Sermons on Spiritual Fruits:

What Holds When You’re Tested

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025

In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Sow Seeds Of Faith

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 13, 2015

“The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground. He sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how”. (Mark 4:26-27)

Mk. 4:26-34 Theme: Sow seeds of Faith Text: 1 Sam 16:1-13; 2 Cor. 5:6-10; Mk. 4:26-34 The last few weeks were one of the saddest in the history of our dear nation Ghana. We witnessed and experienced the tragedy caused by the floods that had unfortunately become a yearly routine. This year ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love When It Is Undeserved Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 5, 2015

When the Holy Spirit develops His fruit in our lives He will help us to love, even when it is undeserved.

Love When It’s Undeserved It’s Time To Grow - 2 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Strength Of Being Tender ~ Gentleness Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 13, 2008

Gentleness is the character that will show humility, calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ in meeting the needs of others. It is to be more than just a personality; it is to be who we are from the work of the Spirit within us.

Opening illustration: There is a story of a corporal at Valley Forge who was directing three men as they tried to lift a log into place. It was too heavy, but the corporal commanded again and again, “All right, men, one, two, three, lift!” A man in an overcoat came by and said to the corporal, ‘Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey, Wait A Minute

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 23, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 2: 1 – 16

Leviticus 2: 1 – 16 Hey, wait a minute 2 ‘When anyone offers a grain offering to the LORD, his offering shall be of fine flour. And he shall pour oil on it, and put frankincense on it. 2 He shall bring it to Aaron’s sons, the priests, one of whom shall take from it his handful of fine flour and ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Love Like Jesus Loves

Contributed by Gary Holt on Oct 25, 2025

Jesus calls His followers to:  demonstrate genuine love,  faithful obedience, and  fruitful lives as His friends.

“Love like Jesus loves” John 15:12–17 A woman once decided to bake a cake for a special occasion: - She measured the flour, sugar, and oil perfectly. - She mixed in the milk and vanilla, - she poured the batter into the pan and slid it into the oven. But after 30 minutes, when she peeked ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding And Producing

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jul 29, 2019

By giving God attention daily (abiding) we will bear fruit. It’s not automatic, but it is inevitable.

INTRO Good Morning… Blah Blah… talk about something… We are going to continue our series through John this morning… And i don’t know about you but this has been one of my favorite series that we have done… And if you missed a week you can always go to our website to watch the week you missed, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unceasing Rejoicing, Prayer & Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 25, 2019

These brief but pointed admonitions in our passage hold for us the secret of a peaceful heart amid the turmoil and clamor of a hectic world.

1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 UNCEASING REJOICING, PRAYER & THANKSGIVING “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Our passage is a series of brief, staccato commands for Christian living. It contains ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Gentleness: Strength Under Control Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Dec 1, 2004

The 8th sermon in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

Introduction: 1. When was the last time you heard a sermon on gentleness? That’s what I thought. It doesn’t sound like something you would read about in the Bible. In fact, it doesn’t sound like something that important at all. However, it’s a fruit of the Spirit, so it really is a big deal. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain-Moving Faith Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

Mountains come in all shapes and sizes. Jesus has a better idea than climbing a mountain. He says you can move a mountain. But sometimes instead of moving the mountain, God moves you.

INTRODUCTION It’s a true story; only the names have been changed to protect the embarrassed. Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith told great Bible stories, and she would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A Return On The Investment Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2011

In the midst of this devastation a harvest of another kind is ripening and producing an incredible return.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT Vehicles being thrown around like toys in the rushing waters and heartbreaking stories of lives lost have filled the news reports. The damage to bumper harvests was also devastating, probably in the billions of dollars, as the states of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vine Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 12, 2016

If you are faithful, you will be fruitful.

The Vine John 15:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 12-13, 2016 [Bring up 4 baskets with varying amounts of fruit in each one] When I was growing up our neighbors had a vineyard. I can remember playing football in our backyard and stopping to eat so many grapes that I would get a stomachache. I also ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The True Vine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the profound truths in John 15:1-8, emphasizing our need to remain connected to God, our source of life, in order to bear fruit that glorifies Him.

Good morning to you, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to dig deep into a powerful passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 15, verses 1-8. Now, these verses are like a three-course meal, serving us The Source of Life, The Necessity of Abiding, and The Promise of Fruitfulness. Or, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Believers, Relationship, Christ

The Workings Of The Holy Spirit: Character And Gifts

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 5, 2017

The Holy Spirit is vital in the life of a believer. This is a message on the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Workings of the Holy Spirit: Character and Gifts – March 5, 2017 When I was 16 years old, I had been living with serious depression for three years. I was using a lot of marijuana, which was only numbing the pain. It wasn't helping me make any progress in life. So I was pretty sad. At night ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1, 1 Corinthians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational