Sermons on Lack Of Fruit:

A Strike At What We Lack For Him Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 6, 2003

2nd in a three part series on the three occassions Jesus spoke about His death on the way to Jerusalem

A STRIKE AT WHAT WE LACK FOR HIM Mark 9:14-26 When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. 15As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. 16"What are you arguing with them ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-26, Matthew 17:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Do I Still Lack? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 8, 2008

The young man raising this question with Jesus lacked historical memory, lacked self-awareness, and lacked a vision for one compelling pursuit. For Maundy Thursday

I: Remember The third of our ultimate questions sounds almost like a throwaway. Like a sarcastic castoff. “What do I still lack?” The young man had already asked the most sweeping question possible, “What good deed must I do to have eternal life?” As you may remember if you were here two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lacking One Thing --- The Test Of Love.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 30, 2016

Love will always be tested... We must climb the mountain, on the third day the love test becomes clear. Have we ever tried to define love?

ONE THING YOU LACK...I GUESS IT IS TRUE, YOU WILL DO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO... HOW WILL I DEFINE LOVE? ---- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEM TO NEVER SAID I LOVE YOU --- GUESS WE THOUGHT THE OTHER ONE KNEW? "The Greatest Man I Never Knew" Reba McEntire The greatest man I never knew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:20-24, Mark 22:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laser? Consider Stupidityas A Lack Of Focus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 11, 2016

I use a candle, a flashlight, and a laser. We studer George A. Custer's mistakes that lead to 275 needless deaths. The lesson is priorities and focus.

LASER? CONSIDER STUPIDITY AS A LACK OF FOCUS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use 3 items at the close of this lesson... 1. A CANDLE 2. A FLASHLIGHT 3. A LASER HAVE WE EVER CONSIDERED WHAT WE ARE BUILDING? AND HOW WE ARE BUILDING? Use to lady's would sew dresses and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not One Shall Lack Her Mate Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 8, 2024

God's promise that not one shall lack her mate, highlighting His desire to provide companionship and completion for all humanity.

In Genesis 2:18, God says, "It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." This passage emphasizes God's desire to provide companionship and completion for humanity. Later, in Genesis 2:24, we read, "For this reason a man will leave his father and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20, Isaiah 34:16

Lacking Faith To Lead (Exodus 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 7, 2024

Do we have self-doubt instead of faith in God? Let's look at Exodus 4.

Can humility and self-doubt cause us to doubt God? Was God angry with Moses' lack of faith? Do we have doubts about ourselves? Do we trust that God can use an imperfect person such as us? Let's look at Exodus 4. Did Moses doubt that he would be believed? Do we also doubt, afraid to share ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

My People Are Destroyed For Lack Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 1, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the importance of knowledge and understanding.

The phrase "my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6) resonates throughout the ages, serving as a poignant reminder of the devastating consequences of ignorance. In the Bible, we see numerous instances where a lack of understanding and knowledge leads to chaos, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

The Fruit Of Revival

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

The need for unity in the body of Christ

THE FRUIT OF REVIVAL UNITY! Psalm 133:1-3 Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee “How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity! It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes. It is as if the dew of ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Fruit Of Patience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

George Horne says, "Patience strengthens the spirit, sweetens the temper, stifles anger, extinguishes envy, subdues pride, bridles the tongue, restrains the hand, and tramples on temptation." In other words, it is the key to being like Jesus.

A young boy, who had reached the age where having a watch made life worth living, was bugging his parents to get him one. He was told he would have to wait until he was older. But he continued to beg for one until his whole family was sick of it. His father finally laid down the law and told him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Fruit Or Folly

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2020

You must return to the Lord!! Full sermon

Introduction: We are surrounded today by myriads of “evangelical” organization and our local churches are loaded with programs designed to promote evangelicalism and spiritual growth. Yet, for all this, souls are won in trickles and saints are sadly stunted. Where is our problem? Are all ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

#1a Introduction To Fruit Of Spirit Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

This is the introduction to our study on the fruit of the Spirit.(1A)

WE ARE BEGINNING A STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT THIS IS An OVERVIEW OF FRUIT AND FRUIT PRODUCTION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com OUR TEXT FOR THIS SERIES: Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 8, 2002

What happens when Jesus inspects your life? He cursed the fig tree because it didn’t bear fruit - why? And how do we bear fruit for our Savior?

I have three fruit trees in my backyard. I would not call it an orchard – just three trees – a plum, a pear, and an apple. It’s not an orchard, nor am I an orchardist – or whatever you are when you have an orchard. I think my trees know it too – they get together every winter and say "how are we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fruit Inspectors!

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2001

Every Christian is expected to bear the Fruit of the Spirit. It’s easy to discern who is born again when we learn to become Fruit Inspectors.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

A Life lived in the Spirit will produce fruit.

Fruit of the Spirit February 24, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: A Life lived in the Spirit will produce fruit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:22-25 Introduction: Errol Flynn’s mansion. It’s one thing to overcome the flesh & not do evil things, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The Holy Spirit came upon Jesus, you recall, not as a vulture or a screeching hawk, but in the form of a dove, the symbol of gentleness. Jesus will be forever praised in heaven as the Lamb of God, the creature of gentleness.

Bill Hybels, the popular pastor of the Willow Creek Community Church, one of the fastest growing churches in America, admits that he is not a tender hearted person. By nature he is often cold, hardhearted, and indifferent to the hurting world around him. In his book Who Are You When No One's ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23