Sermons on True Vine:

Transformation: True Evidence Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 7 (and final) of The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle. Zaccheus, everyone’s favorite "wee little man", gives us a wonderful testimony about the transforming power of Jesus.

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle S = Significance P = Potential I = Initimacy R = Relevance I = Illumination T = Transformation For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 7: Transformation: True Evidence of Christ Luke 19:1-10 In the first Spiderman movie, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Reality - American Idol Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to look at God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - AMERICAN IDOL 23 October 2005 One of the most popular types of TV shows today are reality shows. Many of us have become caught up in the drama and excitement of shows like American Idol, Extreme Makeover, The Amazing Race, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Reality - The Amazing Race Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 10, 2005

Through the lens of a popular reality TV show, this sermon encourages believers to commit to the amazing race of the Christian life.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - THE AMAZING RACE 13 November 2005 How many of you have ever been in a foot race or marathon? Wow! I really admire people who can put out the physical effort needed to run in a race like that. Words like endurance, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - True Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 14, 2005

Part 2 of our Faith sseries - True Forgiveness.

FAITH PART 2 – TRUE FORGIVENESS First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) Last week we talked about Faith and unforgiveness, and how unforgiveness can cause a roadblock and prevent God ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:2-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Narnia: The Myth That's True Series

Contributed by Randall Bergsma on Nov 30, 2005

There is a childlike longing within us that points to the fact we were made for another world, a better one. God’s.

Intro: (show trailer or...) During WWII, Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sent from London to the country home of Professor Digory Kirk for safety. The children find life in the house extremely boring until Lucy discovers a wardrobe that leads to a magical world called Narnia, a world where ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learn The True Language Of Love

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2001

What it means when God says he loves you and you love God - how agape love is and acts.

May 13, 2001 Romans 12:9-10 Agape is not superficial. It is shown by hating evil and binding yourself to the good, by tenderly loving each other with a brotherly love. Richie Cunningham had been watching her walk by his house for days. Every day a certain neighbor gal walked by, the more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Lutheran

True Disciples Part One

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 14, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples

True Disciples Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: In 1999 John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren, had a wedding to attend. Since John had his pilot’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Disciples Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Jun 21, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Luke 6:43-49 On The Two Attributes That Identify True Disciples. Part Two

True Disciples Part 2 Read Luke 6:46-49 Illustration: When I was in the Army many years ago I was a military policeman at for Ft. Irwin, California. While on duty one day we got word that a submachine gun popularly known as a "grease gun" had been reported stolen. This is an extremely serious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Dreams Come True Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE

BIG IDEA: RESTORATION (TO ENJOYMENT OF GOD’S PROMISED BLESSINGS) WIPES AWAY THE TEARS OF CAPTIVITY WITH THE JOYFUL SHOUTS OF PRAISE INTRODUCTION: Context: Return from Babylonian captivity I. (:1-3) RESTORATION REALIZED “When the Lord brought back the captive ones of Zion” A. A Dream Come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Worship (Part 2)

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

This type of worship ~ genuine, 100% all out ~ along with these results comes from us being HUNGRY for God and things of God.

INTRODUCTION: A little while back I spoke on what true worship is -- that we worship in truth and in spirit. We spoke about what praise is... what worship is... Review - WORSHIP is both the Hebrew (OT) and the Greek (NT) means to prostrate oneself PROSTRATE = in Websters, stretched out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What True Love Does"

Contributed by William Young on Aug 26, 2001

The true Love of God is a most amazing power~experience it today!

What True Love Does: Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. OBEYS John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. I Jn 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Voice Of The True God

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 13, 2001

God speaks to us loud and clear through the two main teachings of his Word - the law and the gospel.

This past Wednesday evening actress Anne Heche stunned the American public with her shocking revelations in an interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20. In that interview Heche explained that for a time in her life she believed that she was actually two people. Heche claimed that Celestia – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

"What True Love Does"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 23, 2001

A Great Short sermon outline for those special occasions; i.e. Nursing Homes, Hospitals, ect...

What True Love Does: Matt 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. John 5:42 But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you. OBEYS John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. I Jn 5:3 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:42, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ