Sermons on The True Vine:

God's Not Done! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Oct 16, 2008

Stephen was able to face death because he had a sure faith. True faith will take us through any crisis.

God’s Not Done! Acts 7:51-60 Review: The early Church of Acts had many ups and downs, but they led to victory. Context: Stephen was able to stand in the face of death because he knew exactly what he believed in. There were no doubts. (Most of Chapter 7 is a retelling of the Old Testament and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liberating Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 27, 2008

Jesus died to make us free. Jesus breaks the shackles of legalism and perfectionism and enables us to live true, authentic lives.

Galatians 5:1-6 “Liberating Grace” INTRODUCTION History is said to repeat itself. When it does, one of the constant truths that it displays is that people have a very difficult time dealing with God’s unconditional love and overwhelming grace. The idea that Jesus Christ died for our sins and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Love And Hate

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Our love of God, if deep and true, must needs exclude--and therefore hate--all things that draw us away

“Love, love, love, love. Christian hear this is your call. Love your neighbor as yourself, for God loves us all.” Christians hear a lot about love. Today’s New Testament and Gospel readings are the standard texts on love, maybe throw in John 3:16 and 1 Corinthians 13, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Power To Meet The World's Desperate Needs

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

In this passage, we have Jesus revealing His authority. He shows everyone how true it is that He is in authority over life

For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and is claimed later on in this chapter. So He is due the same worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012

T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Different Gospel Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 2, 2011

1- A different gospel is no gospel at all 2- A different gospel is a perversion of the true gospel 3- A different gospel will bring on condemnation

INTRO.- Who said "Variety is the spice of life"? William Cowper, who was an English poet. Since variety is the spice of life, something different is good, CORRECT? Not necessarily. It depends on what you’re talking about. ILL.- Something different was not necessarily a thing that my daddy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Intervention

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of miracles that you hold in your hand is still as true as ever.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Introduction: No more powerful conjunction is found in the scriptures. These two words will climb any mountain, cross any river, traverse any valley, and give you a song to sing at midnight. The devil may have told you to give up, but that book of ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Shrub Or A Tree

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

Jesus came to bring us abundant life and that life is found by placing our trust, our faith in the one true God.

A Shrub or a Tree 01/10/10 PM Text: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Introduction Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NASB) Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Company's Coming! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 1, 2013

When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus.

COMPANY'S COMING! SERMON #1 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS IN THE WAY” MATTHEW 24:36-51 Big Idea: When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus. INTRO: A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51, Malachi 24:36-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Happy-Happy-Happy

Contributed by Rev. Robert Strickland on Aug 7, 2014

Great outdoor sermon for kids about true happiness. Duck Dynasty style. You will need a BB gun and some balloons.

Everyone knows the Robertson family • Phil & Kaye • Si • Willie and Korie • Jase and Missy • Jep and Jessica • Mountain man, Justin Martin, and John Godwin Who is your favorite character on the show? • I didn’t even say Sadie…lol What’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Other

Cheer In A Cheerless World

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 11, 2014

The world has joy and happiness directly proportional to circumstances. Real true joy is not dependent on things but rather on the person of Jesus Christ

BAD NEWS TODAY Vilolence & death around the world Ukraine/ Russia & Crimea Warfare death of innocents MH17 Nigeria Boko Haram size towns & children W. Africa Ebola epidemic out of control Israel/Gaza - Hamas keeps rejecting cease-fire Iraq Isis murder & butchery Hurricanes & tornadoes Flooding & ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Normal?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 7, 2010

The world views Christianity as being "abnormal." True normalcy is living the life that God designed us to live as His greatest creation.

ARE YOU NORMAL? A. Are you NORMAL? (Turn to the people on the right and left of you and ask “Are you normal?”) 1. No one wants to be ABNORMAL! Am I right? a. One of the least COMPLIMENTARY things one can say about another is, “He’s nice, but he’s a little STRANGE." ILLUSTRATION: Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Forget Jesus This Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Dec 23, 2010

We may get too busy and stress out that we forget the True Meaning of Christmas and that is JESUS CHRIST THE SON OF GOD.

LUKE 2 In Luke 2, we read the story of when Mary and Joseph lost Jesus. You can say they have a parenting problem. They were given the Son of God to look after and they lost Him. It took them four days before they found Him in the Temple and what He was doing fascinate them. Did you know it is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Beatitudes - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 22, 2016

The Beatitudes of our Lord are powerful, holding before the world a descriptive picture of the true disciple of God. Centering in this message the poor in Spirit

I. Introduction A. A man walks into a shoe store, and tries on a pair of shoes. "How do they feel?" asks the sales clerk. "Well ... they feel a bit tight." replies the man. The assistant promptly bends down and has a look at the shoes and the mans feet. "Try pulling out on the tongue." offers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of Worship

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 28, 2015

True worship puts focus where it belongs, fulfils God's will, inspires jealousy, enriches everyone around, and anoints the worshipper

John 12 Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. Martha served, while Lazarus was among those reclining at the table with him. 3 Then Mary took about a pint of pure nard, an ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-25

Denomination: *other