Sermons on Mortgaging The Vineyards:

The Longsuffering Of God

Contributed by Steve Klein on May 18, 2015

An examination of God's longsuffering, which both comforts and motivates us.

The Longsuffering of God Intro: Did you hear about the teacher who was helping one of her kindergarten students put his boots on? He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn’t want to go on. When the second boot was on, she had worked up a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Sayeth Your Heart? (Money From The People Or Salvation For The People

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 10, 2018

The God we serve shall supply all our needs according to His riches in glory.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WHAT SAYETH YOUR HEART?* (MONEY FROM THE PEOPLE OR SALVATION FOR THE PEOPLE) Acts 8:36-40 King James Version (KJV) 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eunuch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:36-40

Denomination: Charismatic

Positive Mind Towards God’s Work

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 6, 2020

We are all created into this world for a definite purpose, we are not just here on earth to fulfill our personal interest and purpose as this has become the attitude and character of us all.

We are all created into this world for a definite purpose, we are not just here on earth to fulfil our personal interest and purpose as this has become the attitude and character of us all. Although, there are some people that are still committed to the work of God today, but with what mind are ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of A Born Again Christian; Is It Wicked Or Clean?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Authentic Christianity begins when God replaces the wicked heart with a clean, new heart

Unfortunately in the evangelical church today erroneous teaching abounds. One example is the teaching that the heart of a Christian is desperately wicked. It’s based on this verse Jer 17:9 The heart is deceitful above all things, And desperately wicked; Who can know it? Who is God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Struggle Can Turn Sweet

Contributed by Brian Detalente on Apr 28, 2011

Trusting God in the time of trials and struggles.

Judges 14:5-14:9 5 Then went Samson down, and his father and his mother, to Timnath, and came to the vineyards of Timnath: and, behold, a young lion roared against him. 6 And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, and [he had] nothing in his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:5-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Many:called, Few:chosen

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 27, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're chosen. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Ministry Involvement IV. TEXT: Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Pray that we w

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're chosen. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: Ministry Involvement IV. TEXT: Matthew 22:14 “For many are called, but few are chosen.” Pray that we will find our part in GOD's ministry, to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Prosperity

Contributed by Kofi Boakye on Nov 3, 2017

While receiving should never be the ultimate motive for giving, it’s no surprise that generous people seem to always have their needs met and are always blessed. In this message we will get to know biblical truth and ways to prosperity.

While receiving should never be the ultimate motive for giving, it’s no surprise that generous people seem to always have their needs met and are always blessed. In this message we will get to know biblical truth and ways to prosperity. PAY YOUR TITHE In the book of Malachi, the Bible says, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Core 52 Week 12 - The Messiah Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 22, 2020

Who is the ultimate authority in your life?

You can listen to this sermon and the rest of the series on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com • Opening illustration: A slightly overzealous D.E.A. officer was driving through Texas when he stopped at a ranch and began talking with the old rancher. The agent told the rancher, “I ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proud, The Powerful, And The Squandering Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 26, 2021

Wisdom helps us recognize corruption, avoid corruption, and work around corruption.

The Proud, the Powerful, and the Squandering (Proverbs 29:1-4) 1, A little girl asks her father: "Daddy, what is corruption?" -- Go bring me a beer and I'll tell you. -- But mommy said you should stop drinking! -- Get yourself an ice-cream too while you bring me that beer. -- Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Outline For Acts 6:8-15

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 30, 2021

Stephen was a willing worker for the Church in the days of the Apostles. There were some people, including religious leaders, who didn't like him and made plans to do something to him.

An Outline for Acts 6:8-15 Introduction: Stephen was one of the original seven men chosen to assist the apostles (see Acts 6:1-7). He was able to more than just assist in distribution of food, as he performed “great wonders and miracles among the people” and even engaged in dialogue with members ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Servant Leadership

Matthew 20:17-28 & Luke 18:31-34 [Intro] (1) Review: The Rich young man and the laborers in the vineyard / 11th hour workers. (2) Jesus / disciples are journeying closer to Jerusalem where Jesus will be betrayed and given over to the chief priests and he will be crucified. The disciples most ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson's First Wife (Judges 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 14, 2025

How important is it that a marriage have a common faith? Let's begin in Judges 14.

How foolish is choosing a life’s marriage partner solely because of their looks? How important is having the same faith values? Let’s begin in Judges 14. What happened when Samson traveled and saw a foreign woman? Samson traveled down to Timnah. While he was in Timnah, a Philistine woman caught ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Good News: The Mandate Of Every Believer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 20, 2025

The Great Commission is not a suggestion but a divine mandate given to every believer.

SHARING THE GOOD NEWS: THE MANDATE OF EVERY BELIEVER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Supporting Texts: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Romans 10:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:2 INTRODUCTION: The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abuse Of Power (1 Samuel 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2025

What does abuse of power look like? Let's examine 1 Samuel 22.

How dangerous is it to trust a man who abuses power? Are we arrogant and dictatorial or models of Christian living? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 22. Did David find safety in a cave with a group of loyal followers? David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Disciplines Of A Christian Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 2, 2025

Every Christian worker must cultivate spiritual disciplines that build character, deepen devotion, and equip them for effective service in God’s kingdom.

THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES OF A CHRISTIAN WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Timothy 4:12-16 Key Verse: “Meditate upon these things; give thyself wholly to them; that thy profiting may appear to all.” (1 Timothy 4:15, KJV) Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11; Matthew 26:41; 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God