Sermons on True Vine:

Reproducing God's Patience Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 14, 2006

Fourth in the series - understanding the Patience of God - We can never produce true patience until we have experienced first hand, the patience of God.

1. Overview & Review a. Over the past 3 weeks we have been talking about the Patience of God and what an incredible wonder His patience is. i. We have come to understand that God’s patience is that which restrains His wrath from consuming all that is contrary to His nature. ii. We learned that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Resolution To Purity Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Jan 13, 2006

While it is true that God fulfills his purpose despite and through our failures, we are not excused from being responsible and accountable with our actions and decisions.

Theme: Daniel’s Resolution to Purity Text: Daniel 1:8-21 Intro. a. Last message: God is sovereign. Everything is under the control of His mighty hand. Nothing will ever take place outside His plans. Events are always in line to God’s purpose. They always fulfill His best intentions for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What God Can Do Through Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

In the life of Gideon we see how can can use ordinary people to DO extraordinary things (Real People True Stories - part five)

Gideon - "What God Can Do Through Ordinary People" Today is week 5 in our series Real People - True Stories... So far we have met Elijah - who on Mt Carmel challenged us to get off the fence and really serve God... If God is God then we really need to serve him and quit playing games..... and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Type Of Life That Is Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION)

BIG IDEA: THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION) I. (1:27a) THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD BE THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR LIFESTYLE A. General Exhortation ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

North Heading Series

Contributed by Charles Beeghley on Oct 4, 2001

This is a series looking at the Bible and the Christian life through the analogy of the compass. This message focus is on Jesus as the true North which Scripture (the compass) points to.

Part 2 - Compass heading due North. Last week I drew a parallel between a compass always pointing north with absolute truth. This morning I will be continuing this parallel as we examine yet another element of the compass. The first thing we must always do when trying to find our direction is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Gabriel Announces Jesus' Birth

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 20, 2004

ADVENT 4(B) - The angel Gabriel announces Jesus’ birth: Jesus would be Mary’s Son and Jesus is still God’s true Son.

GABRIEL ANNOUNCES JESUS’ BIRTH (Outline) LUKE 1:26-38 - December 19, 2004 - Advent 4 INTRO: Today’s text presents some memorable verses that you may have already noticed. One reminds us the Lord is with you. What a mystery / miracle that GOD is with US! Another notable verse states: For ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing One Thing

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jan 8, 2005

The secret to success is to find our true calling in life and pursue it with all our heart. We always find time to do what is important to us.

Doing One Thing Psalms 27:4 Phillipians 3:13 In business, Orville Redenbocker sought to do one thing and to become the best at it. He cultivated the best popcorn, studied on the best methods of popping and packaging, years after his death his popcorn still noted as being the best. As a small ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In Light Of The Future Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The certainty of the Lord’s return should cause us to grow in holy living. His promises will come true. (a continuation of Making a Marathon Marriage)

Living in Light of the Future As I mentioned last week, because of the depth of practical help for “Making a Marathon Marriage” in Malachi 2, I want to take some extra time this morning to lay out six building blocks of marriage. We’ll conclude by getting back on track with our outline next ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 17, 2005

We are the sons of the kingdom even though we at times act like the weeds. The reverse is also true. There are weeds that act like Christians but are really weeds

July 17, 2005 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 9Th Sunday after Pentecost Series A The Parable of the Weeds Grace Mercy and Peace from God The Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ One of my favorite persons in the Bible is the Apostle Peter. I can easily identify with him. Artists have depicted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Prerequisites To Apostolic Revival

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008

Some people say "A Troubled World Needs a Church in Revival", this may be true, but I think "A Church in Revival Needs a Troubled World"!!!

Prerequisites to Apostolic Revival!!! - Habakkuk 3:2 Intro.: Some people say "A Troubled World Needs a Church in Revival", this may be true, but I think "A Church in Revival Needs a Troubled World"!!! This Church in Revival needs to also be ready for this Troubled World!! A minister once said ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Developing An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 23, 2007

This message focuses on the one who returned to give thanks and answers the question: how can we help each other develop a true attitude of gratitude?

The Simple Life at Church “Developing an Attitude of Gratitude” Luke 17:11-19 My friend Holland Barnes just got back from one of his hunting trips in N. Florida. He always gives me some deer meat so I’m interested in how his hunting trip goes. So when he got back I ask him....did you get a deer? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

God, The Greatest Promise Keeper

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 27, 2008

God’s word is true and his promises are sure but the liars voice seems so cleverly convincing. We must choose who we will trust.

Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. 2 Peter 3:5 For this they willfully forget: that by the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Ever Noticed How Criticism Can Be A Way Of Life?

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 30, 2008

In a culture where the lines of right and wrong, good and evil have become blurred, how and who determines what is the standard for what is true and what is false?

Have you ever noticed how criticism can be a way of life? In fact, we might say that it is the democratic way of life and an integral part of our society. We have music critics, art critics, drama critics and movies critics. Politicians, athletes, teachers and preachers are critiqued. We critique ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon from James explaining that good works are the result of God-given faith, and contrasting this true faith from God with a false faith of man.

Sermon on James and Faith In the English language, there are many different applications of the word “work”. My children just finished some lovely artwork. I like hamburgers with “the works”. It’s almost the 4th of July, and I’m looking foreword to both a day of from work, and also lighting off ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational