Sermons on Rotting Grapes:

Christian Service

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The First Palm Sunday And The Purge

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 20, 2016

After praises from the Jerusalemites, Jesus curses the fig tree, which is symbolic of Israel, and then He cleans out the money changers in the Temple. Palm Sunday has a lot to do with purging out dead, fruitless people, and hypocrisy!

The First Palm Sunday and The Purge Kelly Durant Mark 11:1-25 2. How many of you like crime stories? It usually begins with a piece of the evidence in front of you, but all the pieces you have to put together so you understand all of what happened. What led up to the incident? Who are the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ruth Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Oct 24, 2022

Kinsman-Redeemer

October 22, 2022 Full disclosure ----- I have preached on Ruth before and you can find that sermon on this website. When we began our new series "Bible Stories", however, the congregation requested the story of Ruth again, so here it is. Hopefully, it is enough different for you to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1, Deuteronomy 14:28-29, Leviticus 25:25, Luke 1:68-69

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith That Waits For God’s Timing Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 27, 2025

God’s delays are by design to develop godly character and deepen our dependence on Him

Last Sunday in our Dust to Life series we saw how Joseph’s fear of the Lord and godly convictions brought him through Potiphar’s wife's seductive siege. However, when she didn’t get her way with him and instead accused him of the wrongdoing, Potiphar had him thrown in jail. We don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strike Three, Your Out!

Contributed by William Rushing on Jul 29, 2002

This sermon looks at the Law of the Nazarite found in Numbers 6 and compares them to Samson’s life as a Nazarite. God shows his mercy when we fail.

I. Introduction a. Intro to book of Numbers. i. What is a Nazarite b. Intro to book of Judges i. Intro to Samson 1. Son of Manoah 2. Wife was childless 3. Gave birth to Samson after a man of God said they would. 4. Would be a Nararite II. Strike One: Wine (Num. 6:1-4) a. High priest was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Beyond Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 23, 2007

Habakkuk recognized that he could not allow circumstances to dictate his faith, but instead acknowledged that his faith must be in the Lord’s strength alone.

Living Beyond Your Circumstances Habakkuk 3:16-19 Habakkuk 3:16 (NLT) I trembled inside when I heard all this; my lips quivered with fear. My legs gave way beneath me, and I shook in terror. I will wait quietly for the coming day when disaster will strike the people who invade us. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Recommissioning Of Ezekiel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2023

I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live.

THE RECOMMISSIONING OF EZEKIEL. Ezekiel 33:7-11. EZEKIEL 33:7. The prophet Ezekiel had first been commissioned by the LORD to be a “a watchman” for “the house of Israel” back in Ezekiel 3:17. This is now a renewal of that commission. Again the warning comes from the LORD. EZEKIEL 33:8. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Biblical Warning On The Dangers Of Inner Darkness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 7, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical perspective on those who masquerade as servants of God while harboring inner darkness.

In today's world, it's not uncommon to encounter individuals who claim to serve God while exhibiting behaviors that are far from divine. The Bible warns us about such deceivers, who may appear righteous on the outside but are inwardly corrupt. In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Reformation Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004

The real enemy to the Christian today is not “the liberals”, abortion, or no prayer in school. The real enemy to the Christian today is subtle sins like pride, envy, jealousy, selfishness, lust and greed, that infiltrate the Christian’s life and the chur

Reformation Nehemiah 13:15-31 “It is the nature of fire to burn out” 1. Recommitment to Separation A. A Mixed Multitude (vs. 1-3) A “Mixed Multitude” is when a Christian lets sin enter his life and does not treat it as his enemy. A “Mixed Multitude” is when the church does not teach the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Of Hezekiah

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2013

King Hezekiah received the word of the Lord from prophet Isaiah that he was going to die, but Hezekiah instead of getting cynical and hysterical, turns his face toward the wall and calls out to the Lord for mercy and the Lord answers his prayer not only w

Prayer of Hezekiah! 2 King 20:2”Then he turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the LORD, saying, 3"Remember now, O LORD, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and with a loyal heart, and have done what was good in Your sight." And Hezekiah wept bitterly.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rich, Rude & Foolish

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 26, 2011

We should always treat others with kindness and respect.

Rich, Rude & Foolish September 25, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should always treat others with kindness and respect. Focus Passage: I Samuel 25:1-13 Supplemental Passage: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Addressed According To Your Dressing

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 2, 2021

The way you dress is the way you will be addressed. In our society today, decently dressed people get more respect than poorly dressed ones. It is the sane in the spiritual realm.

TEXT: Genesis 41:14, 42 "Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:42, Ephesians 6:12-18, Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Inheritance That Cannot Fade Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025

This sermon explains that our Christian hope is fixed on a heavenly inheritance that is secure from decay ("incorruptible"), pure from sin ("undefiled"), and eternally glorious ("fadeth not away"), all personally guaranteed by God.

Introduction: Earthly Investments Brothers and sisters, in the previous verse, Peter told us we have been born again into a "lively hope." A hope for what? Verse 4 gives us the stunning answer. We have been born into an inheritance. In our world, an inheritance is often something we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

When Anger Knocks

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 10, 2025

You can be angry, but don’t let it turn into sin.

When Anger Knocks June 8, 2025 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: You can be angry, but don’t let it turn into sin. Focus Passage: Ephesians 4:26-27 Supplemental Passage: Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger resides in the bosom of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27, Ecclesiastes 7:9, Proverbs 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

Mark #6: Uncommon Hope Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 3, 2001

This sermon inspires the hope of eternal life to all who beleive.

Ten Marks of a Prevailing Church Mark #6: Uncommon Hope 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 July 29, 2001 Intro: A. [Born to Lose, Citation: Norman Vincent Peale in Power of the Plus Factor, in Christianity Today.] Once walking through the twisted little streets of Kowloon in Hong Kong, I came upon a tattoo ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational