Sermons on Pruning:

The Blessings Of No

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned whe

1. Have you considered all the blessings that are available to you when you hear the word, “No”. Most of us like to get what we want, but are frustrated when we hear somebody say, “No” to our requests. Instead of growing resentful, angry or disillusioned when you come up against denials of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Fathers

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 16, 2001

If a man wishes to be a truly great father, he must fulfill the roles God has given him in the family.

Great Fathers Eph 5:22 – 6:4 I have worked very hard the summer and growing a few flowers in my front yard. I have had some success and some failure in that endeavor. It didn’t take me long to figure out that, like so many things in life, gardening is about balance. You need the right amount of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sheep And Shepherd

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority.

The Sheep and Shepherd There has been much teaching on the role of the pastor and his relationship to those God has placed in the local congregation under his authority. There has been much hurt caused by imbalanced teaching; as well as improper, or abusive methods of leadership. Throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:13, Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Return To The Garden"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 12, 2005

God did not create Eve until Adam had learned to be the "Keeper of the Garden." If our sons are not taught to be "keepers of the garden," there is no hope for the future of America. America’s gardens (homes) will become a wilderness!

Title: "Return to the Garden" Introduction: God Made a Garden. Have you ever wondered why God made man in the first place? As you study the creation story, it is very evident that God was very pleased with his beautiful garden. But there was no man to till the garden soil. He made man to be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Say To Those Whose Well Has Run Dry?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 30, 2002

This message on reclaiming joy in your life deals with the sources of joy as well as paths toward recovering joy in your life.

- When we’re stressed and distressed by the state of our lives, we find ourselves in pathetic condition: - we’re irritated by even the smallest inconveniences and problems, - we rarely laugh, - we’re quick to snap at people, - we flop into bed each night, exhausted, - we have no joy in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Types Of Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 18, 2004

The Master is seeking a harvest. In lives He’s redeemed by His blood; He seeks for the fruit of the Spirit, And works that will glorify God. A fruitful life is a joyful life

Twelve Types of Spiritual Fruit - John 15:1-16 Jesus taught: "You did not choose me but I chose you that you should go and bring forth much fruit." Jesus said: "You will know them by their fruit." Illustration: Imagine the beauty of fields where the tassels of dark green corn and heads of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

A Work In Progress Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jun 6, 2007

Discipleship is the process of transformation

A Work In Progress Matthew 28:19 – 20; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 June 10, 2007 Matthew 28:19-20 “Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The True Vine - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the final of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on our need to abide with Christ to be fruitful for the kingdom.

(Inspiration for this series from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") We are exploring Jesus’ final "I Am. . ." teaching on earth - John 15: 1-8 Building towards our purpose – individually and as a church – not to become fuller plants, with bigger leaves, and thicker branches. But to bear ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Bear Family- Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Pless on May 29, 2006

We need to be a part of the Bear Family.

The Bear Family John 15:8 (KJV) 8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. Introduction You Have heard of the Three Bears Story: The Papa Bear, The Mamma Bear, and The Baby Bear. 2182. The Bible "Bear" Family A little girl was sent by her sick ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Construction Zone

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 11, 2006

God wants to keep working on improving us until we get to heaven.

INTRODUCTION -What do you think of when you think of a construction zone? -Dirt -Noise -Progress -Chaos -We normally try to avoid such places, don’t we -Hospital Construction -Road Construction -House Construction -We like for things to be neat, orderly and completed -But seldom are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Staying Connected

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 29, 2009

Jesus says that it is not our "religious activity" that produces fruit, but our relationship with Him.

I THINK MOST OF US WOULD AGREE THAT MINISTRY IS A VERY REWARDING PART OF OUR LIVES. ALL OF US “ADD TO” AND “ASSIST WITH” THE CHAPEL’S MINISTRY IN SOME FORM OR FASHION. HOWEVER, WHERE WE DIFFER IN OUR INVOLVEMENT RELATES TO WHY WE CHOOSE TO DO ALL THESE THINGS. FOR MOST, WE DO IT TO FURTHER THE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Ive Got The Joy Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 16, 2009

We look at the flvor of joy

"I’ve Got the Joy...’ Galatians 5:22 Introduction: We used to sing a little chorus: "I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy .. ." Watching many Christians makes me wonder why there seems to be so little joy among God’s people. We seem to have every¬thing figured out except how to be joyful. Joy is a fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Peace

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Nov 29, 2004

This is an Advent sermon.

Advent is a time of preparation, not just for Christmas, but for the coming of Jesus. The celebration of Advent is more than a memory of Jesus’ birth. It is also a realization that he is coming again. There will be a Second Advent. Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for Jesus’ coming ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Man's Best Multi-Tool

Contributed by Steven Hopper on Jun 17, 2010

Father's Day message on how the Bible is God's all-purpose tool for men, like the popular pocket multi-tools.

A MAN’S BEST MULTI-TOOL-II Tim. 3:16-7, II Tim. 4:2, Heb. 4:12 Moses’ staff was a multi-tool for God’s use. God gave us a multi-tool-Bible. I have several types of multi-tools-show them. 1. KNIFE-cuts, separates, divides. A. Conviction. Acts 2-”Cut to the heart-what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational