Sermons on To Bear Fruit To Death:

The Spirit Of Joy

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 23, 2013

Joy is an indicator of a genuine growing relationship with the Holy Spirit. It is a barometer which measures the inside spiritual condition.

The Spirit Of Joy Romans 14:17 - “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Galatians 5:22 - But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith. The best things in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17

Denomination: Charismatic

“i Am The True Vine” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 26, 2013

If we are going to live fruitful lifes of eternal significance, we must maintain a meaningful connection to Jesus, the true Vine.

Our Lord uses the analogy of the vine and the branches to speak to us about how our lives are designed to be fruitful, filled with purpose and significance. Jesus is the vine, God the Father is the vine grower, and believers are the branches. God looks for fruit in the lives of His people. In ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Started Good Ended Bad

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that remaining in the LORD will give us endless victories. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) A

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that remaining in the LORD will give us endless victories. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 14:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Asa did what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Ultimate Excellence For Us - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2013

How can we live the excellent life God wants for us? 1. Our life must be founded on faith (vs. 1-4). 2. Our life must be full of God’s fruit (vs. 5-8). 3. Our life must be focused on our finish (vs. 9-11).

God’s Ultimate Excellence for Us - Part 2 2 Peter 1:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 10, 2013 *Sometimes people get down when they compare themselves to other people: Somebody richer, smarter, stronger or better looking. Have you ever been there? Maybe you think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

Does your life look like a sacrifice to self or Christ?

Rom 12:1-13:1 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Do The Will Of Him Who Sent Me… Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 23, 2012

This is Destiny’ 9th year as a local church. Every year at this time I start asking myself the question; “Why do we exist as a church? It is always imperative to keep a clear picture in front of you as to why you do what you do.

2011 Anniversary Series Pt 1 To Do the Will of Him who Sent Me… John 6:38 NLT This is Destiny’ 9th year as a local church. Every year at this time I start asking myself the question; “Why do we exist as a church? It is always imperative to keep a clear picture in front of you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pleasing God In Praise

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jun 24, 2011

God is Pleased when you Praise, when your Praise is Continual and Fruitful.

Pleasing God in Praise Hebrews 13: 15-16 15By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. 16But to do good ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Your Feedback

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 30, 2011

How would you rate your self as a Christian on a scale from 1 to 10? Better yet how would your family and friends rate you on the same scale?

How would you rate your self as a Christian on a scale from 1 to 10? Better yet how would your family and friends rate you on the same scale? People see you and I on a different perspective than we do ourselves. For the people who have internet I’m sure have encountered E bay at some point ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Is A Choice—not A Feeling Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Joy isn't happiness. It is so much more.

INTRODUCTION We’re in a series on the Fruit of the Spirit which I’m calling “Grace-Fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Fruit is the outward expression of the inward nature. When you see a plum hanging on a tree, you can say, “That’s a plum tree.” When you see ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who's In Charge Around Here? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Everybody struggles with self-control. We all wish we had more of it.

INTRODUCTION Love is the first flavor of the fruit of the Spirit and today we come to the last, self-control. I think these two virtues are placed first and last because love is the primary fruit and drives the rest, and self-control is the virtue that holds them all together. Our scripture says, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants You To Prosper

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 15, 2012

The first thing that will determine your prosperity: 1. What you sow! 2 Corinthians 9:6NIV Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. You say, “Well, I don’t have much!” Listen,

God Wants You to Prosper 2 Corinthians 9:10-11NIV A rich man asked a wise man to write something down that could encourage the prosperity of his family for years to come. It would be something that the family could cherish for generations. On a large piece of paper, the master wrote, "Father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anointing- The Results

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2012

There are many results following a Spirit led life- filled with His Spirit! Enjoy.

The Anointing- the Results Romans 8:9-10NLT The anointing is for all believers, and for every believer to serve. This anointing comes into activity as we serve- period. For every believer, sadly especially Pentecostal believer’s very little is said, or honored about Pentecost. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tree Or Chaff, Tall Timber Or Dust (Olympic Edition)

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 3, 2012

A sermon that I have remodelled for the Olympics, Psalm one, tells us about how a man i sblessed, we don't need to be great athletes to be blessed. To find out how to be tall timber in God's eyes read on.

Tree or Chaff, Tall Timber or Dust (Olympic Edition) We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others but when the Olympics are on and we see the best of the best of physical humanity it’s possible that we do a bit of comparing. What an awesome job our rowers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love: Live A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 12, 2012

We are called to love the way He loves with the loves He gives.

Eph 5:1-2 1 Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. 1 John 4:7-12 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Great Joy For All The People!

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2014

Advent series on Joy

Great Joy for all the People December 14, 2014 Luke 2 New International Version (NIV) The Birth of Jesus 2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene