Sermons on Bearing Fruit:

Your Cross!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man.

YOUR CROSS! Mark 8:34 The meaning of the cross is often misunderstood. The physical cross is an emblem of suffering and shame. It is a symbol of disgrace. It was the worst possible way to die. It caused the most pain and suffering of any torture devised by man. I. WHOSOEVER WILL John 3:16 A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Branch Are You?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 15, 2003

1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH

JOHN 15:1-8 WHAT KIND OF BRANCH ARE YOU? (Please note that two illustrations in this sermon are taken from esermons.com) 1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more people are planting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Putting Feet To Your Faith

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007

In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the True Vine Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 20, 2006

This is the first of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message sets the stage defining roles, fruit, and the types of branches Jesus speaks of.

What attention might we give to the final words of someone close to us who is about to die? John 15 - Personal moment with Jesus and His disciples on the night of His betrayal. LET’S SET THE STAGE FOR WHERE WE ARE - On the heels of the Triumphant Entry (John 12:12-16): Disciples don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lessons From The Tree Of Disappointment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 1, 2017

You had tried your best but it seems not enough. You are still a failure. Everyone is disappointed even yourself. If you feel giving up after many times of trying, you can learn the lessons from the tree of disappointment.

LESSONS FROM THE TREE OF DISAPPOINTMENT Luke 13:6-9 You had tried your best but it seems not enough. You are still a failure. Everyone is disappointed even yourself. If you feel giving up after many times of trying, you can learn the lessons from the tree of disappointment. READING Luk 13:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Unifies Us? Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 22, 2022

We are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” o Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. “SERBIAN-CROATIAN CONFLICTS” In 1991, the first of many ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Branch Of Motherhood (Mother's Day 2022 Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 4, 2022

How can we relate Mother’s Day to today’s text, John 15:1 – 8? We can relate Motherhood to today’s text by thinking of Motherhood as a branch on the Vine that Jesus is talking about. John 15:1 - 8 echoes Ezekiel 19:10.

THE BRANCH OF MOTHERHOOD Texts: Ezekiel 19:10 & John 15:1- 8 Ezekiel 19:10  Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard transplanted by the water, fruitful and full of branches from abundant water (NRSV). John 15:1-8  "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Ezekiel 19:10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Knowledge We Have

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Paul's answer to Gnostic tendencies in the Church.

THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE. Colossians 1:1-14. The Apostle Paul was in prison (Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:18), probably in Rome. We can imagine that any bearer of news of the churches, and of the progress of the gospel, was a welcome visitor. Such was Epaphras a “fellow-servant, who is for you a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teachable Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the sower, urging us to examine how we receive God's word and its fruitfulness in our lives.

Good morning, dear family of faith. How wonderful it is to gather together in the presence of our Lord, to worship, to learn, and to grow in our understanding of His word. Today, we are about to enter into the rich tapestry of Mark's gospel, specifically Mark 4:1-9, 13-20. This passage, my friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9, Mark 4:13-20

Topics: Kingdom, Soil

Depend On Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 22, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text with illustrations from the cultivation of grapevines needed to produce fruit.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to depend on Jesus to give them fruitful spiritual lives. Response: Individuals will be invited to pray at the altar rail following the message. Intro: Have you known the agony of not doing the right thing?  ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Suddenly.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 25, 2022

—Charles Spurgeon, “Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without the wind, branches without sap, and like coals without fire, we are useless.”

Suddenly. Acts 2:1-8TPT One man stated, There is no comparison between the power of satan and the power of the Holy Spirit in you. The power of satan is like a little firecracker while the power of the Holy Spirit inside of you is like a nuclear bomb! —Charles Spurgeon, “Without the Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8, John 6:63

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes The Gospel Grow? Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 20, 2017

The first commandment in the Bible is to be fruitful and multiply (Genesis 1:28). There is physical fruit, which God was talking about when He commanded Adam & Eve. There is also spiritual fruit, which Paul describes here.

What makes the Gospel grow? Colossians 1:6 In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6-8

Denomination: *other

Patience - I Want It Now!!!

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

How on earth do we get patience????

Patience – 10th August 2008 pm How many times a day do you look at your watch? We live in a day and age where “Time is money!” and we get so impatient about everything. Patience is so difficult in our culture because we feel like we have so many things to do. We are always trying to figure out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year B-- Vine And Branches-- See You Later, Suckers!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 27, 2024

“We’re dying on the vine here!”

Today, we hear about pruning and abiding to bear fruit. Regarding pruning, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” is an expression used in the hope of making money selling something worthless to a gullible customer. Similarly, in gardening, sucker shoots are false branches or stems that suck the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing