Sermons on Bearing Fruit:

Is Fulfilling Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "A Growing Church..."

Series: A Growing Church... [#3](Senior Adult Day) IS FULFILLING Psalm 92:12-15 Introduction: A great problem within the Church of the 21st century is we have become so focused on fulfilling everyone’s wants and wishes that we forgot Who we are to please. What are we supposed to be fulfilling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Am I Doing?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Looks at 6 specific things that Paul prays and examines them one at a time. Now as we look at each one of these, I want you to be thinking, “How am I personally doing in each of these areas?”

One of the main jobs of a pastor is to pray for his congregation. Acts 6:1-4 6:1 In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food. 2 So the Twelve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Excellent Reputation Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The power of the gospel in the world and especially in the lives of the Colossian saints.

Imagine writing a letter to a pigmy living in the deepest, darkest parts of Africa. In your letter you must describe life in the Lower Blue Mountains. What would you say? How would you describe the fabric of our society? What is our reputation?   There’s lots of good things to write about: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enough With Jesus Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2016

We have all we need with Jesus for our walk with God. We don't need works or traditions along with him, just Jesus.

1. Orange You Glad! ...the truth of the gospel, which has come to you, as it has also in all the world, and is bringing forth fruit. Colossians 1:5-6 As a young man, Anthony Rossi emigrated from Italy. He sailed into New York harbor, but his plans were to move to the South and become a farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"what Shall We Do? Restoring Joy In Advent"

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 14, 2024

As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ.

Introduction: As we immerse ourselves in the Advent season, we find ourselves in a time of preparation—preparing our hearts for the coming of Christ. This season also invites us to reflect on what it means to have joy. Today, we will explore two powerful scriptures: Luke 3:7-18 and Zephaniah ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On Wonderment & Adventure

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2022

Wonderment is defined as a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar.

Helen Keller, an American author once remarked: “Everything has its wonders, even darkness and silence, and I learn, whatever state I may be in, therein to be content.” Acts 2:22 reminds us: “Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:48, Acts 14:3, Isaiah 40:31, Luke 1:37

Slow Learners

Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2008

No matter how long it takes, and how many times we might fail the test, if we just keep on being faithful, God will bring us to a place of victory and fruitfulness. Faithfulness is all that matters in the end.

The Slow Learner Sunday, April 06, 2008 By Pastor Jim May If you are like me, and I think that most people are, then you are sometimes a little slow to learn the truths of the Bible and the ways of God. Sometimes I just don’t get it. It’s not that I don’t believe, but this little old “peanut” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Because We Care!

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 2, 2006

Consider the role "caring" ministries play in the work of God’s kingdom.

Are there activities in your spiritual life that communicate "caring and concern?" These activities go beyond a verbal witness. These activities give legitimacy to a witness. We see much of this taking place in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. People in those areas ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The First Palm Sunday And The Purge

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Mar 20, 2016

After praises from the Jerusalemites, Jesus curses the fig tree, which is symbolic of Israel, and then He cleans out the money changers in the Temple. Palm Sunday has a lot to do with purging out dead, fruitless people, and hypocrisy!

The First Palm Sunday and The Purge Kelly Durant Mark 11:1-25 2. How many of you like crime stories? It usually begins with a piece of the evidence in front of you, but all the pieces you have to put together so you understand all of what happened. What led up to the incident? Who are the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sermon On The Wings Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 20, 2024

Wings are generally defined as the modified forelimbs of a bird that bear large feathers and are used for the purpose of flying.

Jalal al-Din Mu?ammad Rumi, a 13th-century Afghanistan-born poet and scholar once remarked: “You were born with potential. You were born with goodness and trust. You were born with ideals and dreams. You were born with greatness. You were born with wings. You are not meant for crawling, so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2, Exodus 19:4, Ruth 2:12, Psalm 36:7

How Do I Support Others In A Time Of Need? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today, I want to speak to you on this topic, “How Do I Support Others in a Time of Need.” What can you do to do support your friends and loved-ones during their time of need. You can pray, really pray for your friends, family, and church family when they are down.

Today, we begin a short study on the first half of the New Testament book of Colossians. Having introduced this book a few weeks before Easter, we’ll explore the first part of the book and get back to the second half of the book later this year. I love it when something has me “charged up!” When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayers Of Paul Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 4, 2017

Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll look at some of Paul's prayers. We'll look at the specifics of what Paul prayed for his fellow Christians; realizing that we should be focused on these things too.

THE PRAYERS OF PAUL We've looked at many prayers over these past couple months-the Our Father, the prayer of Jabez, Elijah's prayers, Hannah's prayer, Daniel's prayer, Nehemiah's prayers, and last week we looked at Jesus' prayer. Today, as we finish our series on the prayers of the bible, we'll ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12, Philippians 1:9-11, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birthmarks Of A Believer (A) Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur

SERMON SERIES: “Blessed Assurance” SERMON #2: “Birthmarks of a Believer (A)” SERMON TEXT: I John 5:13 (Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur) OPENING JOKE: “God-Zilla” On the way home from church, a pastor’s young boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Security Of The Believer (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2018

If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security—conditional or unconditional—is in the hands of our Savior.

One of the things we were taught at Evangelical is that preachers must not avoid difficult subjects or passages: those sincere believers may disagree on. In the next two weeks we consider such a subject. We ask God’s guidance and grace as we seek to understand. The doctrine of unconditional ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Other

Spirit–led Prayer: Part Two (Col. 1:9–14) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 1:9–14

Spirit–led Prayer: Part Two “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational