Sermons on Pray For All Vineyard Workers:

Known To Them

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

Would you recognize Jesus if he came to visit you? How would he make himself known? Perhaps he would be known to you as he became known to the men on the road to Emmaus.

Known To Them – LK 24: 13 - 35 Intro: Laureen had corresponded with Gauthier since they became high school pen pals. A continent and an ocean had separated them. They had exchanged pictures years ago. Laureen was planning a trip to France and wanted to meet her long-distance friend. But now, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Examination

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How to come to the Lord’s Table

I Cor 11:23-30 Examination - School this week - Dr. --- To find out what is wrong 1 Corinthians 11:28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of [that] bread, and drink of [that] cup. A Duty - Preventing Sin - Unworthy Communication Goldsmiths - The truth of their gold - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Find Hope?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we find hope, when the world is falling down around us. Where do we turn to?

"HOW DO YOU FIND HOPE?" PSALMS 62:5-7 I was recently reading an article in the magazine, "In Christianity Today" that caught my interest. The author was recounting an event that recently took place which George Bush Sr. attended in Russia. The author wrote, "As Vice President, George Bush ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Trials Dissected

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us.

Trials Dissected James 1:1-12 Introduction Everyone, at this very moment is in a trial, heading for a trial, or just coming out of one. What we do with that trial is solely up to us. I. The Purpose of Trials (vv. 1-6) a. JOY i. Trials (peirasmois), describes things that put a person to the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Baton

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 28, 2006

A final message to my congregation using the passing of the baton from Moses to Joshua

Passing the Baton Numbers 27:15-23 Numbers 27:15-23 (NLT) Then Moses said to the Lord, [16] "O Lord, the God of the spirits of all living things, please appoint a new leader for the community. [17] Give them someone who will lead them into battle, so the people of the Lord will not be like ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Condition?critical! Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 5, 2007

Goldlessnes is something we each should strive for but we must relize that our Condition of our lives are CRITICAL

CONDITION? CRITICAL! Romans 1:18–2:2 Introduction Imagine that you were in the hospital for tests on your spiritual condition. On the end of the bed they printed a graph like they used to do in the old comic strips. For the good hours the line headed up. For the bad ones it slid down. How would it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Bounty Hunter For The Lord

Contributed by Andy Johnson on Jan 8, 2007

As bounty hunters look diligently for those who jump bail, so should Christians look diligently for the lost and for those who have went astray.

Intro: Duane Chapman alias “DOG the Bounty Hunter” In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus is talking to the disciples here in reference to Vs. 1. Then He gives them and us a warning in vs. 6-9, as bounty hunters we need to hold fast to the truths found in these 5 verses. I. A Bounty Hunter must know who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Hope? Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 12, 2006

A Study in First Peter

1 Peter 1:13-16 Where is your hope? I. What are the truths that require action A. You are loved by God! vs. 2 B. You are sanctified by the Spirit of God! vs. 2 C. You are born again! vs. 3 D. You have a living hope! vs. 3 E. You have an inheritance! vs. 4 F. You will face trials! vs. 6 G. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We tend to bypass vices list; we don’t like dwelling on negatives, & we don’t think these apply to us.

Romans 1:24-32 We tend to bypass vices list; we don’t like dwelling on negatives, & we don’t think these apply to us. “Therefore,” because they exchanged God’s glory for something else? Ex 34:14; Eze 39:25. 1) “God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity.” • “So that;” the results ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Assurance Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 21, 2006

How do we know for sure that we are really, genuinely, saved? Many things are blamed on God, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, plagues, famines. How do we know that God will keep His word?

Romans 5:6-11 1) Our condition before being saved was that we were helpless. • We were “without strength”: weak, sick, feeble, and powerless. We were spiritually worthless & unable to help ourselves. We were like helpless, weak, sick & dying babies. Our condition was desperate. • “For my life is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Restoration

Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 28, 2006

A list of sermon titles I preached for a restoration series a few years ago

I preached a series of sermons a few years ago on the subject of restoration. The word restore means, “return something to previous condition: to bring something back to an earlier and better condition.” Encarta ® World English Dictionary © & (P) 1998-2004 Microsoft Corporation. All rights ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because We Care!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 2, 2006

Consider the role "caring" ministries play in the work of God’s kingdom.

Are there activities in your spiritual life that communicate "caring and concern?" These activities go beyond a verbal witness. These activities give legitimacy to a witness. We see much of this taking place in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. People in those areas ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Saved And The Lost

Contributed by George Barton on May 13, 2006

Using an outline from the late Dr. Culbertson of Moody Bible Institute the author explains the various asoects of how we are saved.

ROMANS 3:21-6:23 THE SAVED AND THE LOST THE SAVED THESE PEOPLE ARE SAVED BY THE GRACE OF GOD 1, These people are saved originally by grace. Grace is unmerited favor, God’s riches at Christ’s expense. Before God laid the foundations of the world, God chose these people to be saved. They are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Think About God's Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 28, 2006

Think about God’s Wisdom

Let’s Think About God’s Wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 Introduction A. Use the illustration of the ministry of Jonah. His message to Nineveh was negative. However, he faithfully proclaimed his God-given message and had great results. In some way God worked through that message. B. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wanted...encouragers! Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon teaches us the importance of being an encourager to other believers.

Peter encouraged the persecuted believers to whom he wrote. God still needs encouragers in today’s church. What can we learn from Peter? 1. We can learn from Peter the Man. A. Peter was a common man. -He was a fisherman (Mt. 4:18). -He was an untrained leader (Acts 4:13). Consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist