Sermons on Tree By The Stream:

The Fire And The Altar

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 5, 2019

Before the fire fell, Elijah rebuilt the broken down altar of God. It's time to experience the supernatural.

THE FIRE AND THE ALTAR "30 Then Elijah said to all the people, “Come near to me.” So all the people came near to him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down. 31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, to whom the word of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39, Acts 2:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pure Praise Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Sep 13, 2021

David gives us the who, what, where, and when of praise in Psalm 150.

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 150: Pure Praise Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 9-12-2021 Manna Media - Psalm 150 Earworm Have you ever got a song stuck in your head? There’s a name for that - it’s an “earworm.” You hear it for the first time and you immediately love it. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effectual Prayer! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 8, 2020

Faith and prayer are inseparably linked! Let us consider the keys to effectual prayer!

Intro: As we walking thru the concept of living by faith, I want to remind us this week that faith and prayer are inseparably linked! Jesus said for example… Matthew 21:21b . And Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith, and do not doubt, you shall not only do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Stay In The Word.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 22, 2023

It doesn't matter what other people do, what other churches do, how unpopular you may become you stay in the Word of God. How long until Jesus comes.

STAY By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. "This sermon was preached at the 107th Holy Convocation of the Emmanuel Tabernacle Baptist Church of the Apostolic Faith" PRAYER: - SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 14 “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:14

Denomination: Apostolic

From Humiliation To Honor!

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Mar 23, 2023

These verses we read, give us the most conspicuous and magnificent of the dogmatic utterances in the New Testament! We see the great sweep of Christ's life from eternity past to eternity future… and we are admitted to the breathtaking purposes of God in our human salvation!

Open your bibles with me to Philippians chapter 2 verses 5-11! Thank you, you may be seated. These verses bring us near to the core of the early Christian faith and early Christian preaching… these verses most certainly are distinctive as they relate to the articles of our Christian Creed, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

18th Sunday After Pentecost. September 27th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2023

Year A, Proper 21.

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 A). A PLACE OF NO WATER. Exodus 17:1-7. Moses must have been pretty near the end of his tether (Exodus 17:4). After all, the LORD had already heard the cries of His ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-4, Psalm 78:12-16, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ezekiel 18:25-32, Psalm 25:1-9, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Third Day

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 2, 2023

Today, we are going to open the Sacred Scriptures of Almighty God and relive the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to remind ourselves of the truth of the Resurrection. Today, we are going back to the third day.

The resurrection story is captured in three words, "He is risen". Christianity rises or falls on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, our faith is a colossal fraud, it's a masterful hoax. If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, the songs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gratitude As A Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 10, 2024

We’re challenged to move beyond occasional thankfulness and embrace gratitude as a daily decision. Gratitude is more than a reaction to blessings—it's a way of life. By living gratefully, we grow closer to God, and become a powerful witness of His goodness to the world around us.

### Introduction Video Ill.: Thanksgiving Every Day — Freebridge Media Transcript: Today we are thankful. We give thanks to God for His love, His mercy, and His faithfulness. We give thanks for family and friends, life and laughter, and the little things which bring joy to our lives. We give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:4-7, Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Wise About Justice Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 15, 2024

There is no doubt that God cares about justice for all people and it comes from His character. Because God cares about justice, especially for the powerless and the voice-less, so should God's people.

A. The story is told about a police officer in a small town who stopped a driver who was speeding down Main Street. 1. “But officer,” the man said, “I can explain.” 2. “Just be quiet!!!” snapped the officer. “Or I'm going to let you cool off in jail until the chief gets back.” 3. “But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8-9, Proverbs 24:11-12, Isaiah 30:18, Deuteronomy 32:4, Deuteronomy 24:14-22, Proverbs 21:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Coming Russian Invasion Of Israel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 23, 2026

When someone or something threatens you, realize that God is in charge. Then let that realization reduce the threat in your mind as you rely on God to eliminate that threat altogether.

A family visiting Yellowstone National Park learned a valuable lesson: bears are smart. While driving in the park, they spotted a black bear on the side of the road and decided to take a few pictures from inside their car. Something they didn't think about? Locking their car doors. The bear ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-23, Proverbs 21:1, Ephesians 1:11, Romans 8:31, Revelation 6:12-17, Psalm 121:1-4, John 17:15, 1 John 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's End-Time Message Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 23, 2024

While Satan has been rampaging around the world “seeking whom he may destroy,” (1 Peter 5:8) God has been working too. He does so through those who have remained faithful to him.

May 25, 2024 We have spent a bit of time over past 2 weeks exploring Satan’s activities and rightly so. It is important for us to understand that He is real. He is active. He is out to destroy us if he can. While Satan has been rampaging around the world “seeking whom he may destroy,” (1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Psalm 48:1-3, Isaiah 4:5-6, John 10:2-5, Zephaniah 3:13, John 8:44, 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, Genesis 6:9, Genesis 17:1, Job 1:1, Psalm 15:1-5, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, Daniel 7:9-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-15, Genesis 11:1-9, Isaiah 14:4-5, Jeremiah 51:6-7, Revelation 17:1-2, Genesis 19:24, Isaiah 34:8-10, Matthew 13:30, Luke 3:17, 2 Peter 3:9-14, Exodus 15:1-18, Psalm 125:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Speak, Thy Servant Heareth”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2024

In this sermon I want us to concentrate on one thing from these two scriptures in our text.

Look at… (1) John 10:27, My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. (2) I Samuel 3:9, 1 Samuel 3:9 Eli said unto Samuel, Go, lie down: and it shall be, if he call thee, that thou shalt say, Speak, LORD; for thy servant heareth. So Samuel went and lay down in his place. Notice ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28, 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Ancestral Covenant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

This sermon calls us to identify and renounce generational idols, embracing wholehearted devotion to God so that His freedom and love transform our families.

Friends, every family has a box in the attic—old photos, faded letters, a quilt stitched by steady hands. Alongside those treasures come other hand-me-downs we don’t frame or display: patterns, pressures, and quiet preferences that keep tugging at our hearts. Maybe your household treasured hard ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:7-10

Topics: Ancestral Covenant, Breaking Covenant

Are You Connected? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

True spiritual fruitfulness comes from abiding in Jesus, trusting God’s pruning, and allowing His life to flow through us for lasting transformation and joy.

Friends, welcome. If you close your eyes, you can almost see it: a sunlit hillside, a trellis swaying with a thousand green hands, clusters of grapes hanging like promises. A vineyard hums with quiet life. No rushing. No straining. The story of the vine is simple and strong—life flows, branches ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Topics: Connection, God

Suffering To Setup Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 1, 2025

Suffering is not a sermon topic we use much. It doesn't draw crowds or entice us to support the church. We fail to warn believers that there will be times of suffering. Suffering is something we all have to endure in our walk with the Lord.

Suffering to Setup Exodus 1:7-14 Ex 1:7 And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. (8) Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. (9) And he said unto his people, Behold, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:7-14