Sermons on I Am The Vine:

Ministry Is...

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

Ministry is...Finding, Focusing, Financing, and Fulfilling. Ways we can see ourselves as ministers, and better equip ourselves to perform ministry. A general guideline of a short sermon to a small group such as visitation committee...etc.

Good morning, I. Thank you II. Illustration-Have everyone stand, and turn to right. Then extend arms and rub each others shoulders. Then reverse to the left. III. Are you aware of what just took place? IV. Illustration explained- “ You over on this end, what happened the first time we were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

"Opportunity Almost Missed"

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Mar 16, 2002

Those who refuse to step out on faith, (no matter the amount), run the risk of allowing Jesus to pass by for the last time.

"OPPORTUNITY ALMOST MISSED" Mark 10:46-52 (020317) Bartimeus was typical of every person making the journey through life. He was blind to what was going on around him other than what someone told him. We are blind to the things of God unless someone tells us and then we have the same choice that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Task

Contributed by Robert Travis on Dec 1, 2001

No man can serve two masters.

THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK (Matthew 6:24) No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (KJV) I. THE DECLARATION “No man can serve two masters.” A. MANY PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging On By A Thread

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN AND ATTACKED BY ENEMIES I. CLINGING TO HOPE WHEN BURDENED BY SIN = A HEAVY HEART (38:1-10) / A SICK PUPPY A. The Discipline from God (:1-3) (result of my sin) B. The Pain of it All (:4-8) C. The Glimmer of Hope (:9) The Lord sees: My Desires My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Depravity Lamented Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY CREATE A LONGING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM OF GOD

BIG IDEA: CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY CREATE A LONGING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM OF GOD INTRODUCTION: See Psalm 14 notes I. (:1-3) PICTURE OF WORLDWIDE CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY A. Total Foolishness = Denial of God living as a practical atheist denial of accountability and judgment B. Total ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satisfying A Thirsty Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE

BIG IDEA: GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS IS BETTER THAN LIFE I. (:1) WILDERNESS WANDERINGS CREATE A THIRST FOR GOD Key = to keep earnestly seeking after God II. (:2-5) RENEWED CONFIDENCE IN GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS MOTIVATES PRAISE FROM A SATISFIED SOUL Key = A Renewed Vision of Who God is His Power His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The City Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY

BIG IDEA: THE CITY OF GOD IS DESTINED FOR GLORY "Glorious things are spoken of you, O city of God." (:3) INTRODUCTION: City of God = place where God has chosen to dwell cf. our body = the temple of the Holy Spirit ode to Zion as the center of worship for the world I. (:1) FIRM FOUNDATION OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 87:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revival At Watergate Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Watergate is hardly the place for a revival, or is it?

REVIVAL AT WATERGATE Nehemiah 8:1-18 How does revival come? It begins in me. I. AFFIRM THE WORD OF GOD (NEH. 8:1-8) A. By Reverencing It (8:3-5) 1. The people were very “attentive” to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Great God Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

Our God is truly great, as shown in the Israelites' prayer.

OUR GREAT GOD Nehemiah 9,1-29 BACKGROUND - Vss. 1-5 Vs. 1 - There was fasting and the wearing of sackcloth and earth on the head. These indicate mourning. Vs. 2 - There was separation. God's people got together to do business with God. This was not an evangelistic campaign. This was revival. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

71%

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Aug 30, 2002

Five of the seven churches in Revelation were called to repent. What we need today is REPENTAL instead of Revival.

“71%” Revelation 2:1-3:22 Next week will begin our revival services, but I pray that revival has already begun. Some of you may wonder if we need revival as a church or even as an individual. Why do we have revivals? Have our revival services become just two additional days during the week ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 23, 2005

This the second in the series that takes a look at the betrayl of Jesus by Judas Iscariot.

Judas: A Wolf Among Sheep Matthew 26:14:16; Matthew 16:26 I. Judas Betrayed Due to Blindness (v. 14a) A. He was blind to the plan of God B. He was blind to his real need (II Cor. 4:3) 1. His eyes were blinded to who Jesus was 2. His heart was blinded to what Jesus offered 3. His soul was doomed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Faith

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

We all have much to learn about the faith relationship that the Lord has for us. We often try to learn about faith through trial and error. Instead of directly from the Word of God.

Opening: We all have much to learn about the faith relationship that the Lord has for us. We often try to learn about faith through trial and error. Instead of directly from the Word of God. Texts: 1. Matthew 8:5 thru 13 – the centurion’s servant · what kind of man was the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Concerning The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Mike Turner on Sep 28, 2004

A sermon for communion

Concerning The Lord’s Supper 1 Cor 11:18-30 I. Examination Before Participation. Vs. 28-30 Before the passover meal was observed, the house where the meal was eaten had to be throughly examined to make sure that no leaven was present in the house. What is leaven ? It was leftover dough from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Royal Official's Son Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 10, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "The Touch Of Jesus".

Series: The Touch Of Jesus [#1] ROYAL OFFICIAL’S SON John 4:46-54 Introduction: 1. In this series, I want us to look at different people that felt the touch of Jesus upon their lives. We must notice that when Jesus touches your life, it will never be the same again. John 4:46-54 2. This royal ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

"Sin In The Camp"

Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on Mar 4, 2006

Dealing with sin

“Sin In The Camp” Joshua 7:1-26 Introduction Even though you’re saved (crossed Jordan) still prone to sin. I. SIN – SATAN v.1 A. Don’t underestimate power of Satan B. Defeat a. Comes after victory b. Comes when least expected c. Comes when we feel strong in ourselves d. Comes when we neglect ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist