Sermons on Fruitful Life:

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Buried Talent

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 12, 2015

In the parable of the buried talent, we learn that God has called us to be good stewards and faithful servants with our time, our talents, and our treasure.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #5: THE BURIED TALENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. AN EXAMPLE: “44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Overcoming The Tendency To Blame God For Our Choices (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 16, 2013

There are many internal benefits and blessings of problems. Let’s examine some of those benefits.

Overcoming the Tendency to Blame God (for Our Choices) – Part 1 Acts 21 Introduction: 1. Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Did you know that this human characteristic goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden? • When God confronted Adam about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Bible Church

The Reassurance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Apr 17, 2013

Find out how God gives every believer the Reassurance of the Resurrection and can convict any sinner to Come to Christ. Discover not only the role of the Holy Spirit of convicting but also other important roles to the believer.

Opening: In a little town unknown to many, there was a small church. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. The local preacher drove up and noticed several people that he hadn't seen in a while. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pt. 5 Why Does God Heal Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 24, 2013

Why does God heal? Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.)Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand)

Introduction: A Why does God heal? 1 Because of His mercy, covenant, Word, & in response to faith. (We’ve learned that much this far.) a Sometimes He heals for less dramatic reasons (ie. Capernaum man w/ withered hand) b Capernaum was Simon Peter’s hometown (Seen foundation of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking By The Spirit Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you speak by the SPIRIT of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can only speak glorification of the LORD JESUS thru the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:3 (Amplified Bible) Th

I. EXORDIUM: Do you speak by the SPIRIT of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we can only speak glorification of the LORD JESUS thru the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:3 (Amplified Bible) Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking under ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making The Most Of Your Christian Service Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 6, 2013

Once a person is saved, God’s desire is that we labor for His work. But there is a need for us to “work smart” as we labor in God’s work. Too many believers serve the Lord and are sincere, but they lack understanding, and therefore they aren’t making the

Making the Most of Your Christian Service Colossians 1:26-29 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Have you ever seen a person who works very hard, and there is lots of activity, but little gets accomplished? Have you ever heard the expression “working smart?” 2. Some people have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:26-29

Denomination: Bible Church

Irrevocable

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: You have a gift? Do you know it's irrevocable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Gifts and Call are Irrevocable. IV. TEXT: Romans 11:29 (Amplified Bible) For God’s gifts and His call are ir

I. EXORDIUM: You have a gift? Do you know it's irrevocable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Gifts and Call are Irrevocable. IV. TEXT: Romans 11:29 (Amplified Bible) For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Study The Bible Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 10, 2020

If we are called to teach the Bible, we must study the Bible the best we can.

We are doing a Message Series on the Word of God. Again, our key passage for this Message Series is 2 Timothy 3:16-17. Open your Bibles there and read along with me, 2 Timothy 3:16-17….. We had noted that this passage is truly for us today as we are living the Last Days as much evil is happening ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why We Need To Witness (June 2, 2013).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

We are called to be God’s witnesses. Our calling is an ongoing call because the world chases after illusions that can rob people of their souls.

WHY WE NEED TO WITNESS Text: Galatians 1:1 -12 The story is told about a professional violinist who was giving a concert. When he finished, the crowd jumped from their seats and gave him a standing ovation. He had delivered a magnificent performance. The young violinist, with tears coming ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon Ii: No Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

God is love personified and perfected. Perfect love casts out fear. The Son - mirror image of the Father - assures His flock with a "no fear" sense of security as does a shepherd his sheep.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON II: NO FEAR The second jewel of truth is that, in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord God – there is NO FEAR. The second verse of the Psalm says this: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, ...read more

The Fight Within You Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 3, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, you have heard folks say it is not the dog in the fight, it is the fight in the dog. I

The Fight Within You by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “Then came she and worshipped him, saying, Lord, help me. But he answered and said, It is not meet to take the children's bread, and to cast it to dogs. And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:25-27, Romans 12:19, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9, Hebrews 10:30, Jude 1:7, Psalm 35:1-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

The Wicked Rejoice Together And Fall Together

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

Mocking believers and rejoicing when someone else fails are traits of satan and will eventually be byproduct of where their heart truly is and the result could cause a person to spend eternity in hell. These are not traits that a true Christian would have.

Ezekiel 26-32 PROVERBS 24:17-18 NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE (NASB) DO NOT REJOICE WHEN YOUR ENEMY FALLS, AND DO NOT LET YOUR HEART BE GLAD WHEN HE STUMBLES; OR THE LORD WILL SEE IT AND BE DISPLEASED, AND TURN HIS ANGER AWAY FROM HIM. Heavenly Father. We come before you today acknowledging that you ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 32:32, Psalm 101:5, Proverbs 24:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Stand In The Gap

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 19, 2019

When the natural structure of the family is ignored and replaced by a man-made family structure, the things of god become neglected and the worship of God becomes replaced with self-filling desires that feed the flesh and promotes a society that is driven by greed and power.

Ezekiel 22-- If there is one thing that can be said, it is that mankind has remained consistent in it’s evil and wicked ways. The sad thing about this, is that mankind has failed to learn from the past. We have failed to recognize that God’s standards have not changed. Albert Einstein is ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Identical Twins

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 7, 2016

Jacob and Esau symbolize two different paths with different ends.

Not Identical Twins Genesis 25:19-28 We begin this morning a study on the life of Jacob. Jacob is mentioned as one of a triad of personalities, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. As Paul reminds us, all Scripture is profitable for doctrine and example. When Paul was saying this, he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34, Genesis 25:19-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Five Ways to Combat Fear

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR, WORRY, STRESS PH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other