Sermons on Fruitless Trees:

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2022

What is Jesus’s teaching about “repent or perish” telling us? Is it not the same as saying choose life or choose death? Today we will talk about tragedy and repentance.

REPENT OR PERISH Text: Luke 13:1-9 Luke 13:1- 9 At that time, some people who were there told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.  (2)  He asked them, "Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all the other Galileans because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Salvation Soul And Body

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2023

Heaven is great, but no one is in a hurry to get there. It is God's will to heal the sick. Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law. Therefore we live to manifest heaven on earth.

I have been in the ministry now for over 40 years. My First congregation was senior people. People in the church who were on pension. Some were single because either their wife or husband had died. In all cases, if an elderly person was dying, I never ever met any family member who did not feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, Ecclesiastes 9:4-6, Psalm 115:17, Matthew 5:48, John 10:10, Romans 5:1, Matthew 6:25-31  (view more)  (view less)

The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

This parable, like all parables, has one dominate lesson in it. The lesson is: “The Outward Growth of the Kingdom of God

05. The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Matt. 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19 INTRODUCTION From the first two parables that Jesus taught and then explained, it is easy to conclude that the disciples may have been discouraged by what they heard... • In “The Parable Of The Sower”, only one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Live By Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 29, 2023

How to live by faith

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a new day, a new week, and a new opportunity to delve into the boundless wisdom of God's Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. God has a message for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Topics: Trusting God

The Mission Statement Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 19, 2006

In this study we take a wider view of the first 15 chapters of Luke, and see how Jesus mission in chapter 4 works out in His life, and in yours.

In a real way, the first 15 chapters of the book of Luke can be summed up in the statement Jesus made when He announced His ministry in the synagogue in Nazareth: Luke 4:18-19 8 "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Everything Is Beautiful - In It's Time Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 2, 2006

It is important to proclaim the hope we have in Christ - even at a funeral.

Everything Is Beautiful - In It’s Time 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the various stages in the walk of faith in the life of a beleiver

THE JOURNEY OF FAITH OUTLINE 1.CALLED 2.CHOSEN 3.COMMISSIONED 4.CLOTHED 5.CONTROLLED 6.COVERED 7.CROWNED THE MESSAGE THE JOURNEY OF FAITH 1.CALLED Isaiah 43;1 , I Thesselonians 5;24 Our journey of faith begins when we are called by God. It is an awesome privilege to receive a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Sermon On Mars Hill

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To examine Paul’s sermon on Mars Hill to the philosophers of his day

Paul’s Sermon on Mars’ Hill, Originally preached on 2/23/03 7 pm worship service FBC Hull Scripture reference:Acts 17:18-34 Primary Purpose: To see how Paul addressed the philosophers of his day with the truth of God’s Word After Paul was led by night to go to Berea. After establishing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:18-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Graeme Lamb on Jun 15, 2006

The parable of the sower and the mustard seed from Mark’s gospel, and what they reveal to us about God’s kingdom and God’s world

Becoming a father for the third time over the last couple of months has reminded me again of the wonder of creation. Throughout the natural world, in humanity and in animals and plant life, the same story can be seen – of amazing growth and beauty coming out of something that begins so small. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Daniel Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 26, 2005

Daniel Chapter 4 Survey

Daniel Survey Chapter 4 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org THE IMPOSSIBLE DELIVERENCE Daniel chapter 4 is a story about a man who was called by God. This chapter was not written by Daniel, but by Nebuchadnezzar. Chapter 4 is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-34

Denomination: Bible Church

Bending Too Far

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 19, 2007

Discover how to overcome the dangers of bending too far in a threatening culture.

As a boy one of our favorite fun activities was riding tree saplings, much like you would a wild horse. This is how it worked. We would bend a 3 or 4 inch sapling to the ground. A friend would help us hold the tree while we climbed aboard. After sitting astraddle the sapling the tree was released ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 13, 2010

Being a person of godly character, integrity, and earning and keeping people’s trust is so important, especially in ministers! It is what God, the people to whom we minister, an even sinners expect of us. It’s not just "a" way. It’s the "only" way that is

The Seed. A successful business man was growing old and knew it was time to choose a successor to take over the business. Instead of choosing one of his Directors or his children, he decided to do something different. He called all the young Executives in his company together. He said, ’It is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Comes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

The good news of Christmas is that God comes into our world. He breaks into our history as a child, the Spirit, and King of kings.

Luke 21:25-36 “He Comes” INTRODUCTION A frequent occurrence when I was going to school was the fire drill. The alarm would blare. We would line up two by two, and our teacher would lead us out of the building to a predetermined place. We’d wait for everyone to get out of the building and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

God Keeping Promises

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2008

God is giving us a wonderful 5-point sermon from this wonderful verse of scripture. We must remember that god is no respecter of persons. What He has promised others in His Word He also gives freely all things. Good old Spurgeon says that some of the pro

God Keeping Promises by tony abram (Gen 28:15 KJV) And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. God is giving us a wonderful 5-point ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

One Line Parables

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008

Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran