Sermons on Workers In Vineyard:

From Amazement To Faith - Mark 9:14-29 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 26, 2023

The best thing that can ever happen to you is for something to strengthen your faith. Amazement is not the same thing as faith, but this message will show you how to turn amazement into faith when you see or read about marvelous things God has done.

Mark 9:14 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15 As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16 "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. 17 A man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Matthew 17:14-23, Luke 9:37-45

Gaslighting God

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024

This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lake Of Fire Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jul 10, 2022

Would you believe that no matter if people were good or bad, they went to Hades, not hell? Do you think ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ are the same. They are not.

— Lake of Fire — You may, as I did for a long time, have had casual thoughts that ‘Hell and the Lake of Fire’ were the same. They are not. Neither is each meant to receive the same class of sinners. Many folks mindfully merge them into one godforsaken penal colony where human sinners are ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Divide Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2022

1) The Dividing of Deeds (Romans 2:6), 2) The Deeds of the Unredeemed (Romans 2:8–9), and 3) The Deeds of the Redeemed (Romans 2:7, 10).

Romans 2:6-10. 6 He will render to each one according to his works 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-10

Denomination: Other

If You Believe, You Will See God's Glory (John 11:1-54) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

And if Jesus can raise Lazarus from the dead, anything is possible.

Today, we are going to read through a great story. For the most part today, I'm going to keep my hands off of it, and just let it speak for itself. [It's also a big story, and I have to fly higher to grab it in one week]. John 11:1: (1) Now, there was a certain sick one, Lazarus from ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-54

Your Place In His Plan - Philippians 3:1b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul gives yet another strong warning about the Judaizers because they are a major threat to the most important thing – knowing Christ.

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Do Angels And Demons Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 26, 2019

Message looks at who angels and demons are, what they do, and some cautions.

Do Angels and Demons Really Exist? Rev. Brian Bill July 27-28, 2019 Imagine waking up this morning and Iranian tanks and missiles are pointed at your house with members of the Revolutionary Guard shoulder to shoulder encircling your property. They are there because you were accused of espionage. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-2, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

As I allow the gospel to TOPPLE IDOLS in my own heart I will become more and more FAITHFUL in presenting it to the world.

The Tension Of Gospel Faithfulness Acts 19:21-41 In the Christian faith there are Biblical doctrines that when fully accepted have aspects to them that must be held in tension. What I mean by holding something in tension is that there are aspects of that doctrine that are unsolvable to the human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #1 - Course Objective, Goals, Content, And Introduction Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

There are many different opinions about what the Bible says on a subject that can cause confusion. Some people doubt whether they can truly understand the Bible without a formal education from a Bible school or Seminary.

Course Requirements 1. Your hard work and faithfulness to consistently read the Bible. I want to encourage you to commit to this course of study for the next few weeks. You must be willing to lay aside preconceived notions, denominational distinctives, and favorite interpretations. 2. A Hungry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ezra 7:10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Place Of Favor With God (Exodus 33:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2023

After the golden calf, the future between God and Israel is murky, and unsettled. Into that, enter Moses, a man who has God's favor, and who God knows by name, and who has a close relationship with God.

Today, I want to read through three separate, but related, episodes in Exodus. Each of these three, by themselves, would make a great devotional, or sermon. There's something in each of them that is worth stopping, and just thinking about. But when we combine them, like I think we are ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-17, Luke 2:52

The End Is Near

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 30, 2017

1) The Destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:1-2), 2) The Deception of Many (Mark 13:4–6), and finally, 3) The Devastation of the Earth (Mark 13:7–8).

As we come to the end of 2017, the review of events over the past year show that, in many ways, nothing has changed. For example, lamenting “the winds of war” blowing around the world, Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Monday called for a two-state solution to find peace in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Other

Created And Cherished

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2018

God cherishes what He created

How wonderful to hear a child reading Scripture that speaks of the wonder of God creating that child! Here’s what we’re going to learn today: God cherishes what He created. I was struck by three headlines this past week… • A false alarm warning of a nuclear missile strike in Hawaii sent people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation— Understanding The Significance Of The Altar Series

Contributed by Dustin Boden on Sep 14, 2024

We are in dark and challenging times, and the greatest battles are fought and won at the altar.

Rebuilding the Altar Dustin Lee Boden / General The Foundation— Understanding the Significance of the Altar Welcome and Introduction: Today, we are starting a brand-new series titled “Rebuilding the Altar.” In recent weeks and months, God has been stirring my heart with a strong conviction ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Golden Rule - Matthew 7:12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 16, 2024

The Golden Rule is a command that not only tells you what to do, but the very command has a way of moving your heart to want to do it.

Matthew 7:12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. The Golden Rule After a year and a half of preaching through the Sermon on the Mount we come this morning to what is probably the most famous line in this Sermon – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

You Did - What? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 18, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 11: 1 – 30

Acts 11: 1 – 30 You did - what? 11 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God. 2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him, 3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!” 4 But ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel