Sermons on Branches From Trees:

Desiring Forbidden Fruit ?

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

Sin causes us to do the unthinkable. Hell rejoices when we taste of the forbidden fruit because it knows we will pay for the results. Jesus came to give us life and forgiveness. Heaven rejoices when we taste of salvation because it knows that it has...

Desiring Forbidden Fruit Matthew 15:10-20 Intro: I began thinking about Eve picking up that piece of forbidden fruit… She knew that God had created the earth in 7 days. She could even think about how God had First Day – light (day from night) Second Day – firmament Third Day – divided sea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20, Matthew 15:10

Denomination: Church Of God

My Objections To A Sinning Religion

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 27, 2005

To call sin what it is and know that it separates us from God

MY OBJECTIONS TO A SINNING RELIGION by George Crumbly John 8: 1-11 Sunday AM April 20, 2003 Sheridan Arkansas Easter Sunday Uncle Buddy Robinson wrote a book years ago titled "My Objections to a Sinning Religion". I’m afraid there are many in the church today that call themselves Christians, yet ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Out With The Old, In With The New.

Contributed by Robert Mccracken on Nov 13, 2004

A brief study of Ephesians 4:22-24, how one needs to get rid of their old sinful self, and become a new creation in Christ.

Message: Out with the Old and In with the New. This morning we are going to take a look into a small portion of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. This letter is somewhat different than some of Paul’s other writing. This book has three main themes, the believers position through grace, the truth ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Cleansed

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 27, 2003

A short sermon recognising the importance of being cleansed before God and living a a life of Holiness.

Being Cleansed God wants us to be in constant communion with him. So often we can find it difficult to get in touch with God. It is as if somehow we are shouting over from a distance to God rather than speaking to him face to face. Often we can find the reason for this is sin. It can often be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-18, 2 Chronicles 30:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miserably Missing The Mark Series

Contributed by David Welch on Mar 4, 2003

Third in a Romans series dealing with the sinfulness of man and his great need for the Righteousness of God.

Alliance Church May 27, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Miserably Missing the Mark” Romans 2:1-3:20 Introduction to the series My goal throughout our run through Romans is that we will more deeply understand the grand truths concerning our great salvation so powerfully presented by Paul in chapters 1-8 ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Called To Reconciliation And To Reconcile (The Trampled Triumphant)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2003

There is no one who ... can stand before God justified and clean because without the blood of Jesus that washes away our sin our righteousness is nothing more than filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). (A sermon for Ash Wednesday).

CALLED TO RECONCILIATION AND TO RECONCILE Text: Second Corinthians 5:20 - 6:10 William Cowper, the poet, found peace with God through the words, "Jesus Christ, whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins" ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Put On Your Wooly Coat

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001

God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 3rd Product Of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Jul 19, 2001

A parable helps illustrate how we’ve been separated from God by not delighting in him. Our unfaithfulness leaves us estranged, but by his sovereign choice he has made a way to reconcile us to himself through Jesus Christ.

The 3rd Product of Unfaithfulness: Estrangement Hosea 1:7-8; Romans 9:1-29 Pastor Jim Luthy Imagine a large ship sailing across uncharted waters in the vast Pacific Ocean. Aboard ship are the ever-wise captain Ichiro (I couldn’t help myself) and his large family – children, grandchildren -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Repentance

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf.

INTRODUCTION: God wants a people who are truly repentant. Who truly want to turn from wicked ways. Only then, will God move on our behalf. Do we want God to MOVE in our lives? ...in our families? ...in our jobs? ...in our schools? ...in our church? I. WHAT IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reasons For Remorse

Contributed by Don Hutto on Mar 2, 2001

A survey of the book of Numbers reveals that it is not just about numbers.

Reasons For Remorse Numbers 14:1-45 I. Introduction Commentary author James Phillip of Holyrood Abbey Church of Scotland says Numbers is a book that need not have been for it is a story of needless doubt and disobedience. It is a book of census and censure. It is a book of registration and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

They Took Their Eyes Off Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 15, 2001

What happens when we take our eyes off of God and what God can do thru us when we stay focused on Him.

They took their eyes of God! Hebrews 12:1-2 When they took their eyes off of God. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus What happens to people when they look somewhere else but to God, or when they take their eyes off of God and put them somewhere else? 1-Adam and Eve-What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Guilty

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

Sin, it’s origin, it’s consequences, it’s cure.

I’m Guilty! When you were a child, your parents or a teacher may have told you the fable of the King who wanted to wear the finest of clothing. And he was willing to pay an enormous amount of money for them. 2 scoundrels came up with a plan. They passed themselves off as the worlds greatest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 3:23

Sin-A Common Bond Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Sin is often watered down in our society yet Paul deemed it necessary to show that all men are sinners and in need of the Promise(Part 1). He does this by showing Sin as the common bond between Jew and Gentile.

SIN–A Common Bond Romans 1:18–2:29 INTRODUCTION • In Romans 1:1–18 Paul tells us about the Promise of God. • The Promise of God, Paul says, is the Power of Salvation. • The Promise of God reveals God’s Righteousness. • The Promise of God comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ. • The Gospel ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Becoming A Stranger In America

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Dec 29, 2002

God is fast becoming a Stranger in America. The church must step up and pray for Revival of the church and repentance for the nation.

JEREMIAH 14:1-15:3 DECEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church THE LAND OF JUDAH IS IN A GREAT FAMINE. WE HAVE READ HERE A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. THE PROPHET JEREMIAH DESCRIBES THE CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN MOURNING. THEY HAVE BEEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Slippery Slope

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 10, 2001

Sin is dangerous - even "little" sins are a slippery slope which can become nearly impossible to escape.

The Slippery Slope TCF Sermon February 4, 2001 Read from Romans 1:18-32 Here we read a passage that shows how clearly sin has captured our world - we read a disturbing picture of a culture in moral free fall, all restraints gone, full of compromise with righteousness, headed toward destruction ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational