Sermons on Fruitless Trees:

The Weakness Of God

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2000

A sermon about Suffering

I Corinthians 1:22-25 "The Weakness of God??" We like winners. Our culture, our country, our society are caught up with the idea of winning. Winning, succeeding, getting ahead, overcoming great obstacles these are the ideals, these are the goals that society places on all people. We can see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Palm Or Maize: What Are You? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the lessons we can learn from the life of a palm and a maize plant, drawing parallels with our lives and the teachings of Psalm 1, emphasizing the importance of delighting in the law of the Lord and the consequences of wickedness.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dive into a journey of understanding, growth, and self-realization. We'll be exploring the first Psalm, drawing parallels between our lives and the lives of two distinct plants: a palm tree and a maize plant. Our sermon is divided into three parts: 'Early ...read more

Topics: Early Start, Right Time, Late Start

When Life Turns Bitter Instead Of Sweet

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 20, 2004

How to manage the difficulties of life so that God can receive the Glory and we can receive the Blessing.

When Life Turns Bitter Instead of Sweet Exodus 15:22-27 Introduction: Church Misconception 1. Misconception that because you are in the Church and saved things are always going to be Good, Sweet, Enjoyable, and Pleasant 2. Or that there will not be any difficult days in life because you are now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

God Is Keeping Me

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Mar 7, 2007

An encouraging sermon for the new year or church anniversary

Traditionally the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time that we make new commitments to do better in the New Year than we did in the last year. It is a time that we sit down and make a list of how we are going to better in the New Year, than we did in the old. (Can I get a witness?) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time For Tinsel! Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016

The Sovereign God that we serve has an eternal will that is done perfectly and nothing gets in the way of that. God always moves pieces into place in His timing. God’s will is perfect. Here is the truth for us: Trust in God’s Plan.

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT “IT’S TIME FOR TINSEL!” MATTHEW 1:1-16 #NBCCAdvent2016 CHRISTMAS TREE TINSEL STORY (P) Once upon a time there was a family that decided to decorate for Christmas. The centerpiece of the decorations for their home was the Christmas Tree. The father went out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Serpent (Genesis 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2024

Has temptation to sin basically changed? Let's discuss this in Genesis 3.

Does sin begin with temptation? When we begin to think that disobeying God looks pleasant to the eyes and desirable to make one wise, are we in trouble? Let’s discuss this in Genesis 3. How did a mysterious and subtle being called the serpent begin his seduction of the woman? Now the serpent was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Axe Sharp Moving Forward

Contributed by William Mitchell on Mar 14, 2018

Moving Forward Together 2 Kings 6:1-7

Is your AXE Sharp Moving Forward Together 2 Kings 6:1-7 TODAY IS A ADVENTURE“Adventure isn't hanging on a rope off the side of a mountain.  Adventure is an attitude that we must apply to the day to day obstacles of life. Adventure is Facing new challenges, seizing new opportunities, testing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

What Have You Produced

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 17, 2007

We must evaluate ourselves to see what have we produced.

Luke 13:6-7 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 4, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about the fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious however who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reason For The Season

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Dec 25, 2001

Christmas is the Devil’s tool to modernize idolatry. He competes with God for our worship. We must know if God is pleased with our celebration of this holiday.

The Reason for the Season It’s finally here, the holiday season. Outside of the Super Bowl, it is the biggest commercialized event of the year. The world is a wild jungle of individuals on a shopping frenzy. The Nativity scenes enlightens landscapes across the map, lights bedeck the borders of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

I Have Failed...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 5, 2024

God's plan may seem so twisted. We have an anchor. Good comes out of bad. Hang on... try again.

I HAVE FAILED… NOTHING IS AS I PLANNED… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TEXT: Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the strong hold, ye prisoners of hope: even to day do I declare that I will render double unto thee; Zechariah 9:12 (NIV) 12 Return to your ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, Job 42:10, Luke 21:28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Planted To Produce Fruit Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 11, 2010

You were planted to produce fruit. What is your purpose, productivity and produce?

PLANTED TO PRODUCE FRUIT A young man wanted to become a missionary. He was told to come to the missionary examiner’s home at 5:00 AM. So the next morning, with snow on the ground, the young man showed up at the home at 5:00 and rang the bell at a missionary examiner’s home. Ushered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Come, Lord Jesus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we finish our journey through the book of Revelation.

1. Today we finish our journey through the book of Revelation. We first look again at a description of our eternal dwelling place and then we consider the epilogue or summation of the book, including our response. 2. John is shown more of the city, the New Jerusalem which as we said represents ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Against All Odds, Renewed In God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

He was in his late 90’s, his lovely wife was in her late 80’s, both were past the prime for child bearing and both had come to the end of any possibility of having children…apart from a very real renewal in and through God. Let’s look at our study today

Against All Odds, Renewed in God Faith in God, when all else is impossible Purpose for Record of Abraham’s Faith NCBC, 12/28/03 Three Trees Once upon a mountain top, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up. The first little tree looked up at the stars ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Baptist