Sermons on Natural Olive Tree:

Joel: The Day Of The Lord Comes! Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

Why did any of the prophets even bother warning people? They did so for the same reason God gives us the gift of time: so that everyone has the opportunity to repent and come back to God.

Major News from Minor Prophets Joel: The day of the Lord comes! Very little is known about Joel. His name means “Jehovah is God” (Jo-el). His life does not parallel any of the twelve other people named Joel in the Old Testament. Besides being identified as the son of Penthuel at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tears And Joy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 7, 2013

The wall of Jerusalem was rebuilt, but a strong defense wasn’t enough. After reconstruction comes reinstruction. Israel needed to be strong in the Lord, and for that to happen, they needed to be a “people of the book.” Exposition was followed by adorat

In review, Nehemiah has asked the king of Persia for support to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, and in spite of regional opposition and threats, the project was successful. For the first time the people of Jerusalem were able to live normal lives without fear of attack. However, Nehemiah’s ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Controlling The Tiny Terror

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 12, 2015

This sermon makes us aware that our words do harm others and offers insight on how to change our thinking so the things we say will bring up-building to others

Just so you know the title of this sermon isn’t about how to discipline my 2 year old grandson Kaden. Even though it’s pretty hard to get a handle on a 2 year old strong willed little boy , it’s even harder to get a handle on something each of us possess that is much, much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Christians Are To Serve Others

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 29, 2015

We need to redirect our culture away from ourselves to the needs of others and the glory of God. Culture must not be used merely for self-interest.

The readings we heard from Deuteronomy 15:1-11 and Acts 4:32-37 this evening talk about how the Christian community is supposed to act. The events in the reading from Acts take place immediately after the coming of the Holy Spirit. The people had an uncommon experience of the life and death of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

"Counsel Concerning Control Of The Tongue" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 27, 2015

James tells us how control of our tongue is an important indicator of our walk of faith.

Communicating with words is one of the distinguishing marks of human existence. It makes possible the clearest level of understanding, the conserving and transmission of knowledge from the past, and the sharing of information from one intelligent being to another. Like so many aspects of human ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Moves, We Have No Part On It

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To prove that we are already victorious in CHRIST JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we are already victorious in CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: Joshua 24:12 (Amplified Bible) I sent the hornet [that is, the terror of you] before you, which drove the two kings of the Amorites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fox And The Hen: An Exposition Of Luke 13:31-35

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 21, 2019

We have all heard of the fox and the henhouse

Go and Tell that Fox: An Exposition of Luke 13:31-35 When we read Jesus’ words, we realize that He was a master of word pictures. Parables are a type of word picture where a story is used to make a point in comparison to a more Western idea of stating and elaborating propositions, In this passage, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Patience

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Feb 25, 2012

Patience when we wait on the Lord.

Patience Lamentations 3:24-26 “The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. It is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the LORD.” Patience and loving ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gigo, Garbage In, Garbage Out.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2023

Life is about our words, deeds and attitudes, Basic garbage in will be basic garbage out. Is our daily walk in alignment with God's plan? Validity?

GIGO, GARBAGE IN, GARBAGE OUT? POISONOUS ROOTS. (GUY-GO) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GIGO, BASIC GARBAGE IN? BASIC GARBAGE OUT. Flawed or nonsense input into data produces nonsense output. Life is about the quality of the output depends on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Hebrews 12:12-15, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Depleted: War Against Peace.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 3, 2024

We can experience DIVINE PEACE that is out of this world. A believing believer can walk daily in the divine gift of peace. It is up to your choices.

DEPLETED? THERE IS AN ALL OUT WAR AGANST PEACE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Many say there are 6 basic emotions that everything flows from: 1. Fear, 2. Anger, 3. Sadness, 4. Joy, 5. Love, 6. Peace. Check the KJV of the Bible out: PEACE IS USED 429 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:11, John 14:27, Isaiah 48:18, Philippians 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cycle Of Sin (Nehemiah 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2025

Does the cycle of sin and repentance affect the church?

Does the cycle of sin and repentance in ancient Israel also affect the church? Let’s begin in Nehemiah 9. How different was Israel’s confession of their sins to a private confession to a man in a booth? Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the sons of Israel assembled with fasting, in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship -- Tithes And Offerings:

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 13, 2010

A look at what Scripture has to say about Tithes and Offerings

Stewardship: Tithes and Offerings: Last week we set the tone for the series on Stewardship ¡V we defined what stewardship is and we tried to bring home the understanding that stewardship went beyond just the act of giving --- it went to the core of living. It went to the core of who and who¡¦s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Foursquare

The Center Of My Joy

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 10, 2020

This message is about Jesus being the center of our joy. Our joy is not based on what happens externally to us, but on Who exists intenally within us.

The Center Of My Joy Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10; James 1:2-3; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 16:11; Galatians 5:22-23 Last week I spoke to you about being thankful and actually giving thanks to God regardless of the circumstances we are facing. You see, there are many people that can only express ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10, James 1:2-3, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#2 - Revelation: God Speaks Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2013

A series on theology. God still speaks - through the universe, through His Word, through His Son.

The fundamental question about God that we have to ask first is this: Does He speak? Does He communicate? Revelation means that God is not discovered by us, he REVEALS HIMSELF to us. REVELATION means God chooses to reveal his nature and his will to us. The LORD has made known His salvation; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness