Sermons on Bare Fruit:

Get Smart - 2 Peter 1:5 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2025

Is the Christian life supposed to be hard work? Or should it be easy?

2 Peter 1:5 For this very reason, having made every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; 6 and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; 7 and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. 8 For ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Unbroken Love In A Broken Heart (Hosea) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 25, 2025

To come back to the Lord and restore your relationship with Him, recognize God’s unfailing love for you, repent of your unfaithfulness to Him, and return to your faithful Lord.

American philosopher and educator, Dr. Mortimer Adler, once suddenly left a discussion group quite disgusted. He slammed the door behind him. One person, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” The hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” (Myron S. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 2:13-15, Hosea 3:1-5, Hosea 4:1-6, Hosea 4:12, Hosea 5:1-2, Hosea 5:15, Hosea 6:1-6, Hosea 7:14-16, Hosea 8:7, Hosea 10:2-4, Hosea 10:12, Hosea 11:8-11, Hosea 12:2, Hosea 12:14, Hosea 13:1-8, Hosea 14:1-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Conflict Of Ages

Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002

About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36, Isaiah 2:4

Denomination: Apostolic

In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011

The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Luke's Narrative Of The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 17, 2022

To establish that the 12 apostles alone received the baptism of the Holy Ghost with power on the first Pentecost after Jesus’ death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into the heavens. This lesson identifies the "subjects" of this baptism and its empowering on Pentecost.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Luke's Narrative of The Day of Pentecost Introductory Remarks. 1. First, to avoid preaching again, the sermon entitled: "Ye Shall Receive Power.” I have removed point three of that lesson, which reviews Jesus' promise to the 11 apostles about the Holy Ghost ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 1:26, Acts 2:1-14, Acts 2:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 8, 2022

This is a detailed study verse by verse of Ephesians Chapter 1. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need.

Ephesians Chapter 1 Eph 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: (KJV) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed), by the will of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quick Slow Slow (James 1:19-20) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 10, 2021

We all struggle with sinful anger. For some it’s violent and red-faced; for others it’s a quiet, building resentment. Whatever the form, James teaches us how to overcome it in this passage.

James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, 20 for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. 21 Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Agenda 21 Was Our Introduction To The Tribulation Of Revelation (Updated)

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Feb 23, 2025

A lot of signs are pointing to us living in the last days, but what events have been speaking the loudest? Since 2020 we saw a number of events confirm where we reside in the time line.

•• • 2020-2021 UN agenda / • 2020-2021 Schwab’s fourth industrial revolution agenda • 2020-2021 “NWO” pandemic • Dec 6, 2017 Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. • Sept 23, 2017 This coincided with rev.12:1 • April 24,2020 Anti-christ commissioned • Sept 15, 2020 Abraham accords ...read more

Denomination: *other

Repentence - 53 Sins That Will Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Jul 26, 2006

Take a look at 53 sins that you must not willfully continue in if you become a believer

Repentance Repentance is a must for a believer. Repentance is a complete change of the way you view sin. Instead of wanting to become materially rich your focus becomes doing the will of God. Repentance of sin is absolutely necessary for salvation. Acts 2:38 – “Then Peter said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The War Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

What Ephesians 6 teaches us about spiritual warfare.

WELCOME TO THE WAR Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-12 We’re finishing a series on Ephesians, Chapter 6. Eph 6:10-14 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Evangelize Idol Worshippers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How to Bring Idol Worshippers Christ and then on to Maturity (Eph. 4:14,15)

How To Evangelize Idol Worshippers Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain three hindrances that inhibit idol worshippers from becoming Christians. 2. The students will explain the ways that scripture suggests we bring idol worshippers to faith in Christ. 3. The students will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Case Studies As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

How to Use Case Studies as Jesus Did

How to Use Case Studies as Jesus 1. He allowed people to put themselves in many different difficult identities, roles, and responsibilities. This allowed the people to repeat this story imagining how the woman must have felt in such a desperate condition. Jesus highlighted the fact that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Ephesus

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Oct 30, 2005

Paul heads back to Ephesus, to take a look around, and minister. God does a great work.

I. PRAYER II. Introduction a. If you have every been anywhere for any length of time, and then leave the place, only to return a while later, you know how the Apostle Paul felt when he returned to Ephesus. b. Last week, we saw in Acts chapter 18, where Paul landed at Ephesus for a short while with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel's 70-7's

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

The Book of Daniel is like no other Book of the Bible. Chapter 9:3-27 is a revelation of end-time events. The fulfillment of these events proves the accuracy of the Bible.

Daniel’s 70-7’s At one time during His ministry, the disciples asked Jesus what signs to watch for in His Second Coming. The Holy Spirit considered the answer so important that it’s recorded in three different Books, Mark, chapters 13-14 ; Luke, chapters 21-22. And in Matt. 24. Let’s turn to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-27

Denomination: Charismatic