Sermons on I Am The Vine:

I Am Losing All My Friends – Why? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

Where have they gone? I am losing all my friends and it is accelerating. This examination is on the passing of a Christian from earth, or if you like, the removal of Christ’s sheep into the heavenly fold. This subject is sad for some, but for all Christians it ought to be understood.

I AM LOSING ALL MY FRIENDS – WHY? [1]. INTRODUCTION In Book of Ecclesiastes we read this - {{Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 “There is an appointed time for everything, and there is a time for every event under heaven - A TIME TO GIVE BIRTH, AND A TIME TO DIE; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:14-15, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:5-10, Philippians 1:22-24, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Psalm 1:5, Ephesians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 4:17, James 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I My Brother's Keeper?

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 13, 2025

Cain’s defiant question “Am I my brother’s keeper?” denied responsibility for Abel’s life. The gospel calls us instead to love and protect others, with Jesus as the true Keeper.

Introduction – The Question Everyone Knows Almost everyone has heard the line “Am I my brother’s keeper?” It shows up in political speeches, social campaigns, even sitcom punch lines. It sounds noble—like a call to look after one another. But here’s the surprise: those words were never a command ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:11-12, Leviticus 19:18, Luke 10:25-37, Galatians 6:2, John 10:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

6 Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 7, 2025

In a world full of opinions about Jesus, we’re invited to respond personally — not with borrowed beliefs or second-hand faith, but with a heart that truly knows Him.

Introduction – The Question that Changes Everything (Visual: Hold up a blank name badge or write “Hello, my name is _______.”) We use name badges to help people know who we are. Sometimes we do so in a new group, a workplace, or at church. It saves that awkward, “I’ve met you before but can’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Guard God's Flawless Word

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 15, 2009

How precious God’s Word is! The Holy Spirit moves us to cherish that word and hold it dear in our hearts. Parts: A. By seeking your God in it. B. By clinging to it for life. C. By drawing others to its wisdom.

Text: Deuteronomy 4:1, 2, 6-8 Theme: Guard God’s Flawless Word A. By seeking your God in it B. By clinging to it for life C. By drawing others to its wisdom Season: Pentecost 15b Date: September 13, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Is Yahweh Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Feb 14, 2012

The theme of Exodus is redemption and the point of the book is that God saves his people.

09.11.2011 Exodus Series Sermon 1 - Who is Yahweh? Exodus 1-4 Bruce B. Miller Who is Yahweh? Exodus 1-4 9-11 video and series bumper For days the media has been remembering 9-11. In the wake of overwhelming 9-11 memories, for some there are too many stories and pictures. What I remember are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Entering His Presence Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 23, 2012

The name of God is an offer toi enter His presence

Entering His Presence Exodus 3:13-14, Matthew 14:22-33 Series: Into His Presence March 5, 2012 Morning Service The presence of God has been exampled through a variety of means. Scripture shows that through the history of humanity, God has sought to reveal Himself to us. These are just a few of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Secure Gate Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 25, 2013

In a world where gates gives us a false sense of security, there is only one secure gate.

We love gates. We boast about living in gated communities. We have gates leading into our fenced yards to keep in what’s ours and to keep what we don’t want in our area. We have locks to reinforce our security with our gates. We feel secure with our gates. But most of us have fences ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

His Way Is The Highway Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 17, 2013

It's my way or the highway! I did it my way! You can have it your way! These are beliefs of the modern world. But the truth is there is only one way.

On June 14th 1969, Frank Sinatra released the single “My Way” written by Paul Anka. Perhaps it was in response to the old saying, “it’s my way or the highway. “ It became a huge hit and would be the second most covered song in history. The lyrics were “And now ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Is The Resurrection And The Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus is the resurrection and the life, so we should trust the Lord: 1. When life is a mystery (vs. 1-6). 2. In our agony (vs. 17-21). 3. In His ability (vs. 21-23). 4. To overcome our enemy (vs. 24-25). 5. For our eternity (vs. 26-27).

Jesus Is the Resurrection and the Life John 11:1-27 Series: The Great I Am Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Jesus Christ is the Son of God. That means He is also God the Son, one with God the Father, and conceived as a man by God the Holy Spirit. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Melancholy Psalm

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2015

What can we learn from a psalm without a happy ending? (Material adapted from Shawn McMullen in an article in Lookout Magazine and from Peter Slofstra at: http://www.crcna.org/resources/church-resources/reading-sermons/dark-ending-bright-beginning)

HoHum: Gloom, despair, and agony on me; Deep, dark depression, excessive misery; If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all; Gloom, despair, and agony on me WBTU: Started studying on depression and went to Psalm 88. Psalm 88 has been called the most melancholy of all the psalms. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 88:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!! Part 3- " The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 29, 2015

Part 3 of the John- believe in Jesus and live series

John- Believe in Jesus and live! Part 3—“The bread of life” John 6:25-51 Have you ever had a friend or loved one in your life that you felt only gave you the time of day when they wanted or need something from you? Maybe it was a coworker or team mate That was trying to get ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheepgate And The Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2021

Jesus as the Door of the sheep, and the Good Shepherd.

THE SHEEP-GATE AND THE SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. Back in the second "I am" saying of Jesus, He declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this claim by healing a man born blind (John 9:5-7). The Pharisees excommunicated the (now healed) man born blind ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 10, 2022

Jesus

March 12, 2022 We have spent the last year going through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, but before moving on to our next series, it was suggested to me that I do an umbrella type sermon to wrap up our “My Favorite Thing About” journey, so, now I have to put on my nuclear-powered ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18, Isaiah 55:8-9, John 8:56-58, Colossians 1:16-17, John 10:27-30, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Enemy Of My Enemy Is My Friend Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 24, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 7: 25 – 53

John 7: 25 – 53 The Enemy of My Enemy Is My Friend 25 Now some of them from Jerusalem said, “Is this not He whom they seek to kill? 26 But look! He speaks boldly, and they say nothing to Him. Do the rulers know indeed that this is truly the Christ? 27 However, we know where this Man is from; but ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-53

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 2, 2018

In this discourse, we find the Lord speaking alternately of the destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70, and then, of the conditions that will precede his Second Coming. His predictions were soon to have a partial fulfillment in the siege of Titus . . . .

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives Jesus Tells of the Future Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage), Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11 PART 4: Jesus Traces The Characteristics Of This Age Matthew 24:4-8 (Focal Passage) 4 And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. 5 For many will come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8, Mark 13:5-8, Luke 21:8-11

Denomination: Baptist