Sermons on Fruit Of The Vine:

Trusting In God: What To Do When The Future Looks Bleak Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 19, 2007

When the future looks bleak, God asks us to trust Him.

There was once a monk who joined a very strict monastic order. In fact, they were so strict that the monks had to take a vow of silence which could only be broken every five years, and then only with two words. After his first five years, the monk went to see the abbot for his two-word interview. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 8, 2008

This sermon is from the “exchanged life” perspective and seeks to teach that you can live in victory over sin in your life if you know the truth, will believe the truth and bring the truth on line in your life.

Have you ever been in a court of law to testify to the truth in a legal case? Well, the Judge says, “Place your left hand on the Bible and raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you God?” Then you respond by saying, “I do.” Well, I intend ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Samson: The High Cost Of Low Living

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 9, 2010

He dishonored his parents, deserted his promise, distorted his purpose, defiled his purity, and deluded his power. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

The High Cost of Low Living Judges 13-16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HighCostLowLiving.html Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can't seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Incredible Samsom Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 10, 2010

When God gives you a gift, be sure to use it for His course instead of selfishness

Some are born to privilege, w/ many advantages, and can’t seem to succeed, and then others are the opposite, born to nothing, and rise above it all to great success. Samson was an example of the former. He was born at a special time in Israel’s history. 7 times this nation had rebelled into ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Divine Rescue

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 21, 2009

Lent 4: Apart from God we are spiritually dead. In this condition there is no ability to do anything to help ourselves. But God reanimates us through the Gospel - the voice of Jesus - and saves us and makes us his workmanship.

As a little boy, I spent a lot of time with my dad. My father owned a taxis business and I was his constant companion. One of places we often went to was Reynosa, Mexico. This is a large border city not too far away from where we lived. Dad would go there to buy stuff or to go have lunch or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Christ In Me?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 3, 2015

What do I need to do for Christ to be living in me.

TSL and Café Church TSJ 04-01-2014 Illustration: A story is told about Robert Louis Dabney, who was an outstanding Presbyterian theologian during the mid-19th century. He served as a minister, as a chaplain and finally as chief of staff to the American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson before ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Enters Jerusalem Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 11, 2014

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem brings two things to light: 1) The crowds expected Him to act immediately on their behalf, and, 2) His actions will always be for and to honor His Father, first!

Jesus Enters Jerusalem Mark 11:1-17 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Jesus’ teachings, while difficult for some to deal with, are always timely -- God always allows us to hear from Him at just the right time - Read Mark 11:1-11 ∆ Point 1 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalm Of The Sowing Saint

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT

Psalm 126:1-6 THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT Intro: From Psalm 120 and continuing to Psalm 134, these Psalms are called “Songs of Degrees.” Psalm 126 is the seventh of these fifteen. I. THEIR PRAISE v. 1 When the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Developing The Heart Of A Servant Part 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

Developing the heart of a servant part 2 Acts 20:18-38 We discussed, last Sunday, the need for faithfulness…to our families, in our finances, to the fellowship of the body, and to the faith. Today, as we continue developing the heart of a servant we will need to think about two more things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Your Calling

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 18, 2015

The fire of the Holy Ghost sees the plan of God---our calling, who we are in Christ Jesus.

YOUR CALLING by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 18, 2015) "But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you" (John 14:26, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26

Denomination: Friends

The Bear Family - Part2 Series

Contributed by James Pless on Jun 6, 2006

The strong are to bear the weak

The Bear Family- Part2 Romans 15:1 (KJV) 1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves. Introduction Do you know your weakness? Your weakness can defeat you. 8848. Waterloo’s Dip In The Road There is a modern picture by Stanley Berkley, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Triune God Brings Blessings

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 1 = TRINITTY (A) - Our triune God brings blessings such as: free grace, God's love, and divine fellowship.

OUR TRIUNE GOD BRINGS BLESSINGS (Outline) May 30, 2010 - Pentecost 1 (Trinity) - 1 CORINTHIANS 13:11-14 INTRO: Blessing is the word that describes gifts from God. Our lives are filled with God’s blessings. We are showered abundantly with daily gifts from God – blessings. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming God's Chosen--Nation Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jun 8, 2002

Jacob-Israel chooses Ephraim and Manasseh into his family. Just as we born again Christians are grafted into God’s Family, Jacob shows us similar undertaking in giving the first two children of Joseph equal standing within the nation of Israel. Jacob un

Becoming God’s Chosen A. Jacob-Israel adopt Joseph’s Sons B. Jacob-Israel blesses Joseph’s Sons Dillingham Bible Fellowship, Genesis 48, 6/8/02 I joined the Air Force right out of High School. It was not a planned out choice, for I really did not plan on joining the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Am I So Tired?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 28, 2002

The dangers, causes, and cures of fatigue and weariness.

This morning, I want to ask you a question. Here it is: "Why am I so tired all the time?" Not me personally, but all of us. Because we all experience fatigue and weariness. We may know them as occasional visitors, or as constant and unwelcome companions, but every one of us has made their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 20, 2009

What is it that makes these verses so forceful? To me it is the courageous way in which Habakkuk faces possible calamities & triumphs over them through knowledge & faith in his Savior. Habakkuk has learned the lesson of faith taught in 2:4

Habakkuk 3:16-17 THE PEACE OF HABAKKUK’S FAITH [Psalms 18:18-33] The last section of this glorious chapter contains some of the most moving verses in all the Bible. On one occasion it was used by Benjamin Franklin, who was not a Christian, to confound some of the sophisticated, cultured ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist