazed donuts, several chocolate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commanded To Love - Commissioned To Serve

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 26, 2007

We will discover as we examine our text tonight that Jesus not only gives His disciples a commandment but He also commissions them for service.

COMMANDED TO LOVE COMMISSIONED TO SERVE Preached by Rev. Kelvin L. Parks at Greater Faith Church-Baptist, Waukegan, Illinois on Wednesday, 21 February 2007 John 15:12-17 (v.12) This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. (v.13) Greater love hath no man than ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 10, 2010

This an alliterated expository message from John 15 that tells the story behind Valentine’s Day and urges people to receive, reciprocate and recycle the love of Jesus. PowerPoint available if you e-mail me.

Valentine’s Day: A Love Worth Giving Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church Well, today is Saint Valentine’s Day! I hope none of you husbands or boyfriends forgot about it. I asked Ashley what she wanted for Valentine’s Day earlier this week. She said, “Nothing.” I guess I’ll find out later ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Stewardship, Generosity, And Giving Are Not The Same Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 19, 2018

Stewardship is how we manage everything we keep. Stewardship is a role, giving is an act, and generosity is an attitude. Since God created and still owns all we have, stewardship is recognizing that God is the owner and we are his managers, responsible for using God’s possessions to please Him.

New Sermon Series Begins today on Stewardship. This is not a series about giving more, but more on managing those things that belong to God. To help you understand the biblical position I will be taking on this matter of stewardship, let me ask you a simple question: If you made $1,000 last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Knowledge Of God" Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015

The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

"Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Am Not Perfect, But I Am A Good Candidate For Heaven? What's Next?

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 29, 2014

We struggle to stay afloat but God said: trust in My salvation!

Sometimes we tell little white lies, but it is sin and it is big deal to God. it could cost your eternal life in a heartbeat and many think its ok according to the Bible but look again?Scripture reading: 1 Pet 2:11 11 Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-29, 2 Timothy 4:2, 2 Timothy 6:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Peace" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Worldly peace never lasts, only the inner peace from our Lord is forever.

Someone once said: “Peace is the brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading.” Isn’t that true whether we’re talking about world peace or inner peace? It seems like it never lasts, and when we have it, we tend to expect that it will only be a matter of time before its ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

#3understand: Motives Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2002

We studying the role of UNDERSTANDING our MOTIVES in ministry.

#3 In series on 5 part series UNDERSTANDING. This part is UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us ponder MOTIVES! Many suffer from a lack of understanding. We need God to help us grow a SPIRIT of UNDERSTANDING! TEXT: Philipians 4:17 NOT BECAUSE I DESIRE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40-45, Philippians 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Year’s Message For Church Fellowships - 2023 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 24, 2022

2023 is upon us and it will be a challenging year. There is such diversity in our church fellowships but not always harmony. This message examines Peter, James, and John to gain truths for our churches in the new year.

MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR 2023 – REVIEW OF WHAT IS ESSENTIAL DIFFERING PERSONALITIES IN A CHURCH FELLOWSHIP We have begun 2023. I don’t believe in new year resolutions, but always we should assess ourselves with the Scriptures as the standard. We have no other benchmark other than the bible, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 1:22-23, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 Peter 2:21, 1 Peter 4:8-10, Galatians 2:11-15, James 1:19, James 2:5, James 2:18, James 3:13, James 4:1, James 4:4, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 2:1, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 2:15, 1 John 2:21, 1 John 3:1, 2 John 1:7-9, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, 1 Peter 4:8, James 2:1, 3 John 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Vineyards

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 18, 2005

God’s people represented by three vineyards: the antedeluvians, the Jews, and the Church.

Three Vineyards Isa. 5:1-7 INTRO.: In the area where I grew up, wild grapes were fairly common. Many vines would grow high in Oak trees and get large enough to climb and swing on. Sometimes we would climb a tree or vine high enough to pick grapes, but they were very small and bitter. Hardly anyone ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Principle Assets(2023)-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 1, 2023

4 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-IV--A—1Corinthians 1:4-5(:1-9) ATTENTION: WILD VINES—At the pastor’s house we are in the midst of a battle with Wild Grape vines & Carolina Jessamine vines. They are so prolific that they especially ‘wreak havoc’ on tree seedlings, pulling the young trees to the ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-5, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Unforgiving Heart" Jonah Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 7, 2008

Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” The question reminds Jonah that God showed him mercy and grace in the belly of whale so he needs to pass on this same gift.

“The Unforgiving Heart” Jonah pt 4 Opening Illustration: Trying to forgive from Blue Fish TV - Teaching Moments Vol. 1- “A Daughter Killed by a Drunk Driver”. Thesis: Jonah exposes his unforgiving heart in chapter 4 and God challenges him with the question, “What right do you have to be angry?” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tests Of Christian Togetherness

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 13, 2021

1 of 1. The apostle Paul described some foundational commonalities of belief that draw God’s people together. What commonalities of belief lie behind any ‘home-coming’(or any gathering) of God’s people? 7 Tests Of Christian Togetherness are Shared...

TESTS Of CHRISTIAN TOGETHERNESS—Galatians 3:22-29 Attention: Homecoming is a time for... A. Regathering—with our brothers & sisters in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. We worship, pray, learn, sing, give, & fellowship with our brothers & sisters in Christ. B. Recollection—Fond ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Baptist