Sermons on Wine Served In Time:

New Wine

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2023

As Jesus healed people He spoke of new wine and patching clothing. Did He mean there is a something new in the the new covenant? Let's look at Matthew 9.

Amidst various healings Jesus taught about old and new ideas. Healing Did Jesus heal a paralyzed man? Was Jesus falsely accused? And getting into a boat he crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Serve Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

What did Jesus teach? Servant hood. Throughout His life He always put others first before Himself. Everyday He would spend time with His Father alone in prayer to prepare Himself for His day ahead, in teaching, healing, praying, but mostly serving.

Who among us does not want to be recognized for something? We long for human affirmation. We want to be recognized for a job well done, for boldly helping others, for supporting a cause we believe in. It is our nature, our human nature, but the words of Christ teach us otherwise. Within the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Serving: Not Served!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 27, 2017

Jesus shows us how to live our lives, with humility and servanthood.

Serving: Not Served! Philippians 2:3-11 March 26, 2017 I remember going to so many Chicago Cubs games when I was a young kid. At every game I would get a pencil and scorecard for a whopping 25¢. Then I would walk, or sometimes run down to the side of the field and try to get autographs from my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve: "why Volunteering Matters To God" Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 5, 2026

Jesus — the Savior of the world — modeled the ultimate servant life. Which means if we’re following Him, serving isn’t an option.

Mark 10:42-45 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 44 and whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Other

Serving God During Dark Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 20, 2017

Elisha was in rough situations, but was still God’s man in the midst of it all. We, too, represent God during different but challenging times.

Serving God During Dark Times (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) 1. Today I am resuming the tradition of ethnic jokes I began a while ago. Many ethnicities make fun of their neighboring nations as not being too bright. 2. Two Belgians are driving a truck and arrive at a bridge with a warning sign: maximum ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Timing Is Always Best

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

GOD HAS A PERFECT TIME FOR EVERYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS PLAN. THE WEDDING IN CANA IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW JESUS USED A BAD CIRCUMSTANCE TO SHOW HOW GOD CARES FOR HIS PEOPLE.

GOD’S TIMING IS ALWAYS BEST JOHN 2:1-12 TODAY WE ARE COMPLETING A SERIES LOOKING AT SOME OF THE EARLY EVENTS AND STATEMENTS OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. THIS MORNING WE WILL LOOK AT THE FIRST RECORDED “SIGN” OF JESUS’ POWER WHEN HE TURNED THE WATER INTO WINE AT A MARRIAGE IN CANA OF GALILEE. WEDDINGS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wine Runs Out

Contributed by John Wiles on Jul 25, 2004

This sermon uses Jesus’ first miracle at Cana of Galilee to show us how to receive a refreshing in our dry times.

When You Run Out of Wine Pastor J. Benjiman Wiles John 2:1-10 I. Introduction a. READ TEXT b. This was supposed to be a joyful occasion c. We had a wedding here at the church yesterday and from start to end of reception we went for about 3 hours (including cleanup) d. Weddings in Palestine went ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Time & Talent Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 30, 2011

I leave a legacy by living as a faithful steward of my time and talent!

Outline, Devotional, Audio & Video available at http://bit.ly/msAI8v. John 14:12, 17:4; 2 Timothy 4:1-8 You know you are a STEWARD when you understand… …I belong to the Lord! Romans 1:6, 1 Corinthians 4:7 …Everything belongs to the Lord! Haggai 2:8, Psalm 50:10, Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine In Old Skins Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 12, 2003

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

NEW CLOTHES ON OLD COAT__ MATT 9:16-17 NEW WINE IN OLD SKIN__LUKE 5: 36-39 TEXT. Luke 5:36 “He told them this parable: "No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old one. If he does, he will have torn the new garment, and the patch from the new will not match the old. 37 And no one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Methodist

"Celebrate Good Times, Come On"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 25, 2009

The Church is the best party in town.

John 2:1-11 “Celebrate Good Times Come on!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org This is a day of celebration!!! This is a day of new beginnings!!! We have spent the last month learning how to create a shared Vision for Grace United Methodist ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

In a brewery, new wine is poured into new wineskins. After the wine has fermented for some time in the old wineskins, the old wineskins become dry, hard, and brittle.

“And no one puts new wine into old wineskins; or else the new wine bursts the wineskins, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But new wine must be put into new wineskins.” Mark 2:22 In a brewery, new wine is poured into new wineskins. After the wine has fermented for some time in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:22

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Serves Us Even In Eternity

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

We live as those who keep our lamps lighted--our lamp of faith, fueled by the Holy Spirit whom God the Father has sent through His Son.

Intro Veiled underneath the noise and rancor of the new-year celebrations, a low thrumming makes itself known. It is a thrumming undercurrent of sad acceptance pervading the new-year festivities, a presence of wistfulness and nostalgia--and yes, even of muted sorrow. The year has fled and gone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Lutheran

No Time To Waist

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 26, 2004

There is no time to waiste about serving the Lord

“NO TIME TO WAIST” JOHN 4:31-38 3-29-98 As I was reading my scripture this last week I found myself focusing on this particular scriptures and then some simple words just jumped out as a challenge to me and I hope to you. If Jesus said 2000 years ago that the fields are ripe unto harvest and time ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

To Serve As Jesus Served Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

Jesus shows us sacrificial and eternal love on Maundy Thursday

TO SERVE AS JESUS SERVED John 13:1-17, 31-35 On the evening before He died, Jesus was aware of the shame and agony that awaited him. This night on which Jesus shared Passover with His friends, has come to be marked by the Christian world as ‘Mandatum/Mandate’, or ‘Maundy Thursday’ because Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Episcopal