Sermons on The Rented Vineyard:

"the Benefits Of Abiding In Christ The Vine."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 27, 2022

Can you picture Jesus as He travels to the Mount of Olives passing through the vineyard to pray after his final supper with his disciples. Notice how He uses this opportunity to teach his disciples spiritual truths and benefits available when they submit their lives to Him.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 15:16) "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7, Psalm 91:14-15, Ephesians 1:21-23, Isaiah 54:17, John 15:5, John 15:1-10, John 15:16, John 3:16, John 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Entangled With Greed Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2010

Jesus speaks against those whose greed causes them to exploit the land and the people to their advantage and for their profit. We are called to be stewards and manage the "vineyards" that we have been given. They are not ours, they are God's.

Mark 12:1-12 “Entangled With Greed” INTRODUCTION We continue our journey with Jesus through Holy Week—the last week of his life on earth. Last Sunday we walked with him on Monday, which is the day after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. On Monday Jesus passed by a fig ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Will Do God's Will And Finish God's Work In Me

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that GOD gave us spiritual food at the same time to enjoy while here on earth, and this food is to accomplish and completely finish His work on earth, the work of winning souls to His vineyard.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you immortal? Not yet, but time will come I will have access on the tree of life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gave us spiritual food at the same time to enjoy while here on earth, and this food is to accomplish and completely ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Milk Cows

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2019

God watches our faithfulness in our adversity and how we keep our stability, when everything around us is shaking! This sermon is specially submitted for people serving in the Lord's Vineyard!

Two milk cows 1 Samuel 6:10”Then the men did so, and took two milk cows and hitched them to the cart, and shut up their calves at home.” NOTE: I write this for all Pastors, preachers, Youth leaders, Prayer cell leaders, Sunday Class teachers, Christian ministers, Bible College students, Women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Letter For All Christians

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 7, 2021

Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments or studios to stay in if you go. The apostle Paul wanted to go to Rome, but when he got there he didn't have the fine accommodations that Vrbo advertises.

Alba 6-6-2021 A LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS Romans 1:1-15 Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments, villas or studios to stay in if you go. The site advertisement says: “Discover a selection of 7,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Garden? Series

Contributed by David M Venkat on Oct 8, 2021

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding (Pro 24:30). How is your garden? How is your Spirit, Soul and Body? Are they producing fruits of righteousness or choked with cares of this world?

A man who lived in Detroit for years and years was forced to travel to a foreign country very urgently. He left Detroit and he could not get back due to various situations (legal issues and the like). He stayed away for a couple of years and he did not give any forwarding address and he did not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30, Proverbs 24:31, Lamentations 3:40, Proverbs 4:23

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ones “go” And The Ones Who Don’t “go”

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Apr 2, 2016

Some say they will obey God and don't, Others resist, then go. The Jews in Jesus day did not think they had to obey Jesus so they did not go to work in the vineyard. No serving when you should is a failure.

The Ones “Go” and The Ones Who Don’t “Go” Kelly Durant Matthew 21:28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Unfinished Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 21, 2012

The book of Acts doesn’t end with any benediction nor closure. Listen to the last two verses. Acts 28:30-31NKJ Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 preaching the kingdom of God and teaching the th

The Unfinished Work of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4Amp The book of Acts is the only unfinished book of the Bible. The reason is this: “the Holy Spirit is still working to bring about the completion of the task assigned to Him on the day of Pentecost.” Acts 2:1-4AMP And when the day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We Greatly Mistaken

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 25, 2018

What if we are greatly mistaken in our understanding of Christianity? If our ideas do not square with the Bible, will we change? As the Holy Spirit leads us into all truth, will we follow?

Preamble After preaching the lectionary through in these churches, I find myself drawn more and more to a year of preaching the texts the lectionary leaves out. My suspicions were aroused when I learned that Jude was eliminated, a letter which condemns many practices engaged in by the modern ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For All Evangelists And All Who Labour For The Gospel Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 16, 2018

Spreading the Gospel of Grace is a dangerous business in the work. We need to pray for all who labour for the Gospel

*DAY 13 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* May the peace of the Lord be with you. Prayer Topic: *GOD WE PRAY FOR THE LEADERS OF THIS MINISTRY AND ALL THEY THAT LABOUR FOR THE GOSPEL, THAT YOUR WORD WILL BE DELIVERED AND SPREAD ACCORDING TO YOUR WILL* Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 King James Version ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, Romans 15:30-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Producing Fruits Of The Kingdom

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 7, 2017

“What more could have been done to my vineyard that I have not done in it? Why then, when I expected it to bring forth good grapes, did it bring forth wild grapes?” Is. 5:4

Introduction: The focus of many people today is to acquire wealth and property and enjoy worldly pleasures. This is not surprising as the wealthy are accorded the best places at functions and attract the most respect no matter the source of their wealth. The first words of Scripture, however ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, Philippians 3:2-11, Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Living Wage

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 31, 2013

The parable of the laborers in the vineyard teaches us many things but one great thing that it teaches us is that we as Christians cannot be envious about what others have or when they get saved. We should be overjoyed when someone gets saved.

God’s Living Wage Another Labor Day weekend is upon us. And while I know that some of you are no longer in the workforce per say anymore, you are still working at lots of different things aren’t you? Like James for example hasn’t worked for the phone company for quite a few years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Gran Victoria

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 1, 2023

Et ils l'ont vaincu à cause du sang de l'Agneau et à cause de la parole de leur témoignage ; et ils n'aimèrent pas leur vie jusqu'à la mort.(Apocalypse 12:11 KJV)

GRAN VICTORIA "Pero él se puso en medio de la tierra, la defendió y mató a los filisteos; y Jehová obró una gran victoria" (2 Samuel 23:12) Dios le dio a Samá una gran victoria sobre los filisteos, y también le dio una gran victoria a David, cuando ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, 2 Samuel 23:12

Denomination: Pentecostal