Sermons on My Servant The Branch:

Open My Eyes Oh Lord

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 1, 2018

If God can open our spiritual eyes to see from the inside out the beginning and the end of our situation we will know the right step to take and we will have more confident in Him and won’t have to worry much.

Am sure some of us will be wondering why we need God to open our eyes when we haven’t close them or when we are not blind. I believe as Christians God has given us physical eye to see in the physical realm and He can give us spiritual eyes to see in the spiritual realm . Ephesians 1:18 says “The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18, Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues my expository series through the book of Acts.

I. Traveling :18-21 From Corinth to Ephesus and Beyond :18 – After Gallio’s favorable decision, Paul stayed on in Corinth awhile longer, teaching and preaching freely and without fear. God had affirmed his ministry and the fact that he’d be protected by the hand of God. Then, taking with him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

He Turns My Wailing Into Dancing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 3, 2016

God works deep in our lives to transform our deepest sorrow into an abiding joy. David knew this, despite that fact that he was one messed-up fella, and despite that parts of his life stunk. What's the journey from wailing to dancing, from despair to joy?

Sermon for Church at the Mission – July 3, 2016 The live version of this sermon is here: https://wordpress.com/read/feeds/26627107/posts/1077921147 In God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, whether we're doing well or poorly, whether we're in deep despair or dancing on a mountain top, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is My Shepherd (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 9, 2020

Psalm 23 is perhaps the most well-known Psalm. It's often quoted at funerals. Although you may be familiar with it, have you ever really studied it? That's what we're going to do today and next week. Let's see what we can learn David's 23rd Psalm.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD (part one) Psalm 23:1-3 In his book, I Shall Not Want, Robert Ketchum tells about a Sunday school teacher who asked her group if any of them could quote the twenty-third psalm. A little four-year-old girl was among those who raised their hands. A bit skeptical, the teacher ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3, John 10:11, Isaiah 40:11, John 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working My Way Back To You

Contributed by Rev. Anthony Mucker Sr on Jun 1, 2015

THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON

WORKING MY WAY BACK TO YOU (LUKE 15:11-24) TRANSITION TO THE TEXT I believe that no parable in the entire Bible has been preached or taught as much as the Parable of the Prodigal son. The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest and most-beloved stories ever told in the human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

The Lord Has Become My Salvation

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 17, 2011

Messianic Psalm. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Background: author & setting unknown part of the Egyptian ‘hallel’ theme is found in verse 6 it is a very repetitious Psalm it was used in a procession Outline: collective praise (vs 1-4) personal salvation (vs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Brethren

Lions, Bears And Giants, Oh My!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

What kind of strength are you getting from your personal devotions?

1 Sam 17:34-37 34 And David said unto Saul, Thy servant kept his father's sheep, and there came a lion, and a bear, and took a lamb out of the flock: 35 And I went out after him, and smote him, and delivered it out of his mouth: and when he arose against me, I caught him by his beard, and smote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Pour Out My Spirit Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 10, 2018

To establish that Joel’s prophecy that Jehovah “would pour out of His Spirit upon all flesh” was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost upon all nations and for all generations. To clarify that there was only one "out pouring" of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Announced Out Pouring 2. The Actual Out Pouring 3. The Alleged Out Pouring Remarks. 1. In this lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh.” It will be clear at the conclusion that this prophesy was fulfilled on the Day ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Humble Or Stumble (Borrowed From A Quote By Rick Warren)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 31, 2017

Be humble Be a servant

“Be Humble or Stumble” (Borrowed from a quote by Rick Warren) Matthew 23:1-12 Three more quotes and we’ll move on: “What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s non-fattening” ~ Anonymous : There are two circumstances that lead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Should Jesus Be My Boss?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the reasons for obedience.

WHY SHOULD JESUS BE MY BOSS? This past week, on Halloween to be exact, an article by Richard Dawkins was printed in the “Times on Line”. The title of the article was “Why there is no God”. In response to this article, I wanted to preach this morning on why I know that I know that I know there is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

"When They Saw The Boldness Of Peter And John” Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2007

four characteristics of a bold witness as illusrated in the life of Peter and John from Acts 4

HOLY BOLDNESS “When they saw the boldness of Peter and John” Acts 4:1-22 There is a faint knock at your door. You open it to find a cowering man who timidly asks, “You wouldn’t want to buy a vacuum cleaner, would you?” Unless you either take great pity on this poor excuse for a salesman or you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Pour Out My Spirit

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 10, 2016

To establish that Joel’s prophecy that Jehovah “would pour out of his Spirit upon all flesh” was fulfilled on the Day of Pentecost upon all nations and for all generations. To clarify that there was only one "out pouring" of the Holy Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Announced Out Pouring 2. The Actual Out Pouring 3. The Alleged Out Pouring Remarks. 1. In this lesson today we will be discussing the theme: “I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh.” It will be clear at the conclusion that this prophesy was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18, Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seasons And Songs Of My Life (My Story Of God’s Saving Grace)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 26, 2010

Life has many seasons and only God is able to make everything beautiful in His perfect time. My name is Randy Bataanon and this is my personal testimony of God’s saving grace.

THE SEASONS AND SONGS OF MY LIFE (My Personal Testimony of God’s Saving Grace) Ecc 3:1, 11 To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heavens: He has made everything beautiful in His time... Life has many seasons and only God is able to make everything beautiful in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does My Faith Fail Me Or Does Jesus See My Faith? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 26, 2022

We can either have a faith that fails us or a faith that pleases God. We need to do some soul searching to see what type we have.

INTRODUCTION Jesus performed many miracles as recorded in the Four Gospels. In those miracles, many times Jesus healed someone who was paralyzed. Just a couple of weeks ago, we looked at the man by the Pool of Bethesda near the Sheep Gate who had been waiting thirty-eight years to be healed. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist