Sermons on Fruitless:

It Is Not Fair

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jun 21, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners that life is not fair as we know it, he uses this passage to show that Solomon wants people to live above this world.

When Solomon first began His book of Ecclesiastes He looked at life from an overall philosophical view point. This is to say he was looking at it from a wisdom point of view. He said that life was al meaningless and just continued like a snowball rolling down hill. As King Solomon got to look ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

There are great things waiting for the child of God, but we have to get off the bank into the deep.

Launch out into the deep Jude 1:3 3 ¶ Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that (ye should earnestly contend for the faith) which was once delivered unto the saints. Boats: Speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Avoid Godless Chatter

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013

To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you babble? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that babbling is not needed in the church for it will make you more ungodly. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:16 (New International Version) Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Provided Lamb

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 7, 2007

Looks at the need of mankind for a sustitute found only in the Lamb of God

A PROVIDED LAMB GENESIS 22.8 Many, many years ago, Abraham and Isaac took the journey from which this text comes. We have talked before about this journey, about Abraham’s faith, Isaac’s obedience, and the ram caught in the thicket. As I was thinking in my quiet time this week, the thought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:8

Denomination: Baptist

Stand On Guard For Thee

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 29, 2011

Is our Christian witness putting some people to sleep? There is a world all around us that has fallen asleep concerning the things of God. They have fallen asleep when it comes to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Some of them are even in Christ’s church.

I Stand on Guard for Thee Acts 20:7-12 Illustration: Upon entering a little country store a stranger noticed a sign saying "DANGER! BEWARE OF DOG!" posted on the glass door. Inside, he noticed a harmless old hound dog asleep on the floor near the cash register. He asked the store's owner "Is that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Some Characteristics Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Some Characteristics of the Kingdom Luke 13:18-21 Last week we saw that Jesus healed a disabled woman as a sign post pointing to the presence of the Kingdom. Jesus exercised Gods authority and rule with the afflicted woman and so this raises issues about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Faith Can Do

Contributed by John Ong on Jul 22, 2015

According to the dictionary, it is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. But don’t you think there’s something more to it?

What is faith? According to the dictionary, it is the complete trust or confidence in someone or something. But don’t you think there’s something more to it? Human faith can only trust and believe what it can see, taste, hear, smell, or feel; making it limited to the five senses. Using ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Triumph Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Triumph of Faith

Joshua 5:13 - Ch 6:5 The Triumph of Faith Jericho was a very formidable city, a great city Great in Antiquity, oldest cities. Great in Iniquity Great in Hostility an impregnable fortress There’s a Jericho standing between us and :- God's Person, God's Plan, God's Purpose, God's Power, and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Can You See Well? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 11, 2018

Sermon about the charge that Paul gives to Timothy upon dropping him off in Ephesus.

Text: 1 Timothy 1:3-11, Title: Can You See Well? Date/Place: WHBC, 1.14.18, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Timothy being dropped off by Paul in Ephesus for rebuke and encouragement of the church leadership and entire body. A traditional thanksgiving is missing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

When We Ask God To Go Away Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 16, 2020

There are times when we instantly reject the message of God because it offends us and hurts us. We don't even want to consider it's true. But what happens when we ask God to go away?

- Image: a broken mirror with most of the pieces missing. - Maybe do the image as a drawing on a piece of butcher paper, with four of the ten pieces colored in blue to look like a mirror. - Discuss how little of yourself you would know if you had such a limited mirror. We look at ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Figures - Baby Bodyguards Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

No spotlight. No applause. No recognition. However, they changed the outcome of the story and often changed history!

I. Introduction Anyone familiar with popular culture will know their screen names well. Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, Monica, Chandler, and Joey. We probably know some of their real names . . . David Schimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry, and Matt Leblanc. But do you know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Give Up. The Promise Of The Harvest Is In God's Perfect Timing. Galatians 6:9

Contributed by David Cramer on Jan 4, 2025

A message about not giving up on life. Pursue what is His purpose for you.

Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Recall

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

When God issues His call a second time

Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God