Sermons on Roots And Shoots:

Find Joy In The Journey - Love - 1 John 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 10, 2019

The discovery of Love and the actions of love opens up our eyes to see Jesus, to hear Jesus and to touch Jesus, but the action of hate causes us to be blind to Jesus, deaf to Jesus and out of touch with Jesus. Love puts us in the light while hate traps us in darkness.

Transition Video: Dennis Swanberg – Easter Sunday Series: Find Joy in the Journey in 2019 Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, John 13:34, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Outside Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jan 24, 2007

Christianity is rooted in moving outside of ourselves – to the oppressed and the powerless. If we are going to go where God desires we will need to move outside of ourselves and move into the lives of others. In chapter 2, James provides two illustrations

Outside Of Ourselves James 1:26-2:26 Caring for unwanted children, building hospitals and schools, providing financial assistance to needy families, providing food for the hungry and homes for the homeless, advancing literacy, caring for widows, championing the abolition of slavery, advocating the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Gentleness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Now we deal with gentleness, which is actually from the same root word as kindness, to be useful. However there are many more uses of the word in the Greek that have slightly different meaning like mildness, meekness, suitableness, and humility.

Begin by reading the Magnificat Luke 1 verses 46-49 and then Luke 2:13-19. I find that passage gives me a sense of the peacefulness and gentleness of the night of Christ’s birth. There’s no better display of gentleness in the Bible than Mary when she found out she was pregnant, and then gave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Parable Of The Foolish Farmer Series

Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010

This parable teaches about our response towards wealth. Wealth, by itself, is not sinful. It is one of the ways God uses to bless us. The Bible says that it is the love of money, and not money, itself which is the root of all kinds of evil.

The parable of the foolish farmer (Luke 12: 13-21) This parable teaches about our response towards wealth. Wealth, by itself, is not sinful. It is one of the ways God uses to bless us. The Bible says that it is the love of money, and not money, itself which is the root of all kinds of evil. 1 Tim ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Gaining Discernment From David Part 1 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny."

“A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining Discernment From David Part 2 Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on Aug 29, 2014

Learning from the mistakes of others is the best way to learn. These two lessons consider David's great life and some of the roots behind his worst failures. Based on the book by Charles Swindoll, "David: A man of passion and destiny"

“A tree is best measured when it’s down.” David was a man after God’s own heart. And yet, he made tons of mistakes. As we learn from his mistakes, let’s also learn from his response to those mistakes! Not only did David leave us a lifetime of lessons about things ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unsaved "christians"

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 13, 2009

Good works are not the root of salvation, but they sure are the fruit of salvation. There are so many "Christians" in our churches who are not really saved. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Unsaved “Christians” (Preached first on 02/11/08, Sunday) Text: Luke 6:43-46 Explain the Scripture text. Illustration: The great evangelist, Billy Graham, has been quoted many times as saying that the greatest mission field in our country to today is in our local church – the people sitting ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love One Another: A Transformed Commandment John 13:34-35 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 14, 2024

In John 13:34-35, Jesus delivers a profound directive to His disciples, laying the foundation for genuine Christian community. Let us explore how this commandment, rooted in truth, has the power to transform lives and relationships.

Love One Another: A Transformed Commandment Introduction: Today we embark on a journey of understanding the transformative power of love, as commanded by our Lord Jesus Christ. In John 13:34-35, Jesus delivers a profound directive to His disciples, laying the foundation for genuine Christian ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 3:18, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pruned For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 12, 2025

When life feels most overwhelming, God lovingly prunes us—not to punish or limit us, but to free us from distractions, deepen our roots in Christ, and make us abundantly fruitful for His glory.

Pruned for His Glory John 15:1-5 Why is it that when life feels most chaotic—our calendars full, our energy drained—we feel the least spiritually alive? What if the very chaos we’re resisting is what God is pruning to make room for real growth? We look across life’s horizon and see endless ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

All Who Are Thirsty

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 21, 2025

“To hunger and thirst for God is at the very root of our being. It’s the way God made us. When there is no hunger for the presence of God, it is an indicator that something is wrong spiritually.” - Dave Butts

All Who Are Thirsty, Come   Isaiah 55:1-13 Introduction “To hunger and thirst for God is at the very root of our being. It’s the way God made us. When there is no hunger for the presence of God, it is an indicator that something is wrong spiritually.” - Dave Butts Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 14, 2024

CHRISTMAS originated with Christ. Before Christ there was no Christmas. The root word of Christmas is CHRIST. Christmas is all about Christ. What is the truth about THE CHRIST of Christmas?

I. JESUS CHRIST is the TRUTH! It was Jesus Christ Himself who said in reference to God, “Your word is truth” (John 17:17). And so we are told in John 1:1 that, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”?? A. Then we learn in John 1:14 that, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, John 1:14, 1 Timothy 2:5, Romans 11:36, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 19:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Funeral In Song

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 26, 2022

The woman I preached the funeral for asked me to lead those at the funeral in two Christians hymns. And in those hymns was the power of a risen Christ.

Psalm 96:1-5 "Sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth! Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; he is to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Creation, Something From Nothing!" Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Aug 20, 2001

Being rooted in the first eleven chapters of Genesis is critical for every believer. In this series, we’ll be covering topics such as, where do cavemen fit? How destructive was the flood? Were there dinosaurs on the ark? To the false teachings of evol

"Something From Nothing!" "In The Beginning" series part 1 of 7 Text: Genesis 1 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - August 19, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Bible Church

When Is Abortion Racism?

Contributed by John Piper on Mar 29, 2007

In the name of Jesus Christ and rooted in the gospel of his death and resurrection for sinners (including abortionists and pastors), my aim is to stigmatize abortion by associating it with racism. I would like you to link abortion and race the same way yo

For the sake of full disclosure let me tell you one of my main aims in this message: In the name of Jesus Christ and rooted in the gospel of his death and resurrection for sinners (including abortionists and pastors), my aim is to stigmatize abortion by associating it with racism. I would like you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist