Sermons on Abiding In The Vine:

Understanding The Will Of God

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

Praying according to the will of God gives you the confidence that He hears you. God’s will is revealed strongly in His infallible word.

“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is” (Ephesians 5:17) “Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is”. (AMP) “Don't live carelessly, unthinkingly. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Anglican

Money And Integrity

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013

People with no morals in life lack integrity. People only respect those who have a sound belief. Dishonesty is characteristic of those who are not concerned about consequences. A spiritual leader’s integrity will always come under scrutiny such as dedi

Money And Integrity How we go about earning our money is more important than how much we earn. Earn it in such a way that you can sleep at night. Proverbs 13:11 - Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. Deuteronomy 25:13-16 - You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise Of Understanding Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 5, 2013

Jesus promises that when we pay attention, understand, and obey what we have been taught He will give us the keys to unlock the secrets of the Kingdom.

Two kingdoms are at war with each other, the kingdom of sin that leads to death and the Kingdom of Jesus that leads to life. Two kingdoms in an epic battle for each of us. Last week I declared that the battle has begun against the illegal actions that sin has taken toward the will of God. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11-13

Denomination: Foursquare

Living For Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2013

It was God’s grace manifested in the person of Jesus Christ that brought us salvation. After salvation it is God’s grace that teaches us how to live for Jesus.

Living for Jesus Titus 2:11-15 “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Want Me To Live? Sermon (Philippians 1:20-21)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 7, 2013

Growing in understanding of how God wants us to live and to become an example for Him is what growing in Christ really means. To magnify Jesus while he was in the body is what Pauls main goal was....That should be our goal also.

How does God want me to live? All of these questions revolve around our memory verse: James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Philippians 1:20-21 20. According to my earnest expectation and my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping A Heavenly Focus

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2013

An attitude that pleases God will: FOCUS ON THINGS ABOVE, SHED THE OLD WAYS, and PUT ON THE NEW WAYS.

Keeping a Heavenly Focus This lesson will help you understand the importance of keeping a clear focus on your ultimate destination, which is heaven. It also will offer practical help along the lines of removing old, ungodly habits and replacing them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Learning Through Examples

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2013

If we do not heed to Paul's warnings by alluding to the poor examples set by Israel and straighten our path, we are walking on very thin ice.

Opening illustration: Commercial aircraft carry two flight-data recorders called “black boxes.” One logs the performance and condition of the aircraft in flight, and the other records the conversation of the crew with air-traffic controllers on the ground. These boxes are insulated to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clear Eyes. Calm Heart.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 5, 2013

When God opens our eyes to the truth of his promises, our frantic hearts calm.

Crash! “What was that?” you wonder as you’re startled awake by a loud noise and with a jolt. “Has one of the kids fallen down the stairs while sleepwalking? Is someone trying to break into the house?” You won’t know until you investigate. Only, you can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Instructed By The Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 31, 2013

The psalmist believed God created him & had given him hope through the Word. God is still working on us. God humbles, but He also raises up. God will not deny His follower that which will make him eternally blessed through the knowledge & understanding of

PSALM 119: 73-80 [The Ministry of The Word Series] INSTRUCTED BY THE WORD The experience of learning from affliction continues from the previous stanza. The proud malign and mistreat the psalmist but he knows that God is in control. It is in faithfulness that God had afflicted him (v. 75) in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:73-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Middle

Contributed by Graeme Saunders on Nov 3, 2013

what happen in the middle of the journey, the start is full excitement and the end is full of joy because you achieved the end. The middle is the hardest part of the journey, it is where the frustration happens and discouragement sets in.

The middle INTRODUCTION A few months ago we were setting goals and visions for the year, we were so excited and full of anticipation for what is going to happen, for some of us it is going well and we are on track just pushing to get to the next level, for others it is not going well at all and we ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Single Parents

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This is a message about and for single parents

Single Parents Genesis 21:8-19 In this series, we’ve been looking at the Book of Genesis and the beginning of families. Families are not what they used to be. They come in all different kinds of configurations. Today we’re going to look at the fastest growing type of family in the US: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

Saving The Lost

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

Jesus' mission on earth was to seek and to save the lost. His mission has not changed. He has commissioned the Church to carry on His work. We must not fail.

Saving the Lost TEXT: Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-11 (KJV) 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Christ--The Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2013

A spiritual temple requires a very specific kind of building material. It is to be built of living stones—the very lives of those who have become spiritually alive through faith in Jesus Christ. Such building must begin with Jesus for He alone is the foun

1 PETER 2: 4-6 [Renewing Hope Series] JESUS CHRIST--THE CORNERSTONE [Matthew 7: 24-27 / Ephesians 2:20--22] God has called us to the life of building, not destroying. After Peter has instructed us to rid ourselves of evil and to grow up in our salvation, he proceeds to tell us how to do that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Happy & Passionate Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

A sermon on the fourth beatitude.

Happy, Happy, Happy: Happy & Passionate Matthew 5:1-2, 6 You gotta’ love grandmothers, right? My grandmother, we called her Mama Kit, lived in Chatham, LA. It just so happened that I worked in Chatham, as did my older brother. I worked for the Sheriff’s Office and my brother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Methodist

Patience In 40 Years

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that we are preserved and protected by CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST protecting and preserving you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are preserved and protected by CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:17 (Amplified Bible) 3:17 And with whom was He irritated and provoked and grieved for forty years? Was it not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal