Sermons on The True Vine:

True Mercy Over True Sin

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 22, 2025

Struggling with Sin? You're not the first. This morning we look at Law and Grace, and how great the Mercy Jesus gives us over True Sin is.

True Mercy Over True Sin Good Morning. Today we look at Law and Grace, two things that live in constant tension in a Christian’s life. A common knock against focusing too much grace is that it will encourage a lack of love or respect for God’s Law. As Paul says in Romans 6, because we have grace ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Anglican

The True Steward

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to invest into God’s work God’s way

This morning, we will continue to study Paul’s letter to the Philippians, but rather than studying about Paul and his situation, we will study what the Christians at the Philippi Community Christian Church were like, based on Paul’s writing. If you want a title to organize your thoughts, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: *other

"True Grit” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jan 28, 2002

If we surrender our lives over to God He will give us His strength and we have nothing to fear from this world.

Intro: He was a professional thief. His name stirred fear as the desert wind stirs tumbleweeds. He terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line for thirteen years, roaring like a tornado in and out of the Sierra Nevada’s, spooking the most rugged frontiersmen. In journals from San Francisco to New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"True Repentance.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

True Fellowship

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 30, 2001

True fellowship is defined not by cake and coffee but by being spiritually tied together.

True Fellowship I John 1:3-2:2 SIGNS YOU LIVE IN THE YEAR 2001... 1. You just tried to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 3. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"True Humility.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 11, 2001

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001, Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost, September 2, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to see everyone’s self worth in the light of Your estimation. Amen. Title: “True Humility.” Luke 14: 1, 7-14 Jesus, at dinner in the house of a leading Pharisee, counsels both the host and his guests about humility and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

True Integrity

Contributed by Lance Ladd on Aug 14, 2001

viewing the integrity of Jesus

True Integrity Matthew 22:15 IHCC 8/5/01 Cleveland Stroud had coached the Blue Collar Bulldogs for 18 years before his basketball team made it to the state championship. Stroud recalls that "it was the perfect night" when they won. "A night you dream of." He was carried around the gym on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful And True Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CAN GOD BE COUNTED ON TO KEEP HIS PROMISES?

BIG IDEA: CAN GOD BE COUNTED ON TO KEEP HIS PROMISES? I. (:1-4) GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS AND FAITHFULNESS REFLECTED IN HIS PROMISE OF THE DAVIDIC COVENANT A. The Unchanging Character of God Spurs an Unchanging Pattern of Praise 1. Praise for God’s Lovingkindness "forever" "to all generations" "built ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Happiness

Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Jun 1, 2001

There are 3 elements of happiness that the experts say we need to have. Believe it or not they correlate with Scripture!

True Happiness John 14:1-21 Psychologists say that people need three things to make them happy. First of all they need something to do. Secondly they need something to love. Finally they need something to look forward to. I think Scripture agrees with this. However, to be truly happy and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 19, 2001

Just as Jesus told the woman that there was some things that were not quite right with her mode of worship, the same goes for us today.

Title: True Worship Text: John 4:22-26 ETS: Jesus taught the woman at the well what TRUE worship was. ESS: Jesus teaches us what TRUE worship was. OSS: I want my people to truly worship God Probing Question: What do we need to do differently? U.W. Things Transitional Sentence: Just as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 4:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2003

We can experience true freedom.

TRUE FREEDOM John 8:31-36 S: Freedom Th: Truth Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM. ?: How? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of John 8:31-36 three concepts that will show us how we can experience true freedom. The _____ concept is… I. DISCIPLESHIP (31-32) II. DECEPTION ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 31, 2003

God wants us to worship in Spirit and in Truth.

INTRODUCTION: Last month I opened the door for us to discuss True Worship during our sermon on building a spiritual house. If you recall, I said there were three things needed to make a church a spiritual house: True Worship Effective Praise Presence of God No one can make that first point ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

A True Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003

To call people to a true and living faith.

A True Faith Luke 11:37-44 Primary Purpose: To call people to a true and living faith When you think of a Pharisee, what comes to mind? You don’t think of someone fun and enjoyable to be around. Most of us think of someone like Jesus encountered: stern, legalistic, cruel, rigid and judgmental. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

True Intimacy

Contributed by Mario Incerti on Nov 13, 2004

But true servanthood is choosing to love someone when you are hurt and unappreciated. You choose to serve, like God chose to serve man and woman and it was at the point when his heart had been broken. It was a time he was most hurt, he had to let them go.

True Intimacy Read Genesis 2:21-23 The relationship challenge for most of us is to really understand what God meant by loving one another and what we believe loving one another means? What does loving someone mean to you? Think about your husband, wife, children, brother and sister, mother and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Champions

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

3 Characteristics of a Champion....... These Characteristics are universal, they can be found in the Superbowl winner..... or they can be found in our Christian Lives as we Champion the Cause of Christ. My question to you is simple, “Will you be a Champi

Title: True Champions Pastor Glenn Newton Date: Jan. 26, 2003 PHP 3:7 “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Nazarene