Sermons on Two Olive Trees:

Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017

Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Seasons Of Creation: Being A Disciple With The Forest Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 1, 2008

God has blessed us through His creation. This sermon looks at how we are blessed by God through His trees and how we are called to look after and care for them.

Our new worship series the Seasons of Creation, begins with Forest Sunday. Over the next four weeks we are going to focus on how God has blessed us through His creation and what it means for us to live as His disciples in this creation. Throughout history Christians have had a mixed reaction to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What In Tarnation Is The Incarnation?

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Dec 6, 2021

Like a Christmas tree, once a year, we pull out a theological word-incarnation, the significance of which continues to ripple through time and is the reason we celebrate Christmas in the first place.

INTRO: Merry Christmas and welcome to our Christmas themed teaching series. Today we begin with a look at a very theological word that much like a Christmas ornament we pull out once a year and then put it back. The word is incarnation. Stay with me. Some of you are probably thinking, this guy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-36

Everything Falls Apart Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

The story of what happened in the Garden of Eden is important – powerfully important. And I want to make you aware at the outset, that this is not just the story of the wrongdoings of two people. No, it’s the story of how the first two people’s wrongdoing affects you and me.

We’re doing a series on God’s Big Story where we are tracing the central storyline of the Bible. The Bible isn’t a mass of unconnected stories. Instead, it is one story. And that is exactly the aim of this series – to see the big picture of the Bible. I want you to see the Bible is a single story. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of The Cross: 1 & 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Shockley on Feb 20, 2015

The first two words of the cross - "Father, forgive them..." and "Today you will be with Me in Paradise."

Two men are hanging on a cross. Together they have lived a life of crime. They have been cast out by society. They have been found guilty of their crimes. And now it seems they will enter eternal damnation together. Two men joined together by their evil nature. Two men united by their criminal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: *other

Examples Of Living Faith

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 21, 2001

We are going to see living faith in the lives of two people who couldn’t be more different than they were. The contrast between these two personalities would be complete if it had not been for one characteristic that would forever link them.

Examples of Living Faith James 2:21-26 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 22, 2001 Introduction: During the two weeks prior to Easter, we considered what James had to say about faith and good works—how the two are related and how the two are different. We saw how ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: *other

Keep Christ In Christmas

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 17, 2011

We have many traditions celebrated during Christmas, where did they come from? Are they scriptual? In this sermon we discuss the Star, the Magi, and the Christmas tree, but they are nothing without Christ, Keep Christ in Christmas

Keep Christ in Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 There are many traditions related to Christmas time. Some are Bible based and some are not. Last week we discussed the origins of the date, and of Santa Claus, today I wish to discuss The Star, The Magi, and the Christmas Tree. 1. The Star: a. Some think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Christmas, Part 1 - An Overview Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 29, 2006

What comes to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the star, angels, Santa Claus…wow! There are about a zillion symbols we have for Christmas, aren’t there? What do they

If everyone would take a moment and close their eyes…I am going to say a word and I want you to tell me what you picture when I say it. Ready? Christmas. What came to your mind when I said the word, “Christmas”? Christmas trees, presents, lights, candles, food, parties, snow, decorations, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Can You See The Manger?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 17, 2008

This is a sermon for Christmas Eve. (includes quotes from "God Came Near" & "The Purpose of Christmas" Art work can be emailed (a manger set, under a Christmas tree hidden by Christmas gifts)

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve– Luke 2:8-12 Redeemer “Can You See The Manger?” The Christmas event that we celebrate this evening is God’s love story, visible and recorded in human history. The message of Christmas is simple. “You matter to God.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Collapsed Like A House Of Cards... Be A Hope Giver

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 22, 2021

If a tree is chopped down we have hope it shall live again. Hope is like a candle it's light can reveal God's path. WE NEED HOPE...

COLLAPSED LIKE A HOUSE OF CARDS? HOLD ON TO HOPE! BE A HOPE GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ANOTHER CHANCE? TRY AGAIN? GIVE HOPE? Are we chopped down? Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Job 14:7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Job 14:7, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have Faith In The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 1, 2016

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you” Luke 17:6.

Theme: Worldwide Communion: Have faith in the Lord Text: Hab. 2:1-4; 2 Tim. 1:5-12; Lk. 17:5-10 Introduction: Today is World Communion Day and this worldwide celebration of the Holy Communion is to remind us of its significance. The Holy Communion is important because it is one of the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian Obligation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 20, 2013

There are two sides to every story and the believer in Christ has the Battle of the Two "I's" going on inside of HIm. How can the "requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us" as Christians?

1 20 13 “The Christian OBLIGATION” Romans 8:1-14 The SHORT SIDE I. God in Christ has given me a new life (zoe) to live for Him. (vs. 1-2) II. The law cannot save, sanctify, nor justify us: only Christ can. (vs. 3-4) III. If you are LIVING in the flesh (sinFULL self), you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Passover To Pentecost

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Apr 18, 2020

There are two events of the Jewish calendar that are key events for Christians: the Passover and Pentecost. I want to talk to you about those two events and what they mean for us today.

INTRO. There are two events of the Jewish calendar that are key events for Christians: the Passover and Pentecost. I want to talk to you about those two events and what they mean for us today. I want to tell you about both events and why they are important to use. PASSOVER Exodus 12:1 (NKJV) ...read more

Scripture: John 19:14-19, Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Resolve Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Dec 17, 2022

The is a different look at Advent. It is a short, two sermon series that deals with two main issues: The Power of Resolve, and the Power of Submission. Jesus showed both in His ministry to this world.

THE POWER OF RESOLVE Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Majoring In The Minors

Contributed by Scott Spencer on May 25, 2014

At times it is difficult to see the forest because we are concentrating on individual trees. Without noticing, we get sidetracked and focus in on concerns that don't really count. At times we major on minor issues.

Majoring in The Minors Mark 12:18-27 18. Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19. “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND LEAVES NO CHILD, HIS BROTHER SHOULD MARRY THE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel