Sermons on Keeper Of The Vineyard:

The Faithful Minister Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of the faithful minister of God.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a clear understanding of the characteristics of faithful ministers. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting What You Came For

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 3, 2011

Do you come to church expecting to meet with the living God or has it become dull and boring for you? Remember it is important to finish what you start, know what you want and get what you came for.

GETTING WHAT YOU CAME FOR Ten-year-old Phineas longed to see his inheritance. The year was 1820. The day he was born, his grandfather had presented newborn Phineas with a deed to a sizable portion of Connecticut land called Ivy Island. Now Phineas was finally going to see it. Not every boy is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sources Of Security

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 19, 2010

We can chase after hollow sources of security or trust the living God.

SOURCES OF SECURITY Rev. 6:1-11 Sermon Objective: We can chase after hollow sources of security or trust the living God. INTRO Mitch Albom is the author of the bestselling book titled, “Tuesdays with Morrie.” He wrote another book recently called “Have a Little Faith.” In ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like Leaven Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 1, 2010

Part of my summer preaching series this week we look at the impact the Kingdom of Heaven has on the world

6 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like Yeast For seven of the eight parables that Jesus began with the line “The Kingdom of Heaven, or the Kingdom of God is like. . .” he used everyday events that were happening around those he was teaching, outside, but in one instance he took them out of the fields and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

7 Keys To Husbands And Wives - A Biblical Guide To A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 4, 2010

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE 7 KEYS TO HUSBANDS AND WIVES - A BIBLICAL GUIDE TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE BASED ON FUNDAMENTAL TRUTHS THAT HAVE STOOD THE TEST OF TIME

7 KEYS TO HUSBANDS AND WIVES - A BIBLICAL GUIDE TO A HAPPY MARRIAGE ********************************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. FEAR THE LORD AND WALK IN HIS WAYS AND SERVE HIM AS A FAMILY 2. UNDERSTAND THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEN AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be Born Again? Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

For some this decision eventually turned into a commitment for Christ, which meant that after accepting the redeeming power of Christ they moved on to working and being involved in the ministry in one way or another according to their God given calling, g

What does it mean to be born again? The New Birth - John 3:1-9 Too often in our Christian walk we go about our business without truly understanding the commitment that we made on that faithful day, the moment, the place, the time when you accepted Christ as your personal Savior, and hopefully, the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

And God Sent You

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Sermon examining the commission of every Christian to take the gospel into the world.

Kim Duk-Soo will never forget November 20, 1950. That was the day Communist troops found him hiding with his father in a root cellar. He had been among the thousands of Christians who escaping the North for free South. Kim says, “When we heard the soldiers coming, I was sure we would be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Stood Up For Me

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 27, 2014

Our word “MARTYR” is a transliteration of the Greek word for “WITNESS.” By their lives and by their deaths, the martyrs have borne witness for “JESUS CHRIST, THE FAITHFUL WITNESS.”

TITLE: HE STOOD UP FOR ME SCRIPTURE: ACTS 7:54-60 Can I talk to you this morning from the subject – He Stood Up For Me. Stephen was the President of the Jerusalem Board of Deacons. He was a leader in the church. He seems to have been an eloquent and fiery proclaimer and defender of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Rest For The Rest Of Creation Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 6, 2014

In the commands regarding the Creation we find echoes of Eden. Even as we don't leave human sin to run rampant in our personal lives, we should also seek to manage God’s creation in God-honoring and God-pleasing ways.

Sabbath: Rest for the Rest of Creation Scripture Text: Exodus 23.10-13 In the passage we just read - It talked about planting-and-harvesting, …the poor and wild-animals, ...oxen-and-donkeys, …slaves and foreigners. It’s-a-little-odd, isn’t it!?! ~ …I-mean ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:10-13

Denomination: Nazarene

A Hymn Of Faith

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Nov 4, 2012

A Hymn of Faith is an exposition of Habakkuk 3:17-19. Sermon Point: Because faith honors God, God honors faith. (1) The reality that confronts the life of faith; (2) The rejoicing that characterizes the life of faith; (3) The resource that comforts the li

I have a book of devotionals by JOHN FISCHER, entitled, Real Christians Don’t Ask Why. The Don’t is crossed out in the title. How I wish that it were also crossed out in our hearts and minds, so that we can confront the questions we pretend aren’t there. All of us have questions, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Never Tapped Out

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 19, 2012

Jesus never tapped. When someone taps out, they are surrendering to their opponent. They are throwing in the towel, they are giving up, they are quitting the fight. They are saying you win, its over, I’m done, it’s finished.

Jesus Never Tapped Out (Note to Pastor’s I started this message with a video made in house of a 5 year old doing mixed martial arts type fighting with his father, it ended with the child putting his father in an arm bar, and the dad tapping out. I used this to explain what tap out means in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refusing To Return

Contributed by Robert Nacci on Jun 22, 2013

Don't be like Judah who refused to return and suffered God's judgment because of it! Simply return!

Refusing To Return Jeremiah 8:1-22 Intro The Book of the Jeremiah is the second of the Major Prophets found in the Word of God, although some Jewish tradition considers it to be the first. Jeremiah's ministry was as a prophet to Judah in the years just prior to and then during the initial ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Mom: Wisdom Personified Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 7, 2014

Do you want to be truly wise? Then be worthy like a mom. Work hard like a mom. Live well like a mom, and find honor like a mom. To put it simply: Trust and obey your mother’s God.

Some time ago, Peg Beukema of Nyack, New York, collected the responses of several elementary school children to some questions about moms. I got a kick out of reading them this last week, and I thought you’d enjoy them too, especially on this Mother’s Day. Why did God make mothers? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Demas, Why Did You Quit

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2013

Demas made a tragic mistake and abandoned Paul on the field. Why? This sermon speculates several reasons he may have quit and how he could have addressed them before they developed to a crisis point in his life.

Demas, Why Did You Quit? Chuck Sligh January 20, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Philemon INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul was a team player. You never read of JUST Paul on his trips to establish churches throughout the Roman Empire. It’s always Paul and somebody ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To The Journey Of Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2013

1 of 4. Genesis records Abram’s encounter with God & his resultant actions of faith. Personal encounters with God call us to venture forth & journey by faith. But What are some challenges to that journey? A challenge to our journey of faith lie in...

CHALLENGES To The VENTURE/JOURNEY Of FAITH-I— Genesis 11:26—12:9 Attention: The food in China can be a challenge for newcomers. One example is that chicken is often served "cleaver style," leaving the meat & bones chopped up together, making it difficult to eat. Years ago, I went with a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist