Sermons on Being Fruitful:

The Born Again Concept

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 18, 2018

God created all human beings, but he did not give birth to every human being. To be created by God means you are one of his creatures, to be born of him means you are his son or daughter

Jesus speaking to Nicodemus said; “……..Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3). God is Spirit and he only gives birth to spirits, therefore anyone that is born of him, is reborn spiritually not physically. Your Mother and Father gave ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3, 1 Peter 1:23

Denomination: Charismatic

I Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Oct 14, 2019

A sermon about how being married is parallel to being part of the Church (God's body) Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/wife

• TITLE- I Love My Wife. Eph 5:28 Today is pastor appreciation! Thank you for appreciating us. • Acts 20:26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent[e] of the blood of all men. 27 For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God. 28 Therefore take heed to yourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28, 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 15:4, Matthew 25:34, Mark 10:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significant Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2021

We think of Jesus being on trial before Pilate, when really it was Pilate who was being challenged by Jesus. What did Jesus say to Pilate that shook this governor and challenged his entire view of life?

Eight years ago (2013) Time magazine featured a study that proposed to name the 100 most significant people in history. This study's authors filtered through over 9000 names and came up with this list, and these are the TOP 10 of that list: 1 Jesus (it’s intriguing that Time magazine would ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Image Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 14, 2021

This third verse of Hebrews 1 does not merely say that Jesus was like God, or that he was a reflection of God’s nature, but it says He is the exact representation of His being. It is not approximate, but the exact representation of His being.

This third verse of Hebrews 1 does not merely say that Jesus was like God, or that he was a reflection of God’s nature, but it says He is the exact representation of His being. It is not approximate, but the exact representation of His being. In other word, Jesus is exactly like God. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Be Ready To Receive Help Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Jesus received people according to how they were convicted to serve Him. However, we as human beings often miss the bigger picture, and forfeit opportunities to assist people in being used by God to further the kingdom.

I want to begin by sharing something from the apostle Paul. Paul, in speaking about what a person should give to the church in the way of monetary offerings; he once stated, “For if there is first a willing mind, it is accepted according to what one has, and not according to what he does not have” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Names Of Jesus: Emmanuel - God With Us. Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 2, 2024

A message about how we can understand God by Him being "with us". Starts out with illustration about not being able to appreciate a song by just information but only by hearing it.

Some notes and thoughts on a Christmas Series about the names of Jesus. Philippians 2:5-11 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, (6) who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, (7) but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Apple Of Love Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Nov 21, 2001

What is "physical fruit"? "An outward evidence of the inward nature of the tree." (We know an apple tree is an apple tree because is produces apples). Likewise, if we are walking in the Spirit, we will evidence His inward presence.

THE APPLE OF LOVE In John 15:8, Jesus declared, "In this is My Father glorified, that you bear much fruit, so shall you be My disciples." We glorify the Father and prove that we are followers of Jesus, when we produce the Fruit of the Spirit. The Fruit of the Spirit is much ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sweet, Sweet Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 28, 2008

Why does a successful church do what it does? Is it because they do everything right... or is it something else?

OPEN: Sesame Street has been a popular children’s educational show for years. With the exception of a few “human” actors, the show revolved around the learning experiences taught by hand puppets called “Muppets”. Kermit the Frog, The Cookie Monster and Bert and Ernie have all been favorite ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giants Under Junipers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured?

Read verses 1 & 2. We could get very deep in the study of just these 2 verses but again a lot of it is speculation. So let’s look at what we know. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar, and the people who worship there. Why are these being measured? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

One Way To Show Mercy Is To Be Friendly ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that friendliness, is shown, for one way by being merciful to others and if we are not mercy will not be shown to us.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:12&13. 2. James has a question for each one of us. Have we made an effort to shake hands with everyone that has come into the building? 3. Did you reach your hand out and give them a hand shake? Did you speak a few friendly and encouraging words? 4. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reluctant Sprit Series

Contributed by James Macinnes on May 24, 2007

The reaction of the tribes of Isreal to being called into battle and the results of such action/inaction and how it applies to the church today.

The Reluctant Spirit. Judges 5:15b-18 “honorable mentions” and the “dishonorable mentions rebuke towards four and one half tribes whom did not come. “suppose they gave a war and nobody came?” Ruben: The tribe that was sentimental but not decisive . . . therefore could not act. Name meant: ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Contentment

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 30, 2007

A sermon for the 10th Sunday after Pentecost A sermon about being contentment with what you have

10th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 August 5 Lectionary 18 Luke 12:13-21 Ecclesiastes 1:2,12-14 2:18-23 "Contentment?" "Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity." Ecclesiastes 1:2, RSV. "I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. And I applied ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon # 6 - No Need To Fear Death Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 6, 2024

Man’s greatest fear is the fear of death, and that’s what gripped everyone aboard the ship that Jonah travelled. Learn how Jesus gives us hope beyond the grave. Also we as individuals and the church we must wake up to fulfill God's purposes in our life time.

We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the seamen were afraid, and each man cried to his god. (AFV) As we continue this series on how the life of Jonah can be related to the church today, I believe that many of you are blessed through these meditations. The seamen on the ship were filled with dread when the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, John 11:25, Philippians 1:21, Hebrews 2:15, Psalm 23:4, Romans 14:12-13, Ephesians 5:10-11, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

To Make A Vow.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 30, 2004

The Vow we made to God was to come out from amoung the world.Being Bold to speak was never popular.

To Make a Vow What is it to make a vow? WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a law meant to punish pornographers that peddle dirty pictures to Web-surfing kids is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal