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Six Informative Vineyards Of Scripture Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 19, 2022

From drunkenness in a vineyard, to murder by lust in a vineyard, and great failure in another vineyard; restitution in vineyards, and vineyards for the poor - these are considered in this message. Taking vineyards by greed, and abiding in the Vine in another vineyard - it is here.

SIX INFORMATIVE VINEYARDS OF SCRIPTURE VINEYARD NUMBER ONE:- THE VINEYARD OF HUMAN FAILURE {{Genesis 9:20-24 “Then Noah began farming and planted a vineyard Gen 9:21 and he drank of the wine and became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent. Gen 9:22 Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:20-24, Genesis 9:1-17, Isaiah 5:1-7, 1 Kings 21:1-16, James 1:14-15, Exodus 22:5, Leviticus 19:9-10, Nehemiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Den Of Thieves And A Kosher Baptist Suit Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 31, 2006

Built on Mark 11, it helps people to see why Jesus was really angry with the Pharisees for what they were doing in the court of the Gentiles.

A DEN OF THIEVES AND A KOSHER BAPTIST SUIT (Mark 11:15 NIV) On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves, (Mark 11:16 NIV) and would not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are We Searching For?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 29, 2017

A sermon about giving all to follow Christ.

“What are We Searching For?” Matthew 13:44-46 What do you long to see and experience more than anything else in the entire world? Have you ever thought to yourself: “I would give anything for that?” If so, what was it or what is it? For instance, would you give anything to see all racial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Understanding Who You Are? Your Identity In God Part #4

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 19, 2025

I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until you understand that the concept of salvation is twisted and manipulated and used to control slaves.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Part #4 This week I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Hidden Treasure And The Pearl Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 13, 2002

Jesus; the treasure beyond measure and the pearl of great price. How you’ve gotta buy the WHOLE field to have Him.

The hidden treasure and the pearl Mt 13:44-46 WBC 24/2//2pm Intro Parables!: A quote from Keith Allam: "I initially thought how on earth am I going to get any meat out of this (study on parables) as we had already covered this in the previous study. Time was moving on and by Monday night I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Aug 4, 2005

The Da Vinci Code and the Jesus seminar present radically different visions of who the real Jesus was. What is their evidence and how trustworthy is it?

SE032804 MY OWN PERSONAL JESUS 2. Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up Last week, we said that when people consider WHO Jesus REALLY WAS, there is the New Testament answer to that question, and then there’s every other answer. - the New Testament answer is that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unhindered Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 6, 2007

Through his cleansing of the temple, Jesus reveals that we must not stand in the way of those who come to worship God.

Introduction: Have you ever wanted – even needed – something but you couldn’t get it. It was right there in front of you. It was within your reach. But you couldn’t get it. It was in front of you, you wanted it and yet something or someone prevented you from having what you wanted. We’ve all ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Blessing That Was Found In A Pot Of Oil

Contributed by Charles Mccall on May 10, 2008

Sometimes our blessings are found in the most unusaul places.

2nd Kings 4:1-7 Topic: The blessiing that was found in a pot of oil In 2nd Kings 4:1-7, we read about a poor widow mother who was once married to a prophet, who was one of the sons, or one of the associates, or one of the servants of Elisha the prophet, who was known to be a mighty prophet ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Good News!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2010

Following the last command Jesus gave us, as found in MATTHEW 28:19, 20.

Even as Christians, many of us try our best to avoid uncomfortable situations. But sometimes, it is within those uncomfortable situations that we find our deepest levels of faith. We are going to discuss one of those situations this morning, but first, let us open in prayer to the Father. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Don't Lie To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022

God calls his people to live lives of integrity, being honest and genuine in all we do.

Don’t Lie to the Holy Spirit Text: Acts 4:36-5:11 Introduction 1. Illustration: “You can fool some of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you can’t fool Mom.” (Captain Penny). 2. You can take this wisdom from Captain Penny and appropriate into our spiritual ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Three Big Mistakes In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

People make mistakes because we can’t see ahead.

Illus: On July 4, 1952, Florence Chadwich, aged 34, waded into the water off Catalina Island and began her 21-mile swim toward California. If she completed her journey, she would be the first woman ever to accomplish this feat. The water was ice cold, and the fog was so heavy, that Florence could ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire That Doesn't Burn

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 13, 2025

Jesus took the fire we deserved, finishing redemption completely—no tasks, no payment—just perfect grace from the fire that doesn’t burn.

I sometimes wonder what it would look like if Amazon started selling indulgences. “SoulPrime™ — Skip the wait for forgiveness! One-click grace, Prime-eligible!” Basic Mercy ships in three to five business days, or upgrade to Prime Grace™ for instant absolution with angelic delivery. And in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14, Romans 1:17, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 23:43, Revelation 21:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith And Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 20, 2021

Why are some prayers answered while others are not? It has to do with materialism vs. spirituality.

Faith and Prayer Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:14-29 14 When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. 15 Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him. 16 And He asked them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Joy Of A Soul Winner

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 29, 2015

A soul winner will bring joy to the Saviour, to Self, to the Sinner and to the Saints.

The Joy of a Soul Winner Study Text: Luke 10: 17 - 20 Introduction: - The most valuable possessions in the world are souls. Jesus said, "For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Matt. 16:26) - Once we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Very Early On The First Day Of The Week..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 3, 2015

A sermon for an Easter Sunrise Service.

"Very Early on the First Day of the Week" Mark 16:1-8 "When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they could go and anoint Jesus' dead body. Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they came to the tomb. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist