Sermons on Prune:

The Meditation Of My Heart

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 23, 2012

A brief look at Psalm 19:14. What does it mean for the meditation of my heart to be acceptable to God? How do I control my thought life?

The Meditation of my Heart Introduction Share- thoughts concerning what God is showing me- in hopes of encouraging others going through trials. This has been one of the most difficult periods of times in my life- yet one of the most spiritually fruitful. God- closing the gap between what I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Charismatic

A Vision Of World Peace Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 26, 2022

Isaiah has a vision of peace. This vision came from God. What Isaiah gives us here is totally different from "visualizing peace". We need to see what Isaiah saw. The vision of peace the prophet saw and foretold.

The subject of peace has universal interest. There are international conferences in process working toward world peace. Why is there such an interest in world peace? It is because of the atrocity of war and the devastation it brings. You may have seen the bumper sticker, “Visualize World Peace.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Expositional Sermon Series Overview: The Fruit Of Our Lives – A Call To Repentance And God’s Love

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 6, 2025

From the beginning of time, humanity has wrestled with the consequences of eating bad fruit—both literally and spiritually.

Sermon 1: The First Bite – The Danger of Eating Bad Fruit Text: Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12, James 1:14-15 Main Points: Sin begins with deception – The serpent twisted God’s words (Genesis 3:1). Sin looks appealing but leads to death – Adam and Eve fell because they trusted their own wisdom over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:4-5

The Choice (Deuteronomy 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 29, 2024

Is faithfulness to God a choice between two ways? Let's look at Deuteronomy 11.

Did God expect Israel to choose between two ways? Were they to bear the fruit of obedience, love and service to God to be blessed in the land? Are we to bear fruit? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 11. What did Moses preach to Israel about their relationship with God? The Lord is your God, so you must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean That Jesus Is The True Vine?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 4, 2025

The Content, the Condition, and the Consequences of a fruitful vineyard.

What Does it Mean That Jesus Is the True Vine? John 15:1-17 In the book of John, Jesus says “I AM” seven times. Seven is the number of completeness, of spiritual perfection. They are: I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE – (John 6:35) I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD – (John 8:12) I AM THE DOOR – (John 10:7, 9) I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Ghaly on Aug 26, 2015

Requirements of spiritual growth and fruitfulness

Spiritual growth, requirements of fruit-bearing(Luke 13:6-9): 1- Death of the old life John 12:24 2- Good soil Matt 13:23, 3-Opression Exodus 1:12, psalm 105:24 And as they afflicted them, so they multiplied and so they grew That is, in proportion to their afflictions was their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Sermon On Gardening

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

THE MAIN THING JESUS WANTED HIS DISCIPLES TO KNOW AND DO CAN BE BOILED DOWN TO THIS >>> PRODUCE FRUIT. Every plant that “Hits the dirt and dies is designed” by God to do one thing, reproduce.

A Sermon on Gardening Give everyone a seed as they enter the building. ATTENTION ill >>> I planted my garden this week.... I love to see things grow but mostly I like to eat what grows. SHOW plan tin cup.<<<< TAKES WORK - TIME EFFORT - WATER FROM GOD << HE CREATED IT ALL "Nothing grows ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 2 - God Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 12, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 2 - GodTalk I. Introduction We have begun a brand new year. It is the time we naturally consider new things. So, I challenged you last week that it is at the beginning that we should consider the beginning. I took you to Genesis 1:1 and said that we must reorder our lives so that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Travailing To Prevail

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 19, 2015

We are called to fervent prayers over any difficult situation in our lives. Prayer will open closed doors, pull down satanic oppositions and barriers and give victory on every side.

TRAVAILING TO PREVAIL Study Text: James 5:16-18 Jam 5:16 Confess faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous one avails much. Jam 5:17 Elijah was a man of like passion as we are. And he prayed earnestly that it might not ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 27, 2012

The word "Church" is so often used out of context. This sermon series helps the church (the people) identify how God defines church buy using seven different analogies found in the Bible. This is the introduction sermon to the series. There are eight serm

The Church (Sermon 1) Sermon Series by Timothy Gardner Church Analogies (Overview) I found this poem found hanging on a wall in St. Louis at a local Salvation Army church. It was knitted together and it hung in the sanctuary. I wrote it down because i found it interesting to share with others. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fruit Of The Spirit - Joy

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 14, 2018

A series based on the Fruit of the Spirit, helping us reach our full potential.

Fruit of the Spirit - Joy Galatians 5:22-23 April 15, 2018 I need to admit I’m kind of confused. I’m not really sure what’s going to make me happy! I was thinking about a new car. But I wasn’t sure. Maybe one of these would work!! But then again, I thought I could change my wardrobe. You ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Dependence

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 8, 2002

To find joy, one must continually abide in the Word, Prayer, and in His unbounding love.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! The Crisis of Dependence Pastor Jerry Vargo Text: John ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 5 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 18, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 5 You know sometimes we see something and we really don’t know how it came to be. We know a little bit of its origin, but not the details. Like with Mount Rushmore. [Mount Rushmore creation illustration.] So if you want more detail of the creation of Mount Rushmore, you can go to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing 101: Witnessing As A Way Of Life Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jul 5, 2005

This is the Fourth in a 5 part series on becoming a witness for Christ. This message investigates the idea of witnessing as a way of life. A simplified understanding of witnessing that is real.

You Shall Be My Witnesses Pt 4 ¡V Witnessing, A Way of Life Acts 1:8; John 15:1-17 In Acts chapter 1:8 Jesus says to His disciples ¡§you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: *other

Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

AS WE COME TO THE LAST OF OUR SERIES ON FAITH, WE ARE LEFT WITH, “FAITH”. IN OUR PASSAGE JESUS USES A VIVID ILLUSTRATION TO SPEAK ABOUT FAITH. WHAT IT IS, WHAT IT IS NOT, AND WHAT IT SHOULD BE. IN FACT SCRIPTURES USES THE ILLUSTRATION OF TREES, GARDENI

FAITH AND THE FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-21 Now in the morning, when He was returning to the city, He became hungry. 19  Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it except leaves only; and He *said to it, "No longer shall there ever be any fruit from you." And at once the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-21

Denomination: Baptist