Sermons on I Am The Vine:

Can He Really Do That? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 9, 2008

Jesus acknowledges the faith of friends and forgives the sin of the paralytic. The scribes question His authority, so He validates His authority with healing. To what lengths are you willing to go to bring others to Jesus? How is your religious l

Can He Really Do That? Mark 2:1-12 Mark 2:1-2 (HCSB) When He entered Capernaum again after some days, it was reported that He was at home. So many people gathered together that there was no more room, not even in the doorway, and He was speaking the message to them. Why He Returned * Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fatherhood Of God

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008

One of Satan’s most dangerous doctrines is the “Universal Fatherhood of God and Brotherhood of Man.”

THE FATHERHOOD OF GOD 1 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, To the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who gave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Achilles Heel Syndrome

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 27, 2008

A sermon using the story of the ungurarded areas in a person’s walk with the Lord that can cause defeat or death spiritually.

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11 – 20 Title: “The Achilles Heel Syndrome” Introduction: There’s a mythological legend of a warrior named Achilles whose mother dipped him into the river Styx in order to make him invulnerable. The ONLY part of his body that didn’t receive the mysterious protection was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare To Meet Thy God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

A message about the most important decision a person must make.

PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD Amos 4:12 INTRO: There are many important events that take place in a mans life. His birth, first word, first step, first date, marriage, promotion, etc. Not all of these events take place in every life. But regardless of the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Top Experience

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

We sometimes have spiritual highs and we’d like to maintain them but we have to stay grounded in reality and do the work of Jesus - communicate the Gospel to a lost and dying world.

Mountain Top Experience – Promise Keepers – Share your story with a neigbhor How did you respond after this experience? I wanted to stay. Can’t stay though. Problem with staying on the mountain top - No blasted good to anyone else 1. We are up so high that can’t connect with anyone else – we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For Christmas

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A Christmas Message.

WAITING FOR CHRISTMAS Luke 2:22-35 INTRO: Only children Mark the days from the calendar until Christmas. For most of us, the days before Christmas pass in a flurry of activity and leave us just short of getting everything done. Some preparation is creative, some is not. The old prophet Simeon is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

A message about the New Birth as Jesus confronted Nicodemus.

BORN AGAIN John 3:1-21 INTRO: Charles Colson emerged as a prominent figure of the Watergate scandal. He served as counsel to the president for Richard Nixon. Colson wanted power, and he was willing to do ruthless things to get that power. His actions sent him to prison, and in prison he realized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Warfare With Christ

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Nov 27, 2006

My purpose is to show young and old people alike how important it is to be properly clothed and carrying the proper weapons while fighting our spiritual battles.

“The Christian’s Warfare with Christ” Text: Ephesians 6:10-17 ¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: *other

Imitate Christ In Your Community Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 13:4-14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Community.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR COMMUNITY Romans 13:8-14 I. A Universal Proclamation (vs. 8-10) – LOVE A. An Ongoing Debt 1. Allow no ongoing, outstanding debts except love 2. If you have ever had a personal debt you know the first thing that enters your mind when you see that person is that you “owe” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Serving God's Purpose In Your Generation

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 2, 2007

5 characteristics which enables David as a youth to fulfil God’s purpose in his generation.

Title: Serving God’s purpose in our generation (Part 2) Text: Acts 13:36, 1 Samuel 16, 17:34-37 Introduction David served God’s purpose in his generation. Many of you came out to the altar indicating that you too want to serve God’s purpose in this time and hour. Today we will examine David’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on May 8, 2008

many things will happens to us in the presence of God... Disciples are spending time in the presence of God and getting ready for another miracle.. it is not the 15000 being fed... it is what happened to them...

In the presence of the Lord John. 6:5-14 When you are in the presence of the Lord you are ready for the supernatural. When you spend time with the Lord you can expect some dramatic experience. No one went back the same way fro the master’s presence. Jesus was with the disciples and he saw a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Whit Sunday 2008

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 12, 2008

This sermon focuses on the first reference to the Holy Spirit in scripture.

INTRODUCTION Whit Sunday is the day when the Christian church remembers the coming of the Spirit of God at Pentecost. This message is based upon Genesis 1:2 where we have the first mention of the Spirit. It is interesting that the Spirit is the first member of the Godhead mentioned in scripture. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

What The Birth Of Christ Tells Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 15, 2008

The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ into the world tells us about three very important truths.

WHAT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST TELLS US And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 (NKJV) The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ into the world tells us about three very important truths. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Extra Mile

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Sep 30, 2007

DEVELOPING COMMITMENT TO CHRIST.

THE EXTRA MILE MATT 5:41 INTRO: JESUS SAID TO GO TWO MILES IF ASKED TO GO BUT ONE. 1: EFFORT A) MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ENERGY THAT IS EXERTED TO ACHIEVE A PURPOSE. B) JESUS CALLS FOR AN EXTRA EFFORT C) GO TWO MILES POINT: GOD WILL NEVER ASK OF YOU ANYTHIGN HE HASN’T ALREADY DONE HIMSELF. GO YE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Other

It Will Surely Come

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Oct 9, 2007

VISION EXPALINED PLAINLY.

IT WILL SURELY COME INTRO: HABAKKUK THE PROPHET 1: GENRAL INFO ON THE PROPHET A) MINISTERED DURING THE BEGINNIGN OF THE END FOR JUDAH B) HE ASKS GOD WHY THINGS HAVE COME TO WHAT THEY HAVE COME TO IN CHAPTER 1:1-4 C) GOD ANSWERS HIM AND GIVES HIM THE VISION OF THE CHALDEANS OR BABYLON CAPTURING ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Other