Sermons on Fruitlessness:

Light And Darkness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2022

As we continue our pursuit of spiritual soundness this Lent, we ask for the grace we need from the Holy Spirit

Homily for 4th Sunday in Lent The team’s morale had never been higher. Their speed was peaking; their accuracy was better than ever. They had become a team through good times and bad, encouraging each other constantly. The cheering section on the sideline was packed; the cheerleaders were ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Prune Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the concept of pruning in a Christian's life, where God removes unhealthy aspects to promote spiritual growth, likening it to a gardener pruning a plant for better health and growth.

Take the potted plant you’ve been using throughout the series, hopefully it’s still alive, and get a good pair of garden clippers/snips. To introduce the sermon, which is about pruning, cut off part of the plant. Talk through the process, try to bring the illustration to life by talking about how ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Gardening, Pruning Process

Sermon Series: Rooted

0302 Pre-Lent Ii (Sexagesima): Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 28, 2008

Exegesis of the Parable of the Sower. How does one aquire "good soil"?

Sermon: Parable of the Sower Text: Luke 8:4-15, II Cor 11:19-31 Occasion: Sexagesima Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, Jan 27, 2007 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 8:4-15, NKJV: "A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Directs Your Path

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

God is in control.

God Directs Your Path January 16, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 9:1-24 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

In this message we discover what it is that God is looking for in us. In fact, we will see what it is that he hungers for. First we wil see what he definitely does not want.

WHAT GOD WANTS Mark 11:12-25 INTRO: Its hard to figure out what some people are looking for: • The man whose wife tells him he needs to bring her flowers, then cries and is unhappy when he does. • A boss whose requirements change frequently • A teacher whose grading seems arbitrary • A parent ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come & Follow Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the themes of transformation, Christ's mercy, and the call to discipleship, emphasizing that we are saved by grace through faith.

Good morning, church family! Have you ever felt like you were lost, not knowing what to do next, or where to go? In today's sermon, we will look at a situation just like this, found in John 21:1-14. We'll explore the themes of transformation, the power of Christ's mercy, and the call to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Topics: Jesus, Revealed

Have You Lost Your Savor

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

Christ called Christians the salt of the earth, even though Christians shall be treated with contempt they still become blessings to the world.

Matthew 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” Salt = sodium chlorine. Purpose to enrich, to preserve. Salt plays an important part in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Light

Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 21, 2014

BELIEVERS MUST BE LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD.

PEOPLE OF LIGHT OBSERVATION: PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS WAS A SUMMARY OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE TO RESCUE US FROM THE OLD LIFE AND ASSURES A NEW LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS. GOD WILL EMPOWER YOU TO LIVE THAT LIFE. INTERPRETATION: EPHESIANS 5:11 (NKJV) AND HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea 9 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 29, 2007

God’s judgment on unfaithfulness is unpalatable but we need to hear it.

Hosea 9.1-17 I am sure we have all met people who always seem to look on the negative. Every time you meet them they have a tale of woe to tell you. No sooner have they recovered from one illness than they have a new illness to complain about. During world war II a man called Tommy Handley’s had ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 9:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Servant Judge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011

Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanss the temple. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The outburst. •(1). The reason for his anger. •(2). The direction of his anger. (B). The tree. •(1). The problem - Fruitlessness •(2). The lessons – Faith& Prayer. (C). The Temple. •(1). Corruption. •(2). Cleansing. SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Brethren

Using What God Gave You Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 18, 2004

Parable of the Talents warns us to use what God gives us, and to use it well.

Using What God Gave You Purpose Driven Life #32 Cornwall April 17, 2004 You have considered who you are, over the past few weeks, in looking to understand where you are to fit into the family of God. Four weeks back, we considered the subjects of the spiritual gifts you have received and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Directionally Impaired Man

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jun 22, 2008

I am intrigued by the unwillingness of lost men to ask for directions. It is a complaint so common it is a frequent subject of jokes and TV comedies. Almost every woman has a story about a man who drove around for hours looking for someplace and refused

The Directionally Impaired Man In researching for this message, I came across a joke that is told about a couple relating their vacation experiences to a friend. "It sounds as if you had a great time in Texas," the friend observed. "But didn’t you tell me you were planning to visit Colorado?" ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Shrewd Steward

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Mar 3, 2007

A view of how we serve God, our employers and ourselves.

The Parable of the Shrewd Steward Luke 16:1-18 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at the Parable of the Shrewd Steward. The subject matter deals with the topic of being fair to one’s employer and treating people fairly in business matters. Attention: How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Branches Iii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 15, 2007

Series on John 15 part 4

THE BRANCHES III Series on John 15 pt. 4 John 15:2 1/7/07 I awoke on Monday, which was News Years day, and got up and went into the bath room. As I looked out the window I could see something down the road in the little pond that forms down there when it rains. It appeared to be white ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Bible Church

The True Vine And The Branches

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 6, 2012

Jesus is the true vine and we are the branches, we need to abide in Him so that we can bear the kind of fruits He desired in us.

THE TRUE VINE AND THE BRANCHES Study Text: John 15:1-16 1 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. Joh 15:2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away. And every one that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bring forth more fruit. Joh 15:3 Now you are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal