Sermons on Fruitful Tree:

The Origins Booklet #1: Creation Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 18, 2010

Does science support the theory of evolution, or the Biblical account of Creation? A challenging and informative look at our origins

ORIGINS #1: CREATION THERE HAS TO BE MORE TO LIFE: It was September 1990, twenty years ago, and I had just graduated from high school. I was at an all-nighter drive-in with some of my friends. It was early in the morning, hours before the sun came up, when I turned to one of my friends and said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

A Faithful God Faces A Faithless People Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2003

We must have the courage to confess sin.

A FAITHFUL GOD FACES A FAITHLESS PEOPLE Nehemiah 9:1-37 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFESS SIN. ?: What? When we confess sin, what do we confess? KW: Truths (about God) TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 9:1-37, five truths about God we acknowledge when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Unity Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Blessing of unity (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 15 verses 5-6 “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, 6 so that with one heart and one mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ”. You expect to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-6

Denomination: Brethren

Shhh - God's Speaking!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 22, 2018

Lenten Communion Service focusing on the New Covenant Jeremiah shares with us 1. The New Covenant - The Voice of Hope 2. The New Covenant - The Voice of Forgiveness 3. The New Covenant - The Voice of Abundant Living

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 and Psalm 51 Theme: The New Covenant/Lenten Communion Service Title: Shhh - God's Speaking! Jeremiah shares with us 1. The New Covenant - The Voice of Hope 2. The New Covenant - The Voice of Forgiveness 3. The New Covenant - The Voice of Abundant Living ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Religious People Beware Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 30, 2018

Religious People Beware (Hypocrisy) – Sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Woe #1: For focussing on small matters while overlooking the big issues (vs 42). Woe #2: For making it all about me (vs 43). Woe #3: For deceiving others into becoming defiled (vs 44). Woe #4: For adding to others guilt without assuming any themselves (vs 45-46) Woe #5: For faking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Brethren

14) We Believe In The Spoken Word, Written Word, And Living Word Of God! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

God's Word is dynamic - It has been spoken by God for us to hear, written and recorded by God for us to read, and lived out through the life of Jesus Christ for us to follow.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 14) We Believe In The Spoken Word, Written Word, and Living Word of God! Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Lesson Recap Alright, so ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Save The Animals

Contributed by Maryanne Carr on Apr 1, 2005

To truly rescue the animals, plants, and wildlife; a person must examine themself for sin. It is more deadly to animals than wildfire!

SAVE THE ANIMALS Did you hear the news the other day? The newscaster said that the Animal Rights people are going to try to force meat processors into putting the chickens to sleep prior to butchering them for sale to our supermarkets. It seems that it is inhumane for chickens to just be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Difficult Doeg Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 10, 2022

Difficult people are everywhere around us. Difficult people may be us. How do we act and react?

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIFFICULT DOEG 1 SAMUEL 21:1-9, 22:6-23, PSALM 52 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION We are currently in a time when we are looking deeper at the life of King David in the Bible. His life is given to us as a gift in that we see the ups and downs of his life in detail. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unsolved Crimes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23

Deuteronomy 21: 1 - 23 Unsolved Crimes 21 “If anyone is found slain, lying in the field in the land which the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, 2 then your elders and your judges shall go out and measure the distance from the slain man to the surrounding ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Father's Legacy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 11, 2024

This is a message for fathers. Every father will leave a legacy for their children, the question is what legacy will they leave behind?

A Father’s Legacy Good morning, Stranger’s Rest, and happy Father’s Day to all the fathers. The title of my message this morning is “A Father’s Legacy.” Being a good father is one of the most important assignments that a man has here on earth because he is responsible for a life other than his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, John 3:16, Romans 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Have Personal Revival

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2011

One author wrote, “Samson strangled a lion; yet he could not strangle his own love. He burst the fetters of his foes; but not the cords of his own lusts. He burned the crops of others, and lost the fruit of his own virtue when burning with the flame kindl

How to Have Personal Revival Judges 16: 25-30 25 So it happened, when their hearts were merry, that they said, “Call for Samson, that he may perform for us.” So they called for Samson from the prison, and he performed for them. And they stationed him between the pillars. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:25-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reproduce Yourself

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin.

Do you know the very first command God gave mankind right after He created them in His image? Be fruitful and multiply. The ultimate goal of Jesus when he came to the earth in the flesh was to save mankind who in a sense fell out of His image through sin. He had to be the perfect sacrifice. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42

Traveling Songs With The Lord

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 8, 2016

A message centered on Psalms 126 It is a song that has three major movements - a. Verses 1-2 Praise the LORD for all He has done b. Verse 3 - praise the LORD here and now c. Verses 4 - 6 challenges us to create a world of joy and fruitfulness

Scripture: Psalms 126; Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8 (Lent Five) A message centered on Psalms 126 It is a song that has three major movements - a. Verses 1-2 remind us to praise the LORD for all He has done for us b. Verse 3 reminds us to praise the LORD in the here and now c. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

While God May Be Found (July 17, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 15, 2022

Who would argue against the understanding that we live in a day when many take God for granted? One thing that eighth chapter of Amos makes clear is that moving away from God invites destruction. The opening image of ripe fruit cuts to the chase as a metaphor for God’s judgement.

WHILE GOD MAY BE FOUND Texts: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1- 2, 8:11- 12 Isaiah 55:6 Seek the Lord while He may be found; call upon Hime while He is near Amo 8:1 This is what the Lord GOD showed me: behold, a basket of summer fruit. 2 And he said, “Amos, what do you see?” And I said, “A basket of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6, Amos 8:1-2, Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Every Word Matters! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 21, 2025

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue leads to the whole body being set on fire by hell’s flames.

Wild Thing – Every Word Matters – James 3:1-12 Opening Video Illustration: Kids talking about what they hear their parents say to them! Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21, James 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational