Sermons on Laborers In The Vineyard:

The Wind Beneath My Wings Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 5

THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS: FROM ACRIMONY TO AGREEMENT (NEHEMIAH 5) The worst cold war I have ever witnessed was between two pastors I knew. One was the senior pastor and the other was the Mandarin pastor of the same church. Some deacons in the church board wanted to force the old senior pastor in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Law And Order - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2011

A study of chapter 28 verses 16 through 29

Isaiah 28: 1 – 29 Law And Order – Part 2 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower which is at the head of the verdant valleys, to those who are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lord Has Become My Salvation

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011

Messianic Psalm. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background: author & setting unknown part of the Egyptian ‘hallel’ theme is found in verse 6 it is a very repetitious Psalm it was used in a procession Outline: collective praise (vs 1-4) personal salvation (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

What The Gardener Does (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

Growth. Grow where you are; it’s God’s Plan - Cooperate!

Title: What the Gardener Does Text: Luke 13:6-9. FCF: We are supposed to grow. Jesus will make sure that happens. SO: I’d specifically like to encourage the congregation to take risks in growing – things like committing to some evangelism… Intro: I’m not really much of a gardener. Today is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2015

We celebrate the salvation of the thief on the cross, but it seems a little unfair. And that is the Scandal of Grace

They held his hands firmly against the un-planed timber and placed the rough iron spikes over the junction of his wrists. The roman centurion lifted the mall and drove the first spike home with one swing. The man bucked and twisted in agony as the metal pierced his wrist like white hot fire, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Warning Signs Of A Failed Marriage Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 3, 2016

There were warnings signs that Samson's marriage was bringing him down but he did not take heed instead continued to allow his desires, his disrespect, his disobedience and his his deception to overcome him. We can learn many things from his life.

Warnings signs are set up to give precautionary notice of possible occurrences. But there are signs I saw in the internet that are so funny that I want to share with you today. Have you seen these kinds of signs? 1. "Do not Breathe under the water" - of course, you cannot breathe under the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

A Missional People Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 8, 2022

A Missional People Series: Roots: Rediscovering Our Foundations November 13, 2022 - Brad Bailey

A Missional People Series: ROOTS Brad Bailey – November 13, 2022 Intro Take a moment …amidst the weekend of Veterans Day…Honor to Veterans. The decision to serve is a tangible declaration that you love your home—the place and its people— enough to bear profound burdens to sustain its existence and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025

Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 John 1:9, Leviticus 19:23-25, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Happens When You Get What You Ask Or Pray For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

True security is found in trusting God as our King, not in pursuing what others have or seeking control through earthly solutions.

Have you ever stood at the fence line of your life, looked at what others have, and felt that tug? If I just had their certainty. Their security. Their leader. Their plan. The human heart has a way of reaching for what is visible, tangible, and immediate. We want a king we can see. A system we can ...read more

Topics: Divine Will, Human Desire

Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39

Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39 He will wipe that smirk off your face 1 Against the Ammonites. Thus, says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom inherit Gad, and his people dwell in its cities? 2 Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will cause to be heard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 49:39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

The call to abide in Jesus Christ and the fruit of our response.

John 15:1-8 It’s All About Relationship If there’s one passage of scripture that you memorize and make your own this year, let it be from today’s gospel. Jesus is saying to you… Each one of you here today… Sitting in these pews and to each of our shut-ins, who will be listening to this message… As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

Don't Take God For Granted

Contributed by Luther Monroe on Nov 1, 2003

what happens when we forsake God

1: The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 19, 2005

People understand "crazy" in different ways. We label others as "crazy" for being eccentric or mean or insane or different. God is "crazy" because he loves humanity too much, something that does not make sense.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 25, 2005

This sermon describes just how much God truly loves his peopl even when it may appear otherwise.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Everyone's Golden Rule

Contributed by Eric Muirhed on Oct 20, 2000

Jesus removes barriers between people and gives us a common ground of love.

Everyone’s Golden Rule In the name of Jesus Christ, who teaches us to found our lives on love. Amen. “Do unto others.” This pretty much sums up the Golden Rule. We’ve all heard about it, and to be honest it is a very simple, sensible statement that reflects wisdom in the matters of interpersonal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed