Sermons on Feast Of First Fruits:

Bearing Fruit For Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 8, 2002

We must perform what we promise and practice what we profess. When we do, God will give power through prayer.

Bearing Fruit for Jesus Mark 11:12-14 & 20-25 INTRO.: The fig tree had a very important part in life and literature in the Holy Land in Jesus’ day. In fact, the Promised Land was described by Moses as a land with wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil and honey;" To live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keys To A Fruitful Ministry"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

Paul had a fruitful and successful ministry and we can too.

"THE KEYS TO A FRUITFUL MINISTRY" Dr. Dennis Deese ACTS 16:9-15 Without question, the Apostle Paul had a very fruitful and successful ministry (Note the words taken from Acts 16:5) . Acts 16:5 And so were the churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily. 16:5 ESTABLISHED ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Show Me The Fruit! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003

In the story of the cursed fig tree Jesus is teaching his disciples that he expects more from us than just the ordinary. So what if it wasn’t fig season, if you are showing yourself to have fruit then you should have fruit. The Christian life is more tha

The Teachings of Christ “Show Me the Fruit!” # 5 in Series Mark 11:12–14; 20–25 INTRODUCTION One of the biggest movies of 1996 was Jerry Maguire. This movie starred Tom Cruise as Jerry, a high powered sports agent who left his firm to go out on his own, and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Rod Tidwell, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Fruitful Christian

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

If we are going to be productive and fruitful Christians, then we need to live by the same principles that Jesus taught his disciples.

“HOW TO BE A FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:1-14 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) Before salvation, we fail short of glorifying God; now however, we are enabled to and should live for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Tree Ripened Fruit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 15, 2003

The story of Zacchaeus is more than a children’s song. It is the truth of the impact that a life saved by grace should be making in the world.

March 16, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 19:1-10 Subject: Salvation Title: Tree Ripened Fruit This morning I want to share with you the story of Zacchaeus. This is not the same story as the children’s song you all know but it is the power and kind of humorous story of a man looking for meaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit Bearing Service Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Why should we serve God?

Fruit Bearing Service Romans 7:1–25 INTRODUCTION If you have children you’ve probably had a conversation similar to this one very recently. “Son, I need to tell you something.” And then you proceed to bestow upon him the innumerable bits of knowledge you have gained on a particular subject over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Introduction

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 20, 2003

Every Christian should display the nine aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. Therefore it behooves us to know what these aspects are and then incorporate them into our daily living.

The Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. INTRODUCTION Have you ever picked apples? – Rita and Bryan have apple trees in their yard and have had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Oct 25, 2003

This is the third aspect of the fruit of the Spirit. All Christians should have a peace beyond anything this old world has to offer. That peace is only found in Christ. May you find this peace.

The Fruit of the Spirit – Peace Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such there is no law. [NASB] INTRODUCTION Horatio Gates Spafford (1828-1888) In 1871 the city of Chicago was nearly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Fruit of the Spirit is love

March 3rd Gal. 5:22,23 Theme - The fruit of the Spirit is love; joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control are its by-products. What are the ways that people misunderstand the nature of the fruit of the Spirit? A person’s wealth does not depend so much on what he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Joy Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 24, 2006

Joy is something that too many of us are missing out on in life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around a person who no matter what is going on around them, seem to be calm and peaceful? • These people seem to have something that is special about them. • As you look at them, you wish that you could deal with life’s problems with the same ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Fiery Trials Are Fruitful” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

It really takes a godly man, a godly woman to say no when the pressure is on.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 3 & Romans 12 1. CONFIDENCE. We left off last week with 3 men who stood their ground before the leader of the known world! a. It wasn’t new. Their confidence began early in their youth, continued through the teenage years, and now tested again! b. Before the king, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit- Patience. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2008

Patience is a virtue!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • You are in a hurry; the alarm did not go off this morning. Everything you do seems to go wrong. • You get dressed and as you eat breakfast, you find that you spilled some food on your outfit. More time lost. • You get in the car, it will not start, a dead battery. • More ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Fruit And Bragging Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 23, 2007

A message from an expository series from the Book of Galatians.

Think for a moment about how Paul must have felt as he dictated this letter. Perhaps he picked up the manuscript and reread the arguments he presented and the instructions he gave. Probably some time had passed since the original dictation. He thought the letter was complete and as probably was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ