Sermons on branches from trees:

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 8, 2019

I want to make a few comments about elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to ordain and install Todd Bayley, who has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder; and to ordain and install Ted Jeffries, who also has been duly elected by the communicant members of this congregation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ, I Am...working For God Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 27, 2018

Make God your Boss! At work, making God your boss will keep you out of unhealthy power struggles, make work more rewarding, and help you treat others with respect.

IN CHRIST, I AM…WORKING FOR GOD Ephesians 6:5-9 On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the atmosphere where you work? Is everyone treated with respect? Are workers valued not only for what they do, but also as people whose lives matter? Are employees fully engaged in their work, giving their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mighty Warrior Who Saves

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 31, 2018

God With Us, A Mighty Warrior Who Saves, Delight

WORDS FOR LIFE - The Mighty Warrior Who Saves August 5, 2018 Zephaniah 3:17 (p. 659) Introduction: Everyone turn to Zephaniah 3:17…And I know without a doubt this is one of those days you rejoice that I give page numbers (lol). It’s 659. It says: “The Lord your God is with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Guideline 2: Do The Right Things” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 19, 2017

We must live our lives focused on loving God and others.

A commercial flight found themselves having trouble with their navigation system. The pilot got on the intercom to inform and comfort passengers. He said, "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sorry to report that we are having difficulty with our navigational system, which means that we presently do not know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Totem Pole Of Emotions And Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2017

The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.

THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

'sheep.ish - Pt. 1 - Ewe View Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017

We are called sheep, but we tend to get into some wooly situations simply because we aren’t sheepish. It is time to learn to be sheep and to follow The Shepherd.

Sheepish Pt. 1 - Ewe View I. Introduction 500 times. More than any other animal mentioned in Scripture. So engrained in the mindset and culture of the Bible that they instantly understood and comprehended the meaning associated with the comparison throughout the Old and then into the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obvious Evangelists And The Crazy Woman

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 28, 2019

Is there only one way to share our faith? Or can a baseball player, a prostitute and a shoe shop owner teach us something of the variety of ways out there. Preached Easter Sunday 2018 at St Barnabas Northolt Park

..................... A former crazy woman. Possibly… probably(?).... a prostitute Would this be an obvious person to pick as an evangelist? “Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples “I have seen the Lord” and she went and told them that he had said these things to her” (John 20:18) I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 8:26-40, John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Apr 6, 2016

the difference between politician's empty promises and God's empty promises.

The Empty Promises of Easter Luke 24:1-12 We are in the midst of another political season. A season filled with all kinds of promises to all kinds of groups. Promises to reform this, fix that, build a wall , give you free college and healthcare, and support this value system or that value ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Mar 6, 2008

An understanding of grace

INTRO: We learned today God expects us to be holy [Be ye hold because I am holy]. -Holy means to be set apart, a cut above. God wants us to think and act on his level. 1.God is not a cruel God. He is not going to expect us to do something we can’t do. 2.God, when we accept Jesus in our heart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The First Seal Of God’s Judgement.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Oct 11, 2011

We have been studying the Book of Revelation and we have come to the place where we will be looking at the period of time that comes after the church is rapture. I believe that God’s people need to know about what is going to happen in end times.

Revelation 6:1-17. THE FIRST SEAL OF GOD’S JUDGEMENT. We have been studying the Book of Revelation and we have come to the place where we will be looking at the period of time that comes after the church is rapture. I believe that God’s people need to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living On The Edge

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We must stay as close as possible to the presence of God.

“Living On The Edge” TEXT: John 5:1-11 I. At Certain Seasons There are two Greek words for time. “Chronos” from which we get chronological. It equals calendar time or quantity of time. In this passage however, the second word is used. “Kairos”. It deals with quality of time. Actual ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Life On Mars

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Intellect or

“There’s No Life On Mars” I. Introduction The idea that life can or even does exist on Mars has a long history. In 1877 the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli claimed to have seen a planet wide system of channels. A fascination with this planet began and scientists from around the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graceful Waiting Series

Contributed by Mac Hammond on Sep 9, 2011

If you’re waiting on the promise of God, don’t feel condemned thinking you missed it somewhere. There is, however, a time to examine your heart.

A. The Bible teaches that we are to be overcomers in every arena of life. That means that we are in a fight. The Bible’s says you’re going to have to fight the good fight in order to lay hold on eternal life. B. The term “eternal life” means more than the “timelessness of eternity” when we go to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is Our Father --Then Do Not Kick Is Kids!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 28, 2010

A church will find power,stability and effectiveness when it works together for the common cause for its existence

IF GOD IS OUR FATHER --DONT KICK HIS KIDS! Introduction: Teamwork is the FUEL that allows Common People To Produce Uncommon Results!" T.E.A.M = Together Everyone Achieves More! I.TEAMWORK REQUIRES THAT WE KNOW WHO OUR ENEMY IS. A.Eph. 6:11-12—“Put on the full armor of God so that you can take ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Love Your Enemies? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 27, 2011

This message is the second in a series that deals with some of the difficult sayings of Jesus. This message deals with Jesus’ call to love your enemies.

Sometimes we hear something that sounds so unreasonable our response is, “You have got to be kidding.” I believe in our text we encounter Jesus saying something that really sounds unreasonable. In fact this statement goes against what we consider to be reasonable. This statement goes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ