Sermons on Bearing:

Sour Grapes Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2011

God planted Israel - both the old and the new - to bear fruit. At harvest time, only the good fruit will be kept.

This passage is another tough one, dealing with wrath and judgment and punishment. And as you know scaring people into the kingdom is not my favorite style, although it may very well be that fear is a better motivator for some people than it is for me. But in our day and age, it’s more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Kingdom Of Priests Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 25, 2011

What has Christ done for us, and what responsibilities do we now bear? This is the subject of our study.

“John to the seven churches that are in Asia: “Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. “To him who loves us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Upgrades Our System Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 18, 2020

The big picture of the Christian life helps us to recalibrate our bearings as we study the details and fine points.

God Upgrades Our System (Romans 8:1-4) 1. This is a transcript of an actual support call to a computer support number: Me: Thank you for calling —- my name is —- how may I help you? customer: My new laptop won’t turn on. Me: Is it plugged in? Customer: What? Me: Did you plug it in? The battery is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Barren And Delayed Multiply In Having Children Series

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jan 14, 2019

In this prayer sermon, we focus on breaking covenants attached to barrenness and delays in child bearing. No copyrights are intended to be broken.

LET THE BARREN AND DELAYED MULTIPLY IN HAVING CHILDREN January 14, 2019 www.deliveranceseries.com email; unshackledseries@gmail.com In this prayer sermon, we focus on breaking covenants attached to barrenness and delays in child bearing. No copyrights are intended to be broken. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Advents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 27, 2018

The uncompromising preaching of John. Bearing fruit that proves our repentance. Practical moral guidance. Redirecting Messianic expectations.

THE TWO ADVENTS. Luke 3:7-18. In the fullness of the times (cf. Galatians 4:4), John came ‘preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins’ (Luke 3:1-3). Being 30 years old, you might expect him to be starting his priesthood in the Temple in Jerusalem (cf. Numbers 4:3), but God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Burden Bearer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 9, 2021

What does it mean to bear one another's burdens... and WHY should I do that?

OPEN: There’s a true story of a preacher trying to reach out to his community. His idea was to get a group from the church to go and work for free at local grocery stores and laundromats. He phoned several of these stores and for permission to do what he’d planned. But on one call, the employee who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Relying On The Work Of The Spirit

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

When we bear witness to the saving power of Christ, we must rely on the Spirit to empower our efforts.

Jesus had told them to wait—His first disciples, I mean. He had given them important work to do—the most important work of all, actually—but He had told them not to attempt it just yet. No. They were to wait. “Don’t give,” He said, “until you have received. Nothing can be done by you until ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Weight Of Mental Illness And A Family's Struggle Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, faith, and resilience.

"For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world" (Ephesians 6:12). Mental illness can be a heavy burden for families to bear, bringing with it a multitude of challenges that test relationships, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

What Are You Looking For? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Explores the spiritual nourishment Jesus provides as the Bread of Life and our role as believers to seek, bear, and believe in Him.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, we gather together today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united in our shared faith and love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. God has called us into ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-30

Topics: Believing, Jesus

Cliques Are For Kids PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024

Explores the importance of unity in the church, urging believers to overcome divisions and work together to bear fruit for God's glory.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this place of worship, united by our shared faith and the love of Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a powerful message from God's word, a message that echoes through the ages and resonates in our hearts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Topics: Working Together, One Body

Healthy Branches PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of remaining connected to Jesus, the True Vine, to bear spiritual fruit and experience His love and grace.

Good morning, beloved. As we gather here today in the house of God, we are reminded of the ever-present love and grace that our Lord Jesus Christ showers upon us. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to connect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. We are here to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Topics: Remaining Connected, True Vine

Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017

Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life That Counts Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The atttributes of a meaningful Christian life.

Almost everyone is determined to make their life count for something. Steve Fossett was a well known adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He also sailed around the world five times non-stop, he also a powered aircraft license. On September 3, 2007, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am The True Vine! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2010

Jesus said He is the vine and He is the one that gives life and He is the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine.

I am the true Vine I Am Series Thesis: Jesus said He is the vine and He is the one that gives life and He is the one that enables a vine to produce fruit. Without Him we can do nothing so it is imperative that we stay connected to the true vine. Visual Illustration: I have a vine from the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sword, Suffering, And Shame

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 4, 2017

It is not easy following Jesus. We can lose friendships, our family, and endure hardships and heartache. Jesus tells us in Matthew 10 that these things will happen, and that we look to Him when they do.

In High School, one of my favorite teachers was Mr. Smith. I enjoyed his humor, his teaching styles, and his supportiveness. I also really enjoyed him as a soccer coach. I know I was one of his favorite students too, as he once said that in a class. He was instrumental in getting me a $2,000 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34-39, Micah 7:5-7

Denomination: Lutheran