Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Breakthrough With The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 31, 2020

Breakthrough will only come in our lives when we enter into God’s presence – God’s presence should be the goal of every Christian. Fears flee and hope rises up as we are surrounded in His love and power

Breakthrough with God’s Presence Thesis: Breakthrough will only come in our lives when we enter into God’s presence – God’s presence should be the goal of every Christian – to experience Him everyday and in special moments. When His presence comes into our lives everything else fades away! Fears ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, John 15:1-17, Genesis 3:1-5, Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord's Supper: A Time Of Celebration

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Apr 22, 2003

THE LORD’ SUPPER: A TIME OF CELEBRATION A. WELCOME TODAY, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!! 1. We gather here to day to celebrate, to worship, and to proclaim the greatness of our God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ. B. To

THE LORD’ SUPPER: A TIME OF CELEBRATION A. WELCOME TODAY, IN THE NAME OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!! 1. We gather here to day to celebrate, to worship, and to proclaim the greatness of our God, and of His Son, Jesus Christ. B. Today, we want to focus on the Lord’s Supper, what it ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

A Plea For Purity

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

A plea for purity, a brotherly and orderly life, and the comfort of Christ’s coming.

1 Thessalonians 4- B’gate, 16/10/97 Section 1: A Plea for Purity (vv. 1-8) 1. "Finally"- we see that, as in Paul’s other letters, the Apostle selects matters of behaviour to be the last things that ring in the Thessalonians minds. But ironically, the most ’final’ thing about these last two chapters ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 40 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 17, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. What happened in Genesis 39? So Joseph winds up in jail for a crime that he did not commit. This seems to be cruel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Mystery Of The Manna

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

Jesus often broke bread with His disciples, the early church broke bread from house to house, the Lord’s Supper He took bread and said, “This is my body” believe Jesus waited with baited breath in great anticipation of when the time would be right for Hi

Introduction: A The first shadow we see of Communion is found in Genesis 14.18, Melchizedek (King of Salem) offering Abraham And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine; now he was a priest of God Most High. Gen 14:18 (NASB) 1 Jesus was declared to be in the order of Melchizedek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does Jonah Love A Plant More Than An Unsaved City?”

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 7, 2014

A look at four ways that we put our comfort above the unsaved.

WHICH IS A HIGHER PRIORITY FOR ME: My comfort or God’s compassion? - Jonah 4:5-9. - Verse 6 tells us that Jonah is “very happy” about the vine. - Verses 8 and 9 tells us that the destruction of the vine puts Jonah is such a bad state of mind that he wishes he was dead. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

I See The Light! Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The strength of our faith is tied up in our ability to hear God.

I think that it’s important to consistently remind ourselves that we do not serve a silent God. Throughout the pages of Scripture we see a God who is involved in His people’s lives and wants to speak to them and DOES speak to them. We see in the Bible a God who desperately wants to redeem mankind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas - The Final Hope Of A Lost World

Contributed by Joo-Ching Chng on Jan 1, 2008

Christmas is God final dealing with mankind.

Theme: Christmas Text: Galatians 4:1-7 Proportional Statement: Christmas is the final hope of a lost world. 1.Christmas is when God sent forth His Son into the world, Gal 4:4 a.God’s birth into the world b.God’s expression in Jesus c.God’s final dealing with man 2.Christmas is when God sent forth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 19 – Judah Is Heading For Big Trouble - And Lying Prophets Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 29, 2024

Governments and rulers and institutions and people have turned away from God. Why is that we might wonder? Has the message been passed from one generation to another? Have the churches been faithful in relaying the gospel, or has Christianity become something infused into the culture?

PERSONAL STUDY AND TEACHING IN JEREMIAH – PART 19 – JUDAH IS HEADING FOR BIG TROUBLE - AND LYING PROPHETS PART 19 - Jeremiah 5:10-27 CHAPTER 5 [A]. THE VINEYARD STRIPPED OF ITS TREACHEROUS BRANCHES {{Jeremiah 5:10 “Go up through her vine rows and destroy, but do not execute a complete ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 5:10-13, Amos 3:11-12, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 17:30-31, Jeremiah 5:14-17, Exodus 22:2, Jeremiah 23:29, Isaiah 33:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing The Grace Of God

Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 28, 2006

“Until one experiences the grace of God, he cannot even begin to understand the grace of God.”

EXPERIENCING THE GRACE OF GOD John 8:1-12 The doctrine that is most important to assure a joy filled life is the doctrine of Grace. God’s grace touches every area of a person’s life bringing peace, strength, freedom, contentment and even boldness. Yet, grace is one of the most difficult ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ihop & The Case Of The Missing Figs - Mark 11:9-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

Palm Sunday Message

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9-21

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

If you are not experiencing God's grace (and the joy thereof), could there be idols that you are clinging to.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The middle verse of Jonah says "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs".

Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Your Problem Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 12, 2009

This is the 4th sermon in the series "When God Says..."

Sunday Morning November 15, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: When God Says… [#4] WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? Jonah 4:1-11 Introduction: Who in here has made the comment, “I would rather die than __________ (please fill in the blank)”? Of course we have all said that; but how ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist