In Sermon Illustrations: "fruitfulness" showing 161-180 of 604

At The Day Of Doom Men Shall Be Judged ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"At the day of Doom men shall be judged according to their fruits. It will not be said then, Did you believe? ...read more

Tags: Character

He That Would Make Real Progress In Knowledge ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"He that would make real progress in knowledge must dedicate his age as well as youth, the latter growth as well as ...read more

Tags: Truth

The Breezes Taste Of Apple Peel. The Air Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The breezes taste of apple peel. The air is full of smells to feel Ripe fruit, old footballs, burning ...read more

Tags: Creation

Martin Luther Said "There Is No Justification ...  PRO

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 20, 2013

Martin Luther said "There is no justification without sanctification, no forgiveness without renewal of life, no real faith from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Tags: Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word ‘love’ Conjures Up So Man ...

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The word ‘love’ conjures up so man different things today. A modern dictionary lists 28 various uses for the word: tender affection, warm attachment, intimate passion, strong predication, & amorous benevolence. Yet not of these are complete to define / describe what the Bible speaks of as a ...read more

Tags: Love Of The Disciples

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel - God Accepted Abel's Sacrice But ...

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Cain and Abel - God accepted Abel’s sacrice but rejected Cain’s. Abel included the firstlings while Cain did ...read more

Tags: Stewardship

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul Will Not Call These Virtues Works. He ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Paul will not call these virtues works. He reserves that term for deeds done in obedience to the Law or acts prompted by the flesh. These virtues are fruit, the ...read more

Tags: Character

The Man Who Concentrates On The Root System Of ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The man who concentrates on the root system of his life is going to bear fruit upward, but if he concentrates on the ...read more

Tags: Character

Unity Is A Heart Condition Of A Regenerated ...

Contributed by Gary Kelly on Nov 16, 2011

Unity is a heart condition of a regenerated believer that is empowered by the Holy Spirit and bears the fruit of kindness, compassion, peace-making, forgiveness, humbling ...read more

Tags: Unity

Denomination: Apostolic

I Am In A Hurry, But God Isn't!

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 6, 2023

The purposes of God often develop slowly because His grand designs are never hurried. The great New England preacher Phillips Brooks was noted for his poise and quiet manner. At times, however, even he suffered moments of frustration and irritability. One day a friend saw him feverishly pacing the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Tags: Waiting On God, Holy Spirit, Forbearance, Fruit Of The Spirit, Endurance, Patience  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perseverance Gives Power To Weakness, And Opens ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Perseverance gives power to weakness, and opens to poverty the world's wealth. It spreads fertility over the barren landscape, and bids the choicest fruits and flowers ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:6-7

Tags: Desert, Endurance

The Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Polimetla Joy on Jan 30, 2023

In this parable, Jesus teaches about the importance of having a receptive heart to receive the word of God. He explains how the seed (word of God) can fall on different types of soil, representing different hearts. Some seed falls on the wayside, representing those who hear the word and do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Luke 8:4-8

Tags: Hearing, Scripture, Responding, Word Of God

I Went Fishing One Time With My Uncle Out On The ...

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 9, 2008

I went fishing one time with my uncle out on the sound in North Carolina. He had a boat and he used to set nets in the morning and go back in the late afternoon to get his fish. In this particular case, there had been a run of fish that he couldn’t stand, a type of shad. He wanted croakers and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Growing Up In Middle Georgia I Would Help Pick ...  PRO

Contributed by Howard Bagley on Apr 6, 2002

Growing up in middle Georgia I would help pick peaches during the summer to make a little spending money. And it was during that time that I learned the importance of "a time to every purpose under heaven". While working for this elderly gentleman, whom I will call Grif, He wanted to show me how to ...read more

Tags: Knowing God's Will

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of The ...

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2008

The Way of the Righteous What They Are Like? “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Tags: Righteousness

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Term Love, Which Heads The List Of The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The term love, which heads the list of the Spirit's fruit, should not be regarded merely as one of the cluster; it is rather the stem from which all the rest hangs. Love ...read more

Tags: Character

All Our Progress Is An Unfolding Like The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"All our progress is an unfolding like the vegetable bud. You have first an instinct, then an opinion, then a knowledge, as the plant has root, bud and fruit. Trust ...read more

Tags: Human Life

We Should So Live And Work In Our Lifetime So ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"We should so live and work in our lifetime so that what came to us as seed might go the next generation as blossom, and what came to us as ...read more

Tags: Death

Visual Illustration: I Have A Vine From The ...

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2010

Visual Illustration: I have a vine from the garden! Notice what has happened to this branch which is not connected to the vine. It is dead and brittle. It will never produce ...read more

Tags: Truth

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Key. Joy Is Love Singing. Peace Is ...  PRO

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Love is the key. Joy is love singing. Peace is love resting. Long-suffering is love enduring. Kindness is love’s touch. Goodness is love’s character. Faithfulness is love’s habit. Gentleness is love’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14, Luke 2:15-20, 1 Thessalonians 16:14, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 3:12-14, 1 John 4:16, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:15-20  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Conflict, Fruit, Marriage, Love, Love For God, Unconditional Love  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist