Sermons on Pruned:

The Benefits Of Focusing On Jesus Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 29, 2003

When you say: "I do not have sufficient strength, resources or wisdom to handle this problem." - Jesus says, "My grace is sufficient for you for My power is perfected in your weakness

1. When you say: "It’s impossible!" - Jesus says, "What is impossible with men is possible with God. All things are possible for him who believes." (Luke 18:27; Mark 9:23) 2. When you say: "I’m too tired" - Jesus says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that Christians must abide in Christ to have life eternal.

Abiding In the Vine Text: John 15.1-7 Thesis: To prove that Christians must abide in Christ to have life eternal. Introduction: 1. The vine symbol was one with which the disciples would be familiar. a. It was a common figure from the Old Testament (e.g., Ps. 80.8-14; Isa. 5.1-7; Jer. 2.21; Ezek. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, John 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will You Accept Gods Invitation And Come?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 12, 2010

This parable got people listening to Jesus - as always. There was a twist for his hearers, and for us. Will we accept Gods invitation or will we make excuses?

For the second week in a row the subject of food appears in our Bible reading. Last week we thought about Jesus sending out teams of two into the local towns and places that he was about to go (Luke 10:1). His teams were instructed to accept the hospitality of food and drink and shelter they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

Living From The Inside Out Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

FRUITFUL LIFE - All want a life that’s fruitful - Might think… lives we lead to Christ… certainly includes - BUT FRUIT IS ALL THAT IS COMING FORTH

Order is a relative term—Order lies within/ the order that matters is below deck - Titanic—captain influenced to impress others pushed her… at the bridge… manage what’s below the deck everyone sees… casual… - Ice…what’s below… the ballast is being lost…>Picture of tragic irony… see below & ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Fig Tree

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009

From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unto Us A Son Is Given Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 17, 2009

Unto us a Son is give because He is a priority from God, with the authority of God, and who gives us liberty that is only found in God.

Sunday, December 10, 2006 “Unto us a Son is Given” Text: Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah continues with his prophesy Unto us a Child is born and goes a step deeper by saying unto us a son is given. It is interesting to note that not only was Isaiah a man with a burning desire to follow God, but he was also a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Curse Of The Barren Fig Tree

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

Sermon on the parable of our Lord on the barren fig tree.

THE CURSE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE TEXT - Luke 13: 1-9 INTRO. - There is a message to everyone in this great parable of Jesus. God extends mercy and grace to all. He provides and meets needs. He loves and cares. But God has his limits. He looks to see what we will do with what he has given us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At Life

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

Funeral of older lady

Song: In the Sweet By and By as Family Enters “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:15-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sow And Reap Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Life is very short but use it with sowing good things so that you will reap the same

Gal 6:1-10:Sow and Harvest By Rev. Andrew B Natarajan “Let everyday begin with seeds you plant” – Robert Louis Stevenson ( Authored Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde). Every action creates reaction.Is everything happens to you is a result of your own actions. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Millennium In Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2012

Many portions of the Bible discuss a literal Millennial reign of the Messiah on the earth; because it is so interwoven and connected to other teachings, we can consider the Millennium an important point of our faith.

The Millennium in Focus (topical) 1. Futurist Thomas Frey blogs, “People are seriously worried. I’ve been in a number of conversations recently where people are very worried about our coming era of automation where fewer and fewer jobs will be left for people to do. A few months ago I ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put

Introduction • Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put financial wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Growing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 4, 2016

For Mother's Day we need to consider WHAT ARE WE GROWING? We look at John Chapman, JOHNNY APPLESEED... Good growth is planned...

WHAT ARE YOU GROWING? GUIDED GROWTH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6 (KJV) But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. 2 Corinthians 9:6 (NLT) Remember this—a farmer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pride And The Wicked Tenants

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Apr 5, 2025

So often we let our pride get in the way from admitting we were wrong, or to see something from another angle. This morning the Pharisees Pride keeps them from acknowledging Jesus for who he is and provide a cautionary tale for us.

Pride and the Wicked Tenants Good Morning. Believe it or not, we are in the final days of Lent! The Scripture lessons from today through Good Friday are all Jerusalem and Temple themed. Today’s especially we focus on a common temple theme of having a right heart and purity when we come before God. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On The Spiritual World

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2025

The spiritual world is often considered an unknown entity, apprised as a realm or dimension beyond the physical.

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, a French priest and philosopher once remarked: “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Hebrews 11:3 reminds us: “By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 4:12, Amos 3:7

Are We A Good Or Rotten Fig?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 1, 2025

we can always grow in faith with the right 'manure'

Luke 13:1-9 A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, “Lo, these three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down; why should it use up the ground?” And he answered him, “Let it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal