Sermons on Fruit Of The Earth:

Palm Sunday: Appearances Can Be Different To Reality

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Apr 3, 2020

On Palm Sunday, things were not as they appeared

Things aren’t what they appear to be. And in life, some things are also not what they seem. For example, we can make assumptions about things and systems and people, and maybe we steer clear of something because it seems like something we don’t like. Maybe we look at a food or a venue or a type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-14

Freed To Love Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Freed to Love Galatians 5:1-6

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Freed to Love Galatians 5:1-6 David Taylor February 26, 2017 We are in the midst of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My goal is for us to gain a better understanding of life in the Spirit and our need for the work of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Judge Me! Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 24, 2017

Sermon about our command from Jesus about judging.

DON’T JUDGE ME! Matthew 5:1-6, 15-20 In our degraded society that America is today, a Christian can hardly make a statement concerning morality in public without somebody standing up and screaming "Don't Judge Me!" Then that sinner goes onto partially quote probably the only Bible verse they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Of Love

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 21, 2023

Whenever and wherever we are doing God’s work, we are on holy ground. Wherever we find ourselves, we can make it holy by being God’s representative in that place.

I know this isn’t Labor Day weekend. But it’s too important a topic to skip. It’s big in the news these days, what with unemployment still above 6%. We all know people who are looking for work - and have been for more than 6 months. But hey - work isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, right? How many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-37, Genesis 3:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

P A T I E N C E

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

• Why do we feel impatient? We get impatient when time and priority involve in a task.

How to develop Patience: • Be still before the Lord. - Let the Lord take full control of everything. - Cast all your cares to God for He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart. - Let go and let God. • Accept your current circumstances. o Hebrews 13:5 Keep your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

A Heart Wide Open Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 7 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place at the Ohio State University Department of Surgery Research. A 30-year-old named Harry Besharra was arrested for armed robbery and during his intake it was observed that something was wrong with him physically. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Freedom

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 5, 2023

So, what is this freedom Paul is speaking of? What do you do with freedom when you get it? Does freedom mean “party all the time like some might think?”

Called to Freedom Galatians 5:13-26 Do you remember when as a child you could hardly wait until you grew up? I can remember many times when I would just think about how great it would be when I became a teenager. As a teenager, I thought I would be able to do so many things that I couldn’t do as a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Work Of Faith: Believing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Believing in Jesus is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a life-altering decision. It's the one work that God desires from us, and it leads to a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Let us live lives that reflect our unwavering trust in the One God has sent.

The Work of Faith: Believing in Jesus Introduction: Welcome the congregation warmly and introduce the key verse: John 6:29 (NLT) - "Jesus told them, 'This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.'" Set the stage by explaining the context of this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Is A Threat To Self-Control

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 2, 2022

Anger is dangerous is because it can hinder the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control (Galatians 5:22 -23) if it is left unchecked. Paul warns us not to let the sun go down our anger in Ephesians 4:26.

ANGER IS A THREAT TO SELF-CONTROL Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 “A small girl was showing a friend the bathroom scale: "I don't know what it is . . . but my mom and dad use it every day. All I know is, when you stand on it, it makes you really mad!".” (Steve May. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Abiding In The Vine Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025

This sermon is all about bearing fruit for the Kingdom of God. It encourages us to stay connected to the true vine which is Jesus Christ

Imagine this: You’re walking through a vineyard early in the morning. The air is crisp, the sunlight filters through the vines, and clusters of grapes hang heavy, waiting to be harvested. But as you walk, you notice something —a branch has been broken off from the vine. The leaves are shriveled, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Criticality Of A Christian's Spiritual Growth And Progress

Contributed by Sandeep Samson on Feb 25, 2025

The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom.

The spiritual growth and progress of a Christian are central to the Christian faith, as they reflect a deepening relationship with God, a transformation into Christlikeness, and a life that bears fruit for God's kingdom. Below are key aspects that highlight the criticality of spiritual growth ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5, Romans 8:29, Matthew 7:17-18, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Paths: A Tree Or A Chaff? Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 19, 2025

Psalm 1 sets before us two paths—the way of the blessed, rooted in God’s Word like a fruitful tree, and the way of the wicked, rootless like chaff—calling us to choose where we will stand.

Title: The Two Paths: A Tree or Chaff? Text: Psalm 1 Every person, in every corner of the world, wants to live a blessed life. We long for a life that is happy, stable, meaningful, and fruitful. The great question of human existence is, how do we find such a life? The world offers countless ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucial Step: Choosing The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 16, 2026

The desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the desires of the Spirit.

The Crucial Step: Choosing The Spirit Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Keep in Step / Holy Spirit; Fruit of the Spirit / Galatians 5:16–25 The desires of the flesh are directly opposed to the desires of the Spirit. INTRODUCTION • There are so many things we struggle with on a daily basis. • Some ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 17, 2025

The Fig tree is a symbol of prosperity, peace and divine blessings. Fig tree is the symbol of Israel in the Bible. Sitting under one’s one fig tree means having prosperity, peace and divine blessings. The Fig tree has the ability to produce fruit multiple times in a year.

Theme: Fig Tree Text: Mark 11:20-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The Four notable events of this chapter are the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem City (11:1-11), Cursing the Fig Tree and Cleansing of the temple (11:12-19), the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Loyal Friend

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 16, 2008

Friendship above and on the Earth

THE LOYAL FRIEND A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverb18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverb26:9 Introduction It’s an amazing feeling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17