Sermons on Roots Of Disunity:

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 14, 2025

Sermon based on John 15:1-11. This was a first sermon at a new church but could be used to encourage any time.

May I ask you something? What are you connected to right now? What gives your life meaning, direction, and strength when the days are long or the future feels uncertain? That’s not just a rhetorical question—it’s the very question Jesus answers in our passage today. Good morning. I greet you in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rooted In The Heart Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2004

This is the final message in the series and deals with the root of good speech -- our heart!

“Rooted in the Heart” Matthew 12:33-37 INTRODUCTION: We have spent several weeks looking at what the Scripture has to say concerning our speech and what we must avoid if we want to keep it on the cutting edge. Recently we have seen: 1. How explosive our tongue is. 2. The problems associated with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Roots Of Evil Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Six

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Roots Alive!

Contributed by Kathy Findley on Oct 25, 2003

The premise of this sermon is that sometimes there is much more disappointment in our hearts than hope! Advent’s message through the Prophet Isaiah is that hope is hidden deep within us, safe and secure, and is ready to burst forth in renewed life.

Advent II- Hope It was just this word of hope the people desperately needed to hear--the words that Isaiah wrote about the dry-looking stump with a green shoot growing out of it. The Israelites felt hopeless, in despair. The words Isaiah wrote told of that despairing and proclaimed that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Restored At The Root PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the transformative power of God's love and grace, and how it can heal, restore, and strengthen us, no matter our brokenness.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I trust that this day finds you basking in the warmth of His love, secure in the knowledge of His grace, and eager to grow in His wisdom. Today, we gather here, not as mere individuals, but as a collective, a community, a family drawn together by the magnet of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-15

Topics: Restoration

Immovable Roots

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL.

TEXT - PS 1:1-3 BLESSED IS THE MAN THAT WALKETH NOT IN THE COUNSEL OF THE UNGODLY, NOR STANDETH IN THE WAY OF SINNERS, NOR SITTETH IN THE SEAT OF THE SCORNFUL. 2 BUT HIS DELIGHT IS IN THE LAW OF THE LORD; AND IN HIS LAW DOTH HE MEDITATE DAY AND NIGHT. 3 AND HE SHALL BE LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

The Roots Of Jealousy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52)

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Roots And Froots

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 21, 2004

This church had itself rooted in these strong leaders, but also, most importantly, in Jesus Christ Our Lord. How do I know that the Colossian church had strong roots in Christ? I can tell because of their fruit.

ROOTS AND FROOTS COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 INTRODUCTION READ COLOSSIANS 1:1-8 I. THE ROOTS OF THE COLOSSIAN CHURCH The roots of the Colossian church are ones that run deep. The letter to them is written by the Apostle Paul who was the founding force of all the Gentile churches. Paul had a ministry in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roots And Leaves Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 19, 2005

Growth comes in our lives as we meditate on God’s word.

GOD, WATER AND LIFE OCTOBER 3, 2004 Psalm 1 “Roots and Leaves” INTRODUCTION The desert is abundant with life, but there is a stark contrast between plants that are near water and plants that are in the drier parts of the landscape. Those plants near the water display abundant growth. Those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Root And Fruit Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 14, 2024

James is going to make the case that we are not saved by good works but once we are born again good works will be the natural response to our love and gratitude to God.

James: Practical Faith  James 2:14-26 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  10-13–2024 Where’s the Fruit? I once had a conversation with a guy in his 20s. I’ve known him since he was a little kid. He went to church every week, Christian school, said a prayer in 5th grade, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Roots

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 10, 2023

The picture seen around the world - NFL Players and staff on their knees in prayer. What does that say to us and were all those prayers indeed heard and answered? Why is this answer important for believers today?

It was the picture of 2023 seen around the world. Even non-sports fans were impacted as Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest following a play on Monday Night. Medical teams rushed in. For 10 agonizing minutes CPR was administered. Finally, a faint heartbeat was detected. The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-13

Rooted In Love

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 1, 2025

ROOTED IN LOVE 1. ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE 2. THE WIDTH AND LENGHT AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST 3. LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE

ROOTED IN LOVE 1. ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE 2. THE WIDTH AND LENGHT AND DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST 3. LOVE THAT SURPASSES KNOWLEDGE ****************************** ROOTED IN LOVE 1. ROOTED AND ESTABLISHED IN LOVE EPHESIANS 3 : 14 - 19 For this reason I kneel before the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Bitter Roots!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 13, 2001

The moment you’re offended you have a choice. You can choose to forget it, or to hold on to it. When you choose to hold on to it, a bitter root begins to grow.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Have you ever asked yourself, "Why do people have difficulty getting along with one another?" How can people whose families have lived together as neighbors for a thousand years start killing each other? Why ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:15, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted And Grounded PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Emphasize the importance of dedicating time to God, allowing His Word and love to nourish and anchor us, and continually growing in our faith to become more deeply rooted in Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a subject that's as essential to our Christian walk as air is to breathing. We're going to talk about being rooted and grounded in Christ, the perks that come with it, and why it's so crucial that we keep growing in Him. I want to start with a quote ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Topics: Grow, Christ