Sermons on Fruitfulness Vine Branches:

Sermon 9 - All Dressed Up... Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2025

In Colossians 3, after describing the kinds of "clothing" that needed to be put off, Paul then described the "clothing" to put on. There are eight items in all, but in many respects they are descriptions of the final characteristic, love.

A. Have you ever noticed how important clothing is in life? 1. Sometimes the clothing we wear reveals the occupation we have. a. Medical persons wear certain clothing and so do those in the military and law enforcement. b. Other job related clothing is seen in construction, firefighting, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Delving Into The Depth Of Human Depravity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2025

God graciously entrusts us with His gifts, calling us to faithful stewardship, repentance, and fruitfulness, while offering mercy through Jesus despite our failures.

Friends, gather your hearts and breathe in this grace-soaked moment. Jesus tells a story that sounds like the evening wind moving through vines—soft at first, then strong enough to stir us awake. It’s a story about ownership and oversight, about the Owner’s kindness and the tenants’ choices. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Wicked Tenants, Parable

The Triumphal Entry Why It Is Triumphal

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 25, 2024

I remember growing up in church as a child and it would be Palm Sunday and we were all given Palm branches and were told to wave them in the air in celebration of Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

The Triumphal Entry Why it is Triumphal. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today we celebrate the day we call Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem prior to his crucifixion, death, burial, and resurrection. It’s called Palm Sunday because the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Little Foxes: Habitual Complaining , Murmuring And Griping?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2024

Beware there are some little foxes that will destroy your fruit and your root system. Beware of habitual complaining, murmuring and grumbling that will stunned your growth.

#2 LITTLE FOXES: COMPLAINING, GRUMBLING, MURMURING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) Philippians 2:14 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: (imperative command) BIG FOXES CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS. Foxes can carry disease. They are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14, 2 Peter 3:18, Numbers 14:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Well At The Well

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 30, 2012

Living Water… Flowing water… Spring water make a good type for the Holy Spirit. As Moving water quenches thirst, refreshes and invigorates, purifies and makes the earth fruitful.

Jesus Is: Seed of the Woman - Genesis 3:15; A Star Out Of Jacob - Numbers 24:17; A Prophet - Deuteronomy 18:15, 18; The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince Of Peace -Isaiah 9:6; The Lord Our Righteousness - Jeremiah 23:6; The Son Of God - Daniel 3:25; The Son Of Man - Daniel 7:13; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creation Of Land Animals And Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 5, 2018

The method used to create remains the same—“And God said.” Man is a special creation, and he has a position, relationship, and a hope that no other creature has.

May 28, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Creation of Land Animals and Man. Gen. 1:24-28. (KJV) 24 And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature after his kind, cattle, and creeping thing, and beast of the earth after his kind: and it was so. 25 And ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Legacy Of Good Leadership

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 5, 2005

A sermon preached at the Farewell Service of my colleague, after a successful and fruitful ministry.

The Legacy of good leadership. Acts 20:17-21:1 Farewell sermon on Robin’s (Youth Pastor’s) leaving. WBC 7/8/5pm Before I flatter you, Robin… I think I ought to show the congregation your TRUE nature and what it is realy like to work with you: - how hard you have worked and what a ’sacrifice’ it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Peace Series

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Dec 16, 2002

Sermon Series for Advent number 3 0f 9 on the fruits of the spirit

Second Sunday in Advent Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming With Peace 1. Peace to be believed. 2. Peace to be shared. Fellow Christians preparing for the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is A Seed In You!

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

God’s seed is in you. This means that the potential to be fruitful is there in you. Discover these potentials.

THERE IS A SEED IN YOU * Every seed has the capability of producing the kind of plant or tree that produced it. In other words, though small, the seed has all the potentialities of a tree. It is a tree in the future. * You are not empty. There is a seed that God put into you when He created you. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Character Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

One Fourth

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 5, 2006

In the "Parable of the Sower" we see that the percentage of fruitful seeds is not acceptable in the eyes of the Lord.

1. HOLLOW SEED (VS 4;19) • Highway Ground-Cornfields possess travel paths through the rows of corn, the seed in which fell upon this seed was not sown in ‘fallow ground’ • Fallow ground is: a. Unplowed or b. Uncultivated • These who hear the word and understand it not are those who: a. Do not heed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Self-Control Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Self-control is important for releasing the other fruits to grow in our Spiritual life.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 10 – Self-Control Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. INTRODUCTION Each of the different characteristics of the Fruit of the Spirit focuses on how ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Bible Church

"Radical Hospitality"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2007

To become a vibrant, fruitful, growing congregation requires a change of attitudes, practices, and values.

Romans 15:1-12 (the Message) “Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality” (Based largely on the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by: Robert Shnase) Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church 9833 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN During a recent Bible study here at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Wisdom, Prosperity, Or Foolishness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 27, 2010

Teaching the book of Proverbs verse by verse. Wonderful teach that will produce fruitful living.

Wisdom, Prosperity, or Foolishness Text: Proverbs 16:1-33 The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. 2 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. 3 Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hear His Word Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 16, 2017

If you are of God you will bear His Word and naturally exhibit the fruits of the Spirit

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: HEAR HIS WORD John 8:47King James Version (KJV) 47 He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God. Beloved, to hear God's Word and obey is not automatic, it is an attitude or lifestyle that is inborn ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic