Sermons on Fruit:

Life Is All About Relationships Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

This is a series based on Dr. Gary Smalley’s book, The DNA of Relationships. Dr. Smalley reveals in this first lesson that we are created for three relationships...with God, others, and ourselves.

LIFE IS ALL ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS (THE DNA OF RELATIONSHIPS PART 1) A. We are starting a new series of lessons today entitled: The DNA of Relationships based on the book written by the renowned Family and Relationships Expert, Dr. Gary Smalley. 1. Today’s lesson is: LIFE IS ALL ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Intimacy Begins With A Life Philosophy Series

Contributed by Michael Catt on Nov 5, 2003

This series will assist you in developing and deepening your relationship with God.

SPIRITUAL INTIMACY BEGINS WITH A LIFE PHILOSOPHY - Part 2 Last week we started talking about a life philosophy. Let me remind you of the one I’ve followed for the last 30 years. TO KNOW LOVE AND GLORIFY GOD, AND TO BE USED OF HIM TO MAKE DISCIPLES, MATURE THE CHURCH AND TO ADVOCATE REVIVAL. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10, Joshua 22:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Biblical Theology Of Sex And Sexuality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

An overview of a Biblical theology of sex and sexuality

Sex and the City of God April 23, 2006 Biblical Theology of Sex and Sexuality Show Nooma Flame video – 11 minutes I just love Rob’s interpretation of the verse from Song of Songs: “You know whatever this is, It’s so good, it’s so beautiful that we can’t do anything to mess this up.” I feel ...read more

Denomination: *other

Who Warned You?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 29, 2001

Repentance is the confession of sin followed by a lifestyle change that honors God!

“WHO WARNED YOU?” MATTHEW 3: 1-12 MAY 20, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago the Peanuts comic strip had Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy would hold the ball for Charlie’s placekicking and then Charlie would kick the ball. But every time Lucy had ever held the ball for Charlie, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Awol Christians

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 12, 2002

Therer have been a number of sunshine patriot and summer soldier Christians who have gone AWOL in the service of their Lord. Why?

AWOL CHRISTIANS I TIMOTHY 6:12 INTRODUCTION: In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote these words: "These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country.” When many of the Army Reserve and National Guard Units were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Booster Shot Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2006

Some Christians never grow up in their faith. And yet, Galatians 5 tells me that God’s Spirit can help me have more faith in my life. How does He do that?

OPEN: When I listen to Christian radio in the evenings, I’ve often tuned in to a call-in program featuring a wise, grandfatherly gentleman who has that calm reassuring voice capable of melting fear. One night a lady, who was obviously crying, called in and related the following: “I was born blind, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Leave On The Table?

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2005

Moses missed out on entering the Promised Land of Canaan because of his actions at the Waters of Meribah. What will we miss out on if we disobey God, even once?

WHAT WILL YOU LEAVE ON THE TABLE? by Pastor Jim May Nearly a year ago I was forced to take an early retirement from the job that I had worked at for over 23 years. In the process I managed to lose approximately half of the retirement income that I would have received if I could have stayed only ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 3:23-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithfulness

Contributed by Val Black on Nov 22, 2005

True faithfulness, or God’s kind of faithfulness, can only be understood by understanding a Blood Covenant relationship.

FAITHFULNESS Opening scripture: 1 Cor. 4:1-2 “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” [To be found faithful is our part in the Covenant relationship we have with God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Of Genesis 1-3

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 5, 2003

This passage provides us with a wealth of information about the nature and character of God. I dare say that the rest of the Bible reveals little about God’s nature and character that isn’t revealed right here in the very first three chapters of the book

The events told in the first three chapters of the book of Genesis are well known. For centuries, they have provided material for many lessons and studies. I, myself, cannot count the number of times that I have used all or a portion of this passage in sermons that I have delivered. The amazing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only God Has Made The Tree

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 7, 2003

This parable pictures Jesus as a cedar sprout from the top of David’s family tree. He becomes low and dry to save us, but the Lord made him a tall and florishing tree so that we are safe in his branches.

Only God has made the Tree Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Ezekiel 17:22-24 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Michael King on Jul 20, 2003

We can self examine ourselves to determine our relationship with God and to know with certainty weather we are saved or not by displaying Three attitudes that Jesus Himself gives us.

Assurance of Salvation Sometime when you’re in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read newspapers, chat with their friends or sleep. The ones ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5, Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender, Submission And Sharing

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 20, 2007

It is a reminder that we cannot allow our Christianity to become stagnate, rather, we must always be growing in Christian maturity.

Surrender, Submission and Sharing 8-19-07 Do you remember the “Rubik’s Cube” that crazy cube made up of rows and rows of colored squares that would rotate in every direction? The idea was to line up the little squares in such a way that all six sides contained only one color. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Goes There? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 28, 2011

Who are the redeemed? How can you tell? Are you or aren't you?

The last time we saw the 144,000 was on Palm Sunday. We were looking at God’s promises to bring all the tribes of Israel back from all the lands to which they had been exiled, all but Dan, that is, who had chosen not to take God up on his promises and had instead struck out for easier ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 9, 2012

The Gospel that saves us from work saves us to work

The Gospel Misunderstood Ephesians 2: 8-10 (p 827) Feb. 19, 2012 INTRODUCTION: Here’s the premise of today’s message… “The gospel that saves us from work saves us to work.” Folks, if we want to see the people of God unleashed…really set free to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marking Time?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Dec 27, 2010

Sermon to challenge individuals and congregation to live as Christians - making the best use of their time.

“Marking Time?” Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 I. Welcome II. Introduction Last Sunday morning, our lesson was on “The Gift of Time” focusing primarily on Gal. 4:4 which states: But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law. God created time “in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ