Sermons on Branch:

Hanukkah: A Blessing To The Church

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 10, 2025

"Hanukkah reminds the Church that God’s light shines brightest in the darkest times, calling us to rededicate our lives as temples of His Spirit and to reflect the hope, faith, and victory we have in Christ, the true Light of the World."

Title: Hanukkah: A Blessing to the Church Text: John 10:22-30 “At that time the Feast of Dedication took place at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was walking in the temple, in the colonnade of Solomon. 24 So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long will you keep us in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Find The Secret Place To Encounter God

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2023

The term "secret place" appears dozens of times in both the Old and New Testaments

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Psalm 91:1 NKJV) The term "secret place" appears dozens of times in both the Old and New Testaments. Some translations use the word shelter, covering, or dwelling rather than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Matthew 6:5-6, Exodus 33:21-22, Revelation 3:20, Psalm 37:4, John 15:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parables Of The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Dough Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 17, 2022

Our parables today, we’re looking at two, are both illustrating the same point, and are found in both Matthew and Luke’s gospel recordings of the life of Jesus the messiah. We’re going to look at these parables from Matthew’s gospel, found in Matthew 13 starting in verse 31.

Our parables today, we’re looking at two, are both illustrating the same point, and are found in both Matthew and Luke’s gospel recordings of the life of Jesus the messiah. We’re going to look at these parables from Matthew’s gospel, found in Matthew 13 starting in verse 31. Jesus is teaching the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Justice Meets Mercy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

At the cross, God’s perfect justice and infinite mercy meet as Jesus bears our sin and gives us His own righteousness.

1. Our Built-In Passion for Justice Author Gary Haugen captures something we’ve all observed: > “If I wanted to teach math to a classroom of six-year-olds, I would begin each day by distributing a delicious snack—unevenly. Then I would simply wait. Within minutes the kids who got less would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Isaiah 6:1-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, John 1:29, Luke 23:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Advent PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Explores Jesus' royal arrival in Jerusalem, emphasizing His majesty, mission, and message.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I greet you with the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ, whose love for us is as boundless as the sea and as constant as the rising sun. As we gather together in this sacred space, let us remember that we are not merely observers, but active participants in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-12

Topics: Jesus' Entry, Jerusalem

Hosanna To The Son Of David PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, emphasizing our great need for Christ and His unique kingship marked by humility and salvation.

Good morning, dear family of faith. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space where we can, as one body, lift our hearts and voices to our King of Glory. Isn't it a blessing to be able to come together, to share in fellowship, to sing our praises, and to open God's Word together? As ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Topics: King Of Glory

Advantages Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Several advantages of growing up in all aspects into Christ

Advantages of Maturity (Acts 17:10-12) Illustration:God delights to increase the faith of His children...I say, and say it deliberately--trials, difficulties and sometimes defeat, are the very food of faith...We should take them out of His hands as evidences of His love and care for us in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday Journey

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2004

Jesus’ Palm Sunday Journey

1. The road was well known, but this journey was unique. - Jesus had been on this road many times. - Offers Himself as King. “Behold your King is coming to you, lowly and sitting on a donkey” (Matt. 21:5). - We may know our road, but Jesus knows our journey. 2. Why a donkey for this journey? - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 28, 2002

Jesus uses four analogies to teach truths about the Kingdom of Heaven

Saxlingham 28-07-02 The Kingdom of Heaven - Mt. 13:31-33 and 44-52 Jesus uses four different analogies concerning the kingdom of God, in our Gospel reading. The first analogy is his comparison of the Kingdom of heaven with a mustard seed The second analogy is his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-52

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almonds Anyone

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 28, 2003

A short devotional talk on Jeremiah chapter one. God is always watching and He’s always watching over us.

Almonds Anyone? Jeremiah Chapter One When I was a kid we had an almond tree in our back yard. I didn’t much care for almonds, they were much too hard to deal with. The walnut and pecan trees on the other hand were great. We could eat the pecans as soon as they fell and the black walnuts made ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Pruning

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

As Max Lucado says, God loves you just the way you are, but too much to leave you that way.

John 15:2; Hebrews 12:4-11. We’ve covered 17 verses I the last 2 weeks, think we’re going a little too fast! So I want to go back and pick up on some things we kind of hurried over. David and I were out examining our lemon tree the other day, lots of lemons, getting yellow, noticed there were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, John 15:2

Denomination: Brethren

Size Doesn't Matter

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 8, 2001

This is a children’s message used for our church’s special Kid’s Day

Size Doesn’t Matter Matthew 13:31-32 Kid’s Day Message July 22, 2001 Opening I can remember when I was ten or eleven that I wanted to ride roller coasters at Cedar Point but the attendant said I was too small and needed to grow a little bit more before I could ride it. It really made me mad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

A Place Of Escape

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 28, 2001

By using David’s experience, we can learn how to trust God as we abide under His almighty hand!

I. The Cave of Adullam (Justice of the People) A. Text: I Samuel 22:1-2 (Verse 2) Every one that was 1) In Distress 2) In Debt 3) Discontented Adullam means ‘refuge.’ This was a city conquered by Joshua in Joshua chapter 12. It was fortified by Rehoboam in II Chronicles 11. It is referred to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2

Stir Up The Gift Of God

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 15, 2001

Paul adminishes Timothy to stir up the gift of God.

What is the Gift of God? Give description here of these steps of faith: * Measure of Faith * Forgiveness of Sins * Eternal Life * The Holy Spirit (comforter) * Heavenly Home * The Complete Word of God * His Presence Remember when we were first saved, everything was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist