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The Vine & The Branches

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 25, 2008

Am I connected to the Vine? If not, I need to be re-connected.

November 4, 2007 – John 15 ‘The Vine and the Branches’ Gardening, it’s something many people like to do, especially here in Victoria where you can usually do it year round. How many folks here are the ‘garden variety’, green-thumb, can make anything grow, win a prize at the Saanich Fair kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Grapevine Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Jul 16, 2014

Series based on John 15 about abiding in the vine, which is Christ.

God is the grower, Christ the vine, and you & me the offshoots of the vine. The Process of growing Christians in God’s vineyard: 1. Choose appropriate grape & plant in best area of vineyard (No Cali grapes in NE OH) Location must be best choice, not just for harvest now, but for years to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage Matters Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 14, 2024

If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.

Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Vine Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 12, 2016

If you are faithful, you will be fruitful.

The Vine John 15:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 12-13, 2016 [Bring up 4 baskets with varying amounts of fruit in each one] When I was growing up our neighbors had a vineyard. I can remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes that I would get a stomachache. I also ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Earth That Was, And Is, And Is To Come

Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Apr 12, 2023

Did the perfect God, in whom is no darkness at all, create the earth without form and void and covered with darkness?

THE EARTH THAT WAS, AND IS, AND IS TO COME (by brother Tarran Dookie) Gen 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep... The first verse of Genesis tells us that God created the heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hero Unveiled Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 12, 2011

In a world held captive by an evil enemy, Jesus Christ comes rushing in like a super hero to do battle with evil and rescue us from the tyrant of sin. In this introduction to the gospel of Mark we learn who is behind the stories and some amazing things ab

How significant are our teen years? Can events that take place between 13 and 19 impact us for our entire lives? Surely. Take John Mark, for instance. As a young man he witnessed the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The Last Supper may have taken place at his home. Some speculate that he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

38. Personhood Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018

Jesus Christ, sacrificed Himself to enable our unique “persons” to again have access to the life-sustaining source of immortality, God

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 38 - PERSONHOOD] 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 beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28, Romans 5:18-19, Luke 16:22-26, Genesis 2:16, Galatians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Origens Of Death Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 1, 2008

Death is not a dead end street, it is not an end but a doorway to eternal life.

Life After Death – Part One Overview There have been quite a number of folks (5 families in the past two months – Bernita Sample’s husband passed on Wednesday morning) in our congregation who have had loved ones die in the past few months. My own family had to come to grips with saying goodbye to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part One Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 11, 2006

We must have our roots grown deeply in Christ if we are to find spiritual sustenance and stability.

Roots, Ripples & Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part One TCF Sermon July 9, 2006 What do you think of when you think of roots? You might think of trees or plants. You might think of anything else that grows. Maybe you think of the miniseries that appeared on TV in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating Holiness: Cleaning Out The Weeds

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Sep 1, 2003

Holiness involves making God’s priorities your priorities.

Cultivating Holiness (Removing Weeds from our Spiritual Lives) Leviticus 11:44a Introduction: As some of you know, I used to work for a lawn-care company here in town. Our company was pretty well respected and we had a contract with Phillips Petroleum Company to take care of the lawns and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:44

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

Blessings Involving The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 27, 2010

How we are kept by the Holy Spirit

A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor him, so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus clears the Temple

Jesus Clears the Temple John 2:12-25 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Holy Call A Holy City A Holy Comforter

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

The Lord Calls Equips and Comforts his servants

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15 Revelation 21:10 – 22:5 John 14: 23-29 A HOLY CALL A HOLY CITY A HOLY COUNSELOR In scripture God is referred to as HOLY, HOLY, HOLY. He is God in three persons, the Holy trinity. When I looked at the scripture passages for today in preparation for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

"No Longer Hiding In Shame"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2016

A sermon about Jesus reversing the shame brought on by Adam.

"No Longer Hiding in Shame" John 21:1-19 It has been defined as "a painful feeling of humiliation or distress." Many scholars agree that it is "the most disturbing experience individuals ever have about themselves; no emotion feels more deeply disturbing..." because "the self feels wounded from ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist