Sermons on The Rented Vineyard:

Motive For Involvement

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

Why do we serve the Lord? Motive is more important than any thing else.

1. It is the 11th hour 2. There are Christians standing idle. Many asleep in the harvest. 1 Corinthians 15:34 3. This is a personal invitation. a. Go work. Matthew 21:28-31 b. Many parables of God’s work being the vineyard, the field, the harvest. 4. It is a fact each of us has a job to do in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Parts Of The Law Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

When we read the Old Testament, we find there are several parts of the law described. Some Hebrew Scriptures divide the law into three main segments: commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31; 6:1; 7:11; 30:16). How does this work?

When we read the Old Testament, we find there are several parts of the law described. Some Hebrew Scriptures divide the law into three main segments: commandments, statutes and judgments (Deuteronomy 5:31; 6:1; 7:11; 30:16). Some translations use the word decrees instead of statutes and ordinances ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:31

Denomination: Baptist

Samson's Strife (Judges 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2025

Can God use a person of terrible character for good purposes? Let's begin in Judges 15.

Can a little squabble quickly escalate? Can we make peace? Can God use even the worst leaders for divine purposes? Let’s begin in Judges 15. Did Samson return to find that his wife had been given to another man? Later on, at the time of wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat and went to visit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rules Of War (Deuteronomy 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2025

Were there two kinds of city that Israel conquered, the perverted and those granted a chance for peace? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 20.

Were there two kinds of people that Israel conquered, those who had committed abominations and those who were to be given a chance for peace? Will such abominations become popular again? Let’s review Deuteronomy 20. What was the priest to say to the army before they battled an enemy? When you go ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Civil Society (Deuteronomy 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2025

Was Israel under the old covenant perhaps in many ways a more civil society than ours? Let's look at Deuteronomy 24.

How do our modern societies compare to ancient Israel? Let’s look at divorce, military conscription, loans, wages, kidnapping, foreigners and the poor. Which is actually a more civil society? Let’s review Deuteronomy 24. What were the rules about divorce and remarriage? When a man takes a wife ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 10, 2025

God is not unjust to forget your work. He is the God of the Harvest, who rewards obedience, labour, giving, and intercession.

GOD OF THE HARVEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 9:37-38 Supporting Texts: Genesis 8:22, Galatians 6:7-9, John 4:35-38, Psalm 126:5-6, 2 Corinthians 9:10 INTRODUCTION: Harvest is a biblical principle and a divine promise. It is the season of reward and manifestation of what has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bearing Fruit In Keeping With Repentance

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

Repentance is more than a verbal confession; it is a change of heart that must reflect in a change of life.

BEARING FRUIT IN KEEPING WITH REPENTANCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:8 Supporting Texts: Luke 6:43-45, John 15:4-8, Galatians 5:22-24, Romans 6:1-2, James 2:17-20 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is more than a verbal confession; it is a change of heart that must reflect in a change of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Sees In Secret And Rewards Openly Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

There are times in life when men overlook your sacrifices, ignore your prayers, or disregard your secret tears. But the God we serve is not blind to what happens in the hidden places.

THE GOD WHO SEES IN SECRET AND REWARDS OPENLY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:4, 6, 18 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 23:24, Psalm 139:1-12, 1 Samuel 16:7, Revelation 22:12 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when men overlook your sacrifices, ignore your prayers, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Three Cannots Of Discipleship

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2025

Jesus must have our highest allegiance as the center of our life.

“Great crowds were traveling with Jesus (Luke 14:25),” we hear. He’d rather they be students, or learners which is what disciple means from the Latin word discipulus. So, he teaches them three “cannots,” which is a great way to weed out the casual observers from the more serious followers because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Cycle Of Relationships

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Relationships grow and heal when we move beyond hurt into honest grace, choosing reconciliation and forgiveness through the love and power of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION A husband forgot his anniversary. His wife said, “Tomorrow morning, I want a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in under six seconds.” Next morning she found a gift-wrapped box. She opened it. A bathroom scale. Bob has been missing since Friday. We laugh because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:2, Song of Songs 2:15, Ephesians 4:32, Romans 5:8, Matthew 18:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Prayer Points To Drive Out Evil From Nigeria Series

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Nov 20, 2025

At approximately 2:45 AM, I awoke with an immediate and significant burden for the escalating violence in Nigeria, specifically the alarming prevalence of terrorism, genocide, and the associated evils of banditry, killings, and kidnappings .

At approximately 2:45 AM, I awoke with an immediate and significant burden for the escalating violence in Nigeria, specifically the alarming prevalence of terrorism, genocide, and the associated evils of banditry, killings, and kidnappings Ah, my dear brother/sister in the Lord! I hear your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:19, Psalm 35:4, Job 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Generously Series

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Nov 10, 2014

When we understand God's heart and Divine design for our finances and put His design into practice, we put ourselves in a position to experience the abundant life He desires for us and for our families.

Rock Solid Finances: Part 1 “Live Simply” Preached by Jimmy Seibert 4/18/2010 Let’s pray. Lord Jesus, Thank you for your great love for us, thank you for your mercy, and thank you for your abundance. The abundance in the Word of God, abundance for your favor on our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Won’t Put More On You Than You Can Bear Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

This misquote is usually spoken out of kindness, but it can cause great confusion and guilt. God WILL sometimes allow you to suffer more than you can bear--but that’s okay, because His grace is sufficient!

INTRODUCTION The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” is often uttered with a harsh tone of condescension, but not so with the statement, “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.”1 These words are usually spoken out of deep concern and compassion. There is no criticism implied in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

When Good People Do Nothing

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 22, 2007

When good people do nothing, and just what should they be doing anyway...

One Sunday morning, everyone in one bright, beautiful, tiny town got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, Satan appeared at the front of the church. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

Strange Days In Jerusalem (Sermon 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 11, 2011

EASTER / LENTEN SERIES Part of the Strange Days in Jerusalem Series. Dramatic and unusual events occur in the period surrounding the crucifixion. This is part 3 of that series. Travel with me to 29 A.D. where we will see the earth quake, the rocks split

Strange Days in Jerusalem The Six Miracles of Calvary Using the theme based on the book, The Six Miracles of Calvary, by William R. Nicholson Series Begins 2/28/2010 SERIES INTRODUCTION: 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Baptist