Sermons on pruning and purging:

Winter: Darkness My Closest Friend? Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2022

In the season of winter, often called the dark night of the soul, one finds that despite its cold, harsh, and often painful reality there is much one can do to honor God: pray, prune, wait upon the Lord and reflect on all things unseen.

Spiritual Rhythm Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The following sermon series is based on Mark Buchanan’s book, Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul. There are seasons or “cycles of the heart” that each of us either by our own choices or more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Do Nots Of Christian Living

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

We dear ones are called to Holiness not just good enough to get by. That’s a pretty high standard for any of us and God knows that so He gave us some help and identified behaviours and actions that we need to purge from our character.

The Do Nots of Christian living Leviticus 19:1-2 Leviticus Chapters 15 through 18 Matthew 22:34-40 Many people see religion as a waste of time. I would be one to agree with them. However FAITH is another matter. Religion is made by man but FAITH is what God is calling us to. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:33-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The True Vine Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2022

Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, having promised the Holy Spirit to minister in His stead; He now describes how His disciples can relate to Him, even though He is no longer physically present.

I Am the True Vine John 15:1-11 1. A lot of flowers are in bloom right now. Florists make a fiving marketing them. Man, to florist: ‘I'd like a bunch of flowers, please.” Florist: “Certainly, sir. What flowers would you like?” Man: “Err ... I'm not sure ... Ummm ..” Florist: “Let me help ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Psalm 80:8-19, 1 John 2:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Eats With Sinners And Tax Collectors: The Parable Of The New Wine Into Old Wineskins Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 12, 2022

The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it.

The last few weeks we were in the vineyard, working the fields, sweating, watering vines, pruning vines, getting sweaty, talking servanthood, talking pride vs. humility, talking about the kingdom of God pattern in regard to gifts received, timing, all of it. Now we’re coming in from the vineyard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32, Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Backside Of The Desert

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Jun 15, 2014

Sometimes the Lord needs to remove us from what we know and expect in order to prepare us for a greater work. This is where the 'backside of the desert' comes in-that strategic and sometimes obscure place where the Lord places us in order to prune us.

'The Backside of the Desert' Exodus 3:1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. I. Moses Story Moses went from humble beginnings to privilege, prestige and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 18, 2025

This sermon presents the dual nature of God’s fire—both as judgment and as a refining, empowering force.

THE CONSUMING FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:29 "For our God is a consuming fire." Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:24, Malachi 3:2-3, Exodus 24:17, 1 Kings 18:38-39, Acts 2:3 INTRODUCTION: God is revealed in the Bible as a consuming fire, a symbol of His holiness, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29, Deuteronomy 4:24, Malachi 3:2-3, Exodus 24:17, 1 Kings 18:38-39, Acts 2:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Hypocrites: Ananias And Sapphira [halloween] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2006

Have you ever lied to God? Made Him a promise you didn’t keep? Cared more about what others think than what God knows? The Problem, the Purging, the Punishment. Link included to parts 1 & 2 in formatted text w/ PowerPoint Presentation.

Dead Hypocrites Acts 5:1-11 Begin w/ 4:36, then read 5:1-10 [the ushers that day had a hard job…no wonder old churches put their cemeteries so close!] v. 11 Great Fear? I guess so! The early church in our text is in great revival w/ thousands getting saved…and the devil didn’t like it! He had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want To Be ?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

2 Tim 2:21-23 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, w

2 Tim 2:21-23 21 If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work. 22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Not Without Blood

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2019

The ratification of the old covenant did not take place without blood. But it took the blood of Christ to bear away our sins, once and forever!

NOT WITHOUT BLOOD. Hebrews 9:15-28. In continuing to compare and contrast the old covenant and the new, we have seen how the high priest would enter the ‘Holiest of All’ (Hebrews 9:3), alone, once a year (on the Day of Atonement) ‘not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"god Uses Broken Vessels."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 7, 2023

Jeremiah's visit to the potter's house was a transformative experience that helped him overcome challenges and become a leader. By observing the potter's careful mastery of his craft, Jeremiah learned valuable lessons about perseverance which will help us in our Christian pilgrimage.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (2 Timothy 2: 20, 21) (20) "But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honor, and some to dishonor." (21) " If a man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Jeremiah 18:1-6, Isaiah 64:8, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consumer Or Producer?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011

When it comes down to the Jesus are you a producer or a consumer?

Consumer Or Producer? John 15:1-7 As many of you know, I spent a week up in Ohio a couple of weeks ago cramming all kinds of knowledge into my head. During that week there were a lot of things that really got me thinking. One of them was in the class I took ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

I Am The True Vine (You Are The Branches) - John 15 V 1-11 This Is Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 2, 2022

The great "I AM the Vine - You are the branches" is all about God's best for you. It teaches us about bearing fruit and being more productive for God. That may involve discipline where God has to deal with unproductive branches.

I AM THE TRUE VINE (You are the branches) - John 15 v 1-11 THIS IS PART 1 This teaching on the vine (actually Vine) is all about abiding in the Lord. It will focus on dwelling and abiding. Just so we see the passage clearly I will put it here: {{John 15:1 “I am the true vine and My Father is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14, Isaiah 6:8, Psalm 40:6-8, John 12:23-24, Hebrews 12:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 6, 2022

What does it mean to "Abide in the Vine?" Who/What is the Vine? What are the benefits of "Abiding in the Vine?" Let's Talk About It!

Introduction: • Abide – to remain stable or fixed in state, conform to, continue in place, and accept without objection. – Merriam-Webster o What does it mean to "Abide in the Vine?" o Who/What is the Vine? o What are the benefits of "Abiding in the Vine?" • Let's Talk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11, Hebrews 12:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Revelation 14:14-20, Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1, John 14:6, John 11:25, John 10:11, John 10:9, John 8:12, John 6:35, James 1:3-4, John 15:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"Abiding In The True Vine"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 16, 2010

The true branch abides in the Vine. There are 'Judas branches' who only attach themselves for a time.

“I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3 “You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4 ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

The Vine And His Branches Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

What does it mean to bear fruit for Jesus today?

The vine and the branches John 15:1-7 I was in the hospital the other day and I noticed a sign on the wall of the little store by the entrance. It said, “Chips $1.35.” And I remembered buying the same size bag for a nickel. Anybody else remember that? Now, we pay ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist