Sermons on Branches From Trees:

"confessing Sin"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

from a series on Nehemiah.

Title: “Confessing Sin” Scripture: Neh. 9 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 10-29-06 Intro: In 1884 Grover Cleveland was running against James G. Blaine for the presidency of the U.S. Blaine supporters discovered that Cleveland, who was a bachelor at the time, had fathered a son by Mrs. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Servanthood And Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus had not come to be an earthly, military king who would free the Jews from Rome. He came for something greater. He came to free mankind from themselves, the slavery of sin, and an eternity separated from God. He came as a servant and bids us to do the same.

Greatness. Who comes to mind when you hear this word? To some, this word brings thoughts of a great athlete. To others, it brings to mind a great military commander or world leader of the past. To others, it brings to mind an artist or a musician. But who is truly great, what does greatness mean ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Mark 10:36-52, Mark 11:1-11

The Ins And Outs Of Religious Purity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2018

Timeless teaching from Jesus as to the true nature and source of sin.

THE INS AND OUTS OF ‘RELIGIOUS’ PURITY. Mark 7:1-23. Every branch of society has its own traditions: some good, some bad, and some inconsequential. It doesn’t matter whether it is the pomp and ceremony of monarchy, or the ritual ‘pardon’ of a turkey at Thanksgiving. Some traditions are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 2, 2017

Jesus offers rest to His followers--from the troubles of the world, yes, but especially from the burdensome weight (the yoke) of the Law.

One of the highlights of our trip to Germany—beyond all of the historical Luther sites and exhibits—was the opportunity to visit the city of Osnabruck. There’s nothing of particular importance for Lutherans about Osnabruck. We visited purely for my own sake. My branch of the Meyer family came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Gentleness (Gentle Love) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 4, 2011

Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: GENTLE LOVE * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: Communion reflection from the Fruit of the Spirit on the character of Christ … specifically, gentleness. GALATIANS 5:13-26 SERMON As we prepare for communion we want to pause and shift our morning’s emphasis ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Take A Ride Or Abide

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 14, 2011

The world offers such temptation and many Christians are walking away from Jesus and toward the world, will you take a ride o ABIDE?

(All my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted.) TO RIDE OR ABIDE? I am afraid that many people who have sometime in their lives made a promise to God and to Christ, have been taken for a ride. I am certain that many Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 14, 2022

This is from a series on doctrine

Title: The Doctrine of Justification Script: Romans 3:21-26 Type: Doctrinal Series Where: GNBC 5-15-22 Intro: In Greek Mythology, Atlas was a Titan who was responsible for bearing the weight of the heavens on his shoulders, a punishment bestowed on him by Zeus. He was given this task in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 2, 2022

This is from a series I preached in Matthew.

Title: “How to Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery” Script: Mt. 7:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-31-22 Intro: As many of you know, my son in law, Jon, is an ophthalmologist who regularly has to perform eye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Purpose Of The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2010

Why was Jesus raised from the dead?

In Genesis 1-2, we read the Creation account and how God planned for us to live. In the midst of it all, a recurring phrase appears. Six times after God creates something the text says, "and God saw that it was good." He is pleased. Things are the way He intended for them to be. On day six, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Abound In Hope!

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Where does hope come from?

ABOUND IN HOPE! Romans 15:13. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” WHERE DOES HOPE COME FROM? Psalm 39:7. “And now, O Lord, for what do I wait? My hope is in you.” Ephesians 2:12. “. . . remember ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Encouragement Of Elijah

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Mar 5, 2009

Discusses the ways that God helped Elijah after hearing of threat from Queen Jezebel to kill him.

THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELIJAH PHILIPPIANS 4:19; 1 KINGS 19:1-18; 1 KINGS 17-19 INTRO. – One of the strongest men to ever serve God, the prophet Elijah, was gripped by a spirit of discouragement and despair. Transition - Through the Holy Spirit and the author’s pen we are able to hear: I. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel Part 3 Chapters 10-12 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 19, 2022

Footnotes from biblegateway.com, notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM), which don't have needed footnotes :(

Daniel Is Terrified by a Vision #4 (#1 was Chapter 7- The 4 beasts; #2 was Chapter 8-the ram and the goat, #3 was Chapter 9 – the 70 weeks). This one is about Jesus and the future) 10:1 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia (IRAN) a [a]message was revealed to Daniel, who was named ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Joy In Serving God And Others Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

True joy does not come from pleasing ourselves, but from pleasing God and from serving others.

Philippians 1:19-26 Sunday, February 3, 2002 There are times when we make Paul’s first imprisonment in Rome seem like it was a rather comfortable situation. He lived in his own home. He could have visitors whenever he chose. We even seem to take his eventual release as a foregone ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

When Will Jesus Return? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 15, 2021

To be examined is the suddenness and unexpected nature of Jesus' return. All Bible references are from the NASB.

Yes, Jesus is coming again and we see the signs all around us. That is a central fact that all serious Bible Scholars agree. What Biblical scholars are is not in agreement with is the when of His return. But there are some things we are in agreement about: Jesus will return physically and with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God #1 Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 19, 2009

A sermon on the armor of God from Ephesians 6:14-15 (Introduction adapted from Sermons4Kids and illustrations adapted from The Christian’s Armor by Betty Lukens)

Sermon for 10/18/2009 The Armor of God Part #1 (Ephesians 6:10-15) Introduction: Have the children come up front and sit on front pew. Have at least two teenagers help demonstrate skateboards and protective gear. Let’s pretend that you have just gotten your first skateboard and you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ