Sermons on Fruitful Aging:

Warnings Of False Prophets Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 5, 2023

How do we recognize the false teachers of our day?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are a culture of warning labels. Some for good reason and some for legal reasons. Some seem like they’re a bit ridiculous. When the traffic light is about to turn red, the light first turns yellow. Football ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Brethren

The True Vine Part One Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023

Abiding in Christ and connected to the True Vine.

The True Vine Part One John 15:1-8 (9-17) 2 Good Morning everyone- Glad that you have joined us If you would turn with me to book of John chapter 15 Jesus own words on being the True vine. In some bibles, these words are in red, Jesus telling us the truth, we should be writing it down because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Expositional Sermon Series Overview: The Fruit Of Our Lives – A Call To Repentance And God’s Love

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 6, 2025

From the beginning of time, humanity has wrestled with the consequences of eating bad fruit—both literally and spiritually.

Sermon 1: The First Bite – The Danger of Eating Bad Fruit Text: Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12, James 1:14-15 Main Points: Sin begins with deception – The serpent twisted God’s words (Genesis 3:1). Sin looks appealing but leads to death – Adam and Eve fell because they trusted their own wisdom over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:4-5

The Narrow Way (Luke 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2024

What is the narrow way? Let's look in Luke 13.

Do we blame the suffering for their plight? Does repentance happen without fruit? Is relieving human suffering more important than the letter of the law? Is the way narrow? Is Jerusalem known for killing the prophets? Let’s look at Luke 13. Do we blame the suffering for their plight or must we all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In The Light Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 21, 2019

As Christians, who have put on the new man in Christ, we are His light to world. We have no business walking in darkness rather we are expose what is in the darkness by shining the Light.

This series has been about putting on the new man, that we are a new creation in Christ, and what is should look like. Our theme for this series works around these two thoughts. Ephesians 4:22a and 24a (NKJV) that you put off, … the old man ... and that you put on the new man … Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

6 Ways To Make God Smile!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007

Here’s a teaching for all ages that will encourage everyone to pursue Christ. Throw your personal testimonies in this one.

What Brings a Smile unto God Text: Numbers 6: 22-27 22 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 23 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ‘This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 “The LORD bless you and keep you; 25 The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Plain Word Or Pure Power!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Jun 4, 2010

A powerful sermon that challenges believers of all ages that there is much more to God than just word only!

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” A preacher I know and love has said many times, “That was a POWERFUL SERVICE; I preached!” •• He said it in humility, but he spoke much truth as well. The job of the church is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Divine Nature

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

In this sermnon you will find four types of fruit. Are you partakers of the fruit? Do you have that anointing, that ability, that accomplishment, that acknowledgement of what God has done for you?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE DIVINE NATURE “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world: but that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Tree Planted By Water

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 27, 2021

God wants us as believers to be fruit bearing as a tree planted by water. To bear fruit while we are going through our desert experience, and to not be anxious in a year of drought.

A Tree Planted by Water Jeremiah chapter 17:5-8 talks about two different people. A man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, and a man who trusts in the Lord. In our lives, all of us have experienced a desert, either you are in a desert now or have experienced one before. When we speak ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test 3-4 Of 9: Prophecy Must Glorify Jesus/Prophets-Known By Their Fruit Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 29, 2004

"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy" (Rev 19:10). A true prophet will be known by the fruit of the holy spirit in his/her character and conduct (Matt 7:16)

Series: How To Judge Prophecy TEST 3 - ALL TRUE PROPHECY CENTRES IN JESUS CHRIST, AND EXALTS AND GLORIFIES HIM. A) In John 16.13-14 Jesus says: "When he, the Spirit of truth, is come ... he shall glorify me, for he shall receive of mine, and shall show it unto you." The primary ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Can I Live In Christ Permanently? - Only In Christ Can I Bear Fruit

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

For a Christian to live "ln Christ" is the central doctrine of the New Testament. Except for limited portions that focus on the start of the Christian life by being born again, most of the New Testament is addressed to and can only be understood by Christians living "ln Christ".

Can I live in Christ permanently? - only in Christ can I bear fruit The following three verses from John chapter 15 state three of the most central truths of Christianity (1) God's purpose for the Christian (2) The only way God's purpose can be fulfilled, and (3) The reason why many a Christian's ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

A Branch Can Never Boast Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

A tree's fruit reveals outwardly the inner nature of that tree. The same is true in the Christian life. When there is fruit in your life what you are expressing outwardly is the inner character and nature of Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We are studying Romans, 9, 10, and 11 about God’s past, present and future dealing with the nation of Israel. Sometimes what people think is impossible becomes a reality. For instance, I want to read to you an actual editorial from a Boston newspaper from 120 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-25

Denomination: Baptist