Sermons on The Tree:

The Christ Story Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 24, 2014

The Christmas Story is the story of Christ coming into the world with tiny hands, stretched out wide with the Love of God.

The Christ Story We celebrate the Holy One from God who came to us, in order to die for us, so that we might be made righteous in the sight of God. The chorus of the heavenly host appeared to the shepherds praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

7. The Creation Of Man Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

The Miracle of Creation, Life and Human Consciousness

IN GOD'S IMAGE 7 - THE CREATION OF MAN This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Job 32:8, John 20:21

Denomination: Christian Church

For Posterity

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2021

We remember that the things we do are not just for ourselves but for posterity.

1 Peter 1:12 (ESV) 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 1st Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Jesus is the One True God over all creation and He alone deserves our worship.

Open your Bibles to Mark 12 today as we begin our Summer Series entitled “Love God and Love your Neighbor” We are going to examine the 10 Commandments while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the Gospels. We will answer the questions: What role does the law play in the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Two Adams

Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 11, 2007

Some beautiful similarities between the first Adam and the last Adam; Jesus Christ with one exceptional difference.

The Two Adams (Romans 5:12-18) I. Both Adams: (a) had a bride: Adam-Eve & Christ-His Church (b) had a tree of death in their lives: Adam-the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Christ-the cross (c) knew sin by that tree. (d) ate out of love for their bride. (The apostle Paul ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abimelech: Driven To Destruction Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2020

Don’t let anger drive you, and don’t let anger destroy you. Instead, trust God to deal appropriately with those who hurt you.

One morning Ralph woke up at five o'clock to a noise that sounded like someone repairing boilers on his roof. Still in his pajamas, he went into the back yard to investigate. He found a woodpecker on the TV antenna, “pounding its little brains out on the metal pole.” Angry at the little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-57, Romans 12:19, 1 Peter 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Word Shall Not Return Void

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 4, 2008

This is just for fun. I encouraged my youth group to try and come up with a story made up of all scripture that would not change the menaing of the text. This was my example.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said let us make man in Our image according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing By What's Growing Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 13, 2008

How can you distinguish a false prophet from a true one? Christ makes it clear that this is important.

Knowing By What’s Growing Griffith Baptist Church – 3/16/08 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 7:15-20 Key verse: Matt. 7:20 - Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. The Introduction Johnnie, on his ninth birthday, had had a party. It was all over, and he was gazing wistfully at the remains of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Will See Greater Things Than This

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God will do more things for you in the new year than He has done now.

You Will See Greater Things Than This John 1:43-51 SLIDE 1 Promise: You will see greater things than this. Jesus responded to him, "Do you believe only because I told you I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." (John 1:50 HCSB) SLIDE 2 Truth: Jesus will always ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

When Community Matters Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 14, 2015

Community is crucial to the follower of Jesus. It is not optional.

1. Today marks the 20th Anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in OKC. I was not a resident of OK 20 years ago but have heard stories and read accounts of the event. Many of you were impacted directly by the catastrophe. 2. This disaster reminds us of the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But Continue To Grow --- Development

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2022

Good healthy growth is not by accident. Good growth takes preparation and work. Ask the question: AM I GROWING OR STAYING THE SAME?

BUT CONTINUE TO GROW… DEVELOPMENT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IS OUR GROWTH CONTINUING OR ARE WE DYING? GROWTH: improve, increase, develop, mature, progressive development, MATURITY, AGE, SIZE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT. 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 5:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Grooooan! Creation Groans, The Spirit Groans, We All Groan. Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 26, 2017

History is full of turning points. In Romans 8, Paul tells us that we still suffer from the turning point that happened in the Garden of Eden. However, history's greatest turning point, the death and resurrection of Jesus, is undoing the effects of that

One of the unique things about history is being able to look back and to see the moments and turning points in which everything changed. It is neat to see how some of the smallest, and seemingly unimportant events, at a certain moment in time, had a bigger significance than anyone would have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Lutheran

The Healing Choice Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 5, 2001

The first step in the process of healing, as revealed in John 5.

Healing the Hurts You Don’t Deserve: The Healing Choice Scripture Reading: John 5:1-9a Like so many things, you can’t comprehend it unless you see it with your own eyes. In central California, on the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, grows a kind of tree that is one of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 2, 2007

There are two types of wisdom—man’s wisdom and the kind of wisdom that only comes from God. The kind of true wisdom that only comes from God is evidence of real faith.

1. Introduction (13) 2. Roots of test-failing wisdom (14) 3. Attributes of test-failing wisdom (15) 4. Fruits of test-failing wisdom (16) JAMES 3:13 Have you ever flown on one of those little puddle-jumper airplanes? I have and let me tell you, they’re not very much fun. If you’re in one of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist