Sermons on tree of knowledge:

Mountain-Moving Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 9, 2019

Our Lord Jesus told us to "Speak to our Mountain!" Muslims once commanded Egyptian Christians to move a mountain with prayer or face death or conversion to Islam. The Christians prayed and God moved the Mountain! He'll do it for you!

MOUNTAIN-MOVING FAITH Mt. 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith told great Bible stories, and she would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and girls, the MORAL of the story is …” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflection C.5 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Israel Is An Important Indicator

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

When Jesus refers to a fig tree in Matthew 24, he is thinking of Israel. Israel is relevant to 'End Times'.

Today, we’re on to our last Reflection on Matthew 24! This Reflection contains some relatively complex arguments. I just can’t make it shorter. Sorry. If you’re in the mood for something stretching, read on! As Jesus starts to wind up his answer to his disciples’ question, he says this: 32 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

Choices In Life

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 7, 2020

Life is full of choices and the decision you make decides your destiny. We, as children of God, must learn to make wise choices.

Judges 9:7-15 7 Now when they told Jotham, he went and stood on top of Mount Gerizim, and lifted his voice and cried out. And he said to them: “Listen to me, you men of Shechem, That God may listen to you! 8 “The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them. And they said to the olive tree, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15, Genesis 13:10-11

One More Year

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 24, 2021

Great New Year's message. The parable of the fruitless fig tree being given one more year to produce fruit probably parallels many Christians, who's lives are fruitless. Will we respond to God's reprieve by changing how we're living?

ONE MORE YEAR Luke 13:6-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Russian couple was walking down a Moscow street one night, when the man felt a drop hit his nose. “I think it’s raining,” he said to his wife. 2. “No, I think that would be snow,” she replied. “Look, I’m sure it was rain,” he said. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The New Church

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 8, 2022

The church is an organization that will have a similar life cycle as any living person. Is it possible that some churches need to die so new church's are born? Is your church fulfilling the spiritual needs of its membership.

The New Church Mark 13:28-32 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 28 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. 29 “Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Bearing Much Fruits

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 21, 2021

THE bent branches are proof of abundant fruits!

PLENTY OF FRUITS Thursday, May 20, 2021 Bearing much fruits John 15:8”My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples.” The tree was erect and stiff around March, but I watched the branch of the mango trees in our garden almost touch the ground by the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Born Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 12, 2009

Head knowledge vs. heart knowledge

John 3:1-21 “Born Again?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd@yahoo.com Gosh there are a lot of unhappy people in this world. I was speaking with someone this past week. They were sharing with me their insecurities, their fears… …this person is so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do You Know? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2018

The Christian possesses knowledge that is not available to outsiders. Therefore, followers of the Christ must encourage their hearts that they know Christ, that they are secure in Him and they are to honour Him.

“We know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. Little children, keep yourselves from idols.” [1] “The trouble with world is not that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Every Ones Father?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

Do we belong to a universal brotherhood? Is God the Father of everyone? If God is not the Father of everyone, then who is your Father?

IS GOD EVERY ONES FATHER? To day we’re going to talk for a little while to do with the fact that God is not every ones Father. LUKE 11:1-4 1And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

My Prayer For You

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010

In this one-off message, Dave uses a passage in Philippians 1 to explain his prayer for the people of Wildwind.

My Prayer for You Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 9, 2009 Philippians 1:3-11 (NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Just A Spoonful Of Sugar Makes The Medicine Go Down Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 17, 2016

A study of the book of Job 34: 1 – 37

Job 34: 1 – 37 Just A Spoonful Of Sugar Makes The Medicine Go Down 1 Elihu further answered and said: 2 “Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. 3 For the ear tests words as the palate tastes food. 4 Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:1-37

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Am Joseph Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 30, 2014

Even when God robed Himself in humanity and was born in Bethlehem, the people around Him did not recognize Him.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Genesis 45:1-5 March 16th, 2014 I AM JOSEPH Intro: Every story/climax • Every book written/every movie made/climax • One moment/everything comes into focus • Story begins make sense • Even biblical stories/climax/story ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What's My Line?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2013

Since Paul was a servant and an apostle, what was his job and what is our job as Christians? 1- To further the faith of others 2- To increase the knowledge of truth 3- To encourage godliness 4- To foster the hope of eternal life

INTRO. - How old are you? Do you remember the old TV game show called “What’s my Line?” It was a panel game show which originally ran in the United States on the CBS from 1950 to 1967. The game had celebrity panelists questioning contestants in order to determine their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Worthy Walk

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 21, 2011

An epository sermon on col. 1:9-10

WALK WORTHY Colossians 1:9-10 For this reason we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; 10 that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Delights In His Children

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 5, 2012

A sermon on Hosea 6:6

HoHum: Top 10 things people enjoy or delight in doing by James Chapman 1) Sleeping 2) Listening to music 3) Reading 4) Watching movies 5) Playing sports 6) Exercising 7) Making love 8) Playing games 9) Talking 10) Visiting old friends and family WBTU: A. What does God enjoy or ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ