Sermons on pear tree: showing 466-480 of 32,976

Got Fruit?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

Parable of the fig tree

Got Fruit??? Luke 13:6-9 January 23, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 (NLT) Then Jesus used this illustration: "A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. [7] Finally, he said to his gardener, ’I’ve waited three years, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by David T. Smith on Oct 24, 2011

This is a message concerning the Law of sowing and reaping and how to have victory in the reaping.

TITLE: Victory In Sowing and Reaping TEXT: Galatians 6:7, 8 INTRO: Several years ago a woman by the name of Mrs. Jane Kolodziej was attempting to have her husband released from the psychiatric ward where he had been committed because she had testified that he had tried to kill her and their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Schemes Of The Devil Part 5: Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 18, 2007

Part 5 continues to focus on unforgiveness.

The Schemes of the Devil Part 5: Un-forgiveness Part 2 Scriptures: Luke 17:3-4; Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: In my message last week, I shared with you the fact that we are required to forgive if we want God to forgive us. Jesus taught that God will only forgive our sins (and forget about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Now What-- Will It Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2014

Does Knowing Your Church's Purpose Statement make a difference in the lives of its people.

Now What--What Difference Will It Make? NLAC August 31st, 2014 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 We are completing our series on “We Accept The Job—Our Mission.” The job we accepted was to love others, to teach the word, to reach the world and to support it all with our ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 20, 2014

In introduction to a study on the fruit of the Spirit discussing the nature, source and development of the fruit of the Spirit in the life of a believer.

Introduction to the Fruit of the Spirit Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh January 19, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:16-26 – “This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17 For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Hypocrites Who Think They Are Saved, Holy And Godly. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 10, 2022

A Good tree produces Good fruit, and a bad tree produces bad fruit. A Good Tree can’t produce bad fruit, and a bad tree can’t produce good fruit. So every Tree that does NOT produce Good Fruit is chopped down and thrown into the Fire.Matt 7:15-20

1. We have to be careful and take heed that no one deceives us. 2. Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. 3. We need to Beware of False Prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves. 4. The Hypocrites will act religiously, but they will reject the power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, 1 Timothy 4:2, Proverbs 26:25, Jeremiah 23:11

The Land Of Narnia Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 5, 2005

Increasingly Christ has been pushed out of Christmas... but there is a deeper struggle and a higher objective for us who love Jesus. No matter how successful the world may be in removing Christ from Christmas... our Jesus is "on the move."

OPEN: On December 10th we’ve reserved the local movie theatre for a private viewing of “The Tale Of Narnia – The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” It’s the story of 4 children in war ravaged WWII London who are sent to the country, to the home of a rich relative where 1 of their only pastimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be All That You Should Be Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 2, 2015

A sermon addressing the steps towards holiness.

Be All That You Should Be I Peter 1:13-17 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ From 1980 until 2001 "Be All That You Can Be" was the slogan used by the army in its recruiting. Once an individual enlists in the Army they are sent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Gifts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 27, 2017

Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts represented.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS Tomorrow's the big day! We'll be diving into the mountain of presents and ripping and tearing and experiencing our moments of glee. The idea of giving gifts on Christmas originated with the wise men presenting gifts to Jesus. Today we'll look at what those gifts were and what they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

The world is moving to a universal conformity as governments legislate for uniformity and control. But what about the Christian for he/she must not compromise the faith. As evil increases how will that impact Christians. Compromise is an ever increasing danger.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 12:1-2, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Timothy 6:3, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conformity Is This World’s Sheep Dog Trials – A Very Serious Matter Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022

Conformity is the rule these days under increasing totalitarianism, but that will present problems for the Christian. One stands firm or compromises. To be faithful means holding fast to God’s word, not yielding our faith to distorted values so that we “fit in.” This is a difficult area.

CONFORMITY IS THIS WORLD’S SHEEP DOG TRIALS – A VERY SERIOUS MATTER INTRODUCTION TO CONFORMITY The sheep dog trials found in sheep breeding countries is a competition where sheep dogs round up a group of sheep and ensure they are penned. The winner is the fastest. Australia, New Zealand and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:4, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:10, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Peter 1:14, Galatians 2:11-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Wake Up To A Contagious Style Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to a Contagious Style – 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 1-10 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Thanking and Remembering (vs 2-3): • (a). Work produced by faith (vs 3a). • (b). Labour prompted by love (vs 3b). • (c). Endurance inspired by hope (vs 3c). (2). Evangelizing and Affirming (vs 4-8): • (a). Words (vs 5 & 8). • (b). Deeds (vs 5b). • (c). Signs (vs 5c). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-10

Denomination: Brethren

Dried Sticks Or Flourishing Vine

Contributed by James May on Aug 1, 2007

This sermon is concerning the story of the Fig Tree. The fig tree represented Israel, the church and each of us as Christians.

Dried Sticks or Flourishing Vine By Pastor Jim May On Thursday morning Jesus entered Jerusalem as a crowd stood beside the streets waving palm branches and throwing them down as a carpet for him to ride on. Others took off their outer coats and cast them at his feet as well. He entered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goodness, 6th Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 4, 2024

We are studying the 9 fruit of the spirit. This lesson is about goodness. Are we fruit trees or firewood trees?

GOODNESS IS THE 6TH FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 7/4/24 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Introduction about fruit: WE ARE STUDYING THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT FROM ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 12:21, James 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freely Forgiven

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 7, 2005

Sinners have always been saved the same way! By faith! Abraham and David are Biblical examples of this fact.

Freely Forgiven Rom 4:1-8 There is a surprising resistance to the message of “justification by faith.” Not infrequently I have been challenged by people who have said, “Do you mean to tell me that if a murderer–rapist repents and believes at the last minute before he dies he will be justified by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist