Sermons on God's Vineyard: showing 226-240 of 213,342

What More Could I Have Done To My Vineyard That I Have Not Already Done?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was originally delivered at a community Thanksgiving address recounting the contributions of the Puritans to our American heritage, and challenging Christians to remember and preserve their Christian heritage.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) We owe a great debt to the Puritans of the New England colonies who started the tradition of Thanksgiving. I remember when as a kid in grade school we colored pictures of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-5, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fruitful Vineyard - H.e.a.r.t. Analysis Of John 15:1-5

Contributed by Michael Brown on Jun 6, 2020

Breaking down the exposition into H.E.A.R.T. format we Highlight, Explain, Apply, Respond, & Thanksgiving this verse.

The Fruitful Vineyard – HEART Highlight – John 15:1-5 (CSB) - (1)“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. (2) Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. (3) You are already clean because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Small Seed

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 5, 2010

A message about seeds how they are hidden influences in our lives. We need to nurture the good ones and remove the bad ones.

A Small Seed Text: Matthew 13:24,25 Mt 13:24 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. Mt 13:25 "But while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away. My message this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved To Serve

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

A relationship with God is a long term commitment and dependent upon obedience to His will. Christians are therefore saved to serve God. This lesson looks at Christian service from a comprehensive biblical perspective.

Saved To Serve A few months ago, we looked at how to develop a relationship with God. We learned that only the obedient know Him (1 John 2:4); love Him (John 14:23-24); are His friends (John 15:14); and of His family (Matthew 12:50). We looked at the importance of obedience to God as it relates ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Never Satisfied?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

why are humans never satisfied?

Take my words and speak through them, take our ears and hear through them, take our hearts & set them on fire with love for you. Amen. Let’s set the scene: As the Israelites left Egypt, we would expect them to be overjoyed and relieved because their prayers for deliverance were finally answered, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Matthew 20:1-15, Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

Offended By Grace Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, highlighting the unexpected grace of the landowner and how such grace can either offend or inspire us.

We’re going to let Jesus be our teacher today by listening to one of his parables about the kingdom of God. Your Bible may have a heading for Matthew 20:1-16 entitled, “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard,” but I want to point out that this parable is less about the workers in the vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Grace, Divine Generosity, Offense

God’s Minimum Wage

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Saints the Lord has called each of us to work for the Kingdom of Heaven at different times. Some of us since we were very young, others have been called late in life. Still each of us has been called to labour for our King. We will all be paid fairly.

God’s Minimum Wage Matthew 20:1-16 Have you ever wondered if you were getting paid what you are worth? Is the financial reward worth the effort, is it fair and just? Recently we have seen our provincial government ask these questions about the people who live at the lowest level of our economy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Standing In The Marketplace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 20, 2014

A sermon about the graciousness of God.

"Standing in the Marketplace" Matthew 20:1-16 In many farming communities, migrant day laborers stand on corners from the early hours of the morning, waiting for someone to hire them. Workers who are standing at the corner of a park, the market, or the hardware store in the early afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

Placing the stone in your hand at the foot of the cross means that you are willing to no longer see yourself or the world as the guiding force at the center of your life and remind you that Jesus is the Cornerstone that guides our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.

Cornerstone. The “cornerstone” is the first stone that is set when you start building with stone or brick. It’s the most important part of the building because the position of all the other stones or bricks are determined by the cornerstone. [Hold up piece of paper or bulletin.] Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11, Jeremiah 7:25-26, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatness Of God’s Love Gave And Made - 1john 3:1-3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 8, 2022

The intensity of God’s love is immense, that love which GAVE heaven’s glorious Son. Then that love provided the means where sinners can be MADE into the children of God. Are you prepared for rejection for Christ, for the world hates Christ’s own?

THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S LOVE GAVE AND MADE - 1John 3:1-3 1John 3 v 1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed upon us that we should be called children of God, and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us because it did not know Him. 1John 3:2 Beloved, now we are children of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3, John 1:8-13, 1 Peter 1:23, Isaiah 53:2-3, Matthew 21:33-42, 1 John 3:11-13, John 15:18-19, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 11:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Favor Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 3, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. It shows how the events that happened in Ruth’s life were a part of God’s favor and not just happen chance.

Gods Favor Ruth 2:1-19 Review- Naomi and Ruth have returned to Bethlehem. Naomi has grown bitter about the events that have happened in her life. She has lost her husband and her two sons, suffered through a famine. Last week we looked at how she blamed God for her situation. She said “The ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-19

Entangled With Greed Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2010

Jesus speaks against those whose greed causes them to exploit the land and the people to their advantage and for their profit. We are called to be stewards and manage the "vineyards" that we have been given. They are not ours, they are God's.

Mark 12:1-12 “Entangled With Greed” INTRODUCTION We continue our journey with Jesus through Holy Week—the last week of his life on earth. Last Sunday we walked with him on Monday, which is the day after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On Monday Jesus passed by a fig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Secrets Of The Vine Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 8, 2022

This sermon looks at Jesus's secrets of growing a good vineyard and how those secrets will aid us in growing a strong spiritual life.

How many of you were here a few weeks ago when I shared my secrets to doing laundry? I shared how you have to make sure you sort the clothes. You have to check the pockets. You might have to treat some of the stains and you have to use the right water. You might have been impressed that I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

"God Was God, God Is God, And God Will Always Be God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 23, 2015

The text shares that God was God in ages past , God is God who loves us, and God will always be God no matter what.

Revelation 1:4-8 “God was God, God is God, and God will always be God.” 1. John writes to the seven churches in the Province of Asia • He say Grace and peace to you • He also says grace and peace come through Jesus Christ vs 4 • He tells them who Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist