Sermons on Fruit:

Conquering Sin (3): Understanding And Beating The Cycle Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 31, 2008

So many Christians are trapped in the sin cycle, never experiencing victory but understanding what the Bible tells us about this cycle is a necessary step towards experiencing total victory over sin.

Jer.31:3 - I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness. Rom.8:38-39 - “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Work On Your "Insides" First

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

June 7, 2009 Communion Meditation and Kid’s/Teens Day Message

As we prepare for Communion this morning, I first want to share some things with our kids and teens and especially our graduates. Here it is in one sentence. (Ready? It’s profound! Are you sure that you can handle it?) Slide 1 – ‘Work on your insides first.’ Now, what do ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do Some Christians Not Respond To The Word Of God?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

No doubt that we are in the last days. One cannot look into this old world and not see the rise of sinful conditions. This rise should concern us as believers. Yet Scripture clearly tells us that things were going to get worse as time spins down. It w

WHY DO SOME CHRISTIANS NOT RESPOND TO THE WORD OF GOD? PROPOSITION: WE NEED TO RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD! INTRODUCTION: No doubt that we are in the last days. One cannot look into this old world and not see the rise of sinful conditions. This rise should concern us as believers. Yet ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness And The Word Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 14, 2009

John the Baptist testified of Jesus Christ. His message was special because it was about a special topic, God in the flesh.

The Witness and the Word John 1:6-8, 15-36 * Overview of John the Baptist. A cousin of Jesus. Their mothers were cousins. * Luke 1 describes how Zacharias, a priest, and his wife, Elizabeth, were good folks, but childless and older. * An angel appeared to Zacharias during his rotation of burning ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-36, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood

Contributed by Matthew Miles on Jan 13, 2006

This is for those of you who don’t know what the Lord has got in store for you. Maybe this sermon will help you out...

Hey everybody I got a word from the Lord today. I went to church last night and we had the Holy Ghost fire up in there, and when worship was over, my youth pastor stood up and said, "Listen... not with your physical ears but listen in the Spirit." Well I heard something that I’m not going to say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reformation

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 31, 2007

Parallels between the Jewish ’reformation’ of Ezra’s day and the Protestant Reformation which began in the 1300’s, culminating in the life of Martin Luther.

The ’reformation’ of the Jewish people in Ezra’s day reminds us of the glorious Protestant Reformation. There are four interesting parallels worthy of our attention: 1. TWO REGENTS Cyrus and Henry VIII. When William Tyndale was burnt at the stake he offered up a prayer that the Lord would open ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-11

The Four Soils Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 2, 2005

The love of God is impartial, the word of God is essential, our response is crucial.

Stories Jesus Told - 1 "The Four Soils" Lk. 8:5-15 INTRO.: Today, we begin a series of messages on "The Stories Jesus Told." some of them are identified as parables. Others are not and may be true stories He used to illustrate spiritual truth. Jesus was the master story teller and used stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Who In Heaven

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jul 15, 2011

Heaven and who you will find there.

Who’s Who In Heaven? By Robert A. Glass (Revelations 22:1-7) Heaven, just the name by itself is a joy to hear. The word just glistens the tongue. Imagination cannot fathom, Heaven. The joy of Heaven, the bliss of Heaven, the magnitude of Heaven, ALL are beyond the mind of man. A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitators Of God

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 7, 2012

How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the question what, am I doing wrong?

Introduction When a person comes to church, they hear a lot about how a person should be like Christ, how they should have God-like characteristics. How do we obtain these God-like characteristics when our lives can be filled with unknowns, disappointments, and hurts, which leads us to as the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Trust God's Principles And Promises Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 26, 2011

The principles of God's word point to God's person. So if we trust His principles it is because we trust Him. If we do not live by His principles we miss out on all there is found in His person.

Intro: Romans 15:4 “For whatever was written before was written for our instruction, so that through our endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we may have hope.” What truths are found in the Old Testament that will instruct and encourage us to a deeper trust with ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Scripture Is Fulfilled In Christ And In Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 19, 2011

Know who you are in Christ; affirm it daily, live it out!

Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior? If so, then you are a Christian, meaning you are in Christ! It is wonderful if you believe in Christ! But here’s something to think about as you live your daily life: Do you really believe that you are a Christian? Do we really tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Studies In Ephesians: Awake And Be Imitators Of God Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011

Studies in Ephesians about being imitators of God.

Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Awake and be imitators of God Theme: To show the importance of being imitators of God Text: Eph 5:1-14 Eph 5:14 Wherefore he saith, Awake ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Lesson In Righteousness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 10, 2011

Jesus graciously proclaims that his followers are salt and light. They live out a new righteousness established by the cross and empowered by the Spirit.

Matthew 5:13-20 “A Lesson in Righteousness” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” We all know that this is not true. Words have a powerful effect in our lives. Each of us seems to have something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Meaning Of Church Membership

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jun 3, 2016

“Many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized." (Acts l8:8b) “When they believed they were saved and were baptized.” (Mark 16:16). And the moment they were saved, they became members of the church of God.

THE MEANING OF CHURCH MEMBERSHIP I Corinthians 12:12-27 “Many of the Corinthians hearing believed, and were baptized." (Acts l8:8b) “When they believed they were saved and were baptized.” (Mark 16:16). And the moment they were saved, they became members of the church of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Word In Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 22, 2016

God works in us through His Word and promises. In this outline we share 4 ways in which the Word of God works in us to do His will.

GOD’S WORD IN US! God works in us through His Word and promises. In this outline we share 4 ways in which the Word of God works in us to do His will. Isaiah 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6