Sermons on The Righteous Branch:

It Is Pruning Time

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2012

Pruning does not simply mean spiritual surgery It is not just the removal of what is dead. It can also mean cutting away the good and the better so that we might enjoy the best.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 22:24-30; 1 John 4:7-21 and John 15:1-8. A missionary in Africa ....lived in his central mission ....which had a small generator ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Consumer Or Producer?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Jan 25, 2011

When it comes down to the Jesus are you a producer or a consumer?

Consumer Or Producer? John 15:1-7 As many of you know, I spent a week up in Ohio a couple of weeks ago cramming all kinds of knowledge into my head. During that week there were a lot of things that really got me thinking. One of them was in the class I took ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

As A Man Thinks...

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE!

As A Man Thinks in his Heart… Proverbs 23:7 Intro.: A man is not what he SAYS at church on Sunday! We ARE what we BELIEVE! Let’s dive into the heart of things: what do we really believe about God in secret? We are lulled into a false sense of security because we have read the Bible or can quote a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Those Who Are His

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

Who are the people of God?

1stBBC Those who are His 2Ti 2:19 Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness. 1. Are those who are in Christ • Those In his plan 2Ti 1:9 who saved us, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Labor In Vain

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah.

LABOR IN VAIN TEXT: Psa. 127: 1; I Thes. 3-5 Daughters T-shirt: I see your lips moving but all I hear is Blah, Blah, Blah. I. CAIN BUILT HIS ALTAR ALL IN VAIN (Gen. 4:3-5) And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the LORD. And Abel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Build On Rock, Not Sand Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 2, 2017

" pray for our young religious and seminarians, for all of us will be judged on the basis of where we build–on the firm rock of obedience to God, or on shifting sand."

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Reformation & Revolution It is the happy decision of the Church that brings us so much of the prophet Isaiah as we celebrate the time of expectation, the time of Advent. Isaiah was a prophet of hope in a time of social and religious and political upheaval. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Quickened... Series

Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Aug 27, 2023

By one man's disobedience, many were made sinners.

And you hath He quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins. Wherein in times past ye walked according to the course of this World, according to the prince and power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. (Ephesians 2:1-2) The course of this world is dictated ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-2, Romans 5:19

Denomination: Apostolic

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

People around the globe today are commemorating Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Jesus was crucified when he rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey as the long promised Coming King. It is recorded in all of the Gospels as a watershed event which set in motion the crisis of that Passover Week.

People around the globe today are commemorating Palm Sunday – the Sunday before Jesus was crucified when he rode into Jerusalem on the foal of a donkey as the long promised Coming King. It is recorded in all of the Gospels as a watershed event which set in motion the crisis of that Passover ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-12, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Swimming Upstream, Chasing After Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019

It this message we will talk about what it means to pursue holiness. A pursuit we are all called to take as Jesus-followers.

Swimming Upstream Chasing After A Life Of Holiness #setapartforChrist Bumper Video (switchfoot) The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. – John 10:10 I keep working toward that day when I will finally be all that Jesus saved me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14, 1 Peter 1:13-19, Romans 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Vine

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 19, 2018

Growth, Connection, Fruit, Discipleship

I AM - I AM the Vine June 24, 2018 John 15:1 (p. 752) Introduction: Marvin Yeager was almost 90 years old when I met him. I’d gone to visit his wife, Vernice at the hospital and then had her funeral after she lost her battle with cancer…Marvin was more country than any man ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Steps To Answered Prayer

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Answered Prayer

Matthew 7:7-11 Three Steps to Answered Prayer 7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. I. THE PRINCIPLE OF ASKING ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Holiness

It's All About Relationship

Contributed by Marianne Unger on May 14, 2003

The call to abide in Jesus Christ and the fruit of our response.

John 15:1-8 It’s All About Relationship If there’s one passage of scripture that you memorize and make your own this year, let it be from today’s gospel. Jesus is saying to you… Each one of you here today… Sitting in these pews and to each of our shut-ins, who will be listening to this message… As ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 10, 2003

God desire for man was that we would be fruitful. This sermon outlines the basic concept of fruit bearing.

THE IMPORTANCE OF A FRUITFUL LIFE The Leader needs to be an example in everything they say and do. We all reproduce after our own kind; we must desire to reproduce healthy solid Christians. This lesson is about the fruitful life. Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Foundation?

Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 15, 2003

What can we do about folks who are shooting arrows at the foundations of our faith?

What Foundation? Psalm 11:1-7 Pastor Tom Doubt Four Mile Creek Baptist Church June 15, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. An old favorite hymn, How Firm A Foundation, has a 4th verse that goes like this: “The soul that hath leaned on Jesus for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; That soul, through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7, Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

0826 Trinity Xxvi: Christ The King Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Dec 6, 2005

This is "Christ the King" Sunday, yet we are also forced to ask with the Psalmist, "How long, O Lord?"

Sermon: Christ The King Text: Jer 23:5-8 Occasion: Trinity XXVI Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, Novenber 20, 2005 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn06-01-01WoolseyJer23;05-08TrinityXXVIChristTheKing.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican