Sermons on Grape Vine:

Benevolence According To Jesus

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2010

In the eyes of the Master our motive for practising benevolence is extremely important.

“Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Days That Changed The World

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009

Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-7

Denomination: *other

Experience God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2012

Genesis presents a picture of warning showing the threats to a harmonious experience of fellowship with God. In Genesis 3:1-9 we see: 1)The Tempter (Genesis 3:1a), 2) The Target (Genesis 3:1b-3), 3) The Tactic (Genesis 3:4-5), and 4) The Tragedy (Genesis

Prime Minister Stephen Harper met this week with representatives of Canada’s first nations communities. In an effort to repair generations of conflict and mistrust, they met in Ottawa to improve communications and come to agreements on some crucial issues. The Chiefs warned that a failure to do so, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Necessity For Godly Fathers-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 5, 2011

The prophet Malachi disclosed the importance of godly fathers to every aspect of mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. What them so vital? Godly Fathers are vital for...

The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS—II—Malachi 3:13—4:6 Attention /Need: Our society lives under the mistaken belief that there is no realistic need for fathers & that a home is just fine without them. Generally, men themselves have reached a point where they believe, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To The Journey Of Faith-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2013

3 of 4 Genesis records Abram’s encounter with God & his resultant actions of faith. Personal encounters with God call us to venture forth & journey by faith. But What are some challenges to that journey? A challenge to our journey of faith lie in...

CHALLENGES To The JOURNEY Of FAITH-III—Genesis 11:26—12:9 VENTURING By FAITH Attention: A Journey/Venture Challenged by heavy traffic. Our trip to McAdenville, NC(Christmas Town) the last weekend before Christmas 2012. We drove our grandsons of 3 & 5yrs. to McAdenville. We had been ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit Pt3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 17, 2012

The Holy Spirit is our biggest need in the church today, not money, not more people, not larger crowds, not more programs, not more Bible translations, not more study aids to the Bible, not more Christian books, not more Bible seminaries or Bible colleges

Series: Holy Spirit Rising Sermon: Who is the Holy Spirit? Pt. 3 Mike McCartney, “The Holy Spirit is a person in and of God and a presence who dwells within a spirit filled believer!” Quotes about the Holy Spirit: from http://www.spirithome.com/holy-spirit.html#quotes "We do not need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil In Pew Number Seven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012

Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Questions Answered Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2011

A review of chapter 24 of Matthew verses 3 through 14

Matthew 24: 3 – 14 Questions Answered 3 Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Commandment 10 Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009

The problem is our attitude not our actions

Thou shalt not covet Exodus 20:1-17 I heard a story about one elderly couple who were having dinner at another couple’s house, and when they finished, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two men were talking and one said, "Last night we went out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Slavery To Imprisonment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Joseph’s trip from the pit to the prison

There’s a private school in Washington that was recently faced with a unique problem; a number of twelve year old girls were beginning to use lipstick and rather than putting it on at home they’d all wait till they got to school and they’d put it on in the girl’s bathroom. Well, there were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Loved In Truth Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 27, 2010

Christians are taught to love one another. However, what is it that causes us to love one another? How shall we love? John gives us a glimpse of the love we are to have in this brief letter to a man named Gaius.

“The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Shake, Rattle, And Roll

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 2, 2008

Discovering the art of true worship despite difficult circumstances you may be encountering in your life. Find out how two buddies who love God deeply, literally brought the house down around them while finding their true worship to God.

I read a story this week of a little boy whose parents were avid sports fans. They didn’t miss a game. On the other hand, they went to church services only sporadically. In his mind the little boy was attempting to learn what was alike and what was different about the two meeting places which his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Lord's Church In Every City

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 13, 2008

This booklet covers some matters of radically biblical church polity and leadership. This is good for training or retraining leaders who have a heart to serve.

RESTORING THE LORD’S CHURCH IN EACH CITY Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION God has been dealing with many people over the course of many years with the theme of New Testament Order for the Church. In the Bible we see clearly that the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2010

The message explores some of the implications of our freedom in Christ, encouraging believers to walk as free people.

“For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

Christianity isn’t a place where people can laze around until the day they die and then slink into heaven. We’re either serious now or we aren’t serious at all.

The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25-35 God was talking with Adam and He said, “You really need a helper, don’t you?” And Adam answered, “Yeah, I really do.” So God said, “What if I make a woman? She’ll be perfect for you. She’ll be beautiful. She’ll rub your back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Baptist