Sermons on Fruitful Tree:

The Surprise Guest Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. To the shepherds of Bethlehem and the people in Bethlehem the birth of Christ was a surprise. What were their reactions? Has our "familiarity" with the Christmas Story dulled us to the wonder of this sp

THE SURPRISE GUEST Part 2 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Luke 2:8-20 Read at beginning of service: John 10:14-16 (NIV) 14 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me-- 15 just as the Father knows me and I know the Father--and I lay down my life for the sheep. 16 I have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-10, John 10:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2002

A Memorial Day sermon to answer the question -- What makes freedom something to die for?

May 26, 2002 Memorial Day 1All the commandments which I command thee this day shall ye observe to do, that ye may live, and multiply, and go in and possess the land which the LORD sware unto your fathers. 2And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Consequences Of Sin

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

Pointing out the four major consequences of sin.

Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin impacts on them and on God. This paper is an attempt to show, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Naaman

Contributed by Donald Curtis on Jul 7, 2002

Naaman had it all, BUT he was in need. That is exactly where everyone one of us stand before God if we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say that, "He was the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had repeatedly told him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

The Whole Of Man Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 11, 2002

Meaningless, Meaningless says the teacher...unless we stand in awe of God, unless we fear Him and keep His commands.

THE WHOLE OF MAN…EVERYTHING ELSE IS MEANINGLESS Sept 8,2002 AIM: To help the congregation understand the nature of God through our fear for Him. OPEN: 1. Good Morning and Welcome 2. Wedding In Winnipeg. 3. I remember asking my brother, when we were just little kids…What’s the meaning of life? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Firm In The Lord

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 3, 2002

Discover the six things that we must do in order to stand our ground on the spiritual battlefielf of life.

STANDING FIRM IN THE LORD Philippians 4:1-9 October 6, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians are failing to stand their ground on the spiritual battlefield of life. We want our Christianity to be soft and easy. We want our spiritual development to be quick and painless. And so when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Immoralaphobia

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Oct 7, 2002

This is a look at the world’s view of immorality, and our response. I pull no punches in this sermon! I tell it like it is.

IMMORALAPHOBIA October 6th,2002 AIM: To encourage the congregation to flee from immorality just as lot did. OPEN: a) Welcome and announcements. b) Directions…compass illusion c) The world wants us to go one way when God is calling us another way. d) Today we are going to be looking at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master's Touch Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 9, 2002

Three touches of Jesus that we need in our lives.

Note: This sermon was introduced with the Michael Card song "The Gentle Healer." Think about the words to the song we just sang: "Your touch is all I need, and when your hands are on this child, your healing I receive." Today we’re going to talk about the touch of Jesus. We’ve been in a series ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Blueprint For Ministry

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 9, 2002

From this passage we will discover God’s blueprint for effective ministry modeled for us by the apostle Paul.

God’s Blueprint For Effective Ministry Paul’s Ministry Manual 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16 October 13, 2002 Introduction: (v. 1) Too many churches today are doing ministry their way instead of doing it God’s way. In fact so many of us have been doing ministry our way for so long that we don’t even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Portrait Of A Fractured Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

A study of David’s mistakes that allow today’s Dads to be a positive influence on their children.

PORTRAIT OF A FRACTURED FAMILY 2 SAMUEL 12:11-12 & 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14 INTRODUCTION: A honeymoon couple made a long awaited trip to Washington, DC and stayed in the infamous Watergate Hotel, where secret tapes were recorded during the Nixon Presidency. Once in the room the concerned bride ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 2 Samuel 12:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Answering Our Culture #6: Jesus Was Just A Good Teacher Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Sixth in a series answering objection to Christianity. This message deals with the claims of Jesus’ deity.

Answering Our Culture #6 – “Jesus Was Just a Good Teacher – He Did Not Claim to be God.” Various Scriptures September 1, 2002 Note: some of this outline is from Norman Geisler’s book, "Christian Apologetics." Introduction Let me ask you a question: What do most people who do not follow Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:52-59, John 10:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Winning The Lost To Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

Three ways we can win the lost to Christ based on the above text.

WINNING THE LOST TO CHRIST Acts 1:8 Introduction: Now more than ever, we need to win the lost to Christ! This is the subject I want to preach on today. This is a time in the history of the world unlike any other time. I believe Christ’s return is near. The Gospel has gone forth, but many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Jesus Was Not Raised Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002

Easter reflection: Implications of Jesus’ resurrection for our hope and our eternal destiny.

If Jesus was not raised… 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 Easter Sunday - Jesus is risen! A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Demoting God Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Apr 11, 2002

False teachers attempt to lower God to their stature so that they can elevate themselves to a higher stature.

Demoting God There are many examples where the Word-Faith doctrine demotes God. I will try to get a cross section so we can get a clear overview of how this movement views God. Understanding who God is may be the most essential part of the Christian doctrine. A weak god is no god at all. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:13, Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Powerless People Of God?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 8, 2002

Jesus’ first advent, as a helpless infant born to peasants, confounds our false notions of power.

Today is the second Sunday of Advent, the time of the Christian year in which we celebrate the birth of Christ and look forward to His return. During this season we remember the first coming of our Savior, and also anticipate His second coming. Now, let me begin by asking you a question: why do we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist