Sermons on The True Vine:

Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009

Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Happens

Contributed by Joe Stanley on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon about staying connected to Christ.

Fruit Happens Joe Stanley November 15, 2008 John 15:1-8 This morning we are in the book of John, chapter 15. Last week we were in chapter 1 and briefly discussed the historicity of the book of John, and John’s purpose of writing this book. We also briefly touched on science and scripture and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Is One Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021

We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the Church. Perhaps we can get a fresh look at God's words about the Church.

Ephesians 4:1-6 We have begun to look at what theologians and church fathers across the centuries have called the "marks" or the "notes" of the church. Coming without apology from an evangelical and scriptural perspective, still we are seeking to avoid the unproductive tension ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 21, 2005

The core of Biblical truth flows through the identity and person of Jesus who is the Christ

Who is Jesus? Series: Searching for the Truth of Easter Mark 14:60-65 March 6, 2005 Introduction One of the biggest scams that seems to be taking place in our society lately is identity theft. People get access to some of your personal information and they cause major havok. With just the smallest ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:60-65

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Who Acts

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

God called Moses to not only deliver the people from bondage, but also to reintroduce them to God. He reveals himself to Moses as a God who is known by his name, his relationships, and his promises.

THE GOD WHO ACTS Exodus 3:13-20 Dorn Ridge Worship Service at Centennial Park July 15, 2012 (Do not recall if any of this outline was borrowed from another or not.) INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to look at Moses and his famous encounter with God as he received a call to lead God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Cup Overflows

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 18, 2016

Let us think of some cups which never run over. If ours runs over, why it does so? And then, thirdly, what then if our cup runs over? (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon at: http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols19-21/chs1222.pdf)

HoHum: Charles Dickens book, Oliver Twist, is about an orphan who at the age of 9 goes to a workhouse. Oliver, who toils with very little food, remains in the workhouse for six months. One day, the desperately hungry boys decide to draw lots; the loser must ask for another portion of gruel. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing Fruit For The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2012

God expects us to bear fruit in His Kingdom. It primarily comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Then there is the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in the Vine. Finally, we have the fruit of our lips in praise and adoration to our Lord & Savior Je

In the US they do a lot of research and one such research was on Perspective. Research was done on mice. They put them in buckets of water and let them swim around to see how long it would take for them to drown. They found on average mice would swim for about 30 minutes and then give up. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: *other

Survival Strength Series

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 15, 2012

Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one survives storms.

SURVIVAL STRENGTH Colossians 3:11 “Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all.” Singing and shouting during sunny days does not reveal true faith in Christ. The true test of faith is how one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Words For An Elijah Generation Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2013

The truths that stood true in Malachi’s day as the curtain dropped on the OT still stand true as we near the end of this age.

Words For An Elijah Generation Malachi Series (12 of 12) August 11, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Speaker Introduction: A The Bible is always relevant, even when it teaches about history. 1 Malachi 3:6 (NASB) 6 "For I, the LORD, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Being Informed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Ignorance is one the major causes for Christians missing out on God's best. This was true in the early church, and it is still true today.

A new bride was showing a visiting friend her first garden she had ever planted. The friend notice several small green clusters at one end of the garden and asked what they were. The bride said proudly, "They are radishes." "Really," said the visitor, "most people plant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Strange Case Of The Cursed Fig Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2021

Christ cursed a tree for not having fruit when it wasn't the season for figs. The real symbolism represents God's expectation that we be fruitful and 4 reasons are given why God's expectation is reasonable. Then 3 types of fruit we must have are identified.

STRANGE CASE OF THE CURSED FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Albright, a young woman, was discussing her dating life -- or lack thereof -- with her mother. She told her about a friend of hers who had been in a terrible car accident, broken both her legs, and wound up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Planting, Cultivating, And Harvesting

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 28, 2024

Spring is the time we plan our gardens and prepare our seeds to plant. After a period of growing, we harvest. God planted His garden, Earth. God placed mankind in it to cultivate the ground. Soon, God shall send out the angels to harvest the earth. But something interferes with the seeds planted.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Revelation 6:1-4, 1 Peter 4:17, Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Attached?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 3, 2003

A sermon for the 5th Sunday of Easter

5th Sunday after Easter John. 15:1-8 "Are YOU Attached??? 15:1 ¶ "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already made clean by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Epistles

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2002

We are living epistles that others may see and glorify our Father.

Living Epistles 2 Corinthians 3:2-3 Throughout the bible we find that we as Christians have been compared to many things. We have been compared to branches. I am the true vine, ye are the “branches”. We have been compared to salt. “Ye are the salt of the earth.” We have been compared to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

It;s The Wonderful Old Story About Jesus

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 15, 2007

Sermon about Jesus

It’s the wonderful old story about Jesus Matthew 1: 18-21 18 ¶ Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God