Sermons on we are branches:

We Are What We Worship

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 25, 2015

4 areas from which many idols come (Material adapted from Greg Laurie's book, The Great Compromise, Chapter 5 called "What's Your Golden Calf?", pgs. 71-87)

HoHum: James Michener, tells the story of a man named Urbaal, who, was a farmer living about 2200 B.C. He worshiped two gods, one a god of death, the other a goddess of fertility. One day, the temple priests tell Urbaal to bring his young son to the temple for sacrifice—if he wants good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Not Who We Used To Be

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 5, 2019

This message, although not a sequel, builds on an earlier teaching, "Dead To The World."

We are not who we used to be In November, I delivered a message titled “Dead to the World.” In that message, I talked about what it meant to be dead to sin and to the things of this world. But the focus of the message was on what it means to be spiritually alive without the shackles of the Adamic ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, Galatians 3:26-28, Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Acts 4:19-20, Acts 5:27-29, John 17:16, Galatians 5:10, Colossians 3:1-4, Philippians 4:8, John 17:14, 1 John 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are What We Eat Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018

In this message we will talk about 9 reasons why we should study the bible and why we should lean in and care about the subject of Hermeneutics.

We Are What We Eat OKAY… This morning we are jumping back into our messages series ‘Understanding The Bible…’ NOW – we jumped out of it 3 weeks ago… SO – I think it is important for us to do a quick review of where we have been so far in these conversations. FIRST – let me remind you of the 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will We Cry Or Will We Praise

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jun 23, 2023

We have the choice, we can cry about how things use to be, or we can praise God for what he’s about to do.

Because of Israel’s refusal to abandon their idols and worship the one true God, they were chastened by the Lord and were taken away into captivity by the Babylonians. This captivity was to last 70 years, Jer. 25:11-12. This 70 year period began in 605 B.C., when the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

This message looks at the I AM statement of Jesus that he is the Vine. The message considers the action of the Gardener and the actions of the Branches.

I Am the Vine (many of the ideas in this message come from various messages at sermon central with the same or similar title, contributed by K. Edward Skidmore, SC Smead, and Douglas Phillips) Scripture: John 15:1-8 This is the seventh of our series on the “I Am” statements of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Are Yours Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 15, 2021

The scripture references listed are for Ascension Day (May 13, 2021) and can be used for worship on May 16. These notes are based on the Gospel reading for Sunday, May 16: John 17:6-19.

This prayer that John record is a prayer that Jesus prayed for his disciples. The part that includes us happens just after our text for this week. But we can be included anyway. Jesus is praying for us! What an amazing thing. Set this thought alongside the idea of Ascension. Jesus is leaving, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Joyride - Pt. 1 - Running On E Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 3, 2013

We have the right to pursue happiness. However, we soon discover that happiness is fleeting. Joy is better, but how do you find, obtain and keep it?

Joyride - Pt. 1 – Running on E I. Introduction Life is a series of ups and a series of downs. Cycles that loop. Turns and shifts that sling us in a different direction than we anticipated. Our life often feels much like an amusement ride! And not the kiddy ones. The white knuckle, scream ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Know - We Obey - We Have Confidence! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 12, 2012

We know the love of God, because of what Jesus did for us. We obey his leading on our lives and we are confident before God. We are able through our lives to lead others to salvation to show them the example of the Holy Spirit at work in our lives!

We know - we obey - we have confidence! 1 John 3:16-24 There’s this thing about love that is a feeling thing and I know I’ve discussed all sorts of love songs and their meanings before and the thoughts of love that people have for love another. I was somewhere recently where there was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Are Family

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 20, 2019

Brothers and sisters, we can experience the wonder of family or we can dismiss the moments of real love that comes with it. Let’s not let days like thanksgiving be the only time families gather around and share those special moments.

Brothers and sisters, last week we talked about being thankful for the things that we have, and for the life that we share. Well part of that life that we share is with family. AMEN Now, by family I don’t necessarily mean family by some blood DNA, but family as “God’s Family”. If you really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 5:8, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 31:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

We Are Veterans

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014

A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Forgiven!

Contributed by Tony Russo on May 1, 2014

The Day of Atonement Fulfilled in the New testament

What a blessing for the Body of Christ to share with one voice on a particular day the glorious message of the resurrection. While so much of the world looks for answers to life that coexists on a planet somewhere in the universe, the Church has already found the source of all life in God. As we ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"In God We Trust"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 8, 2016

In God we trust but all people do, there seems to be none who trust in God, But we Trust because God is a refuge, and In God we Trust because we believe there is a better day.

“In God we Trust” Psalm 14 1. Not all people will say in God we Trust • Some people say there is no God. 1 Fools say in their hearts, ‘There is no God.’They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Triumph Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 13, 2016

Looking at Jesus saying from the cross, "My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me"

Introduction A. I borrowed portions of this sermon from Pastor Charles R Brown of Esther First Baptist Church, From his Series: Cross Sayings From The Christ 1. This one is titled “Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” a. Lets turn to Matthew 27:45 - 46 B. When you spend some time in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-47

Denomination: Baptist