Sermons on Tree Branches:

How To Make Your Worship Genuine Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

One day they were throwing down their coats, a couple days later, they spit in His face... not a good example of real worship! How can I make mine real? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. How to Make Your Worship Genuine It was Palm Sunday, and the mother’s 3-year old son had to stay home from church because of strep throat. When the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 29:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Understanding Who You Are? Your Identity In God Part #4

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 19, 2025

I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until you understand that the concept of salvation is twisted and manipulated and used to control slaves.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Part #4 This week I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Song Of Solomon

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 30, 2022

(Song of Songs to some)

Notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries are throughout. Location = Jerusalem, Israel, early in Solomon’s life “God created the Shulamite woman for the shepherd-lover just as He decreed Christ for His Bride, the Church.” In the Song of Solomon, direct references to the word “family” do not exist. The ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Abiding In Christ Part Two Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2023

Abiding in Christ and being connected to the life source (Jesus)

Abiding in Christ part two John 15:9-17 Good Morning Everyone- Glad you have joined us. Please turn to John 15 as we continue the study part two of “Abiding in Christ” Finding our Connection with the Lord and with others. Remember last week- The relationship and connection that Jesus has with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Jesus sees beyond our past and reputation, calls us by name, and brings transforming grace and salvation personally into our lives.

Some of us walked in today wearing an invisible name tag. It doesn’t say “Hello, my name is…” as much as it says “Hello, my past is…” or “Hello, my reputation is….” Labels linger. Nicknames stick. Stories spread. And sometimes we start to believe them more than we believe the voice of God. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Christ's Knowledge, Names

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003

Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Dimensions Of Christianity

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 31, 2004

A Lesson about the four steps a believer must take to mature in Christ.

The Four Dimensions of Christianity Text: James 1:22-24 22 But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 for he behold himself, and goeth his way, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Aug 22, 2004

Everyone wants the Peace of God...but how do you build a relationship with the God of Peace?

How to have the God of peace Phil 4:5-9 The Lord is near. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Gifts - God's Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 18, 2002

Christmas really isn’t a "biblical holiday" but why pass up the chance to tell our friends and relatives about the ultimate gift/sacrifice God has wrapped for us?

OPEN: Preparing for large Christmas Eve family gathering, a mother had been giving out orders like a drill sergeant: "Pick up your things! Don’t get your clothes dirty! Put away those toys." Well, her 4-year-old daughter had been underfoot all day, so she sent her to the next room to play with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"rooted To Rise: Flourishing In The Christian Life" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Feb 1, 2025

Flourishing as a Christian is not merely about survival but embracing a life that thrives and bears fruit in every aspect.

Title: "Rooted to Rise: Flourishing in the Christian Life" Text: Psalm 92:12-14 "The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Manifestation Of Love

Contributed by Walter Pankow on Oct 6, 2004

a sermon on how love is manifested

September 2, 1927 1 John 3:13-18 Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you. We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Right Connection (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2002

What it means to remain in Christ.

John 15:1-8 Galatians 5:16-26 “The Right Connection” By:Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Shortly after I was saved, I was hanging out with my teenage friends, and a group of them were being really mean and bullying to a kid who happened to have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

How We Got In This Mess Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Only the good news of Jesus Christ can overcome the moral mess of our culture.

Our world is a mess. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in ethics to realize that our world has become a dangerous and messed up place to live. Here in American in the last forty years violent crime has increased 280% (Bennett 15). Every year 20,000 people in our nation are murdered, half by people they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Is Our Righteousness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 25, 2005

PENTECOST 10(B) - The LORD is our righteousness: our Lord who preserves his flock and our Lord who provides righteousness.

THE LORD (IS) OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS Jeremiah 23:1-6 - July 24, 2005 - Pentecost 10 Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Today, you and I celebrate God’s gift of grace to each one of us. It is by God’s gift of grace that we have come to faith. It is only by God’s gift of grace, which ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 23:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Thank God For The Cross

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 29, 2012

Sometimes we need to be reminded the reality of horror our Lord went through to pay the debt of sin for you and me. We need to be reminded it wasn't a pretty cross sawed out to perfection like the ones you see on TV or in pictures or art. It wasn't a gold

Thank God For The Cross. Acts 5:30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree. 31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. 32 And we are his wit-nesses of these things; and so is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:30-32

Denomination: Baptist