Sermons on Wild Grapes:

Last Place

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 15, 2020

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16.

What would Jesus say about first and last place? Let’s examine the puzzle behind Jesus blessing those in last place in Matthew 20:1-16. Wine Industry Parable Matthew 20:1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. The Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Punishing Rod Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022

When we merit correction or discipline, how can we or why do we grumble and complain about what type of "ROD" that God utilizes on us?

Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:20 Now the prophet asks a second question. How can God allow such a godless nation to be allowed to bring judgment upon His children? Granted Judah has been wicked, but how can God use another wicked nation to punish them? Although this is hard to understand, Habakkuk waits on ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peeping Tom Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 2, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 17

Song of Songs 2: 1 – 17 Peeping Tom I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. 2 Like a lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. 3 Like an apple tree among the trees of the woods, so is my beloved among the sons. I sat down in his shade with great delight, and his ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Defiant Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 6 verses 1-11: Ill: The world's longest fence is found in southern Australia. • It is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s; • And finished in 1885, • It was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2010

Godly parents don't always produce godly children.

When Good Parenting Goes Bad Judges 13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/30/10 How many of you are Chicago Blackhawks fans? How many of you are fans now that they’re playing in the finals for the Stanley Cup? I confess that I’m in the latter group as I’ve been caught up in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even The Mature Experience Failure Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah preached for 120 years and knew what it was to resist temptation, but eventually it knocked him off his feet.

Intro: 1. C. S. Lewis, "A silly idea is current, that good people do not know, what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those, who try to resist temptation, know how strong it is. After all, you find out, the strength of a wind, by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Prudently Pacifies The Offended Ephramites Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 20, 2019

They were angry with Gideon because they were left out and did not share in the glory. Gideon tactfully gave them the “soft answer” that healed the wounds and prevented division. Better to do that than to start another war.

Chapter 27 Gideon Prudently Pacifies the Offended Ephramites [Judges 8.1-8.4] Scripture 1 And the men of Ephraim said unto him, Why hast thou served us thus, that thou calledst us not, when thou wentest to fight with the Midianites? And they did chide with him sharply. 2 And he said unto them, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020

John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God.

In the passage of Scripture we will look at today John tells us how we can know whether or not we are in fellowship with God. (1 John 1:5 NKJV) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. Heard - (present tense) - ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Example Of Love Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Mar 19, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to demonstrate that Paul intended 1 Corinthians 9 as a personal example of the point that he made in chapter 8. That point being that Christians are to give up their rights for the cause of others and to demonstrate love.

1 Corinthians An Example of Love 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 March 23, 2003 Intro: A. [If Sermon Offends Thee] A preacher came to the breakfast table with a cut on his cheek. His wife asked him what had happened. He replied that he was concentrating on his sermon while shaving and cut his face. His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Grasshopper Or A Giant Warrior?

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants--- Yes God wants to prosper you and bless you, but sometimes you

So many people in this life want everything but without putting forth any effort...nobody wants to sweat anymore...everyone wants things the easy way...they don’t want to fight their giants---they just wanna lay down and let someone else do it...and then whine and complain about things the whole ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: *other

The Claims Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 24, 2014

How do you respond to the claims of Christ? Do you question His right to your life? Do you assert your own rights over him? Or do you humbly surrender to Him and submit to His will? We must all see the importance of being responsive to Christ and the danger of being unresponsive.

The Claims of Christ Mark 11:27-33; 12:1-12 Jesus’ Authority Questioned 27. They came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests and the scribes and the elders came to Him, 28. and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 14 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 20, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter fourteen of the book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 14 I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 B. The Seven Seals Book – Rev 5 C. The First Six ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"o Little Town Of Bethlehem" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 19, 2018

We need to go to Bethlehem … the Bethlehem of long ago. We need to find the peace and hope that was born there in Jesus Christ … and Advent and hymns like Brooks’ “O Little Town of Bethlehem” can take us there in mind and heart, amen?

On Thursday, November 29, the people living in and around Anchorage, Alaska, went about their lives as usual – working … shopping … watching TV … talking on the phone ... making plans … surfing the net … hinging out with friends. Just going about life. Totally unaware that 3.9 billion – that’s ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: United Methodist

Beware Of Ravenous Wolves Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 23, 2024

Things are not always as they seem; and Jesus shares what to look for in identifying false prophets. These are false teachers, ravenous wolves, who seek to feed and save themselves, rather than feed and protect the flock.

Allow me to begin with an illustration: As Little Red Riding Hood is heading to her grandmother’s house; a wolf comes along and finds out where she lives. He travels ahead, enters the house, and eats the grandmother! When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she notices her grandmother’s unusual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Behold, Days Are Coming

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Oct 25, 2025

Our text today is found in that part of the book of Jeremiah that many people refer to as the Book of Consolation or the Book or Comfort. Chapters 30 and 31 stand out in the book of Jeremiah because they offer something completely different from what he normally preaches.

Behold, Days Are Coming Jeremiah 31:27-34 You know, the life of an OT prophet was not an easy life. When a prophet speaks the word of God into the life of a person or persons who have fallen into apostasy through the worship of false gods and have been following the words of false prophets, as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:27-34

Denomination: Methodist