Sermons on Tree Branches:

Hosanna In The Highest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Jesus is SALVATION IN THE HIGHEST: here to be experienced, to be worshipped, to be honored and to be celebrated.

A little boy missed out on church one Palm Sunday. His mother stayed home to watch over him. When dad came home, there he was, sick on the couch. When he noticed dad come in with a huge palm branch in his hand, he was curious and asked, "Dad, what’s up with that palm branch?" His dad said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Fruitful Life

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Jul 8, 2012

"Living a Fruitful Life" is a message from John 15:1-5. In this passage, Jesus explains the process of spiritual fruit bearing: (1) Recognize that God is the vine dresser; (2) Realize that Jesus is the true vine; and (3) remember that you are just a branc

LIVING A FRUITFUL LIFE JOHN 15:1-5 Salvation by faith in Christ alone has two fundamental dimensions. First of all, being saved means I will one day live in eternity with God. Likewise, being saved means that I am to live for God on earth each day. One on hand, Christianity is about getting man ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Marah Is Not The End Of Life's Journey. Series

Contributed by Peter Silway on Nov 5, 2014

At one time or the other we all come to a place of Marah (bitter).but then bitter or better, is really our choice. We cannot choose what comes to us, but we can choose how we respond to it, and that is what determines whether we become bitter or better.

MARAH IS NOT THE END OF LIFE’S JOURNEY. “And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they [were] bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? And he cried unto the LORD; and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joy In Times Of Trial - James 1:2-4 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 14, 2015

Count it pure joy in times of trial, testing and temptation??? That's CRAZY, right? No so fast, partner! This whole plan of salvation us upside down to this world; God dying for our sins? Why not joy in times of trouble! God is for us and with us! PTL!!

As we take a look at our newest memory Scripture let’s look at the preceding verse James 1:1 “James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes scattered among the nations: Greetings.” Who is this James? There were two of the twelve named James Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Nazarene

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

The Challenge Of God's Call-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 10, 2015

5 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-V—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Whenever we travel to NC(where our kids live) I absolutely hate taking the interstate. But because of that, we have to use the mapping programs on our mobile phones—& not really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Opposes The Proud Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2023

In Daniel 4:1-37, we see a living illustration of the Biblical truth that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Introduction According to the Bible, the root problem at the very core of all of our lives is pride. Now I know that’s nothing new. This problem first surfaced in the Garden of Eden. The problem with pride is that it robs us not only of a full and meaningful relationship with other people ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hallel Means Praise!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 6, 2006

When everyone is introduced to worshiping Jesus Christ as today’s Savior and Lord their lives will change!

Hallel means Praise! Text: Mark 11:1-10 1 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, “Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Child Or The Tare

Contributed by Dick Webster on Jul 26, 2003

God has allowed the tares to grow right next to the Christian, but we need Christians to stand for Jesus Christ and the Bible. Christians need to stop sleeping on the job!

The Child and The Tare Matthew 13:24-33 Jesus speaks 2 parables simultaneously seeming to be the same (seeds) --BUT very different --1 speaking of the Word and 1 speaking of different people --We will concentrate on the second, which speaks of people and church In the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Your Independence Day!

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Dec 4, 2005

Originally delivered on July 4, Independence Day, it’s about how Jesus has set us free from the dominion of sin, by defeating satan for us.

This is your Independence Day! "For sin shall not have DOMINION over you, for you are not under law but under grace." (Romans 6:14) Our forefathers, who found themselves under the dominion of England, decided that it was time for them to declare their Independence! For them, this decision ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Save Us Now

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 31, 2020

Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of human failure to govern itself. Let’s compare human governments with God’s wonderful government, the kingdom of heaven. Let’s look at the Palm Sunday parade from Matthew 21:1-11.

Christianity reveals God’s love. Pontius Pilate is a caricature of human failure to govern itself. Let’s compare human governments with God’s wonderful government, the kingdom of heaven. Let’s look at the Palm Sunday parade from Matthew 21:1-11. Matthew 21:5 “Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ashamed At His Coming

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

We must all appear before the Lord Jesus and give an account. I don’t want to be ashamed when he coming.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------------------- ASHAMED AT HIS COMING I JOHN 2:28 THE TITLE: My grandma use to say to me (when I was caught doing something I shouldn’t be doing) "You ought to be Ashamed of Yourself". The passage we read this morning talks about those who ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ephraim Gate Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014

Our journey as believers is symbolized in our journey as we are in bondage to sin, to the Gate of Ephraim, which symbolizes abundant fruit.

“The Ephraim Gate Message 4” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Notes from Thompson Chain Reference Bible; Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible; Monte Brown’s personal translation (MB) Nehemiah 8:16 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2014 Sunday Evening Stapp Zoe ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:16

Denomination: Baptist

Ihop & The Case Of The Missing Figs - Mark 11:9-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

Palm Sunday Message

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9-21

How Do We Live A Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

We as Christians need to stop and evaluate our lives. • We need to get out of our comfort zones • So that we seek a deeper relationship.

How do we live a LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 First of all - How You Spend Your Time? What do you do with your day! • 3 years in business meetings, • 13 years watching TV • $89,281 on food, • Consumes 109,354 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church