Sermons on Righteous Branch:

Like A Cedar

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004

The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

263 - Born To Sin, Born Again Not To Sin Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jun 28, 2003

The title says it all. We are born into the nature of sin, but we are "spirit-born" to overcome sin!

Sermon 263 – BORN TO SIN, BORN AGAIN NOT TO SIN ILL. Humor: Of the many things in life that are certain one of them is you always get found out in the end or, to use the old adage, ’Be sure your sins will find you out’. This young couple were about to get married. The young man went to his Dad ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the depth of God's love for us, as illustrated in The Parable of the Vineyard and the concept of being grafted onto Christ the Vine, emphasizing that we are not striving for God's love, but securely planted in it.

Today’s sermon is grounded in Matthew 21:33-46 and Philippians 3:4b-14. We’ll be exploring The Parable of the Vineyard, God's Love Poured Out in Christ, and what it means to be Grafted onto Christ the Vine. You know, it reminds me of something that A.W. Tozer once said: "God never hurries. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:4-14

Topics: Vineyard, God's Love, Christ

Why Did God Have To Kill His Son To Forgive Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2021

Why did God have to kill His Son for me to obtain forgiveness. Why couldn't God have simply forgiven me without that sacrifice?

OPEN: Dick Van Dyke once told a story about a preacher who was showing his 4 year old son a picture of Jesus. But the man didn’t want his son to get the wrong idea and so he said: “But son… it’s not really Jesus. It’s just an artist’s impression of Jesus.” The boy looked closely at the picture and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christmas Message – The Men Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 22, 2022

It is most revealing to study the men of the Incarnation for some wonderful thoughts emerge. This Christmas message looks at a subject not often covered - the men. God bless all who read this, you and your families, for this Christmas and always.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – THE MEN OF THE INCARNATION ===================================== An explanation – I highlighted a number of words and phrases in the biblical text in red, but because the layout here can’t use formatting, I have placed those in capitals. I hope you don’t mind. I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:39-42, Matthew 1:18-19, Luke 1:43-47, Matthew 1:20-25, Matthew 13:55-56, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 2:25-35, Luke 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lot – Part 1 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 11 – 13 Lot Begins His Failure Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 13, 2022

We embark on a 6 part series on Lot. The Genesis record of Lot is one failure after another and deep involvement with sin. We will look at how all this happened and the sorrowful end of a broken and failed man. Lot walked the road to ruin always.

LOT – PART 1 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 11 – 13 LOT BEGINS HIS FAILURE One the more troubled characters in the Old Testament is Lot and he had a life that began with a good example in Abram and deteriorated from there on. We will look at this man’s life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:31, Genesis 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-5, Genesis 13:5-7, Genesis 13:8-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Tree Looks Dead

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Nov 24, 2025

This is the first sermon in an Advent sermon Series, "The Gospel According to Isaiah."

Introduction: When the Tree Looks Dead The first Sunday of December reminds us that we are entering the Advent season. This is the time when we prepare our hearts to remember the Lord’s first coming and to look forward to His return. Isaiah begins this journey in an unexpected place. He does not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The True Vine

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Being grafted together to the TRUE Vine

Jesus the True Vine John 15: 1-9 Introduction: * Jesus Christ in his offices, for a relation to his people, most fitly resembles a vine. As a vine is week, lean, and small, in outward appearance, not like a cedar for its great height, or a oak for its strength, so was Christ in his state of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 13 from 1 John focusing on the privilege of being children of God and abiding in Him.

Like Father – Like Son 1John 2:29-3:3 Review The first two chapters of John’s letter focus on the God of light. John passed on the message He heard from Christ that was still reverberating in his ears and heart – God is light with any speck of darkness. God is pure, God is ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Key To A Fruitful Life Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 10, 2018

Message 38 in our journey through john's Gospel. This message explores the concept of abiding in Christ taught by Jesus in chapter 15.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Key to a Fruitful Life” John 15 I. Public teaching and ministry of Jesus 2-12 II. The Private teaching and ministry of Jesus 13-17 A. Forgive as Jesus forgives B. Love as Jesus loves C. Practice the truths that soothe the troubled soul ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:23-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Life Without Christ Part 2

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

A Biblical Description of man without God

(*See part 1 for the first four points) 5- The Man Without God is Powerless to Live Above Sins Grip On His Life. Ecc 7:20 There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins. John 8:34 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 2 Pet 2:19 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Hosanna! Glorify The Lord! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 12, 2022

It's Palm Sunday and the crowd is shouting for Jesus to become King and save them. Do they understand what they're asking for?

Glorify the Lord 2022 Lent / Genesis 37:1–11; Luke 19:29–40; John 12:12–19   • Intro • Palm Sunday - A tradition well over 1600 years old. • A Christian pilgrim in Jerusalem around 380 wrote that he saw local Christians descending from the mount of Olives waving palm fronds. • By 1200 AD the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15, 1 Kings 6:29, Leviticus 23:40, Psalm 92:12, Psalm 118:25-26, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blindness In Misinterpreting God’s Way-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 29, 2025

3 of 6. YHWH God answered the frustrations experienced by His prophet Habakkūk, when he misinterpreted God’s way. Spiritual blindness results from misinterpreting God’s way. But, ?What characterizes that blindness? Misinterpreting God’s way, blinds you to...

The BLINDNESS In MISINTERPRETING GOD’s WAY--III —Habakkuk 1:6a(:5-11) Attention: Have you ever experienced realistic artwork done with chalk on cement walkway. It’s made to appear 3-dimensional. To the person walking down the sidewalk or in the town-square, the artwork has the look of real water, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:6, Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice Over Your King! Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Zechariah 9:9 promises the king of Israel would come into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. 400 years later, Jesus fulfilled this important prophecy.

“Rejoice Over Your King” Zechariah 9:9 Today marks the opening of a very serious and enjoyable time of year for Christians, the week we call Holy Week. We have been planning events, making arrangements and preparing ourselves for this special season of worship within the church. We ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Insights The ‘bride Of Christ’ Analogy Gives

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2019

The "bride of Christ" analogy is one that can be difficult. Looking at several of the New Testament passages referencing that, this sermon unpacks five ideas about the church being the "bride of Christ."

- Beautiful but opaque analogy of the church as the bride of Christ. What does that mean? - That nature and frequency of analogies in the Bible. - The Bible often uses similar analogies as word pictures of who we are. A few examples: a. The branch. - In John 15 Jesus refers to Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-2, Ephesians 5:22-32, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 21:9, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist