Sermons on Fruit Bat:

Getting To Know God - Part 2 - The God Who Heals Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 23, 2019

Jehovah-Rapha; the God Who Heals. How does He heal? Who does He heal? What does He heal? This is not your usual "healing" sermon but it takes a more broad approach. Praise His Name Forever!!!

Getting To Know God - Part 2 - The God Who Heals Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, Colossians 2:9, Exodus 15:26, Psalm 34:18, Philippians 4:4-9, Galatians 5:22-23, Daniel 4:29-37, Psalm 34:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Faithfulness And Goodness: Overcoming Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

Kamran was a violent man who sold drugs & weapons in Iran. A friend gave him a New Testament, & for 5 consecutive days, Kamran devoured it. He soon gave his life to Christ. Where Kamran used to sell drugs and weapons, a church now met in his home.

It seems as if corruption and scandal is everywhere these days. Goodness and faithfulness are rare commodities in our day. If goodness and faithfulness were sold on the mercantile exchange in Chicago, their very rarity would cause their prices to soar to unprecedented heights. Scandals are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Psalm 1:1-6, Titus 3:14, Romans 3:10, Romans 12:9, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing In Faith, Reaping In Hope Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2024

The Bible often uses agricultural imagery to teach us about spiritual truths. Just like a farmer plants seeds and waits for a harvest, we plant spiritual seeds through prayer, good works, and faithful living.

Sowing in Faith, Reaping in Hope Introduction: It’s such a blessing to gather together and dive into God’s Word. Today, we’re going to explore what it means to live a life of faithful sowing. Our Christian walk often mirrors the rhythms of farming—planting seeds of faith, nurturing them through ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:6, Matthew 13:3-9, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider It Joy

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see trials as times when God is pruning us and making us more useful for Himself

Consider It All Joy SBC Philippi, Rev. J Simms James 1:1-4 Primary Purpose: A primary introduction to James and to discuss how we can be joyful in trials. Background: This book was written by James, the half-brother of Jesus. He wasn’t a believer through Jesus’ earthly ministry. But, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010

We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Other Sheep

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus our Good Shepherd reminds us that we have other sheep that are not yet part of the fold. It has been said that these Greeks were some of those “other sheep.”

THE OTHER SHEEP Text: John 12:20 - 33 “Someone (Ernest A. Fitzgerald) tells the story about Lou Gehrig who one day during his famed baseball career came to bat. He swung at two balls and missed. The third ball passed and the umpire called him out. Gehrig threw down the bat in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Anonymous Facebooking Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 25, 2012

Facebook is experimenting with a few new features to guilt people into being more involved on their website. Find why that is, and why it’s also a problem in Church. What "features" does God use to help His people be more involved in His church.

OPEN: For people who haven’t been here for the past couple of weeks I’ve been talking about an internet social network called Facebook. It’s THE most popular social network on the internet with 400 million and people gather there to exchange pictures, ideas and dreams. But not everybody on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Possible That Christians Are Not Sinners Saved By Grace? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 29, 2018

This message takes a somewhat detailed look at Romans 6 and answers the question "Why do Christians sin?"

Many Christians believe they commit sin because they are still sinners. But the real truth is this: Jesus freed us from the power of sin. So why do Christians commit sin? That’s the focus of this month’s teaching letter. Let’s begin in Romans 5 with verses 12, and 19 through 23. (12) Wherefore, as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Romans 6:1-23, Romans 5:19-21, Romans 6:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2022

Many people have expectations of what God can do for them. But that's not how it works. We were saved to do things for Him. Why?

I’ve been told that when people come to God –– they have certain expectations. They have certain opinions of what they think God should DO for them. They visualize a God who is going to do what they want done. ILLUS: A woman named Donna had a conversation with her 4 year old niece. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1forget Not: Tuna And Crackers Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 31, 2007

We can work so long for God that we tend to forget His benefits. As we build a hedge and stand in the gap we can release God’s restraining power to bring new victory to others.

#1 FORGET NOT --- TUNA AND CRACKERS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THIS IS PART ONE OF A TWO PART LESSON. I do this part in two parts. Matthew 23:11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant. I start this sermon with a metal baseball bat. I talk about how most of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News For Those Living In A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To proclaim the good news of Jesus.

If you’ve ever flown Southwest airlines you know how fun their employees can be during the flight. I’ve been on flights when the captain comes on the sound system and says something like, "This is your captain speaking. I have some good news and some bad news for you today. The good news is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel. Part 1: The Problem

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 9, 2020

To understand why the gospel is such great news (the very best news, in fact!) we need to understand why the problem that the gospel solves is such bad news.

INTRODUCTION Today we’re starting a series of four talks titled ‘the gospel.’ The word ‘gospel’ means ‘Good News.’ We like good news! People complain about the press and say that the press really prefers bad news to good news. But I think most of us like good news. • Your friends have a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is It About You… Or Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2021

Jesus came to set us free... but free from what? And free to do what?

OPEN: How many of you have heard of Harry Truman? No, not the Harry Truman that became President of the United States and lived in Washington D.C.. I’m talking about the Harry Truman who owned 23 cats and lived in the STATE Washington. Harry and his cats lived on the side of a mountain called ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2025

What do you do when your past with its sins and failures just refuses to go away. What do you do when your guilt and shame stick to you like tar? The answer is here in Romans 7 and 8.

Back in the 1990s there was a scandal that rocked the political world. There was a 20-year-old intern who was discovered to have had a sexual relationship with the President of the United States. Her name was Monica Lewinsky… and when the scandal hit the news, she found herself being scorned, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk Like A Man Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2021

Enoch walked with God... what did that mean, and what can it mean to us?

(Pretended to read from a Children’s Book from a stool onstage – this was for our “Children’s Stories” Series) You know your mommy and daddy love you very much and they try to teach you how to grow up to be a young man they can be proud of. Well, back in the Old Testament there was a daddy who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ