Sermons on Fruit Bearing:

Strange Case Of The Cursed Fig Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2021

Christ cursed a tree for not having fruit when it wasn't the season for figs. The real symbolism represents God's expectation that we be fruitful and 4 reasons are given why God's expectation is reasonable. Then 3 types of fruit we must have are identified.

STRANGE CASE OF THE CURSED FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Albright, a young woman, was discussing her dating life -- or lack thereof -- with her mother. She told her about a friend of hers who had been in a terrible car accident, broken both her legs, and wound up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Disciples Are Juicy(Pastor Jose Gomez Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 6, 2006

Jesus compared his disciples to juicy grapes attached to a healthy, living vine. How important is it to bear fruit? What happens when we become lazy or self-centered and stop bearing fruit? How dependent are we on being attached to Christ?

A Tour of John 15:1-17 We Are Planted and Pruned to Produce Juicy Fruit 1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and he prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. 3 You have already been pruned for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Sixth of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Matthew 5:8 Our spiritual tree has grown many branches now and is mature enough to bear fruit. Purity of heart is a condition that will determine how we are going to bear fruit. Are we going to bear no fruit, small and few, or large and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 5, 2009

The necessity and tools for abiding in Christ unfolded

"Abiding in Christ" On the last evening before the Lord Jesus Christ was crucified, He preached one of the most important sermons of His life. In this vital message He taught the foundational truths that would supply the disciples with what was necessary to lay the basis for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Command To Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2018

Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who crossed His pathway.

3-22--05 Title: The Command to Love Text: “This I command you, to love one another.” (John 15:17 RSV) Bible Reading: John 15:12-17 Introduction Among the great abilities that characterized the life of Jesus was His everlasting determination to practice genuine love toward those who ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of The Vine Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 7, 2009

What does it mean to "remain" in Christ? The imagery of the Vine and the teaching Jesus gave call us to remain in Him and bear fruit.

SECRETS OF THE VINE One of the perks of my work is that I get to research all kinds of interesting things. I discovered this week that there is a 240-year-old vine still growing in Hampton Court near London, England. It is the oldest and largest living vine in the world with a root two feet in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Give Me Some Fruit - Part Two

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 30, 2015

Second part of sermon looking at the last three fruits and how they pertain to ourselves.

Began with review of Give Me Some Fruit - Part 1 The next three next three fruits direct our attention toward ourselves. These three produce fruit that we can benefit from more than the others. Those three fruits are faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Let’s look at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Foursquare

"Rooted And Grounded In Love" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 10, 2003

The fruit we bear will be determined by the soil we’re rooted in (#4 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“...so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love...” I feel it is very important to remind you first of all today, that this is a prayer, and it is a prayer for you. But that does not say it all. Keep in mind who it is who is praying ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17

Denomination: Orthodox

Jésus Et La Vigne

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Feb 25, 2005

Jesus and tha vineyard, what a great picture of our purpose in Christ, bear fruits for his glory !

Compléments d’études sur Jean 15/1-10 ¶Jésus, comme tellement souvent, travaille dans ce passage avec les images et les idées qui faisaient partie de l’héritage religieux de la nation juive. ¶À plusieurs reprises encore dans l’Ancien Testament, Israël est décrit comme vigne ou vigne de Dieu. ¶" La ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Next Thing You Know Series

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 5, 2005

We must remian connected to the source of life if we asre to bear fruit and serve our purpose.

Next Thing you know Open with the song- If you have some teens consider having them ham it up during the song-illustrate joy/happiness Note: Several days before locate some kudzu or another plant and leave it somewhere that it will shrivel and die. Why is my Kudzu Dying? 1. No longer ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013

The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Grateful Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2022

Paul is glad for the Colossians' faithfulness, grateful for their faith, love, and hope, and excited that the Gospel was bearing fruit.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:1-8 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-03-2022 How to Shoot a Free Throw Free throws are more difficult than you think. Yes, you are not guarded and yes you can take your time. But, there are so many distractions. The crowd ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Get Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

True happiness is found not in external circumstances, but in living a blessed life as defined by Jesus and bearing the fruit of the Spirit.

Hey guys, have you ever tried to drink from a leaky water bottle? (Hold up a water bottle with a hole in it). It's frustrating, right? You're thirsty, you take a sip, and the next thing you know, you're wearing more water than you drank. That's a lot like how we chase happiness. We think we've ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Galatians 5:22-23

Topics: Inner Peace, Self-Fulfillment, Life Satisfaction, Joyful Living

Christ Has Chosen Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 18, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you bearing fruit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that bearing fruit is the work of the tree, that's the Vine - our LORD JESUS CHRIST not human effort. IV. TEXT: John 15:16 (New Living Trans

I. EXORDIUM: Are you bearing fruit? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that bearing fruit is the work of the tree, that's the Vine - our LORD JESUS CHRIST not human effort. IV. TEXT: John 15:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You didn’t choose me. I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Characteristics Of A Successful Believer Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013

Successful believer is separated in his walk of life.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Oct 13th 2013 Psalm 1:1-6 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SUCCESSFUL BELIEVER See how this Book of Psalms opens with a benediction, Who wants to be blessed of God? • Most would answer "I do." • Your presence/indicates your interest/God's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist