Sermons on fruitful tree:

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #1 - Course Objective, Goals, Content, And Introduction Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

There are many different opinions about what the Bible says on a subject that can cause confusion. Some people doubt whether they can truly understand the Bible without a formal education from a Bible school or Seminary.

Course Requirements 1. Your hard work and faithfulness to consistently read the Bible. I want to encourage you to commit to this course of study for the next few weeks. You must be willing to lay aside preconceived notions, denominational distinctives, and favorite interpretations. 2. A Hungry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, Ezra 7:10, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"how To Overcome The Sin Of Unforgiveness."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Oct 5, 2022

This message emphasizes the importance of living a life of forgiveness. Every year, many will celebrate the Jewish feast of Yom Kippur, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast requires participants to afflict their bodies and cleanse their souls in true repentance before God and others.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 6:14-15) {14} “For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:” {15) “But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 6:14-15, Romans 12:20, Proverbs 25:21-23, Psalm 51:11, Psalm 19:14, Colossians 3:13-25, Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Still Love Me? Series

Contributed by Pieter Rousseau on May 25, 2022

Do we still love Jesus? Do we Still love Him, as we loved Him at First? We might be doing much for Him. We might love everything about Jesus... but do we Still Love Him?

Our text this morning comes from an epistle, a New Testament letter from Jesus Christ himself, scribed by the Apostle John to the Church in Ephesus. It’s the first of seven letters sent to seven churches in Asia, over which the Apostle John was an overseer, or Bishop. For this letter to this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Are You The One? Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 7, 2022

In this conversation we will see 4 things that this encounter that John the Baptist had with Jesus 2000 years ago, reveals about FAITH… and about those times when we are not so sure or certain anymore, because things are not going as we expected.

Jesus, Are You The One? Powerful Passages OKAY – this morning (10/3/2021) we are going to unpack another powerful passage from the Living and Active, sharper than a double edge sword, able to equip us for every good work… Word of God. The passage is Matthew 3:1-11 The conversation is called, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did God Send Jesus? (John 2:23-3:21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 9, 2022

When we look at Judeans' rejection of Jesus, it's an open question. Did God want his people to be condemned, or not?

Last week, I worked very hard to end on a sour note. Let's reread 2:23-24: (23) Now, while he was in Jerusalem during the Passover at the feast, many gave allegiance to his name, seeing his signs that he was doing. (24) Now, Jesus himself wasn't giving his own allegiance to them because ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-24, John 3:1-21, John 17:3

Emotionally Unfaithful

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 30, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 1: 1 – 11

Hosea 1: 1 – 11 Emotionally Unfaithful 1 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD began to speak by Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea: ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dissimulant La Parole De Dieu (Concealing The Word Of God)

Contributed by James Dina on Mar 15, 2021

Les conseils de Dieu, Ses vérités, doivent être révélés. Il est dangereux pour tout homme de cacher la Parole de Dieu, que ce soit à son avis ou dans sa pratique. Parlez la vérité les uns aux autres dans l’amour.

DISSIMULANT LA PAROLE DE DIEU « Car je n’ai pas caché les paroles du Dieu. » (Travail 6:10b) « Prenez donc soin de vous- mêmes, et de tous les troupeaux, sur ce que le Saint-Esprit vous a fait superviser, pour nourrir l’Église de Dieu, qu’il a achetée ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:10, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With The Mess Of Stress

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 27, 2020

What is stress? The Scripture presents stress as the state of mind wherein one is concerned about something or someone.

What is stress? In our definition of stress we discriminated between stress, stressor, stress reaction, and strain. * Stress = a general concept describing a "load" on the system, usually external, but can also be initiated internally. * Stressor = a specific problem, issue, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk In Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 28, 2020

1) The Plea (Ephesians 5:1–2a), 2) The Pattern (Ephesians 5:2b), the warning of 3) The Perversion (Ephesians 5:3–4) and finally the consequences of rejecting the walk in facing 4) The Punishment (Ephesians 5:5–7).

Ephesians 5:1-7 [5:1] Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. [2] And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God[3] But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Other

Act Like A Man

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 10, 2020

Paul says to men: If you want to be a real man, “stand firm in the faith!” Men are to stand firm in both holding and defending the truths of the Gospel.

On an Internet discussion board I found the following comments: Designer duds, hair gel, waxing appointments, manicures, and facials -- once upon a time, these terms were only associated with women, but nowadays, it seems, men are spending more time and money on looking good. Do the men you know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The World Turned Upside Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2020

Today, we will see the origin of the Jewish feast of Purim and how it points to our ultimate deliverance from sin on the cross.

For Such a Time as This: The World Turns Upside Down Esther 9-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-13-2020 Review [Star Wars clip]. Luke’s cries of joy make sense when you understand that there was nothing that they could do to save themselves. It’s what happens when you are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Check Up For The Church - Ministry/Fellowship – The Physiology Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

If you are a Christian, you are a member of this body and have a specific function to perform.

Human Physiology is the science of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of normal humans, their organs, and the cells of which they are composed. Anatomy and physiology are closely related fields of study. Anatomy is the study of form, and physiology is the study of the function of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 11, 2020

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who cares for the sheep, knows the sheep, and lays down His life for the sheep.

I AM the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-11-2020 The DOOR Last week, we started our journey through John 10 and encountered another one of the “I AM” statements. So far, we’ve heard Jesus say that He is the “bread of life” (John 6), the “light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Relationships Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2021

1) Relationships with false teachers (Titus 3:9), 2) With factious people (Titus 3:10–11), 3) With fellow servants (Titus 3:12–13), and 4) With faithful friends (Titus 3:14–15).

Titus 3:9-15. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Other

Psalm 103 Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 26, 2024

David is going to highlight God's father heart.

Getting our Hearts in Tune Psalm 103:6-22 (Part 2) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-25-2024 Intro Earlier this year, I took Maxine to the symphony in Peoria. It was a wonderful night that brought back memories for Maxine, who played in orchestras growing up. The conductor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-22

Denomination: Baptist