Sermons on Pruning:

What To Look For In A Mate Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2020

If you’re searching for a mate, make sure there’s a spiritual match.

One popular dating site makes this intriguing claim: “What happens when you apply scientific research to dating behavior? A whole lotta love! But this isn’t destiny, it’s deliberate.” This site asks subscribers to answer 80 questions to determine “32 Compatibility Dimensions.” No doubt some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Demands Exclusive Worship

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Aug 15, 2012

I don’t know where you are in your relationship with Jesus this morning, but, God demands exclusive worship. A person can say they are a Christian and even claim to worship Jesus but only a genuine follower understands the sacrifice, to be in over their

I saw on Facebook last week that Dean went scuba diving. His status update reminded me that learning to scuba dive is on my bucket list. Kristi and I went on a cruise about 10 years ago and one of our excursions on that cruise was scuba diving. We maxed out at about 35 feet. I know that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 8:16, Ezekiel 8:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cpr For A Healthy Heart Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message one in a series exploring the Biblical directives for a healthy walk. This message explores the first element: Continually Cultivate a dynamic relationship with God.

Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 1 INTRODUCTION The sins of the churches in Revelation so severely condemned by Jesus have become common place in the church today. Ephesus in spite of doctrinal purity, lost their devotional passion. They lost the passion of their first love ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, James 4:4-7, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Yield Him Fruit Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 12, 2021

Today may you be astounded by the character of God, warned by the failure of the people of God, and encouraged to yield God fruit because Jesus expects yielded fruit.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: YIELD HIM FRUIT MARK 12:1-12 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 12:1-44 [6:16] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.12 PARABLE 1 (p) Once upon a time there was a flamingo herder who lived in a land where flamingos were the most prized animal one could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation In Progress Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 15, 2002

Discipleship, the process of change.

Today we will be continuing with our look at 5 foundational purposes of the church. You will also find that these principles should become foundational purposes of each of our lives. Last week we looked at the purpose of evangelism. Today we will be exploring the purpose of discipleship. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examine Yourselves

Contributed by Benny Horn on Feb 3, 2002

I believe in the Biblical doctrine of "once saved, always saved", but be absolutely sure that you were "once saved". To know for sure, just answer this question, "Do you know Jesus Christ?"

Examine Yourselves By Benny D. Horn, February 3, 2002 Introduction: Last Sunday morning, I preached a message on "The Eternal Security of the Believer". I preached on how I believe if you are truly saved that you cannot lose your salvation. Last Sunday night, I preached on God’s chastisement of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

"Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Nov 26, 2004

Where does hope come from and how do we get it when life brings us to the point of hopelessness?

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches First Sunday of Advent November 28, 2004 “Hope in the Midst of Hopelessness” Isaiah 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: Today is the first Sunday of Advent and our theme is HOPE. What is hope? Emily Dickenson puts it this way: “Hope” is the thing with feathers-- That ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 64:1

Denomination: Methodist

Get Over It

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

Many need to get over their hurts that they have experienced in the church and go on for God instead of quitting on God!

PHIL.3:13-14 “GET OVER IT!” A) So, here you sit tonight, as a child of God, and the Bible says that you are to forget everything behind you! * You should be reaching forward! * This is why people are failing in life! * We are either living in the past, or we are living for now, and we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian & Military Service

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 6, 2003

This is an examination of what the Word of God teaches about the Christian’s participation in the military and carnal warfare.

I want to begin this lesson by acknowledging that when we address the subject of whether or not the Christian should take part in the military we are dealing with a controversial subject. The Church has debated this subject for 1400 years. Many theological scholars and Christian philosophers have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Tree Are You?

Contributed by Chris Summers on Jun 24, 2005

What branch are you on now in life? Are you produceing fruit?

What kind of tree are you. Good morening everyone. What kind of tree are you ? Kind of a strange question isn’t it. What kind of tree am I ? Have you ever looked back in your life and looked at the things that you have done and looked at what you could have done ? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 30, 2005

One of a series in the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with the phrase, "Thy Kingdom Come."

It is a common plot for television and movies for a man to take a woman to a restaurant on a date. It is a French restaurant, and the menu is printed in French. The woman, fluent in the French language, orders something that only she and the waiter understand. The man, not wanting to appear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Response To Our Sinfulness Part 2

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006

Explores the meaning of the word Grace and how God has demonstrated grace.

Gods Response To Our Sinfulness Part 2 Previously in Titus chapter 3 we have learned a 7 fold definition or explaination of spiritual depravity of mankind. The spiritual condition of all people before God saves them. It is a list that decribes our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Root Of Jesse

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 20, 2006

An exploration of the meaning of the 2 names of Jesus revealed in Isaiah 11-12

The Branch and The Root of Jesse Isaiah 11-12 Jesus has many names. Prince of Peace, Lord of Lords, Morning Star, King of Kings, Immanuel, Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Lion of Judah, Living Word, Blessed Redeemer, Bread of Life, Living water, the Rock, the light of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Overcame Others' Faulty Assumptions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions

How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions - Matt. 22:23-24 Illustration:Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it towards goals of beneficial permanence that fulfills the group’s real needs. Dr. John Haggai, Lead On!. Everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Very Stone

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

Followers of Christ will not be received well by the world and its rulers, but we are called to be faithful.

Sermon: “THIS VERY STONE” Rev. David Anderson Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 3:12-21, Matthew 21:33-43 + + + Reading again from the Gospel of Matthew we listen to these words of our Lord Jesus: “This very stone which the builders rejected has become the had of the corner...” It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran