Sermons on Produce:

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005

This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Rhythms And Seasons - Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 12, 2010

Today's worship experience is meant to recapture the seasonal rhythms that will lead us towards fall, harvest, celebration, and thanksgiving.

On Rhythms and Seasons Thanksgiving, Oct 10, 2010 • Opening hymn – In Thanksgiving Let us Praise Him #557 • Greeting time • Welcome/ announcements/ intro – Steve - family service – activity packs available - CLM on Wednesday - Worship night – Nov. 6; ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 17, 2003

This sermon explores the fruit of struggling with trials.

The Sweet Fruit of Bitter Times James 1:1-4 Krispy Kreme donuts are all the rage right now. Many of us have tasted them. Some people will line up and wait for hours to purchase these sweet delights. Let me tell you about the process that leads to a Krispy Kreme donut. First the little balls of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Bearing Fruit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 7, 2010

A sermon about abiding in Christ.

John 15:1-10 “Bearing Fruit” Over and over again in the Old Testament, Israel is described as being the Vine or the Vineyard of God. In Isaiah 5:7 the prophet declares: “The vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel.” In fact, the vine had actually become ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Escape From Boredom's Path Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 9, 2008

Boredom is just one of many emotions that can rob us from having a wonder relationship with the Lord.

Escape from Boredom’s Path John 10:10 Intro Jesus said, “A man’s life consist not in the abundance of things which he possess. Yet men and women today feverishly are seeking satisfaction in power, profit, and pleasure. As the poet Cowper has said, these people will be disappointed in their ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepared To Suffer

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust.

Introd.: motto of Boy Scouts = "Be Prepared" God's message to Joseph in Egypt = help the nation to be prepared for 7 years of famine doctors take much more time today than they used to to make sure patients understand and are prepared for the operation Illust. of not being prepared: Peter wants his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Let Go Of The Vine

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 15, 2007

You don’t have to be Tarzan to learn to hold on to the Vine. Practical outline on abiding in Christ and how to ’branch out’ and bear fruit for the Father, our Husbandman. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Don’t Let Go of the Vine John 15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DontLetGo.html Sometimes it may seem we are spinning our wheels and going nowhere. What are we supposed to do then? We live in an age where we feel we must always be busy and be doing something. We are restless [and young!] and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 20, 2024

A series on the parables of Christ.

Title: “The Parable of the Sower” Script: Mt. 13:1-23 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 1-21-24 Intro: People love stories. From the time you were a young child, your parents read stories to you. Stories are passed down from generation to generation. My grandfather was one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remain, Restore, Return Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 31, 2024

#8 in "What's in a Name? The I AM Statements of Jesus"

Remain, Restore, Return (Pew Bible p. 848-854) GRACE VIDEO Happy Resurrection Sunday! He is risen! Please open your Bible to John 15. Several years ago, I baptized a boy on Easter Sunday morning. The next week I asked him if he was reading his Bible that the church had given him. And he ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Abide In Christ: The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 13, 2007

The "Great Vine" outside London is the oldest and largest vine in the world. But guess what. There is an even greater “Great Vine” Jesus and we are the branches.

The Great Vine in the Hampton Court Palace Gardens outside of London is the oldest and largest known vine in the world. The Great Vine is more than 230 years old. It measures 12 feet around the base. Its longest rod is 120 feet. The fruit produced each year averages 500 to 700 clusters of grapes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Soil For A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 7, 2026

This message teaches that a greater tomorrow is the product of a prepared heart that is receptive, obedient, and responsive to God’s Word.

PREPARING THE SOIL FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 13:23 Key Verse: “But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” — ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Hope Of Glory Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 20, 2025

This message unveils Jesus as the Hope of Glory, dwelling within every believer to bring transformation, purpose, and eternal promise.

JESUS THE HOPE OF GLORY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 1:27 Key Verse: “To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” — Colossians 1:27 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11; Galatians 2:20; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Year Of Alignment Not Struggle

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 24, 2025

This is not the year of endless struggle. This is the year of alignment. God is calling His people into position, order, and flow.

THE YEAR OF ALIGNMENT NOT STRUGGLE INTRODUCTION Many believers have been taught that the Christian life must always be hard, exhausting, and full of endless battles. While spiritual warfare is real, constant struggle is not God’s design for His children. God never intended His people to live in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whose Vine Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 10, 2004

Part 2 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." We must (1) stop denying and start depending; (2) stop trying and start trusting; (3) stop resisting and start persisting; (4) stop pouting and start praying; and (5) stop delaying and start obeyin

WHOSE VINE IS IT ANYWAY? A Declaration of Dependence John 15:1-8 July 11, 2004 Introduction: This week we will be continuing our series titled “A Declaration of Dependence.” During this month in which we celebrate our independence as a nation I want us to turn our attention to our dependence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Prison Break

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

What we need to do when life gets overwhelming, when it comes in like a flood; is RAISE OUR PRAISE! Understand me when I tell you that Praise is permeated with Productive Power.

I. Nobody wants to go to prison willingly. Prison does not have the appeal of a Hilton, beach, or exotic location. I know by the reports that we hear of our prison systems running over that it must be the number one vacation destination in the world. It is evident that we are living in difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-26