Sermons on Bitter Fruit:

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Patient Love

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 10, 2011

The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: PATIENT LOVE * GALATIANS 5:22-26 Sermon Objective: The Fruit of the Spirit are most fully realized in relationships and no relationship is more basic than the marriage relationship. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Nazarene

"I Chose You To Bear Fruit"

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 27, 2011

sermon for deacon ordination

I Chose You to Bear Fruit Aug 28, 2011 Deacon ordination of Brandon Wells,Roy Hankins, Bill Tiller. Among the saints, Christ sets some people apart as deacons. • But if you are where you belong, there has been a call from the Lord preceding, equipping, inspiring, and finally enabling your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2011

The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: SELF-CONTROL * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...self-Control Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 29, 2011

We exercise self-control in the body by yielding our rights for the benefit of others.

One of the reasons that I really look forward to the summer is the availability of fresh fruit. There is just something about a juicy peach or a cold, crisp apple or some ripe strawberries that is so refreshing in the midst of the summer heat. For nine weeks now, we have been looking at a different ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

" A Fruit Called Goodness"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 7, 2021

Third in the series based on the "Fruits of the Spirit". Being Good is not the same as "goodness". Goodness is about the character trait of righteousness.

In Jesus Holy Name October 10, 2021 Text: Galatians 5:22-23 “A Fruit Called Goodness” 3rd in the series All week I was wondering if this is a foolish topic. Every parent, every grandparent, every teacher knows what it means to be “good”. To be “good” is simply ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25, Acts 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Given... Did You Receive?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 24, 2019

the fruits of the Spirit are more than we think they are, they are only given by God

Fruit given…do you receive? In Galatians 5:22-23 we read But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Let us look at this for a moment. These are characteristics produced by the Holy Spirit in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy Spirits Fruit We Are To Bare

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 18, 2019

If every Christian would follow these rules of God we would have better churches.

HOLY SPIRITS FRUIT WE ARE TO BEAR Galatians 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. A. LOVE Philippians 1: 9 And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith The 7th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 11, 2024

We study faith as an essential, the seventh fruit of nine. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Faith the size of a mustard seed can handle any difficulty we face.

FAITH, 7TH FRUIT OF SPIRIT 7/11/24 Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers @aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Galatians 5:22-23, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Fruits & Delights Of Summer

Contributed by William Meakin on May 26, 2024

As the welcome signs of spring transmogrify into summer, the flowers alter their appearance into a new delight.

Henry Theodore Tuckerman, an American writer and essayist once remarked: “To analyze the charms of flowers is like dissecting music; it is one of those things which it is far better to enjoy, than to attempt to fully understand.” Song of Solomon 2:12 reminds us: “The flowers appear on the earth, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:17, Genesis 8:22, Amos 8:1, Galatians 5:22-23

Being Different: Different Fruit 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 12, 2025

If we are going to be different, it needs to be backed up with gentleness, goodness, faith, humility and self control.

GENTLENESS Benevolence, kindness Gentleness can be defined as tender concern for others, reflected in a desire to treat others gently, just as the Lord treats all believers. Jesus commended gentleness in the Beatitudes. In the first three, he blesses the poor in spirit, those who mourn, and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: United Methodist

True Christians Walk In The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 16, 2024

In this sermon , we'll explore the fruit of the Spirit and how it distinguishes true Christians from those who may claim to be Christian but walk in sin.

As believers, we are called to live a life that reflects the character of Christ. The Bible teaches us that true Christians will produce fruit that is consistent with their faith. In this sermon , we'll explore the fruit of the Spirit and how it distinguishes true Christians from those who may ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Titus 1:16, Matthew 5:16

By Their Fruits, You Shall Know Them Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

The phrase "by their fruits, you shall know them" refers to the observable actions, behaviors, and character of an individual.

"By their fruits, you shall know them" (Matthew 7:20) is a well-known biblical phrase spoken by Jesus Christ during His Sermon on the Mount. These words emphasize the importance of discerning true followers of Christ from false ones. In this sermon, we will explore into the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Joy Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week’s study on joy from the Holy Spirit will change your life and possibly be the missing piece to your answered prayer. We can never produce too much joy! Joy is fun and infectious. Most people are drawn to joy, which is why it’s a very desirable fruit to produce.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral I’m glad you came back this week. I hope that you have been thinking about love being the foundation in which everything grows, tilling your ground, and pulling any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 23:5, Proverbs 17:22, Romans 14:17  (view more)  (view less)

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Peace Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week, we’re going to take a look at the fruit of peace and learn exactly how to produce peace in our lives. It’s much easier than you think, no praying, asking, or begging required. If you did your homework, and practiced letting your joy out, then peace will follow.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (If you did the Armor of God series some may be a repeat. That’s ok. Remind everyone that we haven’t quite mastered peace, and it’s good to hear again.) So far in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:7-8, James 3:7-8, Luke 6:45, Psalm 34:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

The Call To Fruitful Ministry During A Pandemic Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 1, 2022

How do we encourage others when we are discouraged ourselves? How do we measure success? All of us want to be successful and in this text Jesus gives the key to fruitfulness, more fruit and much fruit!

Sermon: The Key to Fruitful Ministry John 15:1-17 “I am the true grapevine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch of mine that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned and purified by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist