Sermons on Worthless Grapes:

For Us To Be Useful Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 22, 2009

Week 7 of the 9 Week sermon Series on What Does GOd Want.

If you put five monkeys in a cage and hang a banana on a string at the top of the cage with a ladder leading up to it, before long a monkey will go to the stairs and start to climb towards the banana. As soon as he touches the stairs, spray all of the monkeys with cold water. After a while, another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Keep The Saw Sharpe"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 27, 2016

Our spiritual life's need to be kept Sharpe to in order to get through thirsty times, for we live in thirsty lands, we are a thirsty people, are souls are thirsty, and our spiritual cisterns need to be kept in good shape.

• We live in a thirsty Land, We are thirsty People, we are thirsty Souls, we also need Spiritual repairs So, what's the solution to our spiritual problem, as God's people? The answer ought to be perfectly obvious: Keep the cistern in good repair! Faithful disciples must maintain a reserve of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Fox Turned Weasel Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2014

The wicked and fence-sitters have their moments but are worse off in the long term.

The Fox Turned Weasel (Mark 6:14-29) 1. TAMPA, Fla., July 1 (UPI) --A Florida artist claims he spotted a two-headed alligator when he was out walking his dog in Tampa but Florida wildlife officials are skeptical. Justin Alan Arnold uploaded the image on Facebook and it has been shared across the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Choices (Psalm 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 5, 2026

What are life's two choices?

Are there basically two choices in life, bringing forth either good fruit or worthless dust; two gates, leading to either life or destruction? What do we choose? Let’s look at Psalm 1. Whether he walks, stands or sits, what is the end result of a life of obedience to God’s teachings? Is there a ...read more

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

What Are You Doing More Than Others? - Matthew 5:43-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Matthew 5:47 …what are you doing more than others? That question speaks volumes about what the Lord expects from the Christian life. Jesus requires that citizens of His kingdom have a kind of love that is fundamentally different from the world’s kind of love.

Matthew 5:43-48 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-45

No Ordinary Joe - The Blessing Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 6, 2022

Jacob blesses his grandsons, but there's a twist!

No Ordinary Joe: Blessing Genesis 48 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-06-2022 Turtle When I was in junior high, I made the basketball team. The coach, who was known for verbally berating players, quickly gave me the nickname “turtle.” (I had not developed the puma-like ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Vineyard

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

In Jesus’ comparison of the vineyard to the fruitful Christian life, He makes it clear who is responsible for what in the production of fruit.

Oct. 12, 2003 John 15 “In the vineyard” INTRODUCTION 1. The Vine – Jesus  Genuine The church is not the true vine. Jews believed that to be cut off from their religious institutions was just about as bad as it could get. The disciples were going to face being ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Winepress Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 26, 2013

The last conflict in this world is described in the Bible as one who troddens in a winepress.

The Great Winepress Revelations 14:14-20 In this world there have been many battles fought and perhaps still more to take place in the future. The Bible makes it very clear that the last battle fought will be fought in the place called Armageddon in the Hebrew tongue. See: Rev. 16:16 And: Rev. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is Church Hospitality Still There? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2022

Where is our hospitality? Are we a Diotrephes or a Demetrius?

In verses 1-8: • Letter gives important glimpse into early church • John is telling how he felt after hearing about Gaius. • Concerned for health and well-being • Romans 12:13, Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. • In early church days, traveling preachers/teachers were ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nearness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2022

Popular religion speaks about man reaching up to God. However, the reality is that God is reaching down to us. Yes, Christ is stretching out His arms to us upon the Cross.

THE NEARNESS OF GOD. Isaiah 65:1-9. People sometimes talk about somebody who ‘found God.’ God was never lost; it is people who are lost. When the prodigal son returned to his father, the father said, ‘this my son was lost, but now is found’ (cf. Luke 15:24). Yet, in their distress, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Know Someone By Their Fruits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principle of knowing someone by their fruits and how to apply it when testing a potential marriage partner.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all areas of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus teaches us to beware of false prophets and to know them by their fruits. This principle can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Finding Strength In Praise SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The power of praising God is always effective, but it becomes even more powerful when we praise Him in times of confusion and uncertainty.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where praising God just doesn't seem to make any sense? Life is filled with problems, hardships, and pain. Even the most righteous individuals in the Bible faced their fair share of challenges. David, a great man of God and king of Israel, endured much ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Topics: Faith, Action

The Problem Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2012

Israel had problems living as a nation under God. Understanding her problems help us analyze America's problems.

“A Nation Under God: The Problem” Jer. 2:1-37 The late Reformed pastor and theologian Abraham Kuyper said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry: ‘Mine!’” As we pointed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001

There are really only two kinds of wisdom. Which kind do you have?

James 3:13-18 What Kind of Wisdom? ATTENTION: Charles Steinmetz designed the generators for Henry Ford’s automobile plants. One day those generators ground to a halt. Not one of Ford’s engineers could get them up and running again. Ford contacted Steinmetz, who came, tinkered ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist