Sermons on I Am The Vine:

Candlelight Service Of Lessons And Carols

Contributed by Jody Brock on Dec 23, 2006

Adapted from the United Methodist Book of Worship for Advent. This service outline utilizes favorite Christmas Carols and lessons form both the Old and New Testaments.

NOTE: All Carols taken from the United Methodist Hymnal. Each Scripture is read by a different reader. Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Opening Prayer Pastor The Lord’s Prayer All Carol: “Hark the Herald Angles Sing #240 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Ministry Instructions Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul gives Timothy the keys to a successful ministry.

Ministry Instructions 1 Timothy 6:1-21 I. Labor in Love (v. 1-2) a. Regard bosses with respect and love (v. 1; Ephesians 6:5; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Peter 2:18) b. Especially regard Christian bosses with love (v. 2; Galatians 3:28) II. Gain from Godliness (v. 3-10) a. Avoid confusion (v. 3-5; 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Worker's Good Testimony Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

Did you know that your testimony as a worker is important? See why Paul says it is.

A Worker’s Good Testimony Colossians 3:22-25 I. Be Obedient to the Boss (v. 22) a. Obey them whole-heartedly like you would obey Jesus (Ephesians 6:5-6) b. This respects the Lord II. Work as if the Job is for Jesus (v. 23-24) a. Labor at 100% as Jesus would require (Ephesians 6:7) b. God ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Giving

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 21, 2006

Worship and giving are kindred spirits that inspire God to move on our behalf. Paul shared this example through the Macedonian believers. Let’s examine it together.

Preached at Dinsmore Baptist Church 106500 Old Kings Road Jacksonville, FL 32219 (free audio tape upon request) Introduction How you think about money reveals how you think about life. Paul’s intructions to every believer was plain and simple through this faith formula. He says our giving is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Must Obey God Rather Than Men

Contributed by Donato Solano on Nov 11, 2006

The church is designed to grow by God. Our obedience is the key to fast growth.

INTRODUCTION What made the early church grow so fast? Let us listen from the first members of the church; I. WE ARE FOLLOWING A SUPREME ORDER, 28-32 A. It is God’s order. It is the highest order. It is from the highest power. “Strict Order” Versus “Supreme Order” Note: “WE” –Apostles and all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of The Cross.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Apr 18, 2001

The first time the Cross came to you was for Salvation, the second time the Cross comes to you is for Service.

When you came to the Cross of the Lord Jesus Christ, you came for Salvation and or forgiveness of sins. Sometime in the Christian life the Cross will come to you for Service or Persecution for His Name’s sake. The passages here say that we must not put anyone above the Savior. If we put God second ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

Lessons to be learned from the boy who gave the loaves and fishes

THE BOY John 6:1-12 Introduction: Only miracle to make it into all 4 Gospels. John is the only one to mention the boy. Not the only story of multiplying loaves – 2Kings 4 – Elisha feeds 150 in Gilgal during a famine with 20 loaves and had leftovers. I. Least in attendance A. God often uses the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Chosen And The Blessed Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007

This is part 1 of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

You Are the Chosen and the Blessed Ephesians 1:1-14 I. You are Chosen by God: A. Chosen to be Holy. “…to be holy and blameless in his sight…” B. Chosen to be His Child. “…to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ…” C. Chosen According to His Will. “…according to the plan of him who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Finish What You Start

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 2, 2007

Examining how Christians can faithfully complete what God begins in their lives

The text reveals the story of a man of God who started well but did not finish what he started. 1. The DEDICATION of the Man of God (v. 1-17) A. He was dedicated to following God (v. 1) B. He was dedicated to representing God (v. 2-3) C. He was dedicated to living in God’s power (v. 4-5) D. He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did The Lord Remember Me?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

GOD can forgive us of our sins.

Why did the LORD remember Me? Prayer Luke 23:39-43 King James Version (KJV) 39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

New Year: A Second Chance For Leaders

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 30, 2010

The New Year presents us with a second chance to Give more, help more and love even more in such a tangable way.

How would God start off the New Year? All of the churches I have had the pleasure of being a part of had the same tradition of either unveiling a new mission statement or slogan to start the year off with a new focus. Most of the time this usually is divided into reaching the world, community and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mobilization To End Poverty Report

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 8, 2009

Mike, Grace, Steve & Linda Ruth share what we learned and experienced at the Mobilization.

We started with a PowerPoint show www.runnymedechurch.org/M2EP.zip to give people a feel for the experience. I (Mike Wilkins) spoke about how Congressman John Lewis called us to “get in the way” of government that is going the wrong way, and his call for us to “stay in the house” and protect our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: *other

The Lord's Response To Satan's Evil Emissaries

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

God displays His people who will direct His work on earth during the Day of the Lord

Revelation 14 Title: The Lord’s Response to Satan’s Evil Emissaries Theme: His Righteousness Rules Text: Revelation 14:1 I. The Lamb/Great High Priest and His Victorious Kingdom of Priests (v.1-5) A. The Worship of God the Father before the Throne B. The Witness of the Heavenly Chorus C. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jun 30, 2009

Jesus; The greatest Preacher of all times! An exposition from Jesus showing us how to frame a message.

The Sermon (message) I. The Prodigy of this Sermon; vs.12 A. With John not preaching, someone had to II. The Progression of this Sermon; vs. 13-15 A. Left comfort zone B. Fulfilled; 1. prophecy 2. plan 3. purpose a. our built in DNA sequence for peace III. The Pupils for this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Hearts Before God Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 9, 2010

God has givin us an awesome opportunity to become His child. We are now children of light. What does this mean? How do we play this out in our lives? Paul gives us some examples in his letter to the Ephesian church.

Living as children of Light: Open hearts Ephesians 4:17-19 To live as children of light means I. We live as though God _were are Father_ Ephesians 4:17 a. The gentiles were fatherless when it came to God. b. As a believer in Christ we now become his Children c. We should act that way since we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene