Sermons on no sour grapes:

Join In The Mission Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 24, 2021

When we are faithful, God will make us fruitful.

Where I grew up, our neighbors had a vineyard. I remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes I would get a stomachache. Also, I have memories of throwing grapes at my sisters – they left great stains on their pretty dresses! For some reason the owner of these ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Planning Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2007

“Does the Bible have anything to say about planning?” The answer is yes! So, in our time together this morning, I would like to look at what the Bible has to say about plans and planning.

THE IMPORTANCE OF PLANNING INTRODUCTION: A line adapted from the poem, “To the Mouse”, by Robert Burns is stunningly apropos today. “The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” This weekend is one of those “days”. For all of the planning, advertising, and preparation, snow, sleet and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To A Genuine Love Song

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 1, 2005

Listen to a Genuine Love Song 1) Learn how much God has done for you 2) Learn how much God expects from you

What percentage of songs on the radio is about love? 50%? 75%? 90%? I don’t know the exact percentage but whether it’s rock, pop, or country, I’d say that most songs are about love and relationships. Does this mean that songwriters understand love because they write about it so much? No. Not when ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 21:33-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Vine Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 12, 2016

If you are faithful, you will be fruitful.

The Vine John 15:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 12-13, 2016 [Bring up 4 baskets with varying amounts of fruit in each one] When I was growing up our neighbors had a vineyard. I can remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes that I would get a stomachache. I also ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of Fruit Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

In order to bear real spiritual fruit we must abide in the vine, Christ.

This summer I want to take you through the “Fruit of the Spirit” as found in Galatians 5:22-23. We will memorize these two verses, and each Sunday we’re going to discuss a different fruit, but before we do that I think it’s important to look at the source of that fruit and what Jesus says is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Hear His Voice

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 9, 2005

All around us Christians are wondering if God is really among us? The answer is clear when you listen for His voice!

Hear His Voice HEBREWS 3:9-12 Review from this morning A. We are being encouraged to hold fast to our faith until the end B. We are being encouraged to listen to the voice of God C. We are being encouraged not to harden our hearts, but to willingly follow God’s will and plan for our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Beware False Prophets

Contributed by William Mouser on Jun 6, 2005

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus warns his hearers against false prophets, giving them criteria by which they may recognize them when they come.

Beware False Prophets Deuteronomy 11:18 – 32, Psalm 31:1-5,19-24, Romans 3:21-25a,28, Matthew 7:21-27 I do not know many words spoken by Jesus which are more OBVIOUSLY compelling for Christians today that those read in the gospel appointed for today. These words appear at the very end of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"joy's Light Outshines Mere Happiness"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 20, 2022

Compared to the other holidays, why is it significant the words Merry and Christmas are tied together?

This morning, seeking joy’s light, I selected a prophecy from the minor prophet Habakkuk. Given his prophecies are unfamiliar, a quick overview is in order. Habakkuk lived in Israel’s Southern Kingdom as the countdown clock to the Babylonian invasion and their exile was hitting 0. The Northern ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

The Song Of The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013

A Love song - from a disappointed lover - God is going to judge his unfaithful people.

I grew up in the 60’s listening to the Beatles. If you know anything about their music you’ll know that most of it was love songs: ‘I want to hold your hand’, ‘She loves you’, ‘From me to you’. And it was a winner because everyone loves a love song ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is Hope In Life's Darkest Hour

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 15, 2002

A word to those in grief, and to those who know someone who is.

There Is Hope In Life’s Darkest Hour Luke 7:11-17 Introduction: Funeral customs ( Http://library.thinkquest.org/16665/burialframe.htm.) Egypt-bodies were mummified with spices, herbs, and chemicals. Maoris (New Zealand)-bodies are burned in huts which are locals for elaborate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Prophesied Kingdom 1 - Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

God’s people Israel failed to keep God’s covenant, to obey him. As a result they were sent into exile for a short time to bring them to repentance, and then God brought them back again because he wasn’t finished with them yet.

How many of you are old enough to remember the music of the 50s and 60s. Do you remember how popular music changed from Doris Day and Perry Como to Elvis, Col Joye, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones? But at the same time did you notice that although the music changed, the themes were fairly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Forgotten In The Cell Series

Contributed by Duane Brown on Feb 11, 2006

Sermon 3 in the Joseph series as inspired by the writings of Chuck Swindoll

Victim…that’s a word that we hear a lot these days isn’t it? If anyone ever experienced being a victim it would have had to have been Joseph. Let’s quickly recap his story thus far… First he receives unfair treatment from his brothers, then he gets thrown into a situation of being a slave, next ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

What Kind Of Fruit Is God Looking For?

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 20, 2012

We are called in Scripture to be IN the world but no OF the world. Christians are to be separate and when the world is at its’ worst, we are to be at our best…

Luke 6:43,44NLT "A good tree can't produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can't produce good fruit. 44 A tree is identified by its fruit. Figs are never gathered from thornbushes, and grapes are not picked from bramble bushes. Let’s look at some fruit that want you and me to produce… 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-44

Denomination: Baptist