Sermons on vineyard workers: showing 1,036-1,050 of 21,710

The Book Of Mark #57

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In 1858, the Illinois legislature, using an obscure statute, sent Stephen A. Douglas to the U.S. Senate instead of Abraham Lincoln, although Lincoln had won the popular vote.

When a sympathetic friend asked Lincoln how he felt, he said he felt, “Like the boy who stubbed his toe: I am too big to cry and too badly hurt to laugh.” (Source unknown) All of us know that feeling. Life is filled with disappointments. Most of us will do anything to keep from having ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spared Another Year

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Jan 6, 2001

Bearing fruit in the present tense of your life.

SPARED ANOTHER YEAR "He spoke also this parable: A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit on it, and found none. Then he said unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and found none. Cut it down; why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hedged In To Prosper Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 21, 2018

We are in a series on spiritual hedges this week we will discuss how hedges provide the protection to allow us to prosper especially in the area of Spiritual Fruitfulness.

Hedged In To Prosper PPT 1 Sermon Title "Hedged in to Prosper" PPT 2 Alternate title, "Grape Expectations" This is week 3 in our study of spiritual hedges, we have looked at Job and how hedges provide protection, we also discussed what happens if your hedge comes down, and how to rebuild your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7, John 15:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has Chosen Us To Bear Fruit And To Receive Whatever We Ask From Him

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 10, 2013

A.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US. B.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST C.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO RECEIVE WHATEVER WE ASK HIM IN HIS NAME

GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO BEAR LASTING FRUIT AND TO RECEIVE WHATEVER WE ASK HIM IN HIS NAME OUTLINE A.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US. B.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO BEAR FRUIT THAT WILL LAST C.) GOD HAS CHOSEN US AND ORDAINED US TO RECEIVE WHATEVER WE ASK HIM ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going For Growth

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 6, 2014

Don't neglect your spiritual growth. Don't procrastinate doing the right thing to see growth in your life. God has provided everything we need, to grow strong spiritually and be fruitful.

Everyone who knows Jesus receive a new life and will experience spiritual growth. • If we are connected to Christ, we can expect to grow stronger in faith, trusting Him; deeper in love with Him, and more fulfilled in our walk with Him. • But not everyone experiences the same growth. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Covid-19 And The Discipleship

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Sep 24, 2020

How do we respond to COVID-19 as the disciples of Christ Jesus?

COVID-19 and the Discipleship Matthew 21:33-43, Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 5:1-7. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, We have experienced that COVID-19, the pandemic created havoc in the world. Everyone from urban to rural, talked about it and discussed about the vaccine for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Philippians 4:6-9, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Other

When Life Isn't Perfect

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 19, 2002

God loves imperfect people, protecting them from greater evil and offering them salvation

WHEN LIFE ISN’T PERFECT—Deuteronomy 21-25 (read 24:1-15) (1st church—Susan: can’t stay in marriage—5 kids, limited education, no job, no house) Sometimes life isn’t perfect! Maybe not that bad— maybe were blessed with stable family growing upàemotionally, relationally ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pruned If You Do And Pruned If You Don't

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 9, 2007

Successful Christians produce fruit by staying connected...abiding in Jesus.

I don’t know a lot about vines and grapes. I once had a neighbor that had some. He was planning to make wine in his garage. That was pretty aggressive for a guy in Birmingham Alabama. The first couple of years he had lots of vines and he spent lots of time arranging them on his trestles and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

An Attitude Of Grattitude

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Thankfulness is essential for the Christian!

An Attitude of Gratitude Introduction: We are approaching the time of the year that we call thanksgiving. It is a time where we set aside one particular day of the year to return thanks to God for what He has done and how he has blessed us. We do indeed have something to be thankful for today. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believer And Falling Away

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 27, 2020

I broach this subject carefully because so much is at stake in being accurate.

Conversation at Pastors Meeting – The reality that many are leaving church. Add to that the % of kids who walk away when going to College. There is a reality that we may have to come to grips with and that’s the fact that Scripture itself including Jesus warn of a growing cold of believers and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

85. Revelation 20 - Hell And The Super-Righteous Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

There is no place in heaven for those who think they are morally, spiritually or intellectually superior to others and thereby contradict the very nature of Jesus Christ.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 85 - REVELATION 20 - HELL AND THE SUPER-RIGHTEOUS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Matthew 20:15, Luke 16:25-26, Luke 16:13-15, Luke 18:24-27, Matthew 21:31, Matthew 22:8-13, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Moses' Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 16, 2016

Message 15 shows Jethro's advice to Mose about his administration as a warning to pastors who try to do too much, without delegating some of the work to others,, especially lay church leaders

15 MOSES’ MIGHTY MEN Exodus 18 D. The Steps to Sinai 3. The Management Problem There was a certain pastor who disappeared every Friday afternoon around four o’clock. He would get in his car, drive off, and come back in about an hour. His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27, Exodus 18:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

There Is A Fly In The Ointment Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 4th sermon in the series on the Seven Churches in Revelation. This one deals with the Church of Thyatira.

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29; Ecclesiastes 10:1; Song of Solomon 2:15 Theme: Tolerance – How Much? Title: The Fly in the Ointment INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Simplicity. Keeping things simple, plain and straightforward. Keeping things honest, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Ecclesiastes 10:1, Song of Songs 2:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Satisfied Hunger-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

This is part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? Jesus satisfies our hunger in the Right...

SATISFIED HUNGER-II—Luke 9:12-17 Need: Pushed to the limit? Removed from familiar & secure? Challenged with too much? Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Quest For Meaning Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 16, 2010

What will make you happy?

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] LIFE UNDER THE SUN I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind (1:14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” is hebel. It literally ...read more

Denomination: Baptist