Sermons on Vine Of God:

God's Formula For Joy

Contributed by Dan Parsons on Oct 26, 2002

Not only does God command us to be happy, but tells us how.

God’s Formula for Joy Philippians 4: 4-7 “Rejoice in the LORD always, again I will say, rejoice! Let your forbearing spirit be known to all men. The LORD is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with Thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In God We Trust!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018

If it would not have been, but for the cross of Calvary. America, would not be what it is today! It is only because of the pursuit of a relationship with Jesus, we ever achieved any freedom, or freedoms that we enjoy today.

Illustration, The Government already has! By Scott Chambers The Lord spoke to Noah and said, “Noah in six months I am going to make it rain until the whole world is covered with water and all the evil things are destroyed. But, I want to save a few good people and two of every living thing on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6, Genesis 41:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spreading The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

The parable of the sower.

Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 8:4-16 Title: “Spreading the Word of God” Introduction • What is a parable? o It is an earthly story that uses common life situations to illustrate biblical truths about the Kingdom of God. • Jesus was not interested in just telling entertaining ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

"staying Connected"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 29, 2021

In order to imitate Jesus, demonstrate love, joy, etc we must "stay connected" to the Vine. I begin with a story of Oskar Schindler about connections. Through prayer, worship and the reading of God's word, listening to His voice will produce good deeds.

In Jesus Holy Name May 1, 2021 Text: John 15:1-8 Easter V Redeemer “Staying Connected” It helps to have connections. Everybody knows it’s true. It’s not what you know, the cynic says, but WHO you know that makes a difference. In 1982 there was a wonderful book which was ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

(What You Need Is An Upgrade)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 2, 2017

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

John 15:1-7 (KJV) 1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. 2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit. 3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you. 4 Abide ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 24, 2010

Do you understand all the things that God wants for your life?

# #September 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: Colossians 1:9-14 Subject: God’s Plan for the Church Title: What God Wants There was a movie out not too many years ago with Mel Gibson called, “What Women Want”. In the movie Gibson plays a chauvinistic executive who, after an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Leonard Cook on Feb 18, 2013

Living the Word of God (James 1:19-27) Key Center v. 22 22 Do not merely listen to the Word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Accept the Word of God (1:19-21) Obey the Word of God (1:22-25) Live the Word of God (1:26-27)

Background Material James Biographical Info: • The author was James, Jesus’ half-brother; James and Christ had different Fathers (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James, also called James the Just, (Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3). • James was not a believer (John 7:3-5) until after the resurrection (Acts ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Holiness

A New Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

Next in series on Genesis, examines Abraham's encounter with God.

Genesis 17 - Read Genesis 16:15 - 17:1 Abram was 86 years old when he and Sarai decided they would help God. He was 86 years old when he last heard from God. We read in chapter 17 and verse 1 that Abram was 99 years old when God next spoke to him again. 13 years without hearing from God. 13 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Empowers You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 29, 2007

This is a Chrysalis sermon that can be given to both boys and girls. The talk is about the empowering of God in our lives. There are various texts used throughout.

The word empower means to give authority to, to authorize, or to allow. So you can say that God allows, authorizes, or gives us the authority to live a Christ like life. Good morning, I’m Pastor Benny Anthony, and the title of this talk is “God Empowers You.” In the God Designed You talk we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Trust Fund Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 15, 2012

God fives instruction for the blessings through giving.

GOD’S TRUST FUND Reading in Genesis chapter eight and verse twenty we find one of the first things that Noah did after the flood was to build an altar and offer a sacrifice unto the Lord. Now this offering was pleasing to the Father; and by placing a rainbow in the sky He promised the earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Denomination: *other

A Road Map To Gods Will

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

At one time or another we have all been turned around or needed directions to find our way to somewhere. It is no different with God's will for our lives. He has the map we must allow Him to navigate.

A ROAD MAP TO GOD”S WILL Psalm 32 I Intro: 1 A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly her husband burst into the kitchen. “Careful ... CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOODNESS! You’re cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Deliver You Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 14, 2008

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego display their faithfulness to God - in turn, God shows His faithfulness to them.

God Will Deliver You – If You Choose Him Daniel 3 February 3, 2008 AM Sermon “Eye Openers for God” Theologian Warren Wiersbe makes the following statement: The Devil Tempts to Destroy our Faith God tests us to Develop our Faith Deliverance comes when we are Faithful to God There are some in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Are You Listening?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 22, 2020

Do you have questions to God? Do you have doubts about the future? Do you have fears about the future?

Habakkuk 1:1-The burden which the prophet Habakkuk saw. (Habakkuk Speaks) 2-O LORD, how long shall I cry, And You will not hear? Even cry out to You, “Violence!” And You will not save. 3-Why do You show me iniquity, And cause me to see trouble? For plundering and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Give Ear, O Shepherd Of Israel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

No matter what the world throws at us, we will persevere in the LORD.

GIVE EAR, O SHEPHERD OF ISRAEL. Psalm 80:1-7; Psalm 80:17-19. Belief in the God of Israel is not blind faith, but an informed trust. One expression of our confidence that the LORD is in control of all things is to make our complaints known to Him. In Psalm 80 the writer bemoans the plight of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:17-19, Psalm 80:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Visionary View Of The Seven "i Am" Statements Of Jesus (Full Sermon) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 18, 2023

The seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us.

A Visionary View of The Seven "I Am" Statements of Jesus Today I want us to consider the seven powerful "I Am" statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. These statements reveal deep spiritual truths about who Jesus is and what He offers to each of us. May we open our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, Philippians 2:5-8, John 8:12, Genesis 1:4, John 10:9, John 10:7, John 10:11, Ezekiel 34:2-3, Ezekiel 34:7-10, Psalm 23:1, Ezekiel 34:31, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal