Sermons on vine branches:

Answering The Call (Part I) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000

This sermon looks at the relationship between works and growing disciples. You can’t mature without serving and service requires a disciple.

Answering The Call (Part I) The Open Door John 4: 35 "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 "And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bridging The Gap

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 16, 2007

How the gap between man and God is bridged by the Savior, by Submission, by Suffering, by the Scriptures, by Supplication, and by the Second Coming. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Bridging the Gap Ezekiel 22:30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BridgingTheGap.html EZEK.22:30 "I sought for a man that should stand in the gap" THERE IS A GAP BETWEEN: [examples] A. Teens and Adults. B. Communists and Capitalist. C. Black and White. D. Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 28, 2006

An introduction to Paul’s ’fruit of the spirit’ in Gal 5

Over the next three weeks we will be looking at the fruits of the spirit. When I was planning this series of sermons, I thought that it was a nice short series which would give everybody a chance to hear each member of the pastoral team preach and at the same time cover some of Paul’s important ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Six Steps To Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tim White on Nov 7, 2014

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise". Paul then gives us instruction on being wise. We start with the first six.

Ephesians 5:15-21 Six Steps to Wisdom. A pastor was meeting with his staff and deacons. Suddenly an angel appears and says, “Pastor, because of your faithful sacrifice, you have been granted one of these three choices: Unlimited wisdom, or unlimited money, or unmatchable good looks. Which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Deceptive Philosophy"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 9, 2011

The deceptive philosophy that has overtaken the Church today.

“Deceptive Philosophy” March 13, 2011 “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Holiness

The Disciple’s Discipline

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018

The writer to the Hebrews revealed the rationale behind God’s discipline. What is the rationale behind accepting God’s discipline? 4 Factors in accepting God’s discipline are...

The DISCIPLE’s DISCIPLINE—Hebrews 12:4-11 Attention: Discipline A Butterfly: Pre-Emergent from cocoon... Little Bobby notices its struggle wants to help & so splits open the cocoon. The butterfly emerges with shriveled wings & swollen body. The restrictive cocoon & struggle are needed for pumping ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Covenant[2018]-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 1, 2019

4 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-IV—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Connected

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

This sermon shows the positive benefits of choosing to abide in Christ.

Nov. 9, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 1) BY CHOOSING TO ABIDE IN CHRIST... 1. You can be useful to God! (vs. 5, 6) “...If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching New Heights

Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006

Dr. Wood used this sermon Show his listeners that we must set our goals high for what we want to accomplish for God. Dr. Wood shares what we must do to reach these goals, and some of the hindrances we face as we climb toward the top of our mountain.

Illustration Few things can compare to scaling high mountain peeks. The views from atop these mountains are breathtaking in their beauty and magnificence. The highest peaks on each of the seven continents are as follows: Australia-Mt. Kosciusko at 7316 feet; Antarctica-Vinson Massif at 16,860 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Godly Family

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 21, 2015

To show that we have been established by GOD as a family and we acknowledged GOD as the Center of our family and the characteristics are discussed in details from an SM (secret message)

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a godly family? Yes. It's established by GOD. Ephesians 3:15 For Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named [that Father from Whom all fatherhood takes its title and derives its name]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonderful Results Of Remaining In God's Word Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 11, 2019

Jesus urges us to remain in His Word: 1. Because we will follow Christ more fully (vs. 30-31). 2. Because we will truly know the truth (vs. 31-32). 3. Because we will be made free forever (vs. 32-36).

to cast doubt on the Word of God. Many basically question all the miraculous parts of the Bible. For example, they teach that the creation story, Noah's Ark, and Jonah's whale are all myths. *They would teach that the burning bush was only on fire in Moses' imagination, and that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Don’t Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Jan 13, 2020

The sermons of Haggai led to the restoration of the Temple. There are three themes in his messages encouragement, warning, and hope, the secret to understanding the response of the people and their willingness to resume work on the Temple.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several months after the battle of Gettysburg ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Put Your Investments In Bags With Holes

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 17, 2021

Haggai's messages led to the restoration of the Temple. He challenged the people by using three themes : Encouragement, Warning, and Hope. This message raises critical questions for Christians and churches as we seek God's will, especially while witnessing a changing landscape.

God often uses a single voice to stir the hearts of his people. These prophetic voices often come at crucial points in history. Here are some examples. • The Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s inspiring oratory is believed to have helped save Britain in WWII. • On November 2, 1863, several ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-7, Matthew 19:21, Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of The Mighty Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

Never despise the day of small beginnings. Three ways in which God’s Kingdom is like a mysterious mighty mustard seed.

INTRODUCTION How many of you were raised on a farm? Raise your hand. How many of you have parents or grandparents that were raised on a farm? Since we’re becoming an urban and suburban culture, many of us have lost the appreciation for agriculture. But when Jesus was teaching people 2,000 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaves Are One The Trees

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2023

My mother tells the story of when I was 4 years old, and she was pregnant with my brother Mark. My mother says when she was pregnant that I would always ask her when is the baby coming and she says she told me “When the leaves come on the trees that the baby would be here”.

“The Leaves are on the Trees.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - 2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32, Luke 21:29-32

Denomination: Apostolic