Sermons on Examining Fruit:

Lamb Selection Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 27, 2023

It is time to examine God's Passover lamb, Jesus.

Lamb Selection Day Americans love parades. We tune in to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Plymouth Parade, Bowl Game Parades, and Ticker Tape parades. I have participated in several parades in my life. My social club in high school put together a kazoo band for our Homecoming float in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outward Expression: Love Series

Contributed by Brett Stair on Oct 9, 2002

Fourth of the series examining the Great Commandment.

The Outward Expression: Love Matthew 22:34-40 Today we conclude our series on the basics of Authentic Christianity. We have been looking at the Great Commandment and have discovered that Authentic Christianity means that we love God with all that we are¡K „« All our heart ¡V meaning that we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

A series examining the life of Joseph (OT)

The sojourn of Joseph is about to reach it’s apex. He has had a remarkable life of just 30 years. He has spent his entire adult life in the hands of and living in the land of the Egyptians. The first thirteen years of his Egyptian captivity are spent in various motions. First, he is brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Storm - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Houston, Sr. on Dec 17, 2001

An examination of Jonah’s struggle with the will of God.

As we continue into this exploration of the life of Jonah – it is interesting to discover how much we are like him. Many times in our lives we have to deal with God giving us a word. Whether it is directly from the Word of God (the Bible), or by the Man of God (the Preacher) or by Inspiration of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Jan 3, 2001

an examination of the love of God as seen in the Prodigal

Audience: Tax Collectors and sinners Why did Jesus eat with sinners Jesus told them the parable of the prodigal son. And the point was: I don’t eat with sinners because I like sin. I eat with sinners because I am the love of God welcoming home poor, helpless, diseased sinners -- forgiving them, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And It Came To Pass

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 3, 2004

This sermon examines the events of the first Christmas.

“AND IT CAME TO PASS” Luke 2:1-20 INTRO – Biggest hit this year in decorating homes is the inflatable figures for the yard. Santa, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees. See them everywhere. Tim Morrison has them in his yard in the subdivision. Reason they are so popular is that after Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Finish What He Starts

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 25, 2004

This message examines 3 aspects of salvation.

“GOD WILL FINISH WHAT HE STARTS” Phil. 1:1-11 INTRO – Don’t you like for someone who takes a job to see it all the way through to completion? Whether it’s a mechanic, a doctor, or a waiter in a restaurant, we simply expect that when someone takes a job, they will complete the job in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Search Me O Lord

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Sep 13, 2001

A FULL EXAMINATION OF YOUR HEART AND THOUGHTS.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH----9/02/01 PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: SEARCH ME O LORD PAGE 1 OF 4 JOHN 3:16-18 “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Brethren Of Christ Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ II” Matt. 13:55, Judges 11 The name of Jesus means, “Jehovah is Salvation. This is the only means of salvation for all of mankind that is through the Shed Blood of The Lord Jesus Christ. Which is the provision of God in this life. It’s Provided:  Freely  ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

Brethren Of Christ Iii” Series

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This Sermon examines the names of the Brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ III” Heb. 3-4 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) “Simon = He that Hears” Intro: Heb. 3:7-11 1) Hear of His Promise 1A) To the Apostates v. 11-12 1B) To the Admonisher v. 13-15 1C) Of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 3, 2000

The Christians relationship to the observance of the Sabbath is examined.

THE LORD OF THE SABBATH MARK 2:23-28 Introduction: Do you remember the old blue laws? When I was a child, most stores were closed on Sunday. If a store did happen to be open, like the old Lawson stores in our neighborhood were, many sections of that store would be covered over with sheets of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship, More Than Pot-Luck

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 28, 2008

This sermon examines the meaning of churh fellowship.

Tonight we are going to share a pot-luck meal. Everyone is asked to bring dishes of their favorite foods. Pot-luck suppers are wonderful. We enjoy the food. We enjoy the laughs. We enjoy the time of sharing with others. These are special times. We tend to refer to them as fellowships. However, to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Liberalism Vs Conservativeism

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message examining different theological perspectives.

LIBERALISM VS CONSERVATIVEISM 2 John 9 INTRO: We hear so many things today which dispute what we have been taught since our youth, and what we believe to be true, that we sometimes get all confused ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of God

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008

A message examining the different "Calls" of God.

The Call of God I. God’s calls: A. Salvation - 2 Thess. 2:14 B. Ministry - 1. People a) Moses - Ex. 3:4 b) Judges - Judges 3:9 c) Prophets - Jer. 1:5 d) Jesus - Matt. 2:15 e) The Apostles - Matt. 2:15 f) Paul - Ro. 1:1, Acts 13:2 g) Eph. 4:11 2. Specific ministries a) Acts 16:10 b) Col. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 22, 2008

This sermon examines giving in the New Testament.

Introduction Last week I started a new series titled, “God’s Guide for Giving,” and I examined “Giving in the Old Testament.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend two Sundays preaching on “God’s Guide for Giving.” First, I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed