Sermons on I Am The Vine:

Abstain From Evil

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 6, 2008

LEARNING TO REFRAIN FROM EVIL.

ABSTAIN FROM EVIL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22 INTRO: DECISIONS 1: PERSONAL CHOICES A) EVERYONE HAS AN OPINON B) WE BASE A LOT OF OUR EVERYDAY CHOICES ON WHAT WE BELIEVE OR FEEL PERSONALY C) EX: ELECTION, BIGGEST VOTER TURN OUT IN HISTORY, TWO SIDES, TWO VIEWS, THE VOTE FOR MOST CAME DOWN TO MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Denomination: Other

To Save A Nation Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 7, 2008

By obedience, Philip went beyond his place of comfort and brought the gospel to another culture. Salvation of a nation starts with individuals being obedient to God to reach key people in key places.

How To Save a Nation: November 5, 2008 Acts 8:26-40 By obedience, Philip went beyond his place of comfort and brought the gospel to another culture. Salvation of a nation starts with individuals being obedient to God to reach key people in key places. Review: • Pentecost: The early church had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Prognosis For Sinful Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 16, 2008

How can man be delivered from his desperate spiritual condition? Three important words provide the answer.

1. JUSTIFICATION "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus...that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus". It is the Greek word dikaioo, meaning ’to declare righteous. a) Justification is offered for free - "Being justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 23, 2008

An exposition of the second request in the Lord’s prayer.

TEXT “Thy kingdom come” INTRODUCTION Some countries are called kingdoms e.g. the United Kingdom. Other countries are kingdoms but are not called such e.g. Belgium, Denmark and Saudi Arabia to name but a few. A kingdom has a monarch ruling over it. The LORD rules over the kingdom of God. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Examination Before Communion

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A Communion Devotional.

EXAMINATION BEFORE COMMUNION 1 Cor. 11:17-34 INTRO: Many times we partake of the Lord’s Supper without understanding the full meaning of this ordinance. It is the most sacred of all the ordinances we practice because it represents the shed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecies Relating To The Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

Birth of Christ series (2 of 5).

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST PROPHECIES RELATING TO THE MESSIAH Luke 24:27 INTRO: Last time, we looked at the prophecy of the Messiah to come. To day, we want to continue with the Prophecies Relating To The Messiah. I. JESUS HIMSELF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah Born Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

Birth of Christ series (5 of 5).

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST THE MESSIAH BORN Luke 2:7-17 INTRO: This is the final sermon in the series on the Birth of Christ. Today, we are going to look at the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I. REVIEW. A. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Imitating?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 29, 2008

A look at Micah’s guidance of how a believer should behave/act.

Are you imitating? Micah 6:8 Ever ask God how to act during a certain situation? How would we be different? Act Justly - Consider the justice God has for you and I - Thankfully we are not judged as we deserve -- Romans 6:23 – Wages of sin is death; we owe a debt of sin for everything we do -- ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today—the Law Or Not

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

As N.T. Christians, are we still under the O.T. Law? This message examines that topic.

TODAY—THE LAW OR NOT 2 Chronicles 34:18-21 INTRO: We hear a lot of discussion today as to whether we are still under the law of Moses. We have some people who say that we are still under the Law, while others say we are no longer under the Law because Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ok, What's Heaven Look Like

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 5, 2008

Many people ask "what does Heaven look like?" This sermon looks to the scriptures to provide the answers. In addition to Luke 17:21, this sermon references: Matthew 3:1, 2 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 10:7 (Mark 1:15)

SUNDAY – 010806 WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TALK ABOUT THE MINERS – THEIR THOUGHTS ABOUT THEIR FAMILIES ADVISE - WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE WHAT LOOKS TO BE UNANSWERED PRAYERS DOWN THE ROAD. BUT TODAY, HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE?’ LOTS OF THOUGHTS ABOUT HEAVEN LET SEE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: Methodist

Obligation Of A Vow

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

A message on the seriousness of making a vow to God.

OBLIGATION OF A VOW Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 INTRO: Have you ever wondered what God expected of you when you came to His house to worship Him? Have you ever wondered about those vows that you made to God some years ago and never kept? Solomon, in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well about acceptable worship.

THE NATURE OF ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP John 4:24 INTRO: The text that we just read is part of a conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman. This conversation related to the place of public worship. The Samaritans contended that God should be worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Sinlessness, Self-Deception

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

A message to remind the listener that sin is still a real problem in today’s world.

SINLESSNESS, SELF-DECEPTION 1 John 1:8 INTRO: Sin is the transgression of the law. To constitute sin, there must be a law which we are acquainted with, and which we willfully violate. With sin, all men are chargeable. God has pronounced ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Real And The Almost Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

An evangelistic message based on Paul’s audience before King Agrippa.

THE REAL AND THE ALMOST CHRISTIAN Acts 26:28 INTRO: Paul was a prisoner at Caesarea. He had been given an audience with both King Felix, and King Festus. Now he was to go in before King Agrippa. After telling King Agrippa about his conversion, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible – God's Inspired Word

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message on the inerrancy and infallibility of the Scriptures.

THE BIBLE – GOD’S INSPIRED WORD 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRO: In the world in which we live today, when there is so much dispute about the bible, and so many people don’t believe in God or the infallibility of the bible. We need proof and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist