Sermons on Root And Fruit:

A Kingdom Of The Receptive

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

The parable of the sower shows us how we are to receive the good news of Jesus Christ

A Kingdom of the Receptive Matthew 13.1-17 September 14, 1997 Morning Service Introduction I. Ben Franklin’s Field of Plaster: Ben Franklin was known for his outrageous experiments, one such experiment revealed that plaster could be sown with crops to help them grow, when he shared his discovery ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Grafted Into God's Family Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

A practical message about becoming a part of God’s family.

Grafted into God’s Family Romans 11:16-32 * In the medical world the word graft is a common word. Physicians use grafts to repair damaged skin, they graft to repair a damaged heart, and literally they use graft to repair damage. In Botany, grafting is used for a number of reasons ranging from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Vital Signs

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003

How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life With Each Other Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on May 6, 2009

2nd sermon in a 3 part series on John 15.

Life with Each Other Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:12-17 Introduction What is this? (show plant from window and wait for answers) I’m not so sure where the actual name is, you may…I call it an anomaly…a plant that I haven’t killed. Remember, I have the black thumb of death. What I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Bitterness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 30, 2011

Bitterness can be very destructive, we must be able to deal with it through Christ!

INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO CLIP SEABISCUIT • SLIDE #1 • As we continue examining how to deal with some of the dark emotions we face in life, today we will look at another emotion that can cause a lot of problems if we do not learn to cope with it. • The issue of bitterness is something that has ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024

James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18, Galatians 5:22-23, James 1:2-8, James 2:14-26, James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:2, Matthew 11:29, Hebrews 12:2, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:21-22, Isaiah 9:6, John 17:4, John 10:10, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Weeds In God's House

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2001

Tares grow with the wheat and do much damage to the church but there is coming a day of reckoning.

Weeds in God’s House Matthew 13:24-30, "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field: But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. But when the blade was sprung up, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2024

A sermon in the Lenten series "If Trees Could Talk." In this sermon we hear from the fig tree.

March 13, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 1:35-51; Luke 13:6-9 The Fig Tree Good evening, friendly humans. It’s such a pleasure to be with you here this evening. Thank you for inviting me as a guest speaker in your Lenten series. May I introduce myself? I am Fig Tree. I ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we will study the biblical significance of this parable, exploring its themes, symbolism, and practical applications.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares a profound parable that has been a cornerstone of Christian teaching for centuries. The parable of the sower and the seed (Matthew 13:1-23) is a rich and multifaceted allegory that offers insights into the nature of spiritual growth, the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Loamy Hearts

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 8, 2018

As a church and as a Christian, it is our job to sow seeds…to preach, teach and witness. It is God’s job to regenerate hearts, save, and mature.

Introduction Is anyone here do much gardening? What is the dirty secret among successful gardeners? Loamy soil! Every gardener quickly learns that good soil is vital for a healthy, productive garden. Good soil means it has nutrients to feed the plants and a texture that holds water long enough for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Your Joy "Tied" To?

Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on May 12, 2015

We tie our joy to many things, but we need to tie it to Jesus alone!

Good morning and happy mother’s day! You know, there are 1000 topics and sermons you can preach on Mother’s Day. I feel a lot of pressure up here today, because I want to talk about something memorable and impactful – something that can change our lives. But then I thought, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower & The Seed - The Wheat & The Tares

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on May 15, 2001

Understanding the meaning of The Sower& The Seed,The Wheat & The Tares

Biblical Reference: Matthew 13:10-40 The Sower and The Seed: ------------------------------------- There are those who sow Godly Seeds and those who sow Seeds of Deception and evil and there is a separation of the Godly and the unGodly. The Seed of the Word of God was Sown and yet it didn’t take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-40, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consider It Joy Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

Joy is more than happiness.

This morning we begin with a musical experiment. I need three volunteers to see if we can get these glasses of water to “sing.” (Select volunteers). As our volunteers rubbed the top edge, the water vibrated. You could hear the vibrations that came across as sound. If you would have looked closely, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Church Of God

How Rich Is Your Soil?

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 8, 2018

Teaches about the Parable of the Sower where Jesus tells His disciples about how the Word of God will be received & what it will produce

How Rich is Your Soil? In several instances Jesus gave lessons by telling stories called “parables” because they required some thought to fully understand. The lessons were intended for the people who were truly wanting to know more of the Kingdom of God. He wasn't interested in those who came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Palm Tree

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 2, 2023

[Palm Sunday.] Today we wave the palms as we come to this table … a sign that our sin has come to end. Today we wave the palms and come to this table as we profess our desire to serve God wholeheartedly.

Palm Sunday. A perfect example of the fact that Jesus’ Disciples and His followers get it … and don’t get it. They get that He is a king … a leader … a prophet and messiah sent by God … but … a king … a leader … a prophet … a messiah who rides into the Jerusalem on colt … not a great stallion or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Leviticus 23:40-43, Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist