Sermons on Spiritual Fruits:

The Fruitful Steps #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2007

This is the third in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

Just Walk Across the Room The Fruitful Steps - #3 > We’re headed for a brain-bender right out of the blocks. Ready? Here’s how it will work. I will say a word or phrase, and then you just tell the person sitting next to you what comes to mind. Here is a little word association for you. Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tree Ripened Fruit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 15, 2003

The story of Zacchaeus is more than a children’s song. It is the truth of the impact that a life saved by grace should be making in the world.

March 16, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 19:1-10 Subject: Salvation Title: Tree Ripened Fruit This morning I want to share with you the story of Zacchaeus. This is not the same story as the children’s song you all know but it is the power and kind of humorous story of a man looking for meaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fruitful In Old Age

Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014

This sermon analyzes Psalm 92:12-15, showing God's saints who are older what He expects of them while also showing the younger saints what they need to be aiming for in old age.

INTRODUCTION The scripture reading that I chose will be the text that I will introduce this series of lessons with today, and it will be our scripture reading for the duration of the lessons. I would encourage you as we go through this month of lessons to write this passage down or to meditate on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit - Gentleness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 31, 2018

a series on the Fruit of the Spirit, to help us become more Christ like to the world. This focuses on Gentleness

Fruit of the Spirit - Gentleness Galatians 5:22-23 May 27, 2018 VIDEO of a fight at Wisconsin Dells Water park this past Mothers Day. Found on youtube. Sometimes you have to laugh, because if you don’t you’re certainly going to cry! That was a scene from the Wisconsin Dells this past Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Timothy 2:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ever Increasing Fruit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022

Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Luke 14:26, 1 John 4:13-16, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 John 3:22, 2 Peter 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Spirit-Filled Life (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024

When the Holy Spirit fights against our sinful desires, when we follow the Spirit’s leading and let Him guide our lives, and when we start seeing the fruit of the Spirit ripening in and around us—that’s holiness. That’s God’s ultimate goal for our lives.

The Spirit-filled Life (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/11/2017 For the past few weeks we’ve been exploring key passages of Scripture that teach us vital truths about who the Holy Spirit is and what He is anxious to do in our lives. In the first week, we learned about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Be A Fruitful Christian

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

If we are going to be productive and fruitful Christians, then we need to live by the same principles that Jesus taught his disciples.

“HOW TO BE A FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:1-14 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) Before salvation, we fail short of glorifying God; now however, we are enabled to and should live for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Faith: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Aug 1, 2010

Faith is not something we can muster up or dig down deep to find. It is the fruit of God in the life of His surrendered child. In God, this is called foreknowledge. In us, it is the assurance of His foreknowledge. In Him, this is omniscience. For the

Faith can be the difficult to find when you need it most. It is in the darkness of temptation and in the lonely, sinful distance we need its light most. In Ephesians 2:8, Paul reminds us that faith “is the gift of God” and that it comes from God – it is not something we can muster up or dig down ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Going God's Way? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 6, 2020

If we want to go God's way in life, we have to: 1. Recognize the importance of repentance (vs. 1-2, 7). 2. Examine the essentials of life (vs. 2-6). 3. Focus on a fruitful life (vs. 5-9). 4. Trust Jesus to turn our lives around (vs. 10-12).

Are You Going God's Way? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 3:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - January 7, 2018 (Revised October 6, 2020) MESSAGE: *One time I heard Bill Stafford preach at a conference in Jacksonville, Florida. Bill was talking about being stubborn, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Hated Are Fruitful

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 9, 2020

You can mean nothing to this world. You can be betrayed and hated but God can make your fruitful!

Genesis 29:31  And when the LORD saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb: but Rachel was barren.  32  And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 6, 2006

The fruit of the Spirit is not an optional extra for believers but must be evident in all

The Fruit of the Holy Spirit Galatians 5.16-25 I don’t know if you are any good at telling the differences between plants. I am not sure if you are any good at telling one tree from another. But it is made a lot easier when we can see the fruit hanging on the tree. Fruit marks a tree out as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Live A Fruitful Life For Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2022

How can we live a fruitful life for Jesus Christ? 1. With the right seed. 2. With the right service. 3. With the right soil. 4. With the right Savior.

How to Live a Fruitful Life for Jesus Christ The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:1-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared April 28, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 13. Today in vs. 1-23, we will take another look at one of the Lord's parables. These were the earthly stories ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Have you ever noticed that some people live their life like a bull in a china shop?

Every day they go around destroying: • People’s happiness • People’s lives • People’s character It is just a way of life with them! They are a walking disaster. Illus: They remind me of one of these slimy worms that crawl around and wherever they go they leave behind them a trail of slime. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Joy: A Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Abiding in Him will always result in His fruit in us. If we are not bearing fruit, it is evidence that we are not abiding in Him.

1. Joy Comes from the Spirit A - The source of true joy comes from the Holy Spirit. It is His fruit. It is what He produces. The Bible says that there is great joy in salvation (possessing the Spirit). Knowing our sins are forgiven and having assurance of future rest brings a joy that the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist