Sermons on Festival Of The Harvest:

The Visible Evidence Of Christian Maturity: The Production Of Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2022

John 15 presents the themes of fruit-bearing, or the visible evidence of true faith and obedience Jesus demands of those who follow Him (Matthew 10:34-39, Luke 14:25-33). Fruit-bearing Christians, or those who do the work of the LORD, will be blessed by Him and hated by the world.

The German pastor and martyr Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), in his book, "The Cost of Discipleship" opened the first chapter with these words; " When a man comes to Christ, He bids him come and die." Bonhoeffer lived by his own words as he lingered in a concentration camp, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Genesis 49:22, Isaiah 5:1-7, Matthew 3:8, Romans 7:4, Colossians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Lost Of This Generation Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 23, 2019

Millennials and Gen-Xers are the largest generation the world has ever known. Only 28% view Church as valuable enough to attend every week. Let's Change That!!!

1 Chronicles 12:32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment. John 4:35 Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, Luke 14:12-24, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:2, Titus 2:6-8, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Sermon On The Ever-Changing Seasons

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 23, 2025

Seasons are defined as each of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) marked by particular weather patterns, ecology, and daylight hours, resulting from the earth's changing position with regard to the sun.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon, an English preacher once remarked: “The seasons change, and you change, but your Lord abides evermore the same, and the streams of His love are as deep, as broad, and as full as ever.” Daniel 2:21 reminds us: “He changes times and seasons; he removes kings and sets up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:14, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 104:19

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024

Genesis 16:1-6 is a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing.

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 16:1-6, a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing. Let's explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Genesis 16:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 16:4-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Genesis 16:6, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipline - The Power Of Why Series

Contributed by Joe Warren on Feb 8, 2025

CS Lewis – In his book Mere Christianity. Temperance “Discipline” is the forgotten cardinal virtue of Christianity. Discipline Defined Discipline is the unshakable commitment to do what must be done, no matter how you feel. “Choosing what we want most over what we want now.” Craig Groeschel

Intro: Continue in our series Day One Run to Win Paul is urging us to approach life like serious competitors—not casual joggers. How many of us want A greater relationship with God • In your marriage • In your carrier • In your parenting • Relationships with other people • In your finances ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:11

A Reality Check On Grace

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 15, 2025

This morning we look at Jesus Parable of the workers in the vineyard, a parable discussing the basics of Grace and the Gospel.

A Reality Check on Grace Good Morning. We are looking at the parable in our Gospel Lesson today, with a focus on GRACE, especially from the angle of already being a Christian, and looking back at how we were saved. The context of the parable, the end of Matthew 19, is Peter asking about how great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Lessons From The Sending Of The 72

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 28, 2025

When Jesus sends out the 72 disciples, He sends them with instructions that we can use as members of His Kingdom.

Good Morning. Two weeks ago, we looked at one of the most frustrating passages of Scripture there is, you could say, from a “dad” point of view, when we looked at how the Corinthians treated St. Paul. Paul had been their founding pastor and spiritual father for 18 months before sailing on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

The time of Jesus' return is unknown.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Questions About Jesus' Return

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

Jesus said the time of His return is unknown.

A. THE BIBLE’S TEACHING ABOUT THE TIME OF JESUS’ RETURN 1. Jesus said there would be “wrong” predictions about His return. “Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Autumn

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 20, 2023

Autumn is defined as the season after summer and before winter, in the northern hemisphere from September to November, and in the southern hemisphere from March to May.

Margaret Elizabeth Sangster, an American poet, author and editor once remarked: "Spring is beautiful, and summer is perfect for vacations, but autumn brings a longing to get away from the unreal things of life, out into the forest at night with a campfire and the rustling leaves." James ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Psalm 23:4, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Psalm 104:19

Living Trophies Of His Glory Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025

This sermon reveals that the ultimate purpose for our predestined inheritance is that our very lives should serve as a continuous display of God's glory, beginning with those who were the first to hope in Christ.

Introduction What is my purpose? Why am I here? I believe that is one of the deepest and most persistent questions of the human heart. We all long for a sense of meaning, a reason for our existence that goes beyond simply waking up, going to work, and going back to sleep. People search for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving God The Best PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon explores the blessings, joy, and transformative power inherent in the act of giving, reflecting our character and faith in God.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here on this blessed day, not as mere individuals, but as a community, a family brought together by our shared love and devotion to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to strengthen our faith, to grow in our understanding, and to encourage one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Topics: Giving, Best

The Face Of Fasting At A Holy Marriage Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Mar 5, 2003

To fast means to integrate the gospel into human life. It is the unity of the two opposites between the difficulty to overcome the human tendency to evil and the joy of embracing the Word of God.

Once there was a father with a son who was lazy. He tried to convince his son that he should join him in the work on his farm. The son was not convinced. The father was actually worried, how his son would earn his living after his death. Therefore, before his death, the father called his son and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Catholic

Discovering Christ In Ruth

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

A brief outline on the book of Ruth

- Priceless gems have often been found in unlikely places - An Ohio man was cleaning out a deceased family member’s attic and found 700 vintage baseball cards in mint condition from the turn of the century. worth 3 million - A Scottish woman finally decided to clean out her attic and found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love Me..........

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2008

Go show are love of the Father

John 14:15-21 I would like to comment on one verse from our lesson this morning and the verse can be found John 14:23 where Jesus says: If you love me you will keep my commandments (Jn 14:15) This is part of a discourse that Jesus had with his disciples – and in which he made the momentous ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican