Playlist: Grape Vine (topic)
Shouting Gleanings and Singing Olives (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The imagery of the grape vine emerges within Isaiah's apocalypse as part of a larger metaphor describing God's preservation of a remnant amid worldwide judgment. In Isaiah 24:13, following the description of the devastated "city of confusion" and a reeling, drunken earth, the prophet shifts tone, comparing the events of the Day …
The Book of Joel (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsScripture presents three distinct vines that illuminate God's dealings with humanity and His coming judgment. Israel was originally God's vine, planted in the land to bear fruit for His glory, but the nation failed in its calling and had to be cut down. In the present age, Christ Himself is the true Vine, with believers grafted …
The Book of Joel (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe devastating locust invasion that struck ancient Judah forms the backdrop against which the grape vine becomes a significant image in Joel's prophecy. When Joel calls the people to mourn, he specifically appeals to the drunkards, addressing them ironically: they are told to awake from their wine-induced stupor and weep …
Feast of Tabernacles Basics
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe reference to sitting under one's own vine and fig tree comes from Micah's prophecy concerning the Millennial reign of Christ, offering additional detail beyond what Isaiah describes about that same future period. This picture depicts a time of universal peace and prosperity, when people will finally have the leisure to sit …
An Ounce of Prevention
Sermonette byPoverty and destruction are the products of neglect. Preventative maintenance will help us whether we deal with physical or spiritual problems.