Sermons on I Am The Vine:

A New Year

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 18, 2014

God has made it possible for us to change, not by making a New Year's resolution but by the work of his Holy Spirit in our hearts

Sermon by Rev Heather Cetrangolo: In 516 BCE the reconstruction of the Temple was complete. King Herod renovated it in 19 BCE, expanding the facility to include what was basically a large shopping precinct, where you could buy religious goods and animals for sacrifice. It would have been a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

Babble On, Babylon

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 27, 2014

What was the Tower of Babel all about?

Babble On, Babylon Genesis 11:1-9 Introduction It did not take fallen man long to revert to type. The flood came because man had forgotten God. They built cities for themselves and became mighty in the earth. The flood had cleansed this world, but the seeds of sin and rebellion made it onto the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Noah And The Flood Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 18, 2014

What happened just before and during the flood?

In a couple of weeks, there will be a major motion picture in theaters titled Noah starring Russell Crowe, Anthony Hopkins, Jennifer Connely and other big time actors. Many of you have seen the movie trailer. There are much discussions already about this movie and many of our relatives and friends ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confirmed By God

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Jun 4, 2012

God’s actions confirm His nature. God breaks in our world to give confirmation of His greatness. He does this in this passage and many times in the Old Testament – to confirm Himself as Lord.

’The proof of the pudding is in the eating’ is a very old proverb. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations dates it back to the early 14th century (albeit without offering any supporting evidence for that assertion.) The phrase is widely attributed to Cervantes in The History of Don Quixote. It means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has A Blueprint For My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 4 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we love God, we know that He loves us, and therefore we want to live lives that follow His will and ultimately honor and glorify Him. The question then becomes… how exactly do we do that? The answer is… we live life and God guides us as we live that life! ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Christian Church

Living To Please Our God

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermons says that Christians should live a life that pleases God.

LIVING TO PLEASE OUR GOD 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 ILLUSTRATION A brilliant young concert pianist was performing for the first time in public. The audience sat enthralled as beautiful music flowed from his disciplined fingers. The people could hardly take their eyes off this young virtuoso. As the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardest Word Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 6, 2014

Part 4 of 8 in a series covering words in the Bible that are all too often overlooked or ignored.

INTRODUCTION: What is the # 1 most spoken word by young children? The answer without a doubt is “why,” it’s a word that is spoken dozens if not hundreds of times a day… and if we’re honest it’s not just kids that throw that one out it’s adults as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Road To Victory

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Nov 7, 2014

A perspective on Mark 8: 31-38. St. Mark points out in his Gospel that there is another way to glory and that is the way of Christ. Therefore, what does the ‘way of Christ’ mean, and what does being a disciple mean ?

Mark 8: 31-38 The Road To Victory Nobody enjoys the pain of losing. We long for glory and the freedom from being a plain person living a plain life. As a result we all strive to align ourselves with winners or at least potential winners. We are willing to give praise and support to winners. In ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Good Tree - Centurion

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014

A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

“the Person Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014

Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

Christmas is a big deal! It is estimated that each year in this country, Americans use 28,497,464 rolls and sheets of wrapping paper, 16,826,362 packages of tags and bows, 372,430,684 greeting cards, and 35,200,000 Christmas trees during the Christmas season (Garbage magazine). Yet, despite the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2014

As we consider at Christmas the reasons Jesus came, service is near the top of the list, a self-giving service that led all the way to the cross.

Jesus was born in Bethlehem to serve, and servant-hood is the theme of this messianic prophecy. It has been called Isaiah’s “Servant Song.” The Servant is the anointed Messiah, the Lord Jesus, “Who being in very nature God...made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Who Is The Word?

Contributed by Chris Newsom on Aug 1, 2012

The first two verses of the Gospel of John reveal Jesus Christ’s deity and that He is co-eternal, co-equal, and co-creator.

Who Is the Word John 1:1-2 Introduction If you have ever gone to see a play, many times they will start with an overture. This is where they introduce different musical themes that will be throughout the show. They are just snippets of the full musical score that you will be looking more in depth ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Acting In The Power Of The Spirit Or Just Acting? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The Holy Spirit lives in everyone who believes and we are meant to act in the Power of the Spirit. We are meant to act in His Power and we have a purpose - We are to be witnesses.

Are you acting in the power of the Spirit or just acting? This is the seventh month in our Fresh Fire Series So far we have thought about: The Holy Spirit in the World Today The Spirit in the Pentateuch The Spirit in the History of Israel The Spirit in the Writing Prophets The Spirit in the Life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012

This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran