Sermons on Banana:

Fruit For Christmas

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 14, 2015

John the Baptist (and John Wesley, too) said that repentance would bear fruit in a changed life. Preparing for the coming of Christ means living and life of repentance and bearing the fruit that reflects that repentance.

Merry Christmas. Here’s your orange. No joke. An orange was a pretty common Christmas gift in years gone by, especially during the Great Depression. A child would awaken on Christmas morning to find a stocking stuffed with an orange, and apple, perhaps a banana, a few nuts, and if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Methodist

Raising Godly Wome

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

If we are to raise godly women, we need godly women to set the example, so I want us to see what God is looking for from the EBC woman. Parts of this message are from a sermon by Jerry Shirley.

“Raising Godly Women” Titus 2:1-5 Today is Mother’s Day and we are here to honor the women of EBC, and our guests. I read about a new bride who just after the honeymoon, sets the evening meal before her new husband and confesses, “I’m not a great cook, all I know how ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Real Confidence-Builders

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2023

Based on 1 John 5:14-15 - Helps hearers build confidence in their prayer life.

“REAL CONFIDENCE BUILDERS” 1 John 5:14-15 FBCF – 8/23/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels INTRO – T’giving my favorite holiday.But should not reserve our expressions of thankfulness to just one day out of 365. Thankful that “Our God is an Awesome God!” One of the greatest things we have to be thankful for as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Ephesians 3:12, Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 10:19-22, 1 Peter 5:6, Psalm 66:18, Psalm 37:4, Colossians 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer Is Always Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of being prepared to answer questions about faith, emphasizing that the answer is always Jesus, and discusses the roles of evangelists and everyday believers in spreading the Gospel.

Have you ever been in a situation where you were called upon, but didn’t have an answer? It doesn’t feel very good does it? Actually, I can’t think of anyone who enjoys being unprepared. There is something uniquely painful about finding yourself in a situation you are ill-equipped to be in. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Topics: Evangelism, Biblical Proclamation, Spiritual Preparedness

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

Everyday Worship

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God desires more than Sunday worship -- He wants our worship to be an every day experience.

Everyday Worship Romans 12:1-2 I am constantly amazed at all the fuss made over those whose faces fill the screen on Inside Edition, Nightline, 60 Minutes, 20/20, and the evening news. The lists of names are endless, the crimes committed are incomprehensible, and the impact on the lives of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Times & Seasons!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 14, 2023

The time and the season is very important in our lives as Christians, our God works by time and season, The worst possible thing that you can lose is not money, or people.... IT’S TIME!

The book of Genesis is a great book; the meaning of genesis in Hebrew is “in the beginning”. It’s good to know the beginnings of things! Many people are lost, adrift, mislead, misplaced, and deceived because they don’t know how they’ve started their foundation! Or what would their foundations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Threatening Baby

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 6, 2002

Herod was threatened by the Baby Jesus. Are we threatened by Christ? Afraid he might rule our lives?

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mango Of Meekness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

This is what Biblical meekness is all about: "Strength under control," "being unoccupied with self and genuinely concerned for God and others." It is the exact opposite of "self-assertiveness" and "self-interest."

THE MANGO OF MEEKNESS Intro: A mango is a tropical fruit which hasn’t really "caught on" like the orange, the pineapple or the banana. For those who have acquired a taste for it, it’s sweet and delicious. But for those who haven’t, it’s "different" enough to taste "funny." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overflowing In Hope

Contributed by John Herrmann on Dec 7, 2001

This message offers the source and necessity of hope in Christ contrasted with the hope the world may give us

Overflowing in Hope Romans 15:4-13 A city slicker moved to a farm and bought a cow. Shortly after, the cow went dry. A farmer, who got word of this, expressed surprise. The city man said he was surprised too. “I can’t understand it, for if a person ever was considerate of an animal, I was of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A.d.d.

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002

This is an "Absolutely Dangerous Doctrine!" Being a sold out Christian for the Lord...denying ones self.

A.D.D.: ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS DOCTRINE! State: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is ?Something To Die For?. Definition of Dangerous: ?Likely to cause harm, not safe, risky.? This is what we as Christians can be to satan?s kingdom. Dangerous and very likely to cause harm to it. We are the church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:7-8

Denomination: Other

Your Efforts Show Your Intentions

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Apr 9, 2006

How do we build a life which honors God and is available for service tothe Kingdom?

Your Efforts Show Your Intentions Luke 6:43-49 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at a continuation of last week’s parable. We begin with two examples describing what we talked about last week. Attention: Jesus used parables in many instances. Today he will show stark ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Love Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 2) What is love? Is Love Important? How can love be developed in our lives? Find sermon at www.praiseag.org

LOVE The Fruit of The Spirit (Part 2) Galatians 5:22-23 • Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: What is your favorite drink? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have A Happy New Year

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon on the two ways of living life as described by the Psalmist in the opening psalm of the Psalter which encourages trust in God and His Word.

Do you want to have a Happy New Year in 2007? Do you want to live a happy life in 2007? Well, the Psalmist tells us how in the opening hymn of his hymnal. Here the Psalmist presented two ways of living life. In fact, this psalm provides the “door way” as it were to the remainder of the psalter, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Get Connected

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 18, 2007

We are created for community. We can only grow spiritually towards maturity in a God-ordained environment called the church. We stand strong because we belong to a community of faith.

The huge redwood trees in California are amazing. • They are the largest living things on earth and the tallest trees in the world. • Some of them are 100m high and more than 2,500 years old. • You would think that trees that large would have a tremendous root system, reaching down deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Serve The Lord With Enthusiasm

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 25, 2010

Through out his life Paul accentuated the positive. He practiced the praise principle. Philippians 4:4, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I say it again, rejoice!”

Serve the Lord with Enthusiasm Romans 12:11 “Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, and serve the Lord with enthusiasm.” Jesus taught that we are to love the Lord with all our heart, our soul, our might and our neighbor as ourselves. In Romans 12:11 Apostle Paul admonishes us to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Free Methodist