Sermons on The True Vine:

Be Encouraged Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 16, 2013

This is the introductory message and it focuses on how Jesus chose to encourage His disciples on His last night with them.

Be Encouraged Part 1 Scripture: John 14:1-3; 17:20-21; Proverbs 17:22; Matthew 26:53 Introduction: This morning I am starting a series titled “Be Encouraged” and this message will be the introductory message to set the stage for the series. Encouragement is something that is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rebellion Against God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus confronts every smug and complacent sinner. But Jesus is also speaking to us. For Jesus forces us to ask, “How are we treating God’s vineyard today?”

Intro There was a beautiful vineyard, its vines bending, laden with the weight of rich, swollen grape clusters. For the owner had planted a good vineyard. He had chosen a vigorous, hardy stock of vine. He had well prepared the soil to guarantee a good harvest. Yes, the vineyard had rich, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 28, 2023

GOD placed the SPIRIT of JESUS into the heart of every believer. JESUS not only cleansed the Temple, but also defined the Temple. We are the Temple of the HOLY SPIRIT. Purify your heart today and allow HIS SPIRIT to cleanse you.

2023.01.29.Cleanse the Temple William Akehurst, HSWC Cleanse, purge, sanctify, purify BIG IDEA: GOD placed the SPIRIT of JESUS into the heart of every believer. JESUS not only cleansed the Temple, but also defined the Temple. We are the Temple of the HOLY SPIRIT. Purify your heart today and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 3:16-20, Ezekiel 36:27-29, John 15:1-4, Romans 8:11, John 16:13, Psalm 46:10, 1 Kings 19:11-12, 1 John 2:24-27, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Philippians 1:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cry For Revival

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 9, 2011

some keys to true revival--personal, purifying, powerful and passionate

Intro: The other day I passed a church with the word revival on their sign. It gave the time, dates and speaker. But revival isn’t something you can put on a sign, revival comes from God. It isn’t carried in the evangelist suitcase, it is found in a secret closet with God. It is a God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Real Significance" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 18, 2010

Jesus tells us how to bear fruit that will last.

(READ TEXT) We are called to reject religion & place our faith in Christ, so we might experience real life, enter into real relationship, understand real truth, know real power, enjoy real freedom & live a life of real significance. The key verse in our passage for today is John 15:16. As we look ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Jesus!

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 2, 2021

The celebration of Easter is more than bonnets, baskets, bunnies, and candy. It is the celebration of the atoning work of Jesus Christ.

John 1:1-3, 11-12 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 11 He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. 12 But to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor, Please Don't Teach Your Congregation They Can't Lose Their Salvation

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021

There's no shame in quietly changing your perspective on this theological concept.

There's no shame in quietly changing your perspective on this theological concept. Now we see many scriptures that tell us about how God maintains the relationship with us. God preserves us in a state of salvation. But we also see numerous, endless scriptures that talk about our need to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15, Hebrews 6:4-6, 1 Timothy 4:1, Revelation 2:4-5, 2 Peter 2:20-22, James 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Consider It Joy

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

To Live A Rewarding Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Dec 30, 2002

Learn the three commitments, when acted on over a lifetime, will turn any life into a rewarding life

Someone made the comment, "Christmas has come and gone." If Christmas were only the preparation, the decoration, the sales and the get-togethers, I could understand. But if Christmas is the birth of Jesus Christ into this world and into your life, then Christmas can never really leave you. What ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

Jesus The Joy In You Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 12, 2016

Friends Jesus does not want to see you end up on the burn pile of unfruitful unjoyful human beings. Jesus wants you and I to remain in Him for only in Him will we find the kind of Joy to sustain us through this life which can sometimes be a vale of tears.

Jesus the Joy in You John 15:1-11 15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holy Spirit Worship Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 19, 2003

A look at true worship.

HOLY SPIRIT WORSHIP ROMANS 12:1-2 READ ROMANS 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION… Beginning with Questions What does Romans 12:1-2 mean and how does it impact our worship? What is true worship? Does John 4:23 when Jesus says to “worship in Spirit and in Truth” connect with these verses? What role does the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Free At Last!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2022

True freedom is a gift.

FREE AT LAST! John 8:31-36. JOHN 8:31. “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.” The sense here is, ‘If you TRULY are my disciples, then you will continue in my word.’ Conversely Jesus might have said, ‘You are not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Name In Glory Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 30, 2025

What is True Salvation?

“A New Name In Glory” Acts 10:44-48 We ended with verse 44, last time together, but will begin with the same. What is Salvation? This is a question that many have attempted to answer with other than Biblical truth. Salvation is not Church attendance Salvation is not baptism Salvation is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 13, 2001

Characteristics of true faith.

Introduction: Today we would like to examine the faith of the nobleman mentioned in our text. The nobleman came to Jesus on behalf of his son who was grievously ill in hopes that Jesus would come and heal him. This man’s faith was initiated by a crisis in his life, as so often is the case with us. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

When You're In Love

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The characteristics of true love.

When You’re In Love 1 John 4:9 - 10 I. What love is not - Love is not a feeling - Love is not an emotion - Love is not an act II. How do I know when it’s love - Love consumes - we are always on God’s heart is the reverse true? - Love is blind - God sees each of us as His creation...do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational