Sermons on Grape Vine:

The Spiritual Side Of Giving

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 23, 2008

Tithing is a matter of obedience, and God blesses us when we are faithful.

The Spiritual Side of Giving Text: Mal. 3:6-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: A new survey conducted by the Barna Research Group shows that...born again Christians are much more generous than the norm, but very few give 10% or more of their income - a proportion described in the Bible as a ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Even Though! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2004

It’s easy to praise God when things go our way, but what happens when they don’t.

You ever argue with God? Or complain to God? Wanting to know why He did what He did and why He didn’t do what He Didn’t do? Perhaps you were simply offering him advice on how to run the world. Not necessarily the entire universe but the world, or at least your little corner of the world. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Wilderness Wanderings Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 9, 2005

Are we wandering aimlessly in the wilderness rather than entering into the Promised Land of service and fulfillment?

Reading: Psalm 139 Text: 4:9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. … 11 Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience. Last time we looked at Hebrews 3 and 4 and the story of the Jews at Kadesh Barnea and applied them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church On The Edge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Aug 20, 2005

What the church needs to be on the edge of. we do nt worship the place we meet but we can worship at the place we meet.

Matthew 16:16-19 The Church on the edge Last week we talked about being the church on the edge and how to get there. What it show us even though it might be scary or way out of our comfort zone. We talked about how the church has no walls. We can not worship the place we meet at but we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Worship Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Good worship springs from the heart and is guided by the Word.

11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the Twelve. Introduction We begin this morning the final section of Mark’s gospel. Chapter 1- 8:26 is the first section, in which Mark presents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Luxury Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Sep 22, 2019

Luxury: comfort, ease, plenty and blaming God when our expectations are not met. What do we do when the foundations of our expectations crumble

“Luxury” ‘Seven Deadly Sins…and what to do about them’ series Good morning church. We’ve been looking at some deadly sins—not because they’re worse than other sins necessarily. All sin separates us from God, right? But the sins we are talking about in this series go to our moral character. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gospel According To Your Check Book

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 9, 2018

Our money really belongs to God and is only a test of our character, in preparation for greater responsibilites during the 1,000 Reign and in Eternity.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOUR CHECK BOOK INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: PRAY BEFORE EATING 1. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When little Logan received his plate, he started eating right away. 2. "Logan, wait until we say our prayer," his mother reminded him. "I don't ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Water To Wine Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2017

Do you believe in Jesus? That his coming has provided the only effective purification from sin? That he is the one sent by God to be the Messiah, the saviour of the world? That we might have life and have it in all its abundance?

This week we start a new series: this time on John's gospel. We won't cover all of John's Gospel this year but we'll make a good start. We're starting with ch 2 but we will come back to chapter 1 just before Christmas. More than any other book in the Bible probably, John's gospel can be studied ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

We Need To Remember

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 2, 2016

Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The day we have set aside to officially remember. Although it may be emotional we understand the importance of it. God understands the importance of remembering too. Let’s take a look at what God wanted his people to remember.

WE NEED TO REMEMBER Tomorrow is Memorial Day. The day we have set aside to officially remember. We remember those who have given their lives in service to our country and we also remember and honor our loved ones who have passed away. We may attend a parade and perhaps go to the cemetery and place ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cheerful Countenance! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 14, 2015

How can we be happy in spite of our circumstances? Joy stealers. How can I be happy?

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Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021

As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

June 27, 2020 If you’re old enough to remember the days of LP’s, Reel-to-reel, and 8-track tapes – when there were no microwaves, child-proof medicine bottles, standardized car seats, seatbelt laws or bicycle helmets………. CONGRATULATIONS --- You survived your childhood!!! I remember: • Knowing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

People who eat only fruit are called fruitarians. In this series on the Fruits of the Spirit we are going to be Biblical fruitarians, and strive to consume all God has revealed about spiritual fruit.

A doctor, an engineer, and an attorney were debating whose profession was the oldest. The doctor said, " it's obvious the medical profession was the first. The Bible refers to God creating Eve from Adam's rib, and that is surgical procedure." But the engineer said, "No! ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The highest compliment the New Testament can give to a Christian is that they are faithful. It will be the greatest reward to hear Jesus say in the day of judgement, "well done thou good and faithful servant."

Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world at the beginning of the 20th century. His life illustrated both the positive and negative sides of the fruit of faithfulness. You would think that faithfulness would always be positive, but the fact is, every virtue can be a vice if it is linked to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021

In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day: Adam Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2024

For the dads here today who are watchmen, workers and worshippers—I just want to say on behalf of sons and daughters everywhere: Thank you!

Father’s Day: Adam Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/18/2017 Happy Father Day. Father’s Day is easily my favorite day of the year because my wife and kids all go out of their way to be nice and tell me what a great husband and father I’ve been. I think most dads need a day ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church