Sermons on Roots And Shoots:

Unshakeable Joy In A Shaking World - Advent Message

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 14, 2025

This is a message about joy, during Advent. It is about how it is that we can have joy that does not change in the midst of our circumstances, and how we can sustain our awareness of that joy through loving obedience to God.

Sermon for Advent 3 - Joy - December 14, 2025 - What gives you joy? Name one thing. What are some examples of joy? Of course I’ve had times of great happiness in my life which come close to joy. Marrying my beautiful wife Barbara in 1987 was a great highlight. And then comes the challenge of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Warning On Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Explores the meaning of money, the dangers of greed, and the importance of gratitude.

Welcome, everyone. I'm glad you're here. We're here to talk about something we all know. Something we all use. Money. We all need it. We all want it. But what does it mean? Is it just paper and metal? Or is it more? G.K. Chesterton once said, "When it comes to life, the critical thing is whether ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Topics: Love Of Money, Root Of Problem

Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God’s faithfulness endures through our doubts, fears, and failures; He calls us to trust, obey, and pray as He fulfills His promises in our lives.

Some of us walked in today with silent rooms at home and silent prayers in our hearts. Some carry questions that keep us awake at night. Some feel like the calendar keeps turning while the promise still tarries. If that’s you, welcome. You’re in good company with a man and a woman who learned what ...read more

Topics: Sarah's Roots, Life Journey

Second Sunday Of Advent- Year A -- The Ax Lies At The Root Of The Trees

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 5, 2025

When the axe of Jesus Christ hits the tree of people's lives; heed the Advent voice to repent!

Men who cut down the beloved, 200-year-old iconic Sycamore tree in Northern England were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. The tree was featured as the backdrop in movies like Robbin Hood because it sits in the gap between two grassy hills in the English countryside growing right next to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

The Lion Of Judah Reigns! Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 25, 2010

As John is shown heaven's throne, he sees the Lion of Judah as the slaughtered Lamb taking the scroll. How this truth drives out our worry! Parts: A. He is the slaughtered Lamb. B. He is the universal King.

Text: Revelation 5:1-6a Theme: The Lion of Judah Reigns! A. He is the slaughtered Lamb B. He is the universal King Season: Pentecost 4c -- God's Names Date: June 20, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/The-Lion-of-Judah-Reigns_-Revelation5_1-6A.html Grace and peace to you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

That They May Be One (Memorial To Robb Elementary Version)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 28, 2022

So how does that prayer get answered through His disciples today until Jesus comes back? We need unity! We need peace! We need perseverance!

THAT THEY MAY BE ONE (Memorial to Robb Elementary version) Text : John 17:1 - 11 John 17:1-11  After Jesus had spoken these words, he looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son so that the Son may glorify you,  (2)  since you have given him ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

You're A Winner! - Genesis 25 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob.

It’s fun to listen to the birds out there, isn’t it? Alright. Question: Who knows the longest running game show on TV? What do you know? What do you think it is? Not Jeopardy. What else? The Price Is Right! Not the Wheel of Fortune. The Price Is Right. In 1956 The Price is Right came out. It’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wise Messiah-King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 6, 2009

Jesus Christ is not only the Messiah King of Israel, He is the Savior of the all who believe and the source of the believer’s righteousness before God.

The Wise Messiah-King (Jeremiah 23:5-6) 1. This past year was quite a year for Kokomo. Hillary Clinton and Barrack Obama visited our town. Crowds gathered to see them. Some were supporters, others were undecided, and others wanted to see such famous people. 2. Although these visits brought ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abide In The Servant-King: Discipleship Rooted In The Crucified And Risen Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 9, 2026

We live in an age of disconnection. Constant notifications, fractured attention, shallow relationships, and spiritual distraction mark the 21st century. Discipleship is not first about activity for Jesus, but abiding in Jesus.

Abide in the Servant-King: Discipleship Rooted in the Crucified and Risen Christ INTRODUCTION: FOLLOWING JESUS IN A FRAGMENTED WORLD We live in an age of disconnection. Constant notifications, fractured attention, shallow relationships, and spiritual distraction mark the 21st century. Many people ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Peter 2:24, Luke 9:23, Romans 4:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Possessing The Land - Part 4: Remember Your Roots Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Nov 1, 2007

Part 4 of a series about God moving Christians into a deeper experience of Himself.

Possessing the Land - Part 4 Remember Your Roots - Read: Joshua 5:10-12 1. Introduction The children of Israel crossed the Jordan in full view of the enemy stronghold of Jericho, which lies in the great open plain (3:16). From this city, especially from the vantage point of its walls, the whole ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Dangers Of Letting Bitterness Take Root - Detox Today Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Aug 16, 2007

We all have unfair and unjust things happen to us; that’s a part of life. When we are hurt, we can choose to hold on to that pain and become bitter, or we can choose to let it go and trust God to make it up to us.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Future Focus Present Faithfulness - Uprooting Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Message continuing to address the problem of bitterness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 10 “Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pulling The Roots Of Racism And Discrimination To Fulfill The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 16, 2020

In all their colors, shapes, sizes, languages, and ages, human beings are amazing - and related to one another!

I am a people watcher. The way people interact with each other, how they show various emotions, and appropriate the uniqueness of cultural differences, have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. All human beings have more in common with each other than they think. When the Triune God said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16, Jeremiah 1:5, Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Rooted Are You In God's Word? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Aug 13, 2019

Unfortunate circumstances cannot and should not define who we are. It's what we choose to do with them that determines the outcome. We either believe in God wholeheartedly or we don't. Even a tiny doubt can taint our faith in his supremacy.

It would be fair to say that the following statement is not even believable: "I've never encountered any hardships; nor have I known anyone with evil intentions!" If we are a part of this world, whether a child, an adolescent, or an adult; we have tasted dysfunctions somewhere along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:28, Genesis 39:1, Genesis 41:41

Rooted And Grounded In Love Ephesians 3:17-19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

Ephesians 3:17-19 speaks to the very heart of our Christian faith: being rooted and grounded in the love of Christ.

Rooted and Grounded in Love Ephesians 3:17-19 Introduction: Today, we delve into a profound passage from Ephesians that speaks to the very heart of our Christian faith: being rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Our key text will be Ephesians 3:17-19. As we explore this Scripture, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19, Colossians 1:27, Romans 8:38-39, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal