Sermons on Cut Themselves From The Vine:

Order From Chaos

Contributed by Austin Lamos on Mar 20, 2020

God is not a god of chaos, but of order and peace

Genesis 1 English Standard Version (ESV) The Creation of the World 1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. The beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Excerpts From The Past

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 10, 2002

The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles.

EXCERPTS FROM THE PAST The following compiled excerpts are to remind us that truth has always had its battles. WORLDLY ENTERTAINMENT ROMAN R-RATED ENTERTAINMENT 260-330 AD Lactantius "I am inclined to think that the corrupting influence of the stage is even worse [than that of the arena]. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truth From Tragedy

Contributed by Richard Deem on Oct 29, 2001

We are in a time of crisis and calamity in our nation. In a swift attack, we were brought face to face with our mortality. No longer can we say “Those things only happen over there.” On September 11, 2001 we lost our innocence. America will be forever

Text: Various Introduction: On Tuesday, September 11, 2001 at 7:59 AM an American Airlines Jet Liner lifted its wheels from the tarmac at Boston’s Logan Airport. Only 5 of its 92 passengers had any idea of what was being set in motion. American Flight 11 was a routine daily flight heading for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:7, James 4:14

Denomination: Church Of God

From Humble Beginnings

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 8, 2008

Good things come in small packages. In the same way, our faith must begin small. No one begins with great faith but grows in faith as we progress toward Christ and in His kingdom.

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Text: Matthew 13:31-33 Scripture reading: Luke 13:18-21 INTRODUCTION 1. The largest man in the world starts out as a small baby. a. The largest redwood trees in the world start out in a small seed. b. The biggest ships on the sea start out as pencil lead being placed on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taunts From The Captives Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Habakkuk 2:6-20

Text: Habakkuk 2:6-20 Title: Taunts from the Captives Date/Place: LSCC, 8/27/06, PM A. Opening illustration: We are the beavers, mighty mighty beavers… B. Background to passage: This is the second answer of God to the prophet’s complaint about the lack of action on God’s part to punish all the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:6-20

Denomination: Baptist

Healing From The Past Series

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 25, 2021

This is the 4th Devotion in a series entitled, "Building Relationships that Last

Every one of us have been influenced by various factors from our past, and these have shaped our lives. Most of these are from our childhood, and therefore were beyond our control. These include our place of birth, our parents, siblings, extended family, school, society, church and other ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 30:17, Matthew 6:14, Romans 8:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 103:12, Hebrews 10:17, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18, John 4:28-30, Philippians 3:13-14, Acts 13:22  (view more)  (view less)

Return From Exile Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 14, 2023

If there had only been an Ezra, only part of the job would have gotten done. If there had only been a Nehemiah, only part of the job would have gotten done. God needed both men to accomplish the goal.

April 15, 2023 Today we are combining the books of Ezra and Nehemiah into 1 story – Return from Exile The 70 years were up. It was now time for God to act. He moved the heart of Cyrus, king of Persia, to allow the Jews to return home. The Exiles returned to Judea in 3 separate waves over a ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-3, Ezra 7:6-9, Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Delivered From The Pots

Contributed by Danny Williams on May 16, 2010

God will deliver you from your heavy burdens.

Remembered the different 'pots' in my life: Momma's pot of soup cookin in the kitchen, Dad's large pot of brunswick stew cooked in a big pot outside stirred with a boat paddle, and mamma's large pots with cucumbers for pickles. Pots are large containers for cooking or for transporting food. Pots ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "When In Doubt, Cut It Out.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 15, 2024

It is not hyperbole to say that it is better to enter heaven maimed [one-armed, one-footed, and one-eyed] than to enter hell whole. That is literally true.

“When Jesus exaggerated” is a book title, and there are countless articles on how Jesus uses exaggeration and hyperbole for effect, like we hear this Sunday; to literally cut off your hand or foot or gouge-out your eyes because then you won’t sin with them.1 However, “it is not hyperbole to say ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

Freedom From Death Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.

Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free From The Enemy Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 2, 2016

The enemy cannot hold the curse over you for you have been redemed from the curse of the Law.

December 4, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:7-8 Subject: Redeemed Title: Free From the Enemy: Redeemed Part 4 We continue today with our sermon series called “Redeemed”. Jesus has redeemed us from the curse of the Law. Isn’t that right? You are redeemed and you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Slippery Slope

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 10, 2001

Sin is dangerous - even "little" sins are a slippery slope which can become nearly impossible to escape.

The Slippery Slope TCF Sermon February 4, 2001 Read from Romans 1:18-32 Here we read a passage that shows how clearly sin has captured our world - we read a disturbing picture of a culture in moral free fall, all restraints gone, full of compromise with righteousness, headed toward destruction ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down From The Mountain...

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 23, 2002

The Transfiguration is marvellous, but after that you have to get back down the mountain and get on with the job of being one of Jesus’ disciples

Sermon: 2nd in Lent, Year A, 23rd February 2002 Text: Matthew 17:1-9 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Transfiguration of Our Lord is one of those epiphanous moments – an episode where Jesus Christ is revealed as he truly is – not merely a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

On Another Level

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 6, 2008

"But solid food is for the mature who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

On Another Level: Hebrews 5:14 Introduction: As a pastor, teacher, or influencer, we need to teach on the level of understanding that our learners have. For example…I have a close friend who already has a doctorate degree and is working on her second. She is very intellectual and has spoken to some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Baptist

From Trouble To Triumph Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 6, 2000

How to overcome trouble in your life

From Trouble to Triumph Victory Temple A/G P. O. Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 By Pastor Danny Williams James 1:4-11 There are three type’s of people here this evening. 1. those in trials. 2. those coming out of trials 3. those going into trials ( but you don’t know it yet. ) So there is a word for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational