Sermons on Discarded Branches:

God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

(I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Spirit Empowered Goodness, Knowledge And Competence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2003

Through the grace given by the Holy Spirit, ordinary people become extraordinarily equipped. Through the empowering of the Spirit, the word of God equips us to enrich, edify and equip people to serve the Lord with effectiveness according to the gifts give

Romans 15:14-16 What are the reasons certain believers lack goodness, knowledge, and competence to serve? Illustration: The great violinist, Nicolo Paganini, willed his marvelous violin to Genoa -- the city of his birth -- but only on condition that the instrument never be played upon. It was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

40 Days - Lent

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007

A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-24

Denomination: Mennonite

The Church's Responsibility To The Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2004

The local New Testament church has an obligation to every part of the body of Christ. There is no part of the body that is not important and vital. The church has a responsibility to each and every member, to every believer who enters its fellowship.

THE CHURCH’S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE BELIEVER ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: We have addressed the Christians responsibility to the local church. The local New Testament church has an obligation to every part of the body of Christ. There is no part of the body that is not important and vital. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Will To Win Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

Success and Winning is a product of effort and never occurs by chance, therefore we must be Intentional, we must WILL IT!

“The Will To Win” – Pastor Rob Yanok Text: Joshua 1:8, John 15:16, I Cor. 9:24 Proverbs 21:5 – Says “The Thoughts of the diligent tend only to the plenteous...” I. Thoughts on Winning 1. Winning isn’t everything; it’s the only thing – Vince Lombardi 2. Winners spend time building ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

When we discuss time we usually think of hours and minutes, but there is another type of time that is measured by opportunities, that is the theme of this message.

Introduction: Billy Graham preached the same message for over 50 years, and thousands came to Christ through his simple presentation of the Gospel. Sometimes we make God’s Word to complex—we forget the simplicity of the Good News that Billy Graham has preached for all these years. But that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A God's Eye View Of Abortion Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 25, 2008

One in a series concerning morals and ethics in the USA. With "church attendance" at an all time high, our morals have slipped to an all time low, let’s understand God’s perspective on these matters and be a nation drawn to God again

A GOD’S EYE VIEW ABORTION Text: Psalm 139:13-24 Scripture Reading: Psalm 127:1-5 INTRODUCTION 1. Abortion is a plague that has tormented our society for decades a. Since the Roe V. Wade decision handed down January 22, 1973 humans have had the right from the state to kill their own children b. Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presenting The Gospel With Discernment Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 27, 2009

This portion of Matthew is one of the most misquoted and misunderstood parts of the Bible. Jesus isn’t talking about political correctness but about correctly presenting the story of sin and salvation.

What’s your approach in sharing the gospel? There are probably as many ways of doing it as there are people—mostly because Jesus told us to be His “witnesses.” A witness tells what they experienced. Preaching the gospel—the second of the two reasons for our existence as Christians here on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prevailing In Peace Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

This spiritual warfare series handles the topic in a different way: using Paul’s teaching on each piece of the armor from the previous chapters helps us to see the meaning of this war--less about attacking Satan and more about pursuing God! Peace is the t

“I WILL PREVAIL”, Spiritual Warfare Part 3 Prevailing In Peace. The Armor of God: Finding the Strength in Your Struggle to Stand for Jesus! Say this out loud with me: “I will be right with God! When my life is right with God, the enemy is threatened the most. When I am right with God, God is ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

A Work In Progress

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 18, 2007

Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time alone with God? Are God’s principles becoming clearer? Adhearing to higher standards now? What’s going on?

A WORK IN PROGRESS Have you been learning anything lately? Are there peculiar things happening in your life? Do you find yourself yearning to spend more time with God, yearning for the next worship service? Are you understanding God’s principles more clearly than you ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing By What's Growing Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2008

How can you distinguish a false prophet from a true one? Christ makes it clear that this is important.

Knowing By What’s Growing Griffith Baptist Church – 3/16/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:15-20 Key verse: Matt. 7:20 - Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. The Introduction Johnnie, on his ninth birthday, had had a party. It was all over, and he was gazing wistfully at the remains of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Seeds Of Stewardship

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 1, 2008

From the beginning of creation man was placed under God’s authority and given responsibility. That responsibility was to be a caretaker of the resources God had provided. Learn where the seeds of stewardship are planted.

Intro: Was stewardship made up by the early ministers of the church? Did they merely preach it to fill the coffers or offering plates? Is stewardship simply the way that pastors and other “ministers” multiply their earnings? Many of you know that is not the case. However there may be as much ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry About Others - Seek The Kingdom

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 28, 2006

A sermon for 17th Sunday After Pentecost - proper 21

Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent you Son into our world to seek the lost and to save those who dwell in a land of darkness and despair. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, stir in us compassion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Lutheran

7 Keys To Revival

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

We find a defined prescription for real revival in 2 Chronicles 7:14. The problem is that, like with many precribed orders from our physician, we hesitate to take the medicine.

Over and over, the Lord spoke to Israel through Jeremiah the prophet saying, "Return to Me." Practically to the very end, He called unto them to return and repent. He admonished them as a loving and faithful Husband would his unfaithful wife. As a Shepherd, He called to His wayward sheep. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

The Coming Of The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 9, 2013

Most people get in trouble when they only know irrelevant bits and pieces of the story. If you do not know the whole story, it is possible to spin it in any direction that you possibly can spin it. This is good for those who have a personal agenda in mind

(2 Peter 3:1-18) Introduction: Most people get in trouble when they only know irrelevant bits and pieces of the story. If you do not know the whole story, it is possible to spin it in any direction that you possibly can spin it. This is good for those who have a personal agenda in mind. The more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance