Sermons on Workers In Vineyard:

Devices Of The Devil

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Satan’s presence in our world is real. The Bible clearly teaches that our struggle to live righteously is a struggle against the dark forces of Satan that seeks to rule us. It is a struggle against the powerful rulers of darkness.

Devices of the devil 1 Peter 5:8-5:9 Satan’s presence in our world is real. The Bible clearly teaches that our struggle to live righteously is a struggle against the dark forces of Satan that seeks to rule us. It is a struggle against the powerful rulers of darkness. Our enemy is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Somebody Else Is You Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

The church is called to be a team, just like our local team the Indy Colts.

1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Somebody Else is You October 21, 2007 In the days before motor-driven or electric organs, a talented organist gave a magnificent concert in which the big pipes sent forth magnificent, thunderous tones. After people finished congratulating him, the boy who had worked the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006

This sermon is to heighten our awareness of the Spiritual Battle and of the weapons we have to defeat the evil one. Paul gives us instruction on winning this battle by "Be Strong in the Lord," "Put on the full armor," and "Stand firm."

EPHESIANS 6:10-20 November 26, 2006 New Covenant EPC “BE STRONG IN THE LORD” Body Life: The Book of Ephesians I. From a cartoon by Lee Johnson, Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. A. As one man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Serve Wholeheartly Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006

The way we work reveals the true God we believe in - either the god of mammon or the Lord God and His Son Jesus Christ. Our witness for Jesus Christ is either helped or hindered by what we do at our place of employment. This sermon is about effective wit

Some of the ideas and structure for this sermon came from Joe Harding’s sermon - "WORKING FOR A LIVING" http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=52492 EPHESIANS 6:5-9 November 19, 2006 New Covenant EPC “SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY” Body Life The Book of Ephesians I. A minister dies and is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Prepared Yet?

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 30, 2006

1st Sunday of Advent, Series C. Preached at Beaver Creek Lutheran Mission, Forest City, Iowa 11/30/2003.

Advent 1, Series C. “Are We Prepared Yet?” Luke 21:25-36. November 30, 2003 Forest City Lutheran Mission, Forest City, IA First of all, Happy New Year! Yes, that’s right! This morning we begin a new church year, as today is the First Sunday in Advent. And since we begin the Advent season ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Week 1 "From Doing To Being” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

The small shifts that make a big change in your life! This is a 13 week sermon series.

Seismic Shifts Session 1 “From Doing to Being” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip Congregational Reading: (Have them stand and read) + Psalm 139:13-16 (NIV) 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Bible Church

The Present Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2006

So, when you think about it, Christmas is about giving and about presents. This brings us to the crux of our message this morning, how do we make a present of ourselves this Christmas? In order to answer this question, we need to take a good look at Sam

THE PRESENTS OF CHRISTMAS The Present Of Ourselves INTRODUCTION: How does the song go, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” ? And Christmas really is, or really should be the most wonderful time of the years, eclipsed ONLY by Easter. Christmas celebrates a birth, and Easter a “rebirth”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Onesimus Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006

The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Letting God Have Control

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 22, 2006

Realizing, when we give God full control we are in safe hands.

Psalms 24:1-4 & 25:4,5,20 Ps 24:1 The earth is the LORD’S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Ps 24:2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Ps 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Romans 9:30-33 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 2, 2007

Romans 9:30-33

Romans 9:30-33 Romans 9:30-33 What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; 31but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. 32Why not? Because they pursued it not by faith but as if it were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Bible Church

Value Authority Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 14, 2005

Christian parents need to model and teach what it means to respect authority.

The Bible makes it clear that showing respect for authority is to be a priority for the child of God. "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 22, 2005

9th in long series on Joshua, 2nd of 2 on mass circumcision in ch.5. This deals with being a part of a family, using the well-used illustration of a flock of geese.

Joshua 5:1-9 – Family Ties (Nowheres near an original thought, but good nonetheless...) Today I’d like to do something different. Today’s a bit different from most, so I’m putting a twist on my scripture today, out of the ordinary for me anyway. Let’s read Joshua 5:1-9. So the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 25, 2005

The third sermon in a series on the book of Malachi

The question is: “Can you have a valid faith without being faithful?” The greatest issue we have found so far in our study of Malachi is that of disobedience. The people of Judah wanted to enjoy all the benefits of following God without any of the hassle that comes from playing by God’s rules. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complement To The Gospel

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

With the advent of the Gospel of Christ, the wrath of God took on special significance. The light of the Gospel of Christ brings new significance to the wrath of God. The Gospel of Christ confronts one with a Complementary....

THE COMPLEMENT TO THE GOSPEL—Romans. 1:18-23 With the advent of the Gospel of Christ, the wrath of God took on special significance. The wrath of God takes on special significance in the light of the Gospel of Christ. The light of the Gospel of Christ brings new significance to the wrath of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Attend Every Service

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005

What is the point of attending church services each and every time.

"WHY ATTEND EVERY CHURCH SERVICE?" INTRODUCTION 1. In my life as a Christian, I have noticed the following in every church... a. There are some Christians who attend every service of the church whenever possible 1) They are present for Bible study on Sunday morning and Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist