Sermons on Prune:

Connected & Confident Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017

Message provides practical insight on how to increase prayer effectiveness by (1) maintaining a clear conscience (including how we do that) (2) Then staying connected by abiding in Christ daily in our thoughts.

Connected and Confident Prayer 1 John 3:22 11/29/15 We are dealing with the subject of prayer, not as an intellectual exercise, but in a sincere pursuit of relating to our God in such a way that we are effective in our prayers. If we are to become effective in any human endeavor, we must be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, 1 John 3:18-24, John 11:41-42, 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Do You See What I See? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 7, 2013

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 21 verses 5 through 7

Luke 21: 5 – 7 Do You See What I See? 5 Then, as some spoke of the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and donations, He said, 6 “These things which you see—the days will come in which not one stone shall be left upon another that shall not be thrown down.”7 So ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is America In For A Shaking?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

In Leviticus and Deut. God included in His covenant with Israel, the Shemitah which is the Hebrew word translated “release” in Deut. 15:1-3.Just as God reserved the seventh day of the week as a Sabbath, He also established the seventh year as the Shemitah

Is America in for a Shaking? 
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Scripture: Jeremiah 25:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Handling Rejection Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 21, 2012

In Isaiah 53 the rejected servant of God brings our acceptance through: 1) Living through Rejection (Isaiah 53:1-3), 2) Bearing the Consequences of Rejection (Isaiah 53:4-5)

Abraham Lincoln existed at a time of much division as we have today. In the forthcoming Hollywood movie on him, we see how Lincoln suffered from his ugliness throughout his lifetime and even during his tenure as President. Those who knew him, however, saw past the ugliness and through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Other

John Jesus I Am Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God?

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024! Thesis: To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Exodus 3:13-15, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fiddle Vs. Violin; Staff Vs. Rod

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2005

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me, let us consider the difference between correction and punishment.

Fiddle vs. Violin? Staff vs Rod? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: Seems many people today do not know the difference in punishment and correction. I was speaking at a church in Clinton, Ky. The Sunday School teacher did a very good job. In his lesson he said there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent: Utterly New Anticipation

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 20, 2005

UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION IS THE HOPE GIVEN THAT WE MAY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

ADVENT: UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION ISAIAH 2: 1-5 NOVEMBER 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Much For This Soup?value?worth?then?now?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2005

Let us look at value and worth? What is a bowl of lentils worth? That all depends on how hungry you are, and how you value your birthright? Esau bought a very expensive bowl of soup?

VALUE? WORTH? THEN? NOW? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com KNOWING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VALUE, PRICE AND WORTH? ( I hold before me a bag of lentils. We identify lentils as a Biblical food. You can buy a bag of lentils at any grocery store. The bag I purchased cost $0.79. It is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:30-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Friendship

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

It has been said that if you have one true friend in your life you are lucky. This morning the Lord is going to teach us about FRIENDSHIP and HOW WE CAN HAVE SOME TRUE FRIENDS!

Everybody needs true friendship. There is a real hunger for it. The problem is finding the time to create real friends. It takes time and effort to make friends. Many of us settle for the imitation friends we have on the TV. ILL>>>I remember my dad used to talk to “Hunter” when that was a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Daily Routine Of Abiding Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Abiding in Christ takes daily effort

Purpose Series #3 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) The Daily Routine of Abiding John 15:1-8 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 4:22-24 INTRODUCTION: All of us have some kind of morning routine. Mine has advanced in complexity since my college days. Back then, I just got up, threw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes Of God Always Meet Our Needs

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2001

How the Attributes of God Meets Our Needs

God’s Attribute, Verse and Human Need 1. Adequacy - 2 Cor. 3:5,6 - Feelings of Inadequacy 2. Friend - Jn. 15:13-15 - Loneliness 3. Enabler - Phil. 2:13,14 - Lack of needed abilities 4. Supplier - Phil. 4:19 - Lack of resources 5. Faithful - 2 Thes. 3:3 - Instability 6. Gentleness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Beef? Where Is The Fruit?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 27, 2002

The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT?

WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The average church member spends more a month on PREMIUM TV CABLE AND SATELLITE SYSTEMS THAN ON MISSIONS. WHERE IS THE BEEF? WHERE IS THE FRUIT? I begin the lesson with a big, sweet yellow apple in my hand. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6, Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grapes Under The Gavel

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Nov 3, 2001

We no longer have to be grapes under the gavel but can be the sweet fruit of God.

Grapes under the Gavel Isaiah 5:1-17 Introduction: Have you ever heard of the comedian Gallager? He smashes watermelons and other foods with a large wooden mallet. The bigger the object getting smashed often bigger the mallet/hammer. He gets the audience all wet. Many come, especially those in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-17, Revelation 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Using Your Gifts Properly" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 28, 2003

Temptations to watch out for in using our spiritual gifts. How to avoid falling into these traps of Satan.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 31, 2003 “Using Your Gifts Properly” John 15:1-17 INTRODUCTION: During the month of August we have been talking about spiritual gifts--reminding us that each of us has been given at least one and usually more than one gift when we become a Christian. We ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

No Middle Ground

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 13, 2003

I marvel at God’s forgiveness and His unchanging love when I fall – His is a forgiving love that is unconditional and not based upon your performance or your character but rather His holiness and righteous character. As Martin Luther discovered after a f

No Middle Ground Hebrews 5:12-6:9 "As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him; rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving...Colossians 2:6-7" I marvel at God’s forgiveness and His unchanging love ...read more

Denomination: Baptist