Sermons on Discipline To Produce Fruit:

Managing The Mouthy

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 20, 2010

Paul warned Titus of his need to subdue the threat of insubordinate teachers. How/Where is that threat subdued? Managing the Mouthy demands...

MANAGING the MOUTHY—Titus 1:10-16 Attention: The churches of Crete were saved but were lacking the finesse necessary to accomplishing their mission. They were not yet organized for ministry. A pastor by the name of Titus, was charged with the fortunate task, of straightening out those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Creation: Your Place In The Universe

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 20, 2010

❶ PLIGHT OF DISORDER ❷ THE WORK OF THE SPIRIT ❸ THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD ❹ God’s Work ❺ Bring Forth Fruit ❻ The Love of God

- Abraham Lincoln the great emancipator of slaves - Charles Darwin supposed to be the great emancipator of the human mind - Both born on the same day in the same year February 12 1809 Charles Darwin - Darwin studied medicine @ U. of Edinburgh - 2 years later went to Christ’s College, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Soil Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

There are things that hinder the soil of our heart from being truly fruitful, and things that help our soil to be fertile, let’s have good soil!

1 Peter 2:1-3 VCC August 16, 1998 Preparing the Soil Introduction Peter is written to those who were going through all kinds of trials (1:6) He has exhorted the Christians to personal holiness in chapter 1 After encouraging personal holiness, he commanded them to have sincere love for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 13:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father's Day Advice Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 13, 2003

Letting Jesus tell us how to run our life is hard but fruitful. Trust Him in all things. Fits all groups but targets men.

John 21:1-14 – Father’s Day Advice Someone wrote these humorous words called, "The World According to Dad." These are words that most dads have said at some time or another to their children. - This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you. - Bring back all the change. - How should I know? Ask ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Search And Rescue Operation

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 8, 2007

To join God’s search and rescue operation, we must submit to the Spirit’s direction, share the Gospel to seekers and seek to be more fruitful for Him.

Do you still remember our mission statement? Let us all recite it. “Glorify God by Multiplying Biblical, Committed and Loving Followers of Jesus Christ.” This morning we will look into the “multiplying” aspect of our mission statement. It is God’s will that we become fruitful. Jesus said in John ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Bible? Part-2 Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2008

The Old Testament is the seedbed for the New Testament and salvation and truth is the fruit thereof. Let your love of and trust in God’s divine revelation to humanity be renewed!

What About The Bible? Part-2, II Timothy 3:16 The New Testament – Truth Introduction A clergyman took a seat in a dining car on a train traveling along the Hudson River. Opposite him was an atheist who, seeing his clerical collar, started a discussion. “I see you are a clergyman.” “Yes,” came the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007

The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

[I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bad Attitude Disabiliity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 10, 2017

Many are limited today by taking ownership of bad attitudes. No roots? No fruits? What are you painting today? We must shake it off and go on...

ONE OF THE WORSE DISABILITIES WE FACE TODAY IS THE DISABILITY OF A BAD ATTITUDE... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com You are an artist... WHAT ARE YOU PAINTING? Each day is a new canvas. You decide what you will paint... Psalm 118:24 (KJV) This is the day which the LORD hath made; we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5, Genesis 37:4-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Brings You Into A New Season Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 19, 2025

God is the Lord of times and seasons. He ushers His people out of old cycles of pain, dryness, and delay into new seasons of fruitfulness, restoration, and glory.

THE GOD WHO BRINGS YOU INTO A NEW SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.” — Isaiah 43:19 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Many Pretend To Be Godly Men And Women Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 18, 2024

There are many pretend to be godly men and women and appear to be solid Christian believer .However, their “fruit” eventually reveals them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be and they a form of godliness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to warn you about a sobering reality: there are many who pretend to be godly men and women, appearing to be solid Christian believers, but their actions eventually reveal them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be. They may talk the talk, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

Spare The Rod; Spoil The Child Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

When it comes to discipline, it’s easier to let things slide. No parent wants more stress, and spanking a child raises the stress level. You will do yourself and your child a great favor by lovingly applying the rod of correction when it is needed.

INTRODUCTION This is the second message in a series called, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” There is an alarming amount of biblical ignorance in our churches today. For fun, let’s take a quick Bible Knowledge Test. Here are twelve familiar phrases, put a check mark beside the ones you think are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:28, Proverbs 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Disciple's Cross

Contributed by Gary Birch on Feb 27, 2007

Following Jesus has become too easy for many people. We like to take the benefits without the discipline and responsibilities. What does it really mean to take up our cross and follow him?

The Italian freedom fighter Garibaldi offered his men only hunger and death to free Italy. Garibaldi had an incredibly committed volunteer army. He would appeal for recruits in these terms: “I offer neither pay, nor quarters, nor provisions; I offer hunger, thirst, forced marches, battles and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Character Study Of Eli Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Eli was a man who started well but ended poorly due to his failure to discipline his children and uphold God’s holiness. His story is a warning to leaders and parents to take their responsibilities seriously.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ELI – HIGH PRIEST AND JUDGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 1 Samuel 3:2-3 "And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not see; and ere the lamp of God went out in the temple of the Lord, where the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-18, 1 Samuel 2:12-36, 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God