Sermons on Budding Fig Tree:

Remaining Fruit Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 9, 2011

Jesus tells us to "abide" in him - to stay in the vine. But how do we do that and what does it mean for our walk with Christ?

Remaining Fruitful John 15:1-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI May 11, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation Rich Ratts, former pastor of Grace Community Church here in Jackson and a now a church planter in Traverse City once spoke at a pastor’s appreciation breakfast I attended. He ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 3, 2013

A sermon to focus on the cross leading up to Easter.

“Series – A Date with Destiny” Pt. 1 - The Cross John 19:17-18 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: 18 Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. First: I. The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 1:1-AV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 0430 ’elohiym {el-o-heem’} plural of 0433; TWOT - 93c; n ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory In Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by David T. Smith on Oct 24, 2011

This is a message concerning the Law of sowing and reaping and how to have victory in the reaping.

TITLE: Victory In Sowing and Reaping TEXT: Galatians 6:7, 8 INTRO: Several years ago a woman by the name of Mrs. Jane Kolodziej was attempting to have her husband released from the psychiatric ward where he had been committed because she had testified that he had tried to kill her and their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

From Shame To Glory Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 16, 2020

Before Jesus was crucified, the cross was a symbol of suffering and shame. After Jesus’ resurrection, the Disciples and the whole world came to see and understand the cross in a whole new way. It became a symbol of hope, new life, and victory.

The great Bible commentator William Barclay described a tragic event that took place early in young Jesus’ life, when Jesus was somewhere around the age of 10 or 11. A zealot by the name of Judas the Galilean led a rebellion against Rome. He raided the Roman armory at Sepphoris, Mary’s hometown, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, John 19:17-18, John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 15:54-55

Denomination: United Methodist

Following In His Steps.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019

Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Brethren

Profile Of A Strange Evangelist. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 8, 2018

Profile of a Strange Evangelist - Luke chapter 3 verses 1-20 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). When He Came (vs 1-2). (2). How He Came (vs 3). (3). Why He Came (vs 4-20). (4). What He Said (vs 10-14). SERMON BODY illl: Hope yopu have been enjoying the snow! We don't often get it in this part of the UK, so remember to heed the warnings! The AA (Automobile Association) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Getting Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 8, 2021

4 Keys from the book of Nehemiah on how to get out of a rut. The Jews had stalled on building the walls around their city for 87 years. 4 Keys he employed: 1. Water the Ground, 2. See with fresh eyes, 3. A promise to fight by, 4. Tokens of God's favor

Getting Out of A Rut PPT 1 Message Title Today we are going to use the story of the book of Nehemiah to talk about getting out of a Rut. If you remember the Jews had started worshipping idols, God punished them by having the Babylonians overrun them and take most of them to Babylon as slaves. They ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4, Daniel 9:25, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giants Under Junipers

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 16, 2004

This is the second of a series that I gleaned from Pilgrim’s Progress. It is ongoing and I have no idea of how many there will be.

1 Kings 19:4 KJV But he himself went a day’s journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. l. INTRODUCTION – PILGRIM’S PROGRESS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Discouraged....the Hopeful the Discouraged....the Hopeful

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 7, 2005

A sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent A Raising of Lazarus

Fifth Sunday in Lent John 11:1- 45 The Discouraged....the Hopeful "Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So the sisters sent to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Satan The Adversary: “did God Really Say?” Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 21, 2005

What is your first impression of Satan? My first impression can be summarized in three words: liar, liar, liar.

SATAN THE ADVERSARY: “DID GOD REALLY SAY?” GENESIS 3:1-13 INTRODUCTION… Making Skillful First Impressions Any good business teacher or etiquette instructor will tell you that first impressions are supremely important. It may be the first impression that gets you hired rather ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesus: 1st Of Seven Churches Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

Seven commendations but one complaint: Thou hast left thy first love. They were doctrinally sound, but passionately cold. Love had faded.

EPHESUS: FIRST OF 7 CHURCHES 2-24-02 Revelation 1:10 –2:7 Jesus, in the resurrection, returned to earth near the end of the 1st century to tell the Apostle John about the end times—the close of the Church Age, and the events that are to follow that. He starts with a report card on 7 churches that ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Imperative Of Proclamation Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 14, 2002

Unless we proclaim the gospel people are doomed to God’s judgement

We were in New York on holidays a couple of years ago and we stayed in the apartment of a Jewish woman. It was Jewish New Year the weekend we were there so she invited us to come to their passover meal to share it with them. Well, that night was one of the highlights of our trip as we took part in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Anglican

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Provoke The Brethren

Contributed by James May on Feb 5, 2003

Let’s provoke one another to do good works and not to bring a division.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible