Sermons on Feast Of First Fruits:

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 17, 2004

This message is to inspire belivers to witness and share their faith.

Bearing Fruit. I. Open in Prayer II. Remind that February is Evangelism month I ask that we prepare our hearts and minds for this time that has been set aside for the purpose of winning souls. I want to urge you to pray diligently for the Lord to move not just here in these walls but in our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian.

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian. Intro.: 1. Begin with a conversation between a farmer & a fruit tree: FARMER: Good morning tree! How are you doing today? TREE: Just fine, farmer! My, isn't it a lovely morning? FARMER: Yes, it is. Except for one thing--where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Fruitful Branches

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006

What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006

Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 30, 2004

A sermon on what gentleness is and how it is produced in us.

August 1, 2004 Fruits of the Spirit Children are naturally born wrecking machines. After having four of them, I am convinced of it. They love to tear, rip, smash, slap, pull and push anything they can. It is almost a weekly thing where something is broken in our household. This becomes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruit Of Goodness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 10, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#6] FRUIT OF GOODNESS Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness…” 1. This may be the hardest fruit to preach on, because we use the word good so often. 2. Goodness is being full of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#7] FRUIT OF FAITHFULNESS Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness…” 1. The fruit of faithfulness is one that all married people pray that their spouse has, but this goes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 27, 2004

This is the 8th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#8] FRUIT OF GENTLENESS Galatians 5:23 Introduction: Galatians 5:22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness…” 1. The fruit of gentleness is referred to in the KJV as “meekness”. 2. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message on fruit-bearing.

BEARING FRUIT John 15:1-5 INTRO: We are responsible to God for bearing fruit. How much fruit we bear will depend on how dedicated and mature we are as Christians. Today, lets look at the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit-- Bearing

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on our responsibilities for service.

FRUIT-BEARING John 15:1-14 INTRO: Anyone who has ever done any farming or gardening, knows what it means for a tree or vine to bear fruit. We all know how much work is involved to bring forth good fruit. If we let the vine grow wild, chances are we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruitful Advantage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2007

This is the final in a series exploring the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and the "advantage" Jesus said He would be leaving with us. This message explores the fruit of the Spirit.

(For this sermon, a very large bowl of fruit was placed front and center on the stage. Large enough that it was noticed immediately when people came in for worship. It was utilized as an ’active’ prop during the message.) The words of John 16 should be familiar to you by now. Jesus is sharing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fruitful Dependence

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

How can I produce the good works essential to the Christian life?

Fruitful Dependence Text: John 15:1-6 Text idea: Christ teaches His disciples that they must depend on Him constantly in order to produce the fruit expected of all who are spiritually alive. Sermon idea: We must produce acceptable good works and can only do so through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruitful Christian

Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Aug 7, 2009

The need of understanding the word of God to be fruitful

Fruitful Christin. Mathew 13:8 "Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop, a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown". There is a saying in English "Something is better than nothing" This is against what is taught by the Bible. Bible says Rev. 3:15-16 I know your deeds, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of Encouragement

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The good encouragement can do

THE FRUIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Joshua 1-3 Sunday, May 24, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee When the Israelites finally completed 40 years of wanderings in the desert and came once again to the Promised Land only Joshua and Caleb were left. Joshua is given the same command Moses was—go take the land. ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of Discouragement

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

How negative attitutdes damage people

THE FRUIT OF DISCOURAGEMENT May 17, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are the reasons for your discouragement? Perception that: • It’s taking too long (Abraham) • It’s not fair (Jonah) • I’m all alone (Elijah) • It’s not possible (Thomas) • Maybe they’re right (two blind men on the road in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-23

Denomination: Wesleyan