Sermons on Fruitful Life:

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

John is often called the beloved or is referred to in the Scripture as "that disciple whom Jesus loved." What was it that made him different from the rest? Can we be like him?

The Disciple Whom Jesus Loved John 13:21-28 (Note verse 23 “Whom Jesus Loved”) Intro: The Bible calls John in four places not by his name, but it calls him the disciple whom Jesus loved. In this instance we find him at the last supper sitting next to Christ leaning upon his pillow as was customary, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God For Christians

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 18, 2006

Look at the Armor for every Christian

The Full Armor of God for Christians Ephesians 6:10-6:18 by: Rodney A. Fry – Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church INTRODUCTION It was the first day of soccer practice and the coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting on the goal from the spots you might ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Bids Us Shine

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

God has a great plan, and He uses Satan to accomplish it. Amazing!

Passage: Acts 8:1-8 Intro: The Word of God never ceases to amaze me. 1. come to this little “housekeeping” passage, a summary of what went on. 2. and yet in it we find the fingerprints of God, the events that reveal the plan and purpose of God. 3. and because we discover them here, we can also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Huddle Up Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

10th in series, "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Looks at being a part of God’s Team in the Last Days.

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Edward B. Rust, Jr., State Farm CEO, & James Owens Caterpillar CEO To highlight its annual picnic one year, a company rented two racing shells and challenged a rival company to a boat race. The rival company accepted. On the day of the picnic, everyone entered into the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adoption Series

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 21, 2006

What it means to be adopted as a child of God. The importance of inheritance

Over the last couple of weeks we have been looking at the first chapter of Ephesians and have seen how Christ has won for his believers, and his believers only, some tremendous blessings. We have looked in some detail at the great blessings he gives us of making us both holy and blameless, to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Being On Jesus' World Series Team

Contributed by Jay Winters on May 30, 2006

A short sermon using baseball images to explain how Christians can feel pain despite Christ’s High Priestly prayer "protect them from the evil one."

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three in One who provides your place in the Church and won’t give it away to anyone beside you. It was a nightgame. I was 11 years old and playing catcher. The pitcher threw to the outside of the strike zone and to my ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Being A Respectful Witness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Respecting the Unsaved: You can’t beat people over the head with the Bible nor shove it down their throats.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING THAT COMES TO MIND WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORDS: RUDE, CRASS, DISRESPECTFUL, HATEFUL, MEAN, INSENSITIVE, AND OFFENSIVE? YOU MIGHT THINK THEY COME FROM AN ACT OF A “STAND UP COMEDIAN” OR POSSIBLY THE DIALOG FROM AN “R” RATED MOVIE. WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED IF I SAID THAT THEY COULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:14-16

Denomination: Free Methodist

Preaching On The Church Steps

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 20, 2006

Here are the people getting ready to go into the temple and all of a sudden they hear the words hold it; they all turned and looked and the prophet begin to preach his sermon on the church steps.

Preaching on the church steps Jeremiah 7-10 8/20/06 Let me give you something to think about this morning. Suppose as you come to church this morning I was standing on the church steps and before you entered the building, I began my sermon. I just started to preach to you while you are going to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Of Israel Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Aug 22, 2006

Part 3 of "The Big Picture" of God’s story of the Bible

Introduction We are looking at the overall message of the bible. Why? Because I am not sure that we have always really got it. We sometimes have so narrowed and personalised it that we are left with a message that is about me personally and Jesus. Jesus said “God so loved every individual that he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saul The Disobedient

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

Disobedience brings disastrous results

- When the pressure is on We have a tendency to crack - Once an egg is broken you can’t put it back together again - Humpty Dumpty ❶ His Kingdom Established - 11:14-15 Saul made King - Ch 12 - Samuel reviews past - 12:14-15 God’s promise - 12:16-19 God’s witness - Samuel’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dwelling In God's River City

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

We might call this the Hymn of Defense and Deliverance of God’s River City.

Biblical Text: Psalm 46:4-7 “There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early. The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Awful Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Pastor Yolito De Gracia on Sep 17, 2006

Lamentation means wailing, great mourning, and weeping. Let our text today be a strong warning for all of us that if we live in sin and allow sin, to have dominion over us, then we will experience those awful consequences of sin, for it is the just a

Title: AWFUL CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Text : Lamentations 1:1- 5;8 v5 ( Jerusalem ) Her adversaries are the chief, her enemies prosper; for the LORD hath afflicted Jerusalem for the multitude of her transgressions: her children are gone into captivity before the enemy…v8 Jerusalem hath ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When Do You Know When To Quit?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 30, 2007

This was the second to last Sunday in the church year. It has been an interesting journey through Luke. Next week we’ll finish up with Luke with his amazing account of the crucifixion. This week though, I kind of looked back on all of the sermons I’ve pre

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gained our souls for us. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, When do you know that it is time to quit? In my youth, I was a swimmer. I was a sprinter. I detested the long races and loved the quick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Come Out From Among Them Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Separation is such an ugly word to many in Christianity today. We want to be inclusive. But have we become so inclusive that we have forgotten that purity in God’s church and God’s people is of more value to God than surrendering standards for some so c

Come Out From Among Them Griffith Baptist Church – 12/16/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 26 Introduction 1. The Plea for Examination – 26:1-3 2. The Purpose of Separation – 26:4-8 3. The Precedence of Purification – 26:9-12 The main subject we are talking about here is this subject of separation - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist