Sermons on First Fruits:

Fruit Of The Spirit # 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Some of you may remember a young lady by the name of Tracy Lyperd, who was a beauty queen in VA a few years ago.

She was all smiles as she wore her crown. But when we read of her in the newspaper again, she no longer had a smile on her face because she was in some serious trouble with the law. Her boy friend had dumped her and married another woman. She drove 250 miles to seek revenge. She took along a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 1, 2022

We learn by having patience with the Lord.

PATIENCE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT Galatians 5: 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Patient in Temptation 1st Corinthians 10:13There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Oct 21, 2023

In Galatians 5:22–23, Paul shifts to happier thoughts, saying, “But the fruit of the Spirit is …” In what follows, he gives nine characteristics of the Holy Spirit’s work in the life of a born-again believer.

Unlike the word works (of the flesh), fruit is singular, indicating that the nine characteristics are part of a unified whole and are not separable. In other words, a believer doesn’t have some and not others, though their relative strength may vary. Love, by which Paul means the love of God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem- Fruit Bearing Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 28, 2023

This is the 33rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#33] JERUSALEM- FRUIT BEARING Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 I was driving to Lubbock when I saw a Church sign that caught my attention- “God is looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, Mark 11:12-25, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac’s Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Oct 1, 2024

Isaac planted crops in that land and the same year reaped a hundredfold, because the LORD blessed him.

1. OBEDIENT TO GOD Genesis 26:1-2 1Now there was a famine in the land—besides the previous famine in Abraham’s time—and Isaac went to Abimelek king of the Philistines in Gerar. 2The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, “Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live. 1 Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12

Sermon On The Fruitfulness Of Interactions

Contributed by William Meakin on May 5, 2025

Interaction is defined as a direct involvement, communication, or possible connection between someone or something.

John James Audubon, a French-American artist and naturalist once remarked: “Look at that mallard as he floats on the lake; see his elevated head glittering with emerald green, his amber eyes glancing in the light! Even at this distance, he has marked you, and suspects that you bear no goodwill ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:4, Hebrews 9:11, Romans 12:16-18, 1 Peter 3:8

The First & Last Adam

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 16, 2005

We can admire the paintings of the old master artists but the Bible is the only true picture of Jesus that we have. It’s a "photo Album" in words.

The First & Last Adam Wed. Eve. – July 20, 2005 Photo Albums: Almost every family has one. It’s good to go back and look at the pictures of family of friends. Lots of memories are brought to mind looking through an album. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words and that’s true but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Charismatic

Seeking God's Kingdom First PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

The sermon encourages prioritizing God's Kingdom and righteousness over earthly pursuits, and seeking alignment with God's desires and attributes.

Good morning, beloved. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by our brothers and sisters in Christ? We stand here, not by our own strength or merit, but by the boundless grace of our Heavenly Father. It is this same grace that has brought us together ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Topics: Seek, First

Hope In Christ Series

Contributed by Asif M Sadiq on Mar 24, 2020

Pastor Asif M Sadiq (Sunday Sermon Delivered Live on 22-03-2020) HOPE “ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36) God has already informed us in the Bible through prophets and prophesies long ago concerning the things and problems world is facing today.

Pastor Asif M Sadiq (Sunday Sermon Delivered Live on 22-03-2020) HOPE “ So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed” (John 8:36) God has already informed us in the Bible through prophets and prophesies long ago concerning the things and problems world is facing today. “These things ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Exodus 13:1-2, Exodus 13:12-14

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2022

The biblical Book of Genesis speaks of the relationship between fraternal twins Jacob and Esau, sons of Isaac and Rebecca. The story focuses on Esau's loss of his birthright to Jacob and the conflict between their descendant nations.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Description Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistles to the Romans and the Hebrews; he is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi. Born: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 21:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil's First Sermon

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 10, 2004

Devil cannot create anything, he is the most successful robber in the whole world.

Genesis: 3:1-6 “Now the serpent was more subtle than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said unto the woman, yea hath God said, ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? And the woman said unto the serpent, we may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden. But of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 2:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First False Believer Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:5-25 about the false profession of Simon Magus, and some indicators of true faith

Text: Acts 8:5-25, Title: The First False Believer, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/30/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Dr Bennett and tell of his estimation of the greatest heresy plaguing Southern Baptists today. Talk about the list of names that need to be removed from off of our church roll, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Tree Are You Eating The Fruit Thereof

Contributed by Kenneth Jarman on Apr 16, 2005

Since the first deception in the garden of Eden the devil has been trying to intice us with the fruit of his lies. But we can resist when we make Jesus our Lord and Savour

WHAT TREE ARE YOU EATING THE FRUIT THEREOF? Gen, 2:9--- And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the sight, and good for food; the tree of life also in the midst of the garden, and the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Let us pray; Father, we thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Jesus Christ is the first gift of Christmas

The First Gift of Christmas Isaiah 9:6, Romans 15:5-17 December 25, 2011 Morning Service For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 During the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

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