Sermons on Unfruitful:

Why, O God, Why!

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 31, 2021

Sometimes it seems God is so far away from us. His silence picks our conscience and in despair we cry: Why, O God, Why.

TEXT: PSALMS 22:1, 42:5 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1). My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? ... Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 42:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can The Church Be An Obstacle To Discipleship For Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Is it possible that some of the doctrine, rules, and regulations of the church be a stumbling block to becoming a disciple for Jesus? Yes, it was definitely one for me and I still struggle with it.

{You may want to read Mark 4:1-9, This is the actual parable that I am speaking about. } [Why parables?] 10 As soon as He was alone, 1 His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables. 11 And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Increase

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2020

We need INCREASE not just in money, property and increment, but we need INCREASE in spiritual area.

Increase 2 Thessalonians 1:3”….. your faith is greatly enlarged, and the love of each one of you toward one another grows ever increasing…” Increase that Apostle Paul is talking about here is not increase in money, promotion or property but ‘increase in love’, isn’t this awesome? The more we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Trial

Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012

When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

“What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit (John 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2025

What does bearing fruit have to do with faith? Let's look at John 15.

Are we attached to Jesus or man-made church traditions? Do we have a living faith that obeys Jesus and produces fruit? Let’s look at John 15. If we are saved by faith alone, why are the unfruitful cast into the fire? If we remain in Christ will we be fruitful? “I am the true vine, and my Father ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Solemn Warning Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 9, 2025

This sermon is a severe warning against those who turn away from the faith

Introduction Brothers and sisters, there are passages in Scripture that should be approached with great reverence and carefulness, and this is one of them. These words have troubled many sincere believers throughout the ages. The writer of Hebrews, having just called his readers to press on to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

What's Beneficial? (Titus 3:8-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 12, 2022

A key question, that helps us live productively. Productive things: good works, helping missionaries. Unproductive: foolish arguments/disagreements about the Bible

Let's start this morning, by rereading last week's verses, Titus 3:1-8. I want you to hear something in Titus 3:8, in particular. But it's much easier to hear it, if we take a running start at it: (1) Remind them, to the rulers and the authorities, to be subject/submissive, to obey, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8-15

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Inheritance (Part 3)

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

Greater Inheritance (Part 3) Forfeiting Our Reward In God’s plan, everything in life works together for our benefit. As we have looked at beforehand, it is our eternal benefit God has in mind. Sometimes what benefits today also has eternal rewards as well. However, many times what seems to be a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:16-19, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 8 - Tongues And Interpretation Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 11, 2005

Part 8 of our spiritual gifts series focuses on the spiritual gift of tongues and interpretation.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 8 – Tongues and Interpretation Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME First of all, congratulations to Crystal for her acceptance of Christ last week and her baptism, and for the Keels joining our family here at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-25

Denomination: Bible Church

What's The Purpose? Series

Contributed by Bud Rose on Nov 26, 2005

The second sermon in a series on the power of the Holy Spirit and what His purpose is today in the lives of believers.

WE’VE GOT THE POWER – 2 “WHAT’S THE PURPOSE?” Introduction: Last Sunday, I spoke on, “Where It All Began”. We talked about where and when the New Testament Church actually began. I hope we can all agree that according to Scripture, that The New Testament Church began on Resurrection Sunday, when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fruit Growers Of The World, Unite

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 4, 2003

Abiding in Christ allows us to have the mind of Christ, produce fruit, and glorify God. So why is the church in such a miserable state?

April 6, 2003 Morning Service Text: John 15:1-8 Subject: Jesus, the True Vine Title: Fruit Producers of the World, Unite! I kind of fancy myself as a student. I am always trying to learn something new from every situation. As a young man beginning in the carpenter trade I learned by watching and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wll God Have To Dig And Dung You?

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2009

This is a message on the importance of being fruitful

“WILL GOD HAVE TO DIG AND DUNG YOU?” TEXT: Luke 13: 6-9 W. Max Alderman 6 He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none. 7 Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Hundredfold Of God's Blessings

Contributed by Mike Sanders on Sep 10, 2009

Jesus wants to live in the hundred fold blessings

THE HUNDREDFOLD OF GOD’S BLESSINGS Mark 4:1-10 1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. 2 Then He taught them many things by parables, and said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sower + Seed + Soil

Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 8, 2008

Emphasixes the value of God’s Word -- The Bible -- and the need for serious Bible reading and understanding. The Bible is the most purchased but least read of all books.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace "An Assemblies of God Fellowship" September 28, 2008 cholt@gt.rr.com SOWER + SEED + SOIL Text: Matthew 13:3-23 (NKJV) (See also Mark 4:1-20 and Luke 8:4-14) INTRODUCTION It is a well-known fact that the Bible is probably the best-selling book in America. Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God