Sermons on Fruit Inspection:

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian.

Thesis: Fruit-bearing is different for each individual Christian. Intro.: 1. Begin with a conversation between a farmer & a fruit tree: FARMER: Good morning tree! How are you doing today? TREE: Just fine, farmer! My, isn't it a lovely morning? FARMER: Yes, it is. Except for one thing--where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 17, 2004

This message is to inspire belivers to witness and share their faith.

Bearing Fruit. I. Open in Prayer II. Remind that February is Evangelism month I ask that we prepare our hearts and minds for this time that has been set aside for the purpose of winning souls. I want to urge you to pray diligently for the Lord to move not just here in these walls but in our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Fear

Contributed by Bill Adams on Mar 28, 2004

The results of wrongly placed fear.

The Fruit of Fear TEXT: 2 Tim 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. 7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 8 Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31, 2 Timothy 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of The Fruit Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 17, 2004

This is the initial, introductory sermon in the series on "The Fruit of the Spirit."

THE SECRET OF THE FRUIT—GALATIANS 5:13-26 “MY DESIRE, TO BE LIKE JESUS; MY DESIRE, TO BE LIKE HIM. HIS SPIRIT FILL ME, HIS LOVE O’ERWHELM ME, IN DEED AND WORD, TO BE LIKE HIM.” --Lillian Plankenhorn, 1946 Is that your heart’s prayer? How can one ever be like Jesus? The secret to being ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Methodist

Fruit Of Love Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#1] FRUIT OF LOVE Galatians 5:22 Introduction: 1. Love is the foundation of all we believe. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 2. Jesus said, “By their fruit you will know them”. 3. Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love… God’s Love John 3:16 1. God’s love is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#2] FRUIT OF JOY Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, ¡§But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy¡K¡¨ 1. Joy means an inner gladness; a deep seated pleasure. 2. The joy of the Lord is not the same as the joy of the world. God¡¦s Joy 1. God¡¦s joy is possessed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#3] FRUIT OF PEACE Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…” 1. The Hebrew word for peace is shalom. It means freedom from trouble, experiencing the highest good, enjoying the very best, possessing all the inner ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Fruit Producers".

Series: Fruit Producers [#4] FRUIT OF PATIENCE Galatians 5:22 Introduction: Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” 1. This is the one fruit that most of us would like to pass on. 2. The reason for that is we know what must happen in order to gain ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful And Fruitful

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 4, 2005

The parable of the talents.

Matthew 25:14 (NLT) "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. Until Jesus Comes...  God has given each of us management over His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 24, 2005

Everyone is familiar with a hammer and a screwdriver. These are common tools. Does God have tools? Today we will look at nine tools that God provides for us to use.

Last week I asked you two simple questions. The first was “Are you 100% committed to Jesus Christ?” The second question was “Are you 100% committed to this church?” Following the service, I had one person approach me and tell me that they aren’t 100% committed to Jesus, but they are going to work ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of Justification

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 28, 2005

The doctrine of Justification by Faith has to be understood and applied in order to enjoy the fruit of this liberation truth

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith. This is one of the great �therefores� of Romans. Chapters 5, 8 and 12 all begin with those great �therefores�. They mark off sections of Paul�s great epistle. There are many other �therefores� as Paul argues ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fruit Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 25, 2005

The third sermon in a series on the book of Malachi

The question is: “Can you have a valid faith without being faithful?” The greatest issue we have found so far in our study of Malachi is that of disobedience. The people of Judah wanted to enjoy all the benefits of following God without any of the hassle that comes from playing by God’s rules. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 5 of 8

Intro to Galatians (Galatians 1:1-24) The Galatian churches included those in the cities of Lystra, Iconium, Antioch of Pisidia, and Derbe which were established on Paul’s first missionary journey and revisited on his subsequent missionary trips. The six chapters of this epistle are divided ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Year Of Fruit Series

Contributed by Paul Shelton on Apr 21, 2006

This is the first sermon in series of four to introduce the concept of the Fruit of the Spirit.

TEXT: Galatians 5:22-25 TITLE: The Year of Fruit PROPOSITION: By walking in the Spirit, Jesus begins to come out in our lives. We all have different names, but we share a common destination. It is not heaven, but rather is a matter of what we are too be as the people of God. Paul shares this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 12, 2006

Realizing we must be attached to Christ Jesus and not He to us makes all the difference in the world concerning our fruitfulness.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: There are some shrubs in the flower beds in front of our house with purple leaves that are really pretty; but, they grow rapidly and can get huge. They were definitely hearty and productive. Last summer it seemed as though I had to trim those bushes almost ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed