Sermons on Branch:

The Cost Of Discipleship Of Jesus (2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

Jesus clearly sets the conditions of entrance into discipleship. In Luke 14:25-33 He emphasizes the cost that disciples must pay in following Him. Anyone who wishes to be Christ’s disciples must meet Christ’s demands involving one’s family, self and possessions. Family Jesus declares; “If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing God's Will Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

How to know God’s will through prayer. Gives some practical questions to ask yourself

SBC Philippi 5/29/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Knowing God’s Will Through Prayer Mark 14:32-42 Primary Purpose: To evaluate how God speaks to us through prayer and how we can hear him. We started talking last week about how to know God’s will. One thing I emphasized to you was that often times we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005

This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

0406 Lent Vi (Palm Sunday): Suprising Vignettes Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 23, 2005

It might suprise you which of the people at the crucifixion really knew what was going on.

Sermon: Suprising Vignettes Text: Matt 27:1-54 Occasion: Palm Sunday Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Mar 20, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, April 8, 2005 Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, April 9, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Five Keys To Living In Resurrection Power Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Apr 10, 2004

This is the third in a series of messages looking at the days surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. This studies the resurrection as it applies to living each day.

The Passion Pt 3 Five Keys To Living In Resurrection Power Matthew 28:16-20 In the weeks leading up to Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday – I shared with you the first two installments of a series called The Passion. I want to conclude that series today. One of the main points that I wanted to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: *other

Prayer And Friendship

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

God desires our company and wishes to have intimacy in our relationship with Him.

MANY OF US GREW UP WITH AND HAVE BECOME VERY FAMILIAR WITH THE MANY STORIES FROM AESOP’S FABLES. ONE SUCH FABLE IS ENTITLED “THE BEAR AND THE TRAVELERS.” IN THIS FABLE, IT IS SAID THAT TWO TRAVELERS WERE ON THE ROAD TOGETHER, WHEN A BEAR SUDDENLY APPEARED ON THE SCENE. BEFORE HE OBSERVED THEM, ONE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a few problems but nothing I cant handle. I am a Christian you know. We must see ourselves as we really are!

Fantastic Faith ILL>> Dad packs up and leaves it all - in blind faith believing in God for provision and placement. Why do we need faith. I am saved. Isn’t that all I need? - are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Church Anniversary Sermon

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

A sermon for Church Anniversary

Jesus said, ‘every scribe who has been trained for the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out of his treasure-store both the new and the old.’ This rather odd little verse is probably a kind of signature from the writer of the Gospel. It’s as though he was giving us a hint about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just One Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 20, 2006

Two people who were changed by one contact with Jesus, after trying to avoid meeting him tell their stories. Zacceus and the woman who bled.

Mark 5:25-34 Unclean! Unclean! Unclean! That was me It was not really a life, more an existence, and a miserable existence at that. I was tired all the time and I was getting weaker, and weaker, and weaker. I had no energy, no joy or zest for life. Some days I could only lie on my bed all day. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Man's Age-Old Question”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

Answering the age-old Qustion! “What’s the use of religion? Does it make any difference to a man’s condition?” “Does God know my grief?”

Biblical Text: Malachi 3:13-16 and 4:1-2 (KJV) “Your words have been stout against me, saith the Lord. Yet ye say, What have we spoken so much against thee? Ye have said, It is vain to serve God: and what profit is it that we have kept his ordinance, and that we have walked mournfully before the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Improving With Age

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 18, 2006

No matter what our age, we’re never too "old" to serve God.

IMPROVING WITH AGE Genesis 12:1-8/Romans 4:1-5 Introduction: We Americans spend billions of dollars each year to look younger. We spend money on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Maintain The Flame

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007

A great message to remind us that it is our responsibility to continually seek after God.

Maintain the Flame by Pastor Donny Granberry Our family has been outdoors people most all of my life. Many of our vacations were camping, hunting, and fishing. It may be hard for some of you to imagine, but my Mom can be an outdoors lady. She always caught the most fish and she would always get a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering Jesus (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006

Remembering what Jesus said puts things into perspective.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ John 15:18 – 16:4 Remembering Jesus III PREMISE: Remembering what Jesus said puts things into perspective. I. Perspective depends on loyalty. A. The “world” – someone has suggested this means “humanity apart from ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

That's My King!

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 6, 2006

A look at why people at the Triumphal Entry thought Jesus was the Messiah and what that means for us.

“That’s My King!” Palm Sunday April 9, 2006 Introduction: Today is commonly referred to as Palm Sunday. It is the day we traditionally recognize the arrival of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem for the celebration of the Passover celebration and ultimately for his death. Did you ever ask the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Our Lord See?

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Apr 8, 2006

A sermon about Mark’s version of Palm Sunday, telling us that when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, he went to the Temple and looked it over.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone April 9, 2006 Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11 “What Does Our Lord See?” “11Then he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple; and when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.” -Matthew 11:11 I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed