
H.J. Vine
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Continue in the Son and the Father
0JHN 3:36JHN 4:14JHN 14:6COL 1:161JN 2:27H.J. Vine preaches on the significance of abiding in the Son and the Father, emphasizing the essential connection between the two. Through the Son, we gain knowledge of the Father, as He is the gateway to the Father and the revelation of His love and grace. It is crucial to honor the Son just as we honor the Father, recognizing His pivotal role in our salvation and eternal life.
A Great Change
0H.J. Vine preaches about the transformative change that occurs in believers when they view God's truth from a heavenly perspective, experiencing joy and satisfaction in God's grace and initiative in their salvation. Repentance towards God and faith in Jesus Christ are emphasized, leading to the discovery of God's redeeming love and the immense joy in His salvation. The chapter of Luke 15 illustrates divine merrymaking over the lost being found, showcasing the joy of the Son, the Holy Spirit, and the Father in our redemption, ultimately leading believers to find their joy and triumph in the Lord's victories.
"A Great High Priest Over the House of God"
01TI 3:15HEB 10:21PE 4:17H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of the work and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing how His sacrifice on the Cross allows us to boldly approach God with confidence, knowing that our sins are completely forgiven and forgotten by God. Unlike the sacrifices under the law that needed repetition, Christ's sacrifice is perfect and has perfected the sanctified for eternity, enabling believers to stand before a holy God without the burden of guilt. Through Christ, we have a great Priest who sympathizes with us, saves us completely, and encourages us to draw near to God with full assurance of faith, offering continual praise and thanksgiving.
"A Letter as to the Truth and Those Who Hold It" (3 John)
0ACT 19:29ACT 20:4ROM 16:231CO 1:143JN 1:5H.J. Vine preaches on the exemplary life of Gaius, a beloved brother who remained faithful to the truth despite facing challenges and opposition within the assemblies. Through examining Gaius' journey from being baptized by Paul to receiving commendation for his hospitality and faithfulness, Vine highlights the importance of holding fast to sound doctrine and walking in love. The sermon emphasizes the need for believers to imitate what is good, such as welcoming fellow brethren and being fellow-workers with the truth, while cautioning against following the ways of those like Diotrephes who reject and cast out others.
"A Place for You"
0PSA 16:11JHN 14:32CO 5:8PHP 1:231JN 4:19H.J. Vine preaches about the true essence of heaven, emphasizing that being with Jesus is the ultimate desire for those who have experienced His love and salvation. He shares a story of a man who, despite being taught wrongly about heaven, found true joy and fulfillment in knowing that Jesus has prepared a place for him and longs for his presence. The preacher highlights the importance of seeking Jesus above all else, as His presence in His Father's house is the greatest joy for believers.
A Stone, Elect, Precious
0REV 21:18H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of building our lives on the foundation of Jesus Christ, as depicted in 1 Corinthians 3:13, where our works will be tested by fire. Those who build with 'gold, silver, precious stones' symbolizing Christ's righteousness and perfections will be rewarded, while those who build with 'wood, grass, straw' will suffer loss. The 'precious stones' represent the excellencies of Jesus Christ, with the 'precious onyx' and 'precious cornerstone' symbolizing His pre-eminence and resurrection, emphasizing the need for His perfections to adorn our lives and the assembly.
A Victory for the Truth
02CH 13:15MAT 18:201CO 1:20EPH 1:10H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of unity in Christ, drawing parallels between the unity of Israel under King Abijah and Jeroboam and the unity of believers in Christ as the only appointed Centre by God. He emphasizes the need for believers to be subject to the directions of Christ, the Head of the assembly, as recorded in the Scriptures, to maintain the unity of the Spirit. Vine highlights the story of Abijah standing firm on God's truth against Jeroboam, the great division maker, as a lesson for believers to stand faithfully on the revealed truth of God, centered on Christ.
Administration and Reconciliation
0COL 1:19H.J. Vine preaches on the significance of administration and reconciliation in the divine plans of God, emphasizing their distinct activities and results. Administration, highlighted in Ephesians 1, focuses on the outward blessings and order established in Christ for future universal administration. On the other hand, reconciliation, emphasized in Colossians 1, brings inward blessedness and joy, securing favor and satisfaction for the heart of God through Christ's work on the Cross.
Answered Questions
0ISA 61:1MAT 22:45LUK 4:22JHN 6:41ACT 1:14HEB 2:16H.J. Vine preaches about the unanswered question posed by Jesus to the Jews regarding His identity as the Son of David and Lord, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dual nature of Christ as both fully God and fully man. The sermon delves into the lineage of Jesus, highlighting His royal descent from David and Abraham, His miraculous conception by the Holy Ghost, and the significance of His titles such as 'Jehovah Saviour' and 'Emmanuel'. The preacher explores the roles of Joseph and Mary in Jesus' life, shedding light on their legal and familial connections to Him, and the unique aspects of His earthly lineage and divine origins.
Are Believers to Seek "More Light"?
0JHN 12:36JHN 14:62CO 11:14EPH 5:81JN 1:5H.J. Vine emphasizes the importance of believers growing in their understanding of the truth after coming into the light of Christ. In John's Gospel, the focus shifts from light shining outward to the world to the internal truth revealed to believers by Jesus. The distinction between 'light' and 'truth' is highlighted, with Jesus being the ultimate Light of the world and the Spirit of truth guiding believers. Believers are cautioned against seeking 'fresh light' or 'new truth' beyond what is already revealed in Christ, as Satan can deceive by masquerading as an angel of light.
As He That Serves
0PRO 8:15MRK 14:6LUK 22:27JHN 6:40COL 1:16HEB 1:31JN 2:24REV 3:21H.J. Vine preaches about the eternal Son, Jesus Christ, who came to serve and fulfill the Father's will by offering Himself spotless to God, removing our sins and bringing eternal blessing, order, and glory. Through His deep suffering and rejection, Jesus secured an Overcomer's distinction, allowing His loved ones to abide in Him and the Father, and granting them everlasting life. His service sets His followers free to serve Him now and look forward to reigning with Him forever in His Father's house of eternal love.
Assembling Together
0JHN 10:121TH 5:112TH 2:1HEB 10:24H.J. Vine emphasizes the importance of believers gathering together, especially as the return of Christ draws near. The exhortation in Hebrews 10:25 urges believers to not neglect assembling together but to encourage one another more as the day of Christ's coming approaches. Just as we eagerly anticipate the glorious gathering together with Christ in the air at His return, we are called to gather together now as the children of God, despite the challenges and distractions of the world. The unity and encouragement found in assembling together are vital for believers in these last days.
Called Out and Called Into
0JHN 4:23JHN 8:32JHN 17:16ACT 7:21CO 1:9EPH 1:23H.J. Vine preaches on 'The God of Glory' showcasing how God called Abraham, Moses, Israel, and the Church into divine purposes and blessings through separation and obedience. Abraham was called into a rich inheritance and became the friend of God, while Lot faced consequences for straying from the path of separation. Israel, though backslidden, awaits a future blessing upon receiving Jesus as their true Messiah. The Church, called out from the world, is invited into a deep fellowship with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, experiencing divine liberty and worship.
Changing
0ISA 43:19ROM 12:22CO 5:17PHP 1:6HEB 13:8H.J. Vine preaches about the inevitability and importance of change in the life of a true believer, drawing parallels from nature and the transformation of a rough stone into a precious diamond to illustrate the process of spiritual growth and sanctification. He challenges the notion of clinging to self and resisting change, emphasizing the need for believers to be continually transformed from glory to glory by the Spirit they have received, reflecting the image of the unchanging and perfect Jesus Christ.
Christ and His Brethren
0JHN 1:1ROM 8:29COL 3:4HEB 2:11HEB 4:16H.J. Vine preaches about the wonderful grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing the reverence and honor due to Him despite the inimitable favor He bestows upon us. Through His divine grace, Jesus sympathizes with and saves those who are being brought to glory, exemplifying His perfect journey from sufferings to enthronement. The grace of Christ, ministered to us now, surpasses the law of Moses, revealing His role as both Apostle and High Priest, offering words of eternal life and interceding for us before God. The sermon delves into Christ's grace and glory, highlighting the eternal purpose of God in Christ and the predestination of believers to be conformed to His image, culminating in the glorification of the many brethren with the Firstborn among them.
Christ and Oneness
0JHN 17:21H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of unity among believers, emphasizing that Jesus died and prayed for oneness among His followers. Those who love Christ must also love His people, as He loves the entire assembly. The present living intercession of Christ is focused on uniting believers as one body, with each member ministered to by Him. The ultimate goal of this unity is for all believers to be perfected into one, a oneness that is as sure as Christ's glory and established in His love.
"Christ Jesus, Our Hope"
0MAT 16:16ACT 4:12EPH 5:32PHP 2:102TI 2:102PE 1:16REV 22:7H.J. Vine preaches about the importance of sticking to the Scriptures and the themes revealed by the Spirit of God, focusing on the near return of Jesus Christ. He emphasizes the significance of understanding and sharing the prophetic Scriptures, highlighting the glory of Christ's relationship with the Father and the Church. Vine draws parallels from Genesis to Revelation, showcasing how Christ and the Church are beautifully intertwined in God's eternal plan, culminating in the Bride, the Lamb's wife, sharing in His supremacy and glory.
Christ the Beloved
0JHN 16:27H.J. Vine preaches about the various relationships we have with the Lord Jesus Christ, emphasizing His personal name as Jesus and the rich mercy of God that allows us to be related to Him. He highlights Jesus as the mighty Victor who fought alone on the battlefield of Calvary, securing our present and eternal well-being. Vine delves into the divine delight the Father has in His beloved Son, Jesus, both in His majestic glory and His lowly grace, showcasing His eternal majesty and grace. He encourages believers to love one another as Christ has loved us, fostering unity and edification within the body of Christ.
Christ, the Son Over God's House
0PSA 84:4ISA 53:10COL 1:18HEB 10:30H.J. Vine preaches about the significance of recognizing ourselves as the House of God, emphasizing the importance of truth, spirituality, and holiness within the assembly. He highlights Jesus Christ as the Corner Stone and Headstone of the House, where spiritual sacrifices of praise and thanksgiving are offered. Vine encourages believers to find rest in the fact that Christ, as the Son over the House, is ceaselessly looking after it and will care for it to the end, ensuring that God's pleasure prospers in His hand.
Complete in Him Who Is the Head
01CO 12:21EPH 4:15COL 1:18COL 2:8JUD 1:3H.J. Vine preaches about the ceaseless influences that try to divert believers from Christ, warning against philosophy, carnal practices, and asceticism. He emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ, urging believers to increase in knowledge of Him to resist distracting influences. The sermon highlights the danger of being led astray from the true portion in Christ by worldly systems and the importance of abiding in Him to experience fullness and protection from deception.
Continue
0DEU 7:7JHN 15:9JHN 16:27ROM 8:37ROM 9:5EPH 5:251JN 3:141JN 4:19H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of abiding in the love of Christ, emphasizing that continuing in His love is different from focusing on our love for Him. The Spirit encourages us in Christ's love, which begets love in our hearts, leading to joy and progress in Him. By abiding in Christ's love, we can navigate through doctrinal and ecclesiastical challenges, fulfilling other instructions given to the redeemed. The love of Christ, both collectively for believers and individually, is a present and victorious love that we are urged to cherish and continue in, finding fullness of joy and satisfaction despite present sufferings.
Correspondence-the Lord's Table
01CO 11:27H.J. Vine preaches on the importance of maintaining consistency and reverence in partaking of the Lord's cup and table, emphasizing the need for a worthy state of heart and mind during communion. He highlights the consequences of eating unworthily and the Lord's discipline towards inconsistency, rather than the assembly's judgment. Vine stresses the significance of communion with Christ's death and the call for a consistent walk, drawing lessons from Israel's past misconduct and punishment as a warning for believers today.
Crowns
0JHN 16:13JHN 18:372CO 5:6PHP 4:11TH 2:192TI 4:81PE 5:4REV 2:10REV 19:12H.J. Vine preaches about the various crowns mentioned in the Bible, symbolizing different aspects of faith and rewards in Christ. The Holy Spirit guides believers towards heavenly wisdom, encouraging them to press forward towards the incorruptible crowns that await them in the presence of the glorified Lord. The significance of Christ's crown of thorns is highlighted, emphasizing the inseparable connection between His sufferings and our redemption. The sermon delves into the hereditary and won crowns, illustrating how believers share in Christ's glory and are promised crowns of life, glory, righteousness, and rejoicing.
Desiring but Not Progressing
0PSA 27:4PRO 13:4ISA 26:3PHP 4:62TI 1:9HEB 10:25H.J. Vine preaches about the unenviable state of soul of one who knows they are saved but lacks desire for prayer or fellowship with other believers, resulting in spiritual stagnation. This individual, despite receiving grace and salvation, neglects communion with God and fellow believers, failing to make progress in their faith. Vine emphasizes the importance of awakening to the neglect of God's love and guidance, redirecting desires towards Christ, and having a purposeful heart focused on seeking the Lord. He highlights the necessity of prayer, overcoming hindrances, valuing spiritual progress, and the joy found in serving the Lord.
Are You Really Free?
0JHN 3:36JHN 8:32JHN 8:36COL 1:151JN 2:24H.J. Vine preaches about the true freedom we have in God's eternal things through our Lord Jesus Christ. Believers are not only freed from sins but also from the root of sin, which has been sacrificially removed by Christ's perfect atoning work. This freedom grants us intimacy with God, as we are brought near to Him through the Son, who offers eternal life and sets us free into eternal things.