Sermons on Abuse Of Wine:

God's Gifts To Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 30, 2008

A sermon for the 21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22

21st Sunday after Pentecost Proper 22 Lectionary 27 Matthew 21:33-46 God’s gifts to us 33* ¶ "Hear another parable. There was a householder who planted a vineyard, and set a hedge around it, and dug a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to tenants, and went into another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Master

Contributed by Chris Summers on Oct 9, 2008

Who or what is your master . We all will be mastered by something Who or what will be your is up to you .

Mathew (6:24) "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You {pl} can’t serve both God and Mammon. Good morning, today I would like to talk about something that has been ignored or not spoken about for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of God

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Aug 4, 2015

God has been revealing His Holy Presence to humankind. Why do we not see the evidence?

What happens when a person filled with the burdens of failures kneels down and with tears rolling down the face speaks? What happens when an addict to alcohol, drugs, sex abuse, or even bad choices in life, failed relationships. What happens when all of these people find theirselves on their knees, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Joy To The World - A Study Of Philippians- Part 5 "Joy In Givingjesus" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 26, 2016

Part 5 of our study of Joy- Christmas Day 2016

Joy to the World A study of Philippians Part 5 “Joy in Jesus” Philippians 4:4 Merry Christmas I am so glad to see each and every one of you here this morning Over the last few weeks we have been studying joy as explained and described by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 3 - Who's Mountain Are You Climbing? Answering Questions Of Humanism & Pluralism Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 28, 2019

According to God's own Word, every nation tribe, people and language will be represented in heaven. It is important, however, not to confuse the reach of God's saving grace to all nations with a misconception that all roads lead to God.

To whom then will you compare me, that I should be like him? Says the Holy One. 26 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name; by the greatness of his might and because he is strong in power, not one is missing. (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-26, John 14:6, Romans 5:8, Revelation 7:9

Denomination: Brethren

The Ministry Of John The Baptist

Contributed by James Snyder on Feb 25, 2013

Ministry is not what we do as much as who we are in Christ. True ministry is rooted in Christ and reflects Christ in everything we do.

Jerry Jenkins, the writer of the Left Behind series, says a real writer is someone who cannot not write. One of the professors of theology at a major Christian college said that if you can do anything else do not go into the ministry. What both were saying is that behind our labor is a passion to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Rediscovering Your Heart Song Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 6, 2010

God’s destiny for every one of us includes great joy. We will experience this when we throw off the old nature, renew in our minds, and live a new life.

DESTINY #5: REDISCOVERING YOUR HEART SONG (June 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING STORY: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

Free And Blessed

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Jul 15, 2015

It is Gods will to free us from every form of infirmity that' has us chained, hand-cuffed, shackled, imprisoned, and trapped. If the Son set us free, we are free indeed!

Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. But when Jesus saw her, He called her to Him and said to her, “Woman, you are loosed from your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God’s Ways Make No Sense: Be Patient And Pray

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THE HARDEST THING AT TIMES TO DO IS TO BE PATIENT AND PRAY AS WE WAIT FOR GOD TO MOVE ON OUR SITUATION.

WHEN GOD’S WAYS MAKE NO SENSE: BE PATIENT AND PRAY ISAIAH 55:1-12 WE ALL HAVE IN OUR MINDS A CERTAIN WAY OR PLAN THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD FOLLOW. THERE IS AN ACCEPTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THAT OUR LIVES SHOULD TAKE, MUCH LIKE WHAT SOLOMON STATES IN ECCLESIASTES 3 WHERE HE SAYS: ECCLESIASTES3:1: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Faith - Reverence Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

It's my prayer you will love and respect God today. That you will be filled with His Holy Spirit to live a life of praise. That you will have a song in your heart today for the eternity that God has provided you through Jesus Christ. This is reverence.

Personally, I don't like the word 'reverance'. You know why? Because when I was a kid to go to an environment where I had to be "reverent" meant I was going to be bored out of my mind. The word was destroyed by my experiences in worship. I hated to be reverent. Because being reverent meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Repeat After Me

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

Repetition isn’t rote; it’s practice. All of these words become part of us, digging deep into our hearts and minds, helping to form in us habits of thought and action that honor God, that put God first.

Everything in this sEverything in this service is old hat. We know the Apostles Creed so well that many of us don’t have to use the worship notes except to remember to say "sitteth" instead of "sits." I chose the most commonly used prayer of Confession in the English language. The 23rd Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Chose... Poorly

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2024

We chose poorly when we do not tell, when we do not share (Preached for Faith Promise Rally promoting missions) (Adapted from a book called, "See, Here is Water" by Oneta Gentry, pg. 76 and following)

HoHum: In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, when they finally get to the old knight guarding the Holy Grail, Donavon, with the help of Elsa, choses a cup from which to drink. Elsa chooses the cup -- a solid gold, emerald encrusted goblet. Donovan instantly takes it from her. Donovan looks at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-16, Isaiah 55:1-2, Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When There Just Isn't Enough? Cold Stone Pots?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008

Sometimes our rituals and ceremonies can become cold stone pots.It is never enough. Then Jesus takes man’s efforts and rewards people with His presence!

NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wedding At Cana Series

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Mar 12, 2007

This is the opening sermon to a series of Lenten sermons based on the seven major signs in John concerning the divinity of Jesus

I. Introduction A. I once read some place that “Time is God’s way of keeping everything from happening at once.” B. Which in a way is a good thing since there is barely enough time to get everything done that needs to be done. C. Now God is outside of time but in interacting with us he has ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran