Sermons on Branches Of The Vine:

Sheltering With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2025

Isaiah said that "the Branch" (the Messiah) would be our shelter and refuge. What does that mean, and what difference could it make to how we live our lives?

The year was 1777. A British army of 13,000 men marched on Philadelphia, and the American Congress had fled the city. The Continental army fought valiantly to hold back their enemy, but they were outflanked and outfought and eventually the English took the city. But before the Philadelphia was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 4:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 31, 2020

God teaches Jonah a visual lesson by providing, and then removing, the shade of the vine. Through this lesson Jonah is faced with the question of whether he has a right to be angry. That question continues to hang in the air.

Message The Compassion of A Merciful God Jonah 4:5-11 Summary Jonah preached The Ninevites repented. God relented from sending punishment It made Jonah a “grace extinguisher”. They are the people who say . I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Generations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 8, 2024

The family tree is described as vine plant, olive trees in the Psalm 128. Humanity is compared with plants, trees, including the palm trees. This house looks like a green house with peace and prosperity.

Psalm 128 Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!   Introduction: Psalm 127 and 128 has a focus on God’s work in and through a holy family. A family tree is a list of all the people in your family: grandparents, parents, husband and wife, children and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Follow Me - Responding To His Call

Contributed by Scott Redmond on Jul 28, 2018

When you follow Jesus, He will lead you into the Bible, through the prayer closet and out into the harvest fields! Jesus said, "Follow Me". Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life.

Title: Follow Me - A Daily Walk with Jesus Jesus is still calling disciples to daily follow Him on the path of life. › INTRODUCTION: God has a plan for your life. God’s PLAN FOR YOU... is your purpose and what He had in mind when He created you. Jesus said that He came to give us life. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20, John 10:27, Luke 24:13-32, Psalm 16:11, Psalm 24:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Lifts Us Up

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

John 15:2 has been the cause of a lot of confusion for many Christians. We read that “He cuts off every branch in Me that does not bear fruit,” and we wonder what type of “fruit” is He talking about? If I fail, will He cut me off?

Jesus Lifts Us Up John 15:1-5 by S. M. Henriques Have you ever felt as though you needed a fresh start? Well, who hasn’t? President John Kennedy found himself wishing once that he could start over. In 1963 he visited West Berlin, and made an impassioned speech which would be remembered for years ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry Why It Is Triumphal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 25, 2024

I remember growing up in church as a child and it would be Palm Sunday and we were all given Palm branches and were told to wave them in the air in celebration of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

The Triumphal Entry Why it is Triumphal. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today we celebrate the day we call Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection. It’s called Palm Sunday because the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19

Denomination: Apostolic

"staying Connected"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2021

In order to imitate Jesus, demonstrate love, joy, etc we must "stay connected" to the Vine. I begin with a story of Oskar Schindler about connections. Through prayer, worship and the reading of God's word, listening to His voice will produce good deeds.

In Jesus Holy Name May 1, 2021 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V Redeemer “Staying Connected” It helps to have connections. Everybody knows it’s true. It’s not what you know, the cynic says, but WHO you know that makes a difference. In 1982 there was a wonderful book which was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

"my Vineyard Is Not For Sale."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022

“This message came to my heart concerning the complacency in the Church and how many people allow even the slightest problems to obscure their view of Heaven. Instead, we must see our issues through God's eyes and appreciate our walk with Him."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 21:2) "Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1, Colossians 1:27, John 2:1-11, Luke 19:13, Joel 2:13, Psalm 19:14, Matthew 4:8-10, 1 Kings 21:1-15, 1 Kings 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Marks Of A Healthy Church Pt. 1

Contributed by Rob Watts on Feb 20, 2023

The church is in a sad state. Barna research group says 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth.

• The church is in a sad state • Barna Research says: 1.2 million will leave their faith in 2023. 70% of kids will lose their faith in their freshman year of college. The data isn't pretty. Radical secularism is winning the souls of our youth. "To move from religion to secularism is not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

The Gift That Breaks Barriers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Tongues build up the church only through clarity and love. True evidence of the Spirit is Christlike character and mission-driven unity.

Why This Matters Today There has never been a time in history when God’s people didn’t desperately need the Holy Spirit. We need Him the way lungs need oxygen, the way a branch needs the vine, the way a traveler needs the road home. Without Him, faith collapses under its own weight. Without Him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:19, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Palm Sunday Surprise Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 28, 2015

The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the people in the Palm Sunday Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory and peace demonstrated.

The Palm Sunday Surprise Luke 19:41-44 The celebration of Palm Sunday has always been a bittersweet moment in the life of the Church: Symbolically the palm branch represented victory, triumph and peace, but the cries of the people in the Palm Sunday Jesus Parade missed the distinct KIND of victory ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms, Palms And The Patriarch

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jul 18, 2014

What do Psalm 118, the patriarch Abraham and palm branches have to do with God's plan to provide His Passover Lamb - Jesus? This message looks at how God brings it all together on Palm Sunday.

Hear the word of God from Psalm 118. "Open for me the gates of righteousness. I will enter and give thanks to the Lord. This is the gate of the Lord through which the righteousness may enter. I will give you thanks for you answered me. You have become my salvation. The stone the builders has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"the Power Of The Believer's Authority."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2022

The government of God's kingdom is trustworthy and has a judicial branch acknowledged in the Book of Daniel as the council of God. This message explores the power believers can access when they apply the word of God to their lives and ministries.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 16:18) “And I say also unto thee, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 10:1) "And when he had called unto him his twelve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Proverbs 3:3-6, Isaiah 58:6, Matthew 18:18-19, Matthew 16:18, Luke 22:29, Matthew 10:1, Luke 10:19, Mark 16:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal