Sermons on After Its Own Kind:

What Kind Of Fruit Is On The Tree?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2011

The word ‘abide’ means to remain or stay around. The ‘remaining’ is evidence that salvation has taken place. The Christians life resembles a well maintained vine, or a fruit bearing tree. Listen to Psalm 1:3NLT They are like trees planted along the riv

What Kind of Fruit Is On the Tree? John 15:5-8NKJ I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Is Not In A Man To Direct His Own Steps

Contributed by Toby Powers on Sep 1, 2007

Man may believe himself to hold the knowledge to plan and direct his own path, but it is not in him to do so. The way that seems right to a man ends in death. Trust in God to direct your steps.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org IT IS NOT IN A MAN TO DIRECT HIS STEPS Jeremiah 10:23-24 Intro: Adam Clarke said about this passage: “I will not pretend to dispute with thee; thou dost everything wisely and justly; we have sinned, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Judging The Bible In One's Own Way.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 24, 2005

Oral teachings and traditions of ministers are to be tested by the written word (Act_17:11). 1Th 5:21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.

Judging the Bible in one’s own way. Oral teachings and traditions of ministers are to be tested by the written word (Act_17:11). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kind Of Conviction We Need

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

There is a great need, in this world, for Christians with biblical convictions.

THE KIND OF CONVICTION WE NEED I Cor. 8:1-13 (vs.13) INTRO. The apostle Paul had two great desires in life; (1) To live his life wholly for the Lord and thus bring honor and glory to his God, (2) to help others. This is the essence of the Christian religion. Paul wept over others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

“jesus’ Own Prediction Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 8, 2016

Jesus predicts his own death on the cross and again declares His Deity.

2 7 2016 “Jesus’ Own Prediction” John 12:20-36 In our last study we ended with the hyperbole by the Pharisees in John 12:19: “See, this is going nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!” Now this was an exaggeration since the WHOLE world did not go ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Baptist

"It Is Finished"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 16, 2003

A Good Friday meditation.

John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We often speak of the Cross as a stark tragedy; as the most awful, wicked, and incongruous thing which ever happened on this planet. And, in a sense, we are right! Almighty God ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

It's Alive

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 25, 2009

For many the Bible is just an old book to collect dust on a shelf, press flowers with, or in which to collect obituaries and wedding clippings – but the Bible is so much more – It’s Alive!

IT’S ALIVE! HEBREWS 4:12 Introduction: A collector of old books ran into an acquaintance of his who had just thrown away an old Bible that had been in his family for generations. He happened to mention that Guten-somebody had printed it. "What? Not GUTENBERG?" gasped the book collector. "Why, yes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Is It?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 29, 2006

1. The world belongs to God. 2. All we have belongs to God. 3. Our lives belong to God.

It is said that Bishop Edwin Hughes once delivered a sermon on “God’s Ownership” of all that we have. In his congregation there was a very wealthy parishioner who took offense at his message. That week he called and asked the Bishop to come over to his home for lunch. During their visit, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

His Own Did Not Recieve Him

Contributed by David Berthiaume on May 3, 2002

Learning how stubborn we are from the O.T. Prophets

Since the beginning of sin it has been man’s nature to fall away from God. If it were not for God’s persistence and mercy, none of us would have a chance. If we go back to the Garden of Eden, we see Adam and Eve, God’s people, in the garden. A paradise set up for them both with everything they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Adventist

Marraige:- Husbands Love Your Wives (As Your Own Bodies) Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 18, 2005

You take care of something you love. If you take good care of your car, it’s going to run better. Take good care of your body and it will stay in better health. Take good care of your wife and she will be a better helpmate.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Leave It! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2003

This message looks at Achan’s sin and examines the costs of our sins

Joshua 6:12-19 Leave it! So far it had been a cakewalk. After wandering in the desert for forty years the people of Israel have finally been allowed to enter into the Promised Land and their entrance has been accompanied by miracle after miracle. And I don’t mean little piddling little miracles; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

He'll Be Holding His Own

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

When the terrors, obstacles and challenges of life confront us... take comfort in the knowledge that He'll Be Holding His Own.

INTRO: 1. We are living in very vulnerable times. a. For the first time in our history we have a branch of government designed to expect the worst, think out the unthinkable, look for enemies walking down our streets… Homeland security. b. But if our only security is found in what our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Smart For Your Own Good

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 17, 2007

Human reasoning is a God given ability, but it was never intended to be used contrary to the word of God.

The power of human reason is a wonderful thing, except when we rely on it to the point that we give it priority over the word of God. This is really at the heart of sin, is it not? Adam and Eve, in the Garden of Eden, reasoned that God was holding out on them. Every transgression that you and I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's In The Cry

Contributed by Kelly White on Oct 14, 2011

Direction, Deliverance, Healing and Salvation all begin with the cry.

When asked to preach at a conference the Lord led me to Psalms 107. As i read I kept hearing… It’s in the cry… What’s in the cry? I asked… I am, my power, my glory, all will be shown in the cry. What cry? … Your hearts cry… When you let go and let me do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Foursquare

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Is it worth it? It was for Hanna.

Mother’s Day 1 Samuel 1 May 14, 2006 Intro: This story was written by a woman named Bobbie Pingaro, in 1967: I had the meanest mother in the whole wide world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, or toast. When others had cokes and candy for lunch, I had to eat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist