Sermons on Productive Rest:

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 17, 2003

This is the final part of a series I did on the 7 "I Am" statements of Jesus in John.

June 29, 2003 John 15:1-8 “The True Vine” Intro I’m going to ask the ushers today to pass around some clusters of grapes. Would you be very careful to grip the clusters of grapes only by the branch, rather than by the individual grapes, and then simply pick off one grape for yourself and pass ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How's Your Heart For God's Gardening Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 12, 2007

Christ talks about 4 different soils, each representing a heart and how receptive it is to God’s Word. How receptive are you to God’s Word?

Here is one for the teachers in the crowd today! It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florists son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Are You Connected?

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 13, 2007

Are you connected to Christ or has sin caused a cut in your relationship with Him

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessings Or Curses?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 22, 2011

As we enter a new year we are in a place of decision - like standing in Shechem, between Mount Gerizim and Ebal. In the coming year will you choose blessings or curses?

BLESSINGS OR CURSES? There is a story about a mountain climber who wanted to climb the highest mountain. He began his adventure after many years of preparation. Since he wanted the glory just for himself, he decided to climb the mountain alone. The night felt heavy in the heights of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 22, 2015

Examining the fact that God is working out a greater plan in our lives.

Work In Progress II Peter 2:1-3 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In the manufacturing industry there is a phrase that is often used to refer to goods that are no longer raw materials but also not yet a finished product. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Mix A Lot Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2020

Why do we feel inadequate to be pure in heart... we mix a lot.

BEATITUDES SERIES: WE MIX A LOT MATTHEW 5:8 #Beatitudes INTRODUCTION… https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/the-purest-of-them-all/ Today we are focusing on Matthew 5:8 (turn there if you like) which introduces the idea of “pure.” I was thinking about the word “pure” and “purity” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Psalm 24:3-5, Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Optimal Mental Health Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 30, 2010

I want to start today by telling you what my success rate was for healing mental illness when I was a counsellor. Zero! I never saw one person ever get cured of a mental illness, and I am pretty sure not many others have either.

I want to start today by telling you what my success rate was for healing mental illness when I was a counsellor. Zero! I never saw one person ever get cured of a mental illness, and I am pretty sure not many others have either. These are not diseases that can be cured, they are mental and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Stay In Crete

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

To Encourage the minister to remain in the place where is assigned

“Mission Possible” Titus 1:4-5, 3:1-7 Tit 1:4-5 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. (5) For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Empty Philosophies Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Paul states explicitly here that there are philosophies that sound logical and reasonable but are simply wrong, and take us away from the Good News of Jesus. Logic and philosophy are good, but they can only take us so far.

Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Paul considered how Jesus makes the Christian faith different from all others. I hinted at the ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Personal Price Tag Of Being A Social Climber Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 24, 2015

If you desire to be among the prestigious members of society, you have to pay a steeper price than meets the eye; to climb socially, you may have to drop spiritually. Yet there are a few other reasons to question social climbing.

The Personal Price Tag of Being A Social Climber (Proverbs 23:1-8) 1. In her book, The Overspent American, Harvard professor Juliet Schor informs us most people are concerned about social status, but they live in denial. 2. She claims they rationalize to themselves they need a new car because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Omission

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

The enemy has done a brilliant job in obscuring some very important truths about fulfilling the Great Commission and the way to salvation

The enemy has done a brilliant job in obscuring some very important truths about fulfilling the Great Commission and the way to salvation. The word “salvation” in the Greek means to deliver from the consequences of sin and protect against evil. The enemy knows that just saying a simple “Sinners ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3, Romans 3:11, John 16:8, Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, Luke 8:12, John 3:36, 2 Corinthians 7:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Built To Last Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 7, 2021

Church congregations need to withstand storms: changes in membership, changes in leadership, differing political situations, changes in culture, and a host of potential challenges. Church congregations need to be strengthened and reinforced.

Built to Last (Romans 16:1-27) Intro 1. My kids just got a puppy that is scared of every appliance in the house, but one in particular. I suggested they name the dog, “Nature.” Because nature abhors a vacuum. 2. Appliances are not what they used to be. Old appliances were built to last. 3. We had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking Into The Year With Confidence In God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 2, 2026

A call to begin the year with unwavering trust in God, walking boldly under His guidance and assurance.

WALKING INTO THE YEAR WITH CONFIDENCE IN GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Key Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Supporting Texts: Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Benefits Of Holy Living – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

Holiness is not a burden but a pathway to abundant life. It brings supernatural peace, divine fruitfulness, honour, wisdom, and eternal rewards. The call to holiness is a call to true victory in Christ.

THE BENEFITS OF HOLY LIVING – PART 2 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 35:8 – “And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Psalm 92:12-14, Hebrews 12:10, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Application Of John's Message

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching

The Application of John’s Message Matthew 3:7-12 Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching, were repenting and being baptized in the Jordan River. This was an usual thing for the Jews to do. Among those who came into the wilderness were the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Holiness