Sermons on Naboths Vineyard:

The Reward Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002

The parable of the talents has more importance than we often understand. We used this sermon as a way of introducing gift centered ministries.

OPEN: We use numbers all the time without knowing their significance or their meaning. For example: How many feet in a mile (5280 feet). Do you know why? The term mile come from the Latin word "mille" - meaning 1000. To the Romans it was the distance a soldier could cover in 1000 paces - about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 14, 2009

1st sermon in a 3 part study on John 15.

Life in Christ Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:1-11 As we begin our study of John 15, understand that Jesus uses the vineyard as an illustration for us, revealing to us the importance of 3 relationships: Up, around and out. Up in our relationship with Him, around in our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Vine And Grafted Branches

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 14, 2008

Life Lessons from God’s Creation Jesus is the true vine. God’s chosen people are His natural branches. We have the right to be grafted in, becoming a part of God’s family tree.

VINE AND BRANCHES John 15:1-16 By William Akehurst, HSWC Life Lessons from God’s Creation Jesus is the true vine. God’s chosen people are His natural branches. We have the right to be grafted in, becoming a part of God’s family tree. Today we will begin with a lesson in Botany Props: a branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failing, Fruitless, Flourishing

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 7, 2010

We are a part of this world's injustice and brokenness, and need to repent, for we have too often attempted nothing or have given ourselves to pointless activity. "Only what you do for Christ will last" and that is guaranteed by His risen life.

There are just too many things that are not the way they ought to be, and I don’t like it! Are you with me? There are too many things going on that should not be going on, and when I hear about them or experience them, it disturbs me. I don’t like the brokenness I see in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

“god Has Been Faithful In Presenting The Salvation Plan" Series

Contributed by James Webster on Mar 7, 2015

God's Grace, Evangelism and Love for His people wasn't given up when man failed in the Garden. He was faithful in giving us everything we need to have a relationship with Him.

THE BOOK OF MARK SERIES MARK 12:1-12 Grace, Evangelism, Love “God Has Been Faithful In Presenting the Salvation Plan.” REVIEW For the months of February and March we have been preaching from the Gospel According to Mark. TODAY’S TEXT Mark 12:1-12 (NKJV) BACKGROUND OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Early Bird Gets The Worm

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 10, 2015

Proper 20 (A). We toil and struggle against sin, to live righteously, But it does not give us life. Christ gives to us freely and aboundantly, all we need for this life and the next.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The early bird gets the worm” In our text today, Jesus tells His disciples another parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. You will recall that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

That's Not Fair!

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Some people want more from God and some don't. You will never experience more of God if you don't put yourself in a position to know more of God.

That’s not Fair! Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction- This week at District Assembly was amazing! I linked the minister’s choir to my Facebook page because it was so good. Platform full of ministers and you could sense God’s anointing as they sang. I think of all the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Laborers Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The third in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point, expository sermon explores the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the eleventh hour hire. It highlights the extravagant, endless, and equalizing grace of God!

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE LABORERS Scott Bayles, pastor Portions adapted from Max Lucado’s “Grace” & “In the Grip of Grace” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/9/14 Well over fifty years ago, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Government Take Over Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Mark 12: 1-12

Mark 12: 1-12 Government Take Over Then He began to speak to them in parables: “A man planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a place for the wine vat and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 2 Now at vintage-time he sent a servant to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Parable Of The Laborers: An Exposition Of Matthew 20:1-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2020

Parables are more than stories from life. They illustrate something greater.

The Parable of the Laborers: An Exposition of Matthew 20:1-16 Have you ever wondered about what Jesus did between the time he astonished the rabbis in the Temple when He was twelve years old and the time He came to John the Baptist for baptism when he was about thirty years of age. All Luke tells ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 19:16-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah .. In The Past And Today

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 30, 2021

What are some of the lessons we learn from Isaiah? Are you aware of the value The MOST HIGH has placed on you as HIS servant?

Isaiah .. in the past and today Prophet Isaiah is a well known figure and recognized prophet, a servant of The MOST HIGH. His legacy lives on centuries after his death, much beloved and admired. Almost everywhere you go, you will meet an Isaiah named after this beloved servant of The MOST HIGH. ...read more

Created For Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 31, 2021

The image of the Christian life is one of fruitfulness and vitality. What does this really mean and how do we know if we are producing fruit?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 As we begin this new year of 2022, I wanted to take a few moments as a church and remember some important factors facing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5, Job 33:4, John 1:3-4, John 10:28, Psalm 24:1, Colossians 1:16, Jeremiah 2:21, Isaiah 5:7, John 5:18, John 10:38, Exodus 3:14, 1 Corinthians 15:22, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

John Wimber’s Power Healing Notes

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 19, 2024

He was one of the founders of the Vineyard movement and Fuller Theological Seminary Adjunct faculty

http://www.christianhealingmin.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=488:francis-macnutt is mentioned on p. 11, 83 God leads by burdens, by Scripture, by elders / friends and by circumstances. p. 24 Carol (his wife) used Wimber’s sleeping hand to heal her. p. 32 The 3 ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

What Is The Motive For Your Service?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 3, 2007

It is not enough that Christians work in the vineyard of the Lord but also what motivates us to do that work.

WHAT IS THE MOTIVE FOR YOUR SERVICE? “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” Hebrews 6:10 Labor, or work, is ordained by God. Before sin entered into the world, God commanded ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine Series

Contributed by Carlos Buyungo on Oct 26, 2019

Jesus used the parable of the vine and vineyard to illustrate the believer's relationship with Christ.

It is important that we understand the meaning of True Vine, because there are false vines existing in the world today. People have made substitutes to God, which in their sight might seem to have life in them, but in the actual sense when there false vines. Jesus illustrates in the scripture that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7