Sermons on Miami Vineyard Community Church:

How God Saves The Best Till Last

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 5, 2011

A look at what an incredible Kingdom Jesus is offering.

Outline: WHAT’S THE POINT? What Jesus does here is a sign, which is initially fulfilled in the disciples’ amazed response to the miracle. - John 2:11. DAWNING AWARENESS: Beyond the initial “wow” factor, there is a lot here to show that God has “saved the best till ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shortcuts

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 8, 2011

We live in a world of shortcuts. They can be harmless or detrimental to our well-being.

“Shortcuts” Matthew 7:13-14 We live in a world of shortcuts. When I drive up to the Wendy’s drive-through menu, I order my usual #6 rather than recite the details of the food order. You have your own shortcuts: mixing laundry loads; hot dinner pick up at Superstore; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Journey Back Home Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on May 9, 2011

Naomi heard how the Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. That good news combined with very difficult circumstances propelled her back to the promised land. That one two punch is what God often does to backsliders

Ruth Part Two, The Journey Back Home PPT1 We are studying the book of Ruth and I have entitled this series, "My Redeemer Lives" A redeemer is one who restores the honor worth and dignity of a thing. It is one who frees from the consequences of sin. It is one who goes after something they consider ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Lives To Make Intercession

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 4, 2016

In this sermon we are discussing Peter's denial, and the fact that Jesus makes intercession for us. This could be used as an Easter sermon, or a stand-alone sermon that shows that because Christ has been raised from the dead, we have hope.

If you have your Bibles (and I hope you do), take them and open them up to Luke 22. We’re starting a short series on the Resurrection in hopes that God will use these sermons to prepare our hearts for the holiday season. And that we’ll see how glorious, and wonderful, and awesome, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, and so many more, but is in total peace

Message Matthew 26:47-56 Jesus Permits ... The Disciples Scatter When you go to the top part of the Niagara Falls there is a point which you can reach which is called “the point of no return”. No boat, no matter how powerful the engine, is able to pull away from the surging of water heading over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56

Denomination: Baptist

Gethsemane

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 8, 2016

In preparing our hearts to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, this sermon takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane and shows us the anguish of Jesus as He prays to the Father. But in doing that, it also shows us the amazing grace and love of our God

Gethsemane Text: Mark 14:32 – 42 Alright, let’s open our Bibles up to the Gospel of Mark. This morning we’re looking at one of the most troubling portions (at least to me), of the Passion Week… And the reason I say that, is because this story of Jesus praying in the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back From The Dead

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

All glory for our change goes to God. He provided us with salvation. We do not need to do good works to merit salvation, but we should do good works because we have received salvation. This is God’s plan for every believer.

Opening illustration: Can a man be officially alive after being declared legally dead? That question became international news when a man from Ohio showed up in good health after being reported missing more than 25 years earlier. At the time of his disappearance he had been unemployed, addicted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes - Continued - 4 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

Blessed are the pure in heart, the peace makers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake

I. Introduction A. Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor and a young trainee, were out checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman looking out her kitchen window ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Passionate Lord

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016

The contrast between lamb and lion in John 2. Do not try to domesticate Christ. Jesus can be angry. Jesus is passionate. Jesus is powerful.

OUR PASSIONATE LORD John 2:13-22, 24-25; 12:37 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Mark 3:5 Rev. 6:15-17 Ps 69 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is Book 3 of “The Chronicles of Narnia”. At the end of this wonderful story, C. S. Lewis describes an encounter between the two human heroes Edmund and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hidden Treasure?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 6, 2017

In today’s sermon I want to encourage you to first examine the value of the treasure of both God’s word and salvation and second to invite others to make a decision for Christ before it is too late.

Hidden Treasure Matthew 13:44-52 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does the kingdom of heaven mean to you? For those whom are perishing in their sins and no longer think it is worthwhile to retain any knowledge of God (Romans 1:28); the treasures of Scripture or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

Guardrails-Resolved Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 7, 2017

God will honor the decisions you make with your guardrails.

Title: Guardrails-Resolved Date: 11/12/17 Place: BLCC Text: Daniel 1.1-19 CT: God will honor the decisions you make with your guardrails. [Screen 1] Typical of many other serious young men of his day, the young Jonathan Edwards drew up a list of resolutions, committing himself to a God-centered ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Ebenezer Stone

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 10, 2017

This sermon is about Jesus as our Ebenezer stone and what it means, along with discussing the importance of Samuel's statement, "Thus far the Lord has helped."

Our Ebenezer Stone 1 Samuel 7:12 Whenever we hear the name, Ebenezer, our minds automatically go to Christmas and Charles Dickens’, “A Christmas Carol,” and its main character, Ebenezer Scrooge. But there is another Ebenezer, one that is far more famous, but far less known. It’s also not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-14

Denomination: Foursquare

Championing Stability-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2017

1 of 2. The Psalmist Championed the stability & security of God’s people. The Holy Spirit champions the stability of God’s people. But When or Where does that occur? The stability of God’s people is championed within...

CHAMPIONING STABILITY—Psalm 119:165 Attention: Tactful Lieutenant: A certain lieutenant was brilliant in military matters, but lacked a few social graces. One day he called a soldier in to the office & said "Kramer, your grandmother died." Understandably, the soldier’s spirit was completely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And God Remembered

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

What does it mean to be "remembered" by God?

INTRO: 1. “And God Remembered…” is found in a number of occasions in the Old Testament. a. It’s said God remembered Noah when he and the animals was floating in the flood. b. It’s said God remembered Abraham in the wake of Sodom & Gomorrah’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

“keeping Commandments And Resurrection Promises” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 29, 2016

Jesus gives special encouragement to His disciples the night before His crucifixion. He explains the connection between loving God and keeping His commandments. He also gives the promise of resurrection to believers.

3 27 2016 “Keeping Commandments and Resurrection Promises” John 14:15-21 In John 14, Jesus is giving His disciples teaching and encouragement right before He goes to the cross. Last week we examined two things which happen when Jesus returned to the Father: Believers would have a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Baptist