Sermons on Christ The First Fruits:

The Fruit Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

The great theologian Augustine said that the beginning of knowledge is to know oneself to be a sinner. In order to be reminded of his depraved sinfulness and God’s gracious forgiveness, he had this psalm engraved on his bedroom wall as he lay dying in h

The Fruit of Forgiveness In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 5 of 8

Intro to Galatians (Galatians 1:1-24) The Galatian churches included those in the cities of Lystra, Iconium, Antioch of Pisidia, and Derbe which were established on Paul’s first missionary journey and revisited on his subsequent missionary trips. The six chapters of this epistle are divided ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Fruit Of Patience

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 29, 2020

Our choices have consequences! Lack of patience will always leads to costly mistakes.

THE FRUIT OF PATIENCE "8 Then he waited seven days, according to the time set by Samuel. But Samuel did not come to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him. 9 So Saul said, “Bring a burnt offering and peace offerings here to me.” And he offered the burnt offering. 10 Now it happened, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:8-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020

The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 10, 2021

Paul wrote this passage on the fruit of the Spirit to emphasize the believers' community living, peaceful existence in and outside the Church fellowships.

Theme: Fruit of the Spirit Text: John 15:1-8,16 & Galatians 5:22-24 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Let me draw your attention to the portions read to us from John 15:1-8 & Galatians 5:22-24. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit That Lasts

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 26, 2007

God’s Word has a lot to say about fruit and bearing fruit. I would like to start out by talking about what fruit is. Fruit is what comes at harvest time. Fruit is what the Father wants from us.

God’s Word has a lot to say about fruit and bearing fruit. I would like to start out by talking about what fruit is. Fruit is what comes at harvest time. Fruit is the end result of our faith. Fruit is what the Father wants from us. What steps must we take to produce fruit in our lives? Do we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 15, 2018

The Fruit of Forgiveness - Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Repentant Woman (vs 36-38). (2). The Critical Host (vs 39-43). (3). The Forgiving Saviour (vs 44-50). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Has anyone been on a plane trip recently? • Has anyone been on a boat trip recently? • Has anyone been on a train trip recently? • Has anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

The Fruit Of Gentleness

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 30, 2025

Gentleness is a fruit of the spirit. …Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. John 15:2

The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 1. What do you think of when you hear the word gentleness? Synonyms - Gentleness is often translated kindness or meekness Opposites – violent, quarrelsome …not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Timothy 3:3, 2 Timothy 2:24, Hosea 11:4, 2 Samuel 22:36, Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 18:35, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, Titus 3:1-7, 1 Peter 2:18-19, Psalm 15:4, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:15, 1 Peter 3:15-16, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, Ephesians 4:1-3, Colossians 3:12-14, James 3:13, James 3:16-18, 1 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Timothy 6:11-12, Philippians 4:5, John 15:2, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Corinthians 10:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Summer Fruit!

Contributed by James May on Oct 11, 2001

Micah longed for the time when righteousness would reign once again in Israel. He felt as though the was living in the time of gleaning the fields instead of the time of great harvest.

SUMMER FRUITS! Micah 7:1-7, "Woe is me! For I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the first ripe fruit. The good man is perished out of the earth: and there is none upright among men: they all lie in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-7, Micah 7:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2014

It might just be that the most important fruit you give or receive this year will be the fruit of patience.

“The Difference Christmas Makes: The Fruit of Christmas” Exodus 34:1-10; 2 Pt. 3:8-18 “I can’t wait!” “I want it now!” “Why does it take so long?” “Hurry up!” Sound familiar? What makes you impatient? The wait in line at the store ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Steps To Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

Three simple steps to be fruitful in your life. Follow these simple and practical steps and be on your way to fruitfulness in your life

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Points covered: Three simple steps to be fruitful in your life. Follow these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 2:1, Psalm 92:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tasting The Fruit

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

The children of Israel tasted of the fruit of the promised land...and still not entered in. There are Christians that will taste, but...

Tasting the Fruit: Yet Losing the Land September 29, 2002 Intro: Where are you headed? Are you going to get there? How? Deut 1:25-26 25 "They also took some of the fruit of the land in their hands and brought it down to us; and they brought back word to us, saying, ’It is a good land which ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:25-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

A Life lived in the Spirit will produce fruit.

Fruit of the Spirit February 24, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A Life lived in the Spirit will produce fruit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-25 Introduction: Errol Flynn’s mansion. It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Roots And Fruits Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 7, 2015

Proposition: John shares with us 1. A powerful exhortation of genuine repentance 2. The need for personal examination 3. The expectation of living a life of holiness and 4. The excitement of possess the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Theme: Roots and Fruits Scripture: Luke 3:7-18; Philippians 4:4-7 and Isaiah 12:2-6 Theme: Roots and Fruits Proposition: John shares with us 1. A powerful exhortation of genuine repentance/forgiveness and grace 2. The need for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Nazarene