Sermons on I Am The True Vine:

I Wanna Be Guilty!

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 26, 2017

Looks at how the Apostles so lived that when they were accused of being Christians and preaching Christ, there was enough evidence to convict them

“I Wanna Be Guilty!” : Acts 8:1-6, 4:19-20. 5:27-29 David P. Nolte It’s a human tendency to defend our innocence when we are accused even if we are guilty. We may even attempt defending the actions we cannot deny. We may rationalize, minimize, justify or even lie about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Show The World That I'm A Christian

Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001

God intends for every Christian to experience joy in their Christian walk.

I¡¦ll Show The World That I¡¦m A Christian Philippians 2.12-13 Introduction: Remember that the theme of this book is JOY! And if there is anything we need more of its joy! Our lives should be marked by joy! You say, "Pastor, my life isn’t marked by joy. Does that mean I’m not saved?" I suppose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

In Luke 15, we find a young man who could have easily written the words to the song "I wanna go home." His story provides encouragement for anyone who is homesick for the life that they once enjoyed as a child of God.

I Wanna Go Home Luke15:11-19 Many of you are familiar the lyrics to the song “Detroit City”. The First line goes “I wanna go home. I wanna go home, oh how I wanna go home.” In Luke 15, Christ tells the story of a young man who could have easily written ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Looked For A Man

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could trust, men through whom he could accomplish His

I Looked For A Man! Text: Ezekiel 22:23-31 Highlight Verse 30 Introduction: The Marines’ idea of looking for "a few good men" is not original. It was God who first said "I sought for a man..." Throughout the history of man here on this earth, God has been seeking men that He could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Will I Wear

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Aug 21, 2006

What are some of the most difficult decisions you make every morning? For some of you to get out of bed is difficult. For many the first decision you make is to hit the snooze alarm at least once if not several times before you get up. For some what

What are some of the most difficult decisions you make every morning? For some of you to get out of bed is difficult. For many the first decision you make is to hit the snooze alarm at least once if not several times before you get up. For some what you will eat for breakfast is the most ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Need A Hug

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005

Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

"I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Stand Redeemed Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 9, 2015

Examining the redemption that is possible through Christ

I Stand Redeemed I Peter 1:18-23 - A gathering of friends at an English estate nearly turned to tragedy when one of the children strayed into deep water. The gardener heard the cries for help, plunged in, and rescued the drowning child. That youngster's name was Winston Churchill. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

How A Good Mother Lost Her Son

Contributed by Paul Tipton on May 8, 2008

I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children.

HOW A GOOD MOTHER LOST HER SON Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: I am using this event in the life of Jesus as a means of illustrating a point. Even a good mother can lose her children. No one can doubt Mary was a good mother, hand chosen by God to be the Mother of His Son. Many might say, “How can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Be A Sheep? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 23, 2011

Max Lucado once noted that sheep are dumb, defenseless and boring. Why would we want to be a sheep? The answer to that question says a lot about us and our relationship to God.

OPEN: During Summer camp I remember hearing the following song: “I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa I wanna be a sheep, baa baa” It went on to say “I don’t want to be a hypocrite… because they’re not hip with it” “I don’t want to be a Pharisee… ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accepted In Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 1, 2005

The Resurrection of Christ gives us the power to live for and with God, as we believe the truth I Am Accepted in Christ behind the Resurrection.

In his book, Experiencing Spiritual Breakthroughs Bruce Wilkinson tells of an experience that he and his son David had during a father/son retreat several years ago. At the end of the Friday night session Wilkinson felt that something was just not right and “I could not put my finger on it.” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Fast Food Of Feasting? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009

I am the Bread of Heaven... Christ satisfies, sustains and saves those who eat His flesh.. World Communion Sunday

Can you guess what Denver, Orlando, Palm Beach, Cleveland, and Las Vegas have in common? They all have passed ordinances to stop groups from feeding the hungry in public.1 You can have 24 hour gambling but you better not hand out sandwiches in a park in Las Vegas. You can party like mad on the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Go A Fishin'

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 14, 2007

Peter thought he had been disqualified from future ministry because of his denial. How can we understand the forgiveness and reconciliation that Jesus had for Peter. How does it apply to us today?

April, 2007 Father’s Day Sermon I Go a Fishin’ John 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Peter, once again the spokesman of the group said, “I go a fishin’,” and the others said, “We’ll go with you.” It may have been just an overnight fishing trip or maybe he was getting hungry and just wanted to catch a few ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

I Can See!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Blind Begger is healed. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 18 verses 31-43: Ill: • Stevie Wonder (the blind singer) and Tiger Woods (the greatest golfer in the world); • Meet up in a hotel dining room and start talking. • Inevitably the conversation turns to golf and Tiger Woods; • Is surprised to find out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Brethren

I Hope So!

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 21, 2014

Hope is described in the dictionary as a "feeling" that all will be well. But the hope found in the Bible is an "assurance" that all will be well.

This past Monday marked the one year anniversary of my Mom’s passing. She had some very unique sayings such as, “Raise the window down. You have your shirt ront-serd- outers. (wron side out).” Although a simple woman, she loved drama. She always had her ears perked to catch the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Foursquare

What Are We Thankful For?

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004

We have so much to b ethankful for but all gratitude can be traced back to one source.

The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick of each other, and so you call your sister in Chicago and tell her." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist