Sermons on Fruitful Aging:

Fruitfulness Or Indifference

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014

A sermonette for a rest home service on this topic with the aim to remind those listening to live out their faith.

In different or fruitful? Sermonette for a rest home. Luke 6: 43-49 A thing to remember about this passage is that while Jesus was talking about trees and fruit; he was and he wasn’t talking about trees. This was metaphorical, that word picture stuff. Jesus was talking about people and in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Salvation Army

Be Fruitful And Multiply

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 26, 2015

God created us in His image, and commanded us to be fruitful and multiply. Fruitfulness is a condition to remain in Christ, we can only be fruitful by abiding in Him, and we are expected to be fruitful in every area of our lives to glorify Him.

BE FRUITFUL AND MULTIPLY Study Text: Genesis 1: 27 – 29 Gen 1:27 And God created man in His image; in the image of God He created him. He created them male and female. Gen 1:28 And God blessed them. And God said to them, Be fruitful, and multiply and fill the earth, and subdue it. And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Fruits Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2018

Pentecost was a dramatic display of God's power and Spirit. Why did Jesus pick Pentecost to begin His church and what can that mean to us?

OPEN: In the land of Norway there is a valley. This valley is long and narrow with mountainous peaks that tower 1000s of feet into the air, and nestled deep inside that valley is a little town whose name I’m not sure I can pronounce. This village has existed for over 100 years and it is a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

There are so much talk about the gifts of the Spirit, but what good are they without the Fruit of the Spirit?

The Fruit Of The Spirit Galatians 5:16-26 Mention: John 15:1-5 Jesus speaks of bring forth fruit and this passage has been given multiple meaning such as fruit being souls, but also the fruit of our lives. Phil. 1:11 Fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, unto glory and praise of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Children

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2016

This lesson is part of our "Baby Dedication Service" in 2016. Parents have been given special gifts from God in their children. Parents serve as "coaches" to lead their children to fruitful lives before God.

1. The first command for man in the bible is to be fruitful and multiply (p'ru u r'vu in Genesis 1.28) 2. Children are gifts and the fruit of their parents Psalm 127.3-5 3 Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. 4 Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Fruits

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 30, 2017

Why God wants to be first in our lives

The First Fruits Joshua 7:1 I had just read about all that happened to Achan because of his thievery 36 soldiers died, Achan, his children, animals and all he had destroyed and then I read Josh 8: 1 And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Fruitful Life

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 2, 2017

Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires.

Prelude, Purpose, Plan What kind of faith is saving faith? Is saving faith without visible evidence or a faith that produces fruit? Let’s understand that Christians carry fruit for the kingdom. Let’s look at the parable of the vineyard in Matthew 21:33-46 and what God requires. Matthew 21:33 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Fruit?

Contributed by Michael Scott on May 24, 2018

A brief devotional message to encourage believers to cultivate spiritual fruit in their lives.

"Where's the Fruit?" Luke 13:6-9  6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of Repentance

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 22, 2016

there are no good fruit without true repentance

FRUIT OF REPENTANCE MAIN TEXT: LUKE 3:8 “Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance and begin not to say within yourselves, we have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham”. GALATIANS 5:8 For he that soweth to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of Forgiveness. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 15, 2018

The Fruit of Forgiveness - Luke chapter 7 verses 36-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Repentant Woman (vs 36-38). (2). The Critical Host (vs 39-43). (3). The Forgiving Saviour (vs 44-50). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Has anyone been on a plane trip recently? • Has anyone been on a boat trip recently? • Has anyone been on a train trip recently? • Has anyone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Brethren

No Roots, No Fruits

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 11, 2018

The concept of staying a faithful member at one church and growing

NO ROOTS, NO FRUITS SCRIPTURE: John 15:8 “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” INTRODUCTION: Root (noun) 1. The descending axis of a plant usually growing underground, providing support and absorbing moisture from the soil. 4. That from which ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8, John 12:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 22, 2019

When believers are controlled by the Holy Spirit, they manifest: 1) Upward Fruit (Galatians 5:22a) 2) Outward Fruit (Galatians 5:22b) and 3) Inward Fruit (Galatians 5:23)

What qualifies someone for a task? There is a story of the testing of a candidate for missions work: One snowy morning at 5:00 a.m., a missionary candidate rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered into the office, he sat three hours past his appointment time waiting for his interview. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Other

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Happens

Contributed by Joe Stanley on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon about staying connected to Christ.

Fruit Happens Joe Stanley November 15, 2008 John 15:1-8 This morning we are in the book of John, chapter 15. Last week we were in chapter 1 and briefly discussed the historicity of the book of John, and John’s purpose of writing this book. We also briefly touched on science and scripture and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruit - #5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012

This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

Fruit Authentic Christianity - #5 of 7 Jerry Watts John 15:1-8 * Consider this conversation between a farmer and his 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 is your fruit? ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist