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Trusting God And Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 28, 2006

In this sermon we examine two more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in our series of sermons on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction In his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship: Getting Your Bearings Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn how each Psalm in the Songs of Ascent (120-134) describe the exciting life of the modern day follower of God as we climb and grow in our relationship with Christ.

Discipleship: Getting Your Bearings June 2, 2002 Our map for this “Great Adventure” is found in 15 short Psalms from the book of Psalms, (chap. 120 – 134). These Psalms are called the “Songs of Ascent”, because they were sung in sequence by Israelites as they traveled to Jerusalem for their ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bearing More Than Children

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God intends that faith is passed on from parents to children and mothers are a vital part of that

I haven’t exactly told me wife this, yet, but I’m ready to move. I am. I’m dissatisfied with where we’re at. On any given day, I could list for you a dozen things that are wrong with our house, wrong with Joplin, wrong with Missouri and with the United States. I’m ready to go somewhere ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Bearing Testimony In Troubled Times" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 21, 2008

Third in a patriotic sermon series.

Paul and Silas were ministering in the city of Philippi when trouble befell them. It seems that the work they were doing was perceived by some to be a threat to their business, so they had them arrested, flogged, and imprisoned. Ever have one of those days when things don’t seem to be going too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-34

Denomination: Baptist

Hearts To Share, And A Desire To Bear

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

The secret to be fully blessed is this, Give to others what Jesus has given you.

Hearts to Share, and a Desire to Bear Luke 6:38 Jesus was surrounded by crowds who were eager to touch Him. The people who followed Jesus were, for the most part, poor people who lived from hand to mouth, a day at a time. He was celebrated, and His touch brought healing. But when Jesus began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:8-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Bearing A Burden, Shouldering A Load Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Our responsiblities to the body include discipline, encouragement, compassion, and commitment.

Series: Study of Galatians Text: Galatians 6:1-5 Title: “Bearing a Burden, Shouldering a Load” I. Restoration (1) • “You who are spiritual.” o Those who are spiritually mature have a responsibility to the rest of the body. o That starts with getting involved in the lives of others, especially ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 1, 2012

Matthew 16

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good Soil Bears Fruits

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're a farmer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To promote bearing much fruit IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:23 The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and un

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hand if you're a farmer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To promote bearing much fruit IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:23 The seeds that fell on good ground are the people who hear and understand the message. They produce as much as a hundred or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing Fruit For The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2012

God expects us to bear fruit in His Kingdom. It primarily comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Then there is the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in the Vine. Finally, we have the fruit of our lips in praise and adoration to our Lord & Savior Je

In the US they do a lot of research and one such research was on Perspective. Research was done on mice. They put them in buckets of water and let them swim around to see how long it would take for them to drown. They found on average mice would swim for about 30 minutes and then give up. Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: *other

Gaining Your Bearings In Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 4, 2011

Careful: Many of life's blessings can be enjoyed, but they carry with them the potential to work against you.

Gaining Your Bearings in Life (Proverbs 18:20-24) 1. I was told that I had used the joke from last week's sermon just 4 weeks earlier, about the 2 Jews, the 2 Catholics, and the 2 Baptists stranded on an island. Oops. 2. So, to redeem myself, I will tell one only about two Jews stranded on an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bearing Fruit By Remaining Connected

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 3, 2012

5th Sunday of Easter, Year B

John 15: 1 – 8 Bearing Fruit By Remaining Connected Intro: Staying connected is a big thing in today’s world. We have cell phones, email, skype, facebook, twitter, and all sorts of “social media” the intent of which is to keep us connected. As important as these ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bear Up- Man Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 4, 2013

A really nice message on helping others, taking responsibility and showing love.

Bear Up- Man Up! Colossians 3:12-13NKJ In Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything, including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, his mother noticed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bearing Green Leaves In Drought!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 20, 2014

An exhortation to beware of spiritual drought which can creep up on the believer unawares effectively creating a barrier to productivity and fruitfulness.

Jeremiah 17:5-11 KJV Thus saith the Lord; Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the Lord. For he shall be like the heath in the desert, and shall not see when good cometh; but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, in a salt ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeing The Moon-Walking Bear

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 26, 2016

Whatever it feels like, even if you haven't noticed yet - it is a happy Easter!

.................................................................................................................................................. “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, … The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

"Bearing Testimony In Troubled Times"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 3, 2017

God wants to use our tests to provide a testimony.

It seems like everywhere you look today, there is someone who is predicting that troubled times are ahead. I've heard several who have claimed that our nation today is more divided than it has been since the days before the civil war. I'm not completely persuaded about that, but I do think our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:20-34

Denomination: Baptist