Sermons on The Wine:

The Biblical Perspective On Alcohol Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

This sermon will explore the biblical perspective on alcohol, examining the warnings and guidance provided in Scripture.

The Bible provides numerous warnings about the dangers of alcohol, its potential to lead individuals down a path of destruction, and its impact on society. In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon shares insights gained from his own experiences and observations about the effects of alcohol on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:20-21, 1 Corinthians 5:11-13, Proverbs 21:17

Who Was Melchizedek And Why Should We Care? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2025

Our psalm today describes King David and his successors as priest-kings in the order of Melchizedek. David, like Melchizedek, functioned during his reign as King of Jerusalem, but there were times he presided at sacrifices, before his son built the Temple.

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord 2025 If the name “Melchizedek” does not bring any pictures into your head, please don’t feel uneducated. We are given today just a snatch from the story in the Book of Genesis. You may know that the Israelites assembled Torah over a period of many years, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11-17, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Psalm 110:1-4, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

New Winen And Oil

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...Joel chapter two: The threshing floors shall be filled with grain; the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

I have mentioned recently that the Lord operates in seasons with how and when He blesses His people. In my own (personal) life, I have sensed different words of instruction and (especially) correction from God. Perhaps the reason for this is that the Lord has so many things He is trying to set ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Five Ingedients Of The First Miracle"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 14, 2008

Here is the simple outline: It took Christ, a great need, a praying mother, odedient servants, and someone to taste the wine!

"Five Ingredients of the First Miracle" What is a miracle? Let me suggest this definition for you: A miracle is when God intervenes to reverse the curse that caused the natural downward flow of death to all things. God is the one who has placed the natural order of things. God can use his ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Need A Refill

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

As Jesus turns water into wine as a symbol of bringing joy, He specializes in re-filling life's empty places.

Re-Filling Your Empty Life by Kraig Pullam John 2:1-2:1 One of my favorite movies of which I will boldly, blatantly and unashamedly admit is the sequel “Bad Boys II.” It is a funny/amusing/somewhat comical/quite insightful movie whether you like or not with Martin Lawrence (of which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Transformer

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 13, 2004

Jesus is the “Transformer”, and through his abundant grace we are transformed from plain old water into the finest of wine.

Water into Wine A minister is driving and he’s stopped for speeding. The state trooper smells alcohol on his breath, and sees an empty wine bottle on the floor, and he says, “Sir, have you been drinking?” And the minister says, “Just water.” The trooper says, “Then why do I smell ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' First Miracle Is A Success!

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 21, 2009

Epiphany 2(C) - Jesus’ first miracle is a success when water changes into wine and this miracle strengthens faith.

JESUS’ FIRST MIRACLE IS A SUCCESS! (Outline) January 18, 2009 -- EPIPHANY 2 -- John 2:1-11 INTRO: Miracles – some believe in them and others do not. Mankind likes to have a logical and reasonable explanation for everything. But there is not always a logical or reasonable explanation ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Of The Best

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 25, 2009

As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is even more spectacular; He gives us the best heaven has to offer.

The Best of the Best Prairie Baptist Church – 11/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 2:1-10 Key verse: John 2:8 - And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. Premise: As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut -Filled To The Brim

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010

In the Scriptures "Water" is often a symbol of .the "Word of God". It is important to understand that Wine often times in Jewish literature is a reference or a symbol of joy. Do you need to be filled anew, to be filled to the brim with joy? Updated August 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled with ... and overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... life's circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13, Matthew 11:18-19, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 51:12, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, John 19:26, John 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Do Whatever He Tells You To Do Series

Contributed by Dave Clark on Jan 21, 2013

We cannot always do what Jesus did, but we can do what he tells us to do and experience the transformation of water into wine and despair into hope.

Do Whatever He Tells You to Do John 2:1-11 January 20, 2013 Rev. David J. Clark Something went wrong at the wedding. It’s a common occurrence. I warn couples that something will go wrong during their wedding day. It may be something insignificant – the goldfish for the table ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Delighting The Senses Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 5, 2022

In chapter 2, he describes his quest for fulfillment in laughter, wine, self, wealth, and people. He dove headfirst into those things and found only an empty pool.

WISE LIVING: DELIGHTING THE SENSES Ecclesiastes 2:1-26 #wiseliving2022 READ ECCLESIASTES CHAPTER 2 [person from congregation] INTRODUCTION… Little Bit About Solomon As we get started this morning, I have two introductions. The first is about the author of the Book of Ecclesiastes because it is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 5, 2004

A sermon for a communion service about seeking God’s bread in the present, not the past and feeding on Him through bread and wine.

“I am the bread of life” Jn 6:25 (6:25-40, 53-59) WBC 7/3/4pm “I AM” As we’re in a series on Jesus’ words- we need to be reminded that His use of ‘I am’ speaks volumes This is the first of 7 ‘I am expressions’ in Jn - 7 is significant in itself - But his use of ‘I am’ is as well. Here and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 6:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2009

Being drunk on wine and being filled with the Spirit both bring a person under an outside influence. But the effect are very different.

[To receive freely weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CONDITION The filling of the Spirit is mentioned 14 times in Luke’s writings: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

See Jesus In The Simple Things Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019

Jesus turns Water into wine, revealing His glory with HIs first miracle. Learn to see the hidden God in Christ.

1.20.19 John 2:1-11 1 Three days later, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran