Sermons on Fruit Bearing:

The Essence Of Your Strength ~ Self Control Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 19, 2008

I guess of all the nine fruits of the Spirit, “self-control” is the one with which we might feel the greatest sense of unease. Self-control is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable us. Then we will know what

Opening illustration: Some years ago the press had reported that the president of a Midwestern theological seminary was fired after the Board of Directors determined that his temper had imperiled his leadership. The president confessed to “misappropriation of anger,” and after hours of agonizing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good, Better And The Best!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2012

When it comes to yielding "fruits" for the Lord, not to settle for good or better output but to give the very best to Him, who gave His all for us!!!

Good, Better And The Best Whenever, we have read the parable of the ‘Sower & the Seed’, I am sure we had always patted ourselves on the back saying that ‘I am a GOOD soil’ never giving thought to the fact that the good Lord wants His children to be ‘the BEST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

What Do I Expect To Hear?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 13, 2008

A Sermon for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time(A) "As for what was sown on good soil, this is he who hears the word and understands it; he indeed bears fruit" Matthew 13:23

let me ask a question of all you who are here today—What did you come expecting here to hear? In a fascinating story of his journey across the United States with his pet dog, John Steinbeck tells of a Church service he attended during his travels in the State of Vermont. Tongue in cheek, he says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The House Of Prayer

Contributed by N A on Apr 6, 2008

When Jesus cursed the fig tree in Mark 11, it was a symbolic act that represented God’s judgment on Israel for not bearing fruit and blessing the nations. As Christians, God has blessed us to be a blessing.

THE HOUSE OF PRAYER INTRO: Talk about the youth conference and our spring break visit with my family. OPENING TEXT: “Also the sons of the foreigner who join themselves to the Lord, to serve Him, and to love the name of the Lord, to be His servants-- Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-17

Denomination: *other

Composting The Garbage Of Our Lives With Praise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2011

Rain needs fertile soil in order to accomplish anything. But the soil needs compost in order to live. So also do our lives need God-processed garbage in order to bear fruit.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course July 10, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy [If rain] The word of God, the prophetic spirit, doesn’t just evaporate from the Church. It must bear fruit in obedience to all of the ten commandments, the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, the welcoming attitude we bear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

Season For Figs

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 21, 2024

Jesus expected the fig tree to bear fruit even when it was not the season for figs. God is more concerned with His seasons, and expects us to live according to His seasons and not based on worldly seasons

And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. Mark 11:13 The fig tree was in tune with the world's seasons but not with God’s seasons. As per the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:13

The Parable Of A Farmer

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 2, 2022

If the word of God is not bearing fruit in your life, you're not studying the word of God; you're not hearing the word of God; you're not receiving the word of God.

Let me ask three questions before we start this message: 1. If the gospel is the power of God—why doesn't everybody that hears the gospel become a Christian? 2. If the Bible is the Word of God—why doesn't the Bible have the same effect on everyone who reads it? 3. If Jesus is the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love When It Is Undeserved Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2015

When the Holy Spirit develops His fruit in our lives He will help us to love, even when it is undeserved.

Love When It’s Undeserved It’s Time To Grow - 2 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 25, 2026

HARVEST 1. HARVEST FOR PRAYERS 2. HARVEST FOR OFFERINGS 3. HARVEST FOR GOOD WORKS 4. HARVEST OF THE WORD 5. HARVEST OF SOULS

HARVEST 1. HARVEST FOR PRAYERS 2. HARVEST FOR OFFERINGS 3. HARVEST FOR GOOD WORKS 4. HARVEST OF THE WORD 5. HARVEST OF SOULS ************************************ HARVEST 1. HARVEST FOR PRAYERS Psalm 126 : 5 - 6 5. Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. 6. Those who go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Spirit-Controlled Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 27, 2013

In this section, the Apostle Paul challenges the Galatians to walk in the Spirit, and reminds them of what the Spirit can help us do. I am especially indebted to Warren Wiersbe and have used many of his points from his commentary in this lesson.

Introduction: A. This morning I want to begin by showing you something amazing – did you know that I own a magic glove? 1. Here is my magic glove – it is amazing because it can pick things up. a. When I drop something, all I have to do is tell it to pick it up and it does it. b. Do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2015

“Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” He is talking to Pharisees and Sadducees, who were very religious but also very distant from God. Many of us here this morning could easily claim to be very religious, but if we are. . . .

25-Aug-05 Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life? Matthew 3:7-11 7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Therefore bear fruits worthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Staying The Right Course Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

Jesus give us directions on how to choose the right path; He gives us a warning concerning who we follow and allow to influence our lives and decisions; and He gives the means by which we can evaluate the leadership of those whom we follow.

Staying the Right Course Matthew 7:13-20 Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. When someone tries to force someone to follow a certain path, through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Have The Fruit Of Repentance In Your Life?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon identifies 4 of the fruits of repentance and how they should affect our walk with God.

- Verse 8 of our passage puts before us the command to “bear fruits worthy of repentance.” - The obvious and immediate question that comes to mind is, “What are the fruits of repentance?” Fortunately for us, our passage points us to four of the fruits of repentance. - Repentance, of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-11, Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose In The Process

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Sep 11, 2017

There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process.

Title: Purpose in the Process (Timeless Truths Wk 1) Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Bottom Line: There is a reason and purpose why God doesn't change us overnight. There's Purpose in the Process. Intro Welcome to our first service at our new permanent, temporary location! Where are all my 1st service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Awful Fig Tree! Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on May 25, 2013

A sermon on the parable of the fig tree. God's forgiveness, His love and ultimately His judgment.

Good morning. This morning we continue with our sermon series on the parables of Christ. We are going to take a look at the parable of the fig tree this morning. We just heard that parable, there in the book of Luke, chapter 13, verses 6-9. Well just like most of the parables we first need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Salvation Army