Sermons on feast of first fruits: showing 856-870 of 167,592

The Fruit Of Self-Control Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

Self-control is the inner strength that determines what external stimuli will be allowed to move you to action. The reason Christians are motivated by external stimuli to do things out of God's will is because they lack this fruit of the Spirit

One of the things that made Lincoln so great was his marvelous self-control. The nation was coming apart at the seams with a civil war that had everybody's emotions operating at extremes. To add to the tension, some army contractors were ripping off the government. This made Lincoln ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Becoming A Fruitful Disciple

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 29, 2002

Remaining in Christ means total dependence on Him for life and for fruitfulness

The Art of Giving: The Fruitful Disciple John 15: 1-8; Nov. 23/24, 2002 Intro: How many of you know what you are supposed to do when you get lost in the woods? (answer: remain where you are until somebody comes and finds you). Have any of you ever tried to do that? Can you imagine how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 6, 2006

The fruit of the Spirit is not an optional extra for believers but must be evident in all

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5.16-25 I don’t know if you are any good at telling the differences between plants. I am not sure if you are any good at telling one tree from another. But it is made a lot easier when we can see the fruit hanging on the tree. Fruit marks a tree out as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

Contributed by Kevin Maloney on Feb 6, 2006

"The fruit of the spirit is love...and against such things there is no law." Paul calls Christians to live beyond the demands of the law by walking closely with the Spirit and bearing his fruit.

The Fruit of the Spirit is Love…And Against Such Things There is No Law Galatians 5:22a&23b In Galatians 5:22, God says “The fruit of the spirit is love” And then at the end of 5:23, after explaining how that love overflows in joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Virtuous Kingdom: Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 27, 2008

This sermon (and the included Children’s Sermon) are designed to emphasize that God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Fruitfulness Mark 11 12-14; 20-21 Sermon Objective: God gives us all the resources we need to grow and bear fruit; He therefore anticipates that we will do just that! Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Fruit Of The Spirit # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Have you ever noticed that some people live their life like a bull in a china shop?

Every day they go around destroying: • People’s happiness • People’s lives • People’s character It is just a way of life with them! They are a walking disaster. Illus: They remind me of one of these slimy worms that crawl around and wherever they go they leave behind them a trail of slime. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34, 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

Men of all ages have marveled at the words of Jesus.

THE FIRST WORDS OF JESUS Mark 1:21-22; John 7:45-46 INTRO: What a man says reveals what he is. Jesus said, “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matthew. 12:34). Did you ever think of the power of words? Hitler whipped Germany into a frenzy of hate by his words and thus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Key To A Fruitful Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 38 in our journey through john's Gospel. This message explores the concept of abiding in Christ taught by Jesus in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” John 15 I. Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice the truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Constraints For Fruitfulness(Success)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2012

God blessed Noah’s family with a fruitfulness based on relationship. Man’s fruitfulness is constrained thru relationships. How is our fruitfulness constrained? Fruitfulness is constrained thru relationship with...

CONSTRAINTS For FRUITFULNESS(Success)—Gen. 9:1-7 Attention: Each evening, Tom(a bird lover) stood in his backyard, hooting like an owl Finally, one night, an owl finally called back to him. For a year, the man and his feathered friend hooted back & forth. He kept a log of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Is Fruitfulness Necessary Or A Nice Bonus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 18, 2014

A look at the challenging fact that God expects fruitfulness.

AN IMPORTANT QUESTION: Is fruitfulness necessary or a nice bonus? - Let’s start by briefly defining “fruitfulness” for those who may not be familiar with the term. - A tree bears fruit – let’s say apples. It’s the produce of having an apple tree. - In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Eve: The First Temptation Series

Contributed by William Jones on Jun 9, 2017

A Look at the First Temptation of Eve and the topic of Temptation as seen in I John 2:15-17 and Genesis 2-3. This sermon examines the Lust of the Flesh, the Lust of the Eyes, and the Pride of Life.

Eve: The First Temptation 15 Do not love the world  or the things that belong to  the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. 16 For everything that belongs to  the world—the lust of the flesh,  the lust of the eyes,  and the pride  in one’s lifestyle—is not from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Horn Of Salvation

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

The Feast of Trumpets/Rosh Shoshana, was set in motion over 3,500 years, but was conceived in the heart of God in eternity.

Tashlich 2015 September 13, 2015 Chester Riverfront Service Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The Feast of Trumpets is the first Jewish Feast since Pentecost (June). 1 For the Jews, it has been three long, hot, dry months without a single feast. a The Feast of Pentecost had celebrated ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hanakkuah

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011

This week, Hanukkah will be celebrated by Jews all over the world this week. (AKA Feast of lights, Feast of Dedication) Although it is a special 8 days, the feast is not among those listed among the Lord’s Appointed Times in Lev. 23.

A This week, Hanukkah will be celebrated by Jews all over the world this week. (AKA Feast of lights, Feast of Dedication) 1 Although it is a special 8 days, the feast is not among those listed among the Lord’s Appointed Times in Lev. 23. a Passover, Unleavened Bread, First Fruits, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:21-25

Denomination: Baptist