Sermons on Olive Branch:

Up A Tree, And Out On A Limb(Branch)

Contributed by Joe Robbins on Jul 11, 2009

When You desire to see Jesus, you will take all measures to make it happen.

Up A Tree, and Out On A Limb(Branch) by: Bishop Joe D. Robbins Luke 19:1-10 "Bible Passage" We all have times in our lives when it seems that there are no answers to our questions, or solutions to our problems. Then we either hear about what God is doing in someone elses life, or remember ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am The Vine And You Are The Branchs

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

Theachig children to understand what we do is the fruit we produce.

I am the Vine; you are the Branches JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 12, 2015

We can only be grafted to Christ by cutting our attachment to our way of life and its creature comforts just like a gardener prunes bushes to make then grow better. The useless branches have to be removed in order to save and strengthen the stronger ones.

A newspaper reporter went to interview a successful small business owner. “How did you do it?” he asked. “How did you make all this money?” “I’m glad you asked,” the businessman said. “It’s a great story. When my wife and I married, we started ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does It Mean That There Will Be A ‘davidic Branch’?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 5, 2017

A look at the nature of the "Davidic branch" prophecy.

Raising Up A Branch: The prophecy is that there will be a descendant of David who will fulfill these predictions. - Jeremiah 23:5. What Will That Look Like? 1. There will be a king. - Jeremiah 23:5. 2. He will be wise and just. - Jeremiah 23:5. 3. His people will live in safety. - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The True Vine - We Are The Branches

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 17, 2024

If we develop our relationship with Jesus and want to become all that God would have us be, then God will treat us in whatever way necessary to make it happen.

Around this time last year, I signed up to be an “Angel.” This was not in the company of God’s Angels in Heaven and on Earth but with a wine club here in Australia called Naked Wines. It is a club comprising private and small-scale wine growers across Australia and New Zealand. Anyone can purchase ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grafted Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

A practical message about becoming a part of God’s family.

Grafted into God’s Family Romans 11:16-32 * In the medical world the word graft is a common word. Physicians use grafts to repair damaged skin, they graft to repair a damaged heart, and literally they use graft to repair damage. In Botany, grafting is used for a number of reasons ranging from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Uprooted Trash Talkers Vs Green Olive Trees Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED CAN NEVER CANCEL OUT THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED CAN NEVER CANCEL OUT THE LOVINGKINDNESS OF GOD I. (:1-4) EXPOSING THE VICIOUS ATTACKS OF THE WICKED FOR WHAT THEY ARE A. (:1) The Wicked Boast in Empty Victories 1. Their Heart is bent on Evil 2. Their Opinion of themselves is Inflated Sarcasm = "o ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mount Of Olives – The Priority Of The Great Commission (12/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

The urgent task and maximum priority of the Church is the fulfillment of our Lord’s final instruction. The Way of the Cross does not end at the crucifixion or with the resurrection. It ends 50 days after Passover with the Great Commission. We bleed evangelism.

Message by Eddie Fernandes (Click series title) Introduction We end a 12-week journey today. We have been in a 3-month study on the Stations of the Cross. We did not follow the traditional 14 stations. We will also not end at Calvary, as most traditions do. Let me remind you of the 11 places we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Moment When Jesus’ Feet Touch The Mount Of Olives Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

A detailed and compelling vision of the return of Christ. What happens when Jesus' feet touch the Mount of Olives?

[Divide into two parts?] - This passage contains detailed prophecy about the return of Christ – specifically, the moment when Jesus’ feet touch the Mount of Olives. - We are going to cover a lot tonight, but there is so much interesting and compelling details here that I don’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

In Or Out Of The Fort?

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 4, 2008

This is a short Devotional that would be great for use to get folks out of the Church and into the Streets. Taken in part from a Sermon written by a good friend of mine, Bro. Bill Snow of Woodland Park Colorado.

In Or Out Of The Fort Ephesians 6:10-17 Ever since I was kid I have always been a big History Buff. I always have enjoyed studying and learning about our nations history. For example: Take out a one dollar bill and look at it. The one dollar bill you’re looking at first came off the presses in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love: Passion Or Promise? Valentine - Marriage

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 10, 2005

Does love sustain our commitment or should commitment sustain our love? The story of Gomer and Hosea is a spiritual Valentine from God to us! Love is a promise that ENDURES, PROCURES, and SECURES. Powerpoint at website.

Love: Passion or Promise? Hosea 2-3 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PassionOrPromise.html In our nation, a divorce is granted every 26 seconds. Slightly more than half of all marriages, and nearly 60% of all remarriages end ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"making Our Home In Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2022

A sermon about being connected to Christ.

John 15:1-17 “Making our Home in Jesus” In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus likens Himself to a Vine and God the Father to a Farmer. We, believers in Christ, are the branches. But notice that Jesus doesn’t just say that He is any old vine. He says, “I am the Real Vine.” Why ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

"producing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 7, 2023

A sermon about the importance of staying connected to Christ.

John 15:1-17 “Producing Fruit” There is a story in the Bible where Jesus comes across a fig tree, and He tries to find some fruit on it. But there is no fruit, and so Jesus curses the fig tree saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” (pause) Boy, life is scary crazy, and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Builders Of The Temple

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 14, 2024

We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. He did physically build a temple, however, the scripture alludes to one being named, ‘The Branch’, to build the temple, and, ‘they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the Lord.’

God tells us He will protect, guide and keep watch over us for His eternal purpose. In our scripture this morning, we will witness this Spiritual behavior. We read of Zerubbabel being the master carpenter over the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. In the physical realm, he did physically ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:6-8, Zechariah 6:1-15, Zechariah 3:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ