Sermons on no sour grapes: showing 121-135 of 5,684

Generational Curses

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 1, 2005

Due to misinterpretations of God’s Word people have developed the concept of Generational Curses in order to try to blame God for their wrong doing. This lesson explains how Generational curses are not Biblical at all.

“Generational Curses” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. One of the most misinterpreted scriptures of the Bible has caused much confusion for many years. It has been the catalyst for many false teachings that are taught in some churches today. It has caused people that are filled with the precious ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Apostolic

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus used symbolism of the Grape Vine to picture our relationship with God.

I AM series #7 I AM the Vine John 15 Scripture Reading: John 15:5-8 INTRODUCTION: This summer I’ve been preaching about the I AM statements that Jesus made. There are 7, and all of them are recorded in the Gospel of John. I learned something while doing this series. (Even when you’re in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Responsible For This

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 27, 2006

From Ezekiel’s prophecy to the people the Bible teaches us to: Stop the Blame Game and Accept Appropriate Responsibility for our Life.

I have used Sermon Central as well as many other resources for this sermon. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? February 26, 2006 Jay Davis Robison Ezekiel 18:1-4, 30-32 Presidential Advice lame duck Pres met successor Oval office in transition near end presented incoming leader 3 numbered ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Encouragement

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

The Lord desires for us to be an encourager rather than a sour faced Christian.

THE MINISTRY OF ENCOURAGEMENT ACTS 13:13-26 INTRO- District Assembly highlights/ I was encouraged not discouraged- We need more encouragers and less discouragers! Amen. One of the speakers was Lamorris Crawford, Chaplain of the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a positive impact that will stay with us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Is God Unjust?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Sep 21, 2005

How many times have you challenged God’s Justice or even wondered what you would do if you were God? That was the mindset of God’s people. God helps us see that His ways are indeed Just.

Hi, thank you for looking at this sermon. I hope it helps. I appreciate your opinion. However I do ask that you not provide a negative just because the sermon did meet your particular need or because you did not like the style. Please only hit that ’negative’ button if you think God’s people would ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Song Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017

A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Vine---We Are Grated Into The Vine

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Grape vines are amazing how they grow, need to be pruned, produce fruit and thrive, all being attached to the Vine.

5/10 John 15 – Mothers Day, Jesus is the Vine—we are the Branches, God is the Gardener (Mothers garden us) Welcome Calvary family to Mother's Day Worship. We're back in a vineyard again, at Sharon Forden’s. She and her son Ken and I talked about some aspects of the vineyard and I want ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Branches Of The True Vine Jesus Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 25, 2003

“Abide in me and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me you

Theme: Branches of the true vine, Jesus Christ Text: Acts 9:26-31; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 The grapevine has always been central to Israel’s agriculture and economy and was an important symbol for Israel’s relationship with God in the Old Testament. Isaiah spoke of the house of Israel as the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling Sinners Home Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 26, 2002

The church can become just another club – an elite society that has all the right externals but has forgotten what its true purpose is. Principles taken from the call of Levi (Matt).

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 10 “CALLING SINNERS HOME!” Luke 5:27-39 “It was a beautiful Sunday morning. People were filling the church to its fullest capacity. As they entered, each were given a bulletin filled with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Home On Father's Day

Contributed by David Washburn on Jun 11, 2002

Father’s Day is a day to honor our father, our Heavenly Father. Jesus’ parable about the prodigal son is a pure reflection of a loving father and what it means to come home on Father’s Day.

Dads, today is our day, but Father’s Day has somehow never been held in as high regard as Mother’s Day. Mother’s just have that certain something. After all, whenever you see someone holding a sign or mouthing “hello,” they’re saying, “Hi, Mom,” and usually not, “Hi Dad.” Now, I’m not complaining, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

Open Hearted Worship Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 6, 2006

True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God. Open to His Purification and Love

Sermon: Open Hearted Worship True Worship Originates From An Open Heart Big Idea: True Worship Starts in an Open Heart to God Big Aim: motivate people to seek to worship God with heart wide open to Him Dylan makes it plain when he likes something: I like-a Tom’s Truck, Daddy! I like-a Daddy’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whom Can I Blame?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 4, 2003

Self-pity has become a lifestyle for many. We can break down the walls of self-pity through the word of God.

January 5, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 5:1:15; Acts 8:1-8 Subject: Overcoming the Victim Mentality Title: Whom Can I Blame? I want to begin todays sermon with a story from Max Lucados "The Applause of Heaven". "I have everything I need for joy!" Robert Reed said. "Amazing!" I thought. His ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fixing Our Corrupted Os

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dressed In His Righteousness Alone

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

Wearing the garment of Christ

DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE We owe a great deal of our modern phrases or figures of speech to two sources; Scripture and Shakespeare. Often I like to quiz my confirmation students on whether a phrase comes from the Bible or Shakespeare. From Scripture we derive such phrases as “my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Dazzling Mountain, Dying Mountain

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2009

For Transfiguration Sunday. God gives us defining, dazzling moments, perhaps only a few; but they empower us for the self-giving times and never need to be renewed.

For many people, life peaks early, and then they seem to run downhill all the way thereafter. There are many people who do well early in life -- they have a happy childhood, they do well in school, they launch their careers, all in their early years. But then something goes wrong. Something goes a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-12

Denomination: Baptist