Sermons on Vineyard:

Those Ugly Tan Lines

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 15, 2001

AWhat a person DOES has a profound impact on what they become. (i.e. the coorelation between BEHAVIOR and CHARACTER

Title: Those ugly Tan Lines! TEXT: 1Cor. 9:1-14 Am I not free? Am I not an apostle? Have I not seen Jesus our Lord? Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? 2 Even though I may not be an apostle to others, surely I am to you! For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord. 3 This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:13-14, Jude 62:16-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 3, 2007

The sermon hightlights the conversion of Saul who was gloriously and miraculously changed by the power of God.

Subject: “An Extreme Makeover” A Week in the Life of Saul Text: Acts 19:1-19 Introduction: Have you ever watch the show called Extreme Makeover? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live through one of those before and after situations? The show normally begins with someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Hope In Troubled Times

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 11, 2011

A call to trust God in times of trials

Hope in Troubled Times Today is the 10th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center's Twin Towers. A lot has changed in the past 10 years yet some things have stayed the same. I. Seeds of Fear We now have heightened security at our airports, terminals and other major gathering places. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 11~eight~ Bible Number Meanings Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 31, 2011

The number EIGHT always means a NEW BEGINNING a NEW ORDER OF THINGS. As the number SEVEN means completion, EIGHT signifies a new beginning; so 8 stands for the NEW in contrast to the old.

# 11~EIGHT~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 12-31-11 Today Lord be willing we'll bring a few thoughts to do with the number (8). Before we begin let me say that I obtained much of this information from reading behind Brother Ed Vallowe and others. It's my hope and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Chapter Two: "Open Your Mind" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 21, 2012

If we are going to see our lot in life improve, we must open our minds to consider what God would have us do.

As we mentioned last time, the book of Ruth is a love story. Not just in the sense of telling about the relationship between Ruth and Boaz, but a love story from the standpoint of God’s love for His children. Chapter one tells how life had become bitter for Naomi. She had lost her home in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Ruth 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Voice Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

We must know the voice of Jesus our Shepherd, because he is calling us to follow Him.

A few weeks ago, I woke up with a painful ear infection. So I went to the doctor’s office to have it looked at. After I signed in at the desk, I sat down and waited for the nurse to call. And I waited, and waited, and waited. Finally, I looked at my watch and saw that it had been nearly 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Strongman - Pt. 1 - Fatal Flaws Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 5, 2013

Comic book character? Super human? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman Pt. 1- Fatal Flaws I. Introduction He has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. He comes off like a comic book hero and a superhuman. A real life Hercules whose strength is legendary. He was otherworldly strong and ironically real world weak. His story ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Repentance

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 16, 2013

As Christians we're called to repent of our sins but what does that really entail? In this lesson we'll explore that it means to truly repent.

Beginning with the first sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3), God has been calling for humanity to repent of their sins. Repentance was the message that the prophets of old preached to the world (Isaiah 55:7; Jeremiah 8:6; Ezra 14:6; Hosea 11:5; Amos 5:4-6; John 3:2-10). Men like Isaiah called for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:15

Denomination: *other

Healing Prayer: Do What Jesus Did

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 5, 2014

In our discipleship we are called and encouraged to go and to do what Jesus did. This talk helps us to go and pray for healing as Jesus did.

If Jesus gets to pray for a person twice how many goes do we get? If it took Jesus two attempts to heal to heal a blind man how many attempts do we get? I believe that every incident and event, every parable and sermon illustration in the gospels – and today we’ve heard from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Anglican

We Have A Will, It’s Our Soul – What Have We Done With It?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

You and I have been given by God the priceless gift of a will, a free will, a right to choose.

We have a will, it’s our soul – what have we done with it? You and I have been given by God the priceless gift of a will, a free will, a right to choose: Deut 30:19-20 (God) …I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Live In Christ Permanently? - Only In Christ Can I Bear Fruit

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

For a Christian to live "ln Christ" is the central doctrine of the New Testament. Except for limited portions that focus on the start of the Christian life by being born again, most of the New Testament is addressed to and can only be understood by Christians living "ln Christ".

Can I live in Christ permanently? - only in Christ can I bear fruit The following three verses from John chapter 15 state three of the most central truths of Christianity (1) God's purpose for the Christian (2) The only way God's purpose can be fulfilled, and (3) The reason why many a Christian's ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Providing Care Within The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 31, 2014

A sermon on physical and spiritual care in God's community, the church (Outline and material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 3 Communally Responsible, pages 71- 79)

HoHum: Older baseball fans remember when Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play MLB, joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Wherever the Dodgers traveled, opposing players and fans spewed hateful words and racial slurs at Robinson. Pitchers threw fastballs at his head. Opposing base runners ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

America’s Number 1 problem is the breakdown of the family. Described as “dysfunctional” - if that is the case of society’s top problem then our highest priority must be to build functional families.

Home (Jeremiah 6:16 GW) “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves.” Joshua 24:15 NIV -  “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Glorify God Part 2 Series

Contributed by J. Brad Campbell on Sep 23, 2010

Most people know too well the responsibilities of the pastor but over look the responsibilities of the church. This series outlines some of theose biblical task and reveals what the church should be doing in the day and age we live. God Bless, Hope this s

Responsibility Of The Church To Glorify God Lesson #2 Part B Text: Eph 3:21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. II Th 1:12 That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational