Sermons on Unfruitful:

Paraphernalia

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 30, 2015

Gizmos, gadgets, trappings, add-ons, etc. are really optional, but so many of us have come to think that we cannot live without them. The problem is that it becomes like the proverbial "straw that broke the camels' back".

Paraphernalia--furnishings and apparatuses, (add-ons) to enhance or give more options to a thing. Synonyms-embellishments, accessories, trappings, adornments, gizmos, do-dads We are in the middle of a Personal Pampering Pandemic Heb. 12;1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Matthew 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cares Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jun 27, 2007

Series start to learn about how to stand when others fall to trials of life. Cares are a tool of the Devil.

Standing In the Storm(Cares) There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:13-19, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Behold, A Sower Went Forth To Sow;

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Harvest

Matt 13 v 1 – 23 I. THE FOCUS OF THE SOWER.3 Behold, a sower went forth to sow; (A). HE SOWED THE SEED PLENTIFULLY. 2 Cor 9:6. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. (B). HE SOWED THE SEED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Holiness

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

Now is the time to turn to God. Tomorrow is not promised, and delayed repentance can lead to eternal regret.

REPENT OR PERISH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 13:1-9 "I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." – Luke 13:3 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 18:30-32, Acts 17:30-31, 2 Peter 3:9, Matthew 3:8-10, Revelation 2:5 INTRODUCTION: Repentance is a central ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Branch Are You?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Jesus told His disciples the secret to being a fruitful follower.

What Kind of Branch Are You? May 25, 2003 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A It’s getting warmer and people are getting their gardens ready! a Corn, tomatoes, beans, flowers....... b Winery in Red Bud has their rows all staked out and ready for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Dirt Are You? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 8, 2006

Jesus makes it plain that our hearts determine how we respond to God’s word. What kind of heart do you have?

Read or recite Mark 4 Mark records three parables of Jesus in this chapter that all have to do with gardening. The Four Soils, the Seed and Earth Producing of Itself, and the Mustard Seed. How many gardeners are present here today? Sun, rain, seed and soil are all important components of a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

The legacy of Choice has not been a great one for mankind. However, Jesus changes our opportunity to choose life by His wonderful gift.

Choose This Day… Ephesians 5:6-14 “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth…” God built on the earth a garden, named Eden. In the garden He placed the first man and woman. Also in the garden, He place a tree… The tree was the tree of Knowledge of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Barren Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 16, 2003

Jesus was responding to news about a calamity Luke 13:1-5. He was told of how Pilate (the Roman governor) had killed some Galileans (Jews from Galilee, the same region Jesus was from), and had anticipated the thinking of those who brought Him this news.

THE BARREN FIG TREE—Luke 13:6-9 INTROUDUTION As we were making our way through the parables of Jesus as recorded in Matthew’s gospel, we noticed several that were directed toward the nation of Israel in particular. "The Two Sons", this speaks of the rejection of John the Baptist- Mt 21:28-32. "The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Gracious And Merciful Gardener

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Mar 14, 2004

Lent 3C: Looking past the Law and the barren fig tree, we find the Good News that Jesus let himself be cut down rather than let the fig tree (us) be cut down.

With One Voice # 713 - Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Let us pray: Lord, let our hearts be good soil. Plant the seed of your Word in our minds and hearts, and help it to bring forth fruit in our lives. Amen Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Fruitful

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 8, 2019

Only maturity can bring FRUITFULNESS

The first commandment So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, John 15:1-8

Sowing Seeds PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To emphasize the importance of being like the good soil, open and ready to receive God's Word and produce a fruitful spiritual harvest.

Good morning, family. Today, we're going to dig deep into one of Jesus’ well-known parables – The Parable of the Sower. We're going to explore how different types of soil receive seeds and the results that follow. As we delve into this, let me share a quote from Christian professor, Peter Kreeft, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Sowing

Elijah Taken Up (2 Kings 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2025

Was Elijah taken up to heaven or into the sky and transported to a place of retirement? Let's look at 2 Kings 2.

Was Elijah one of only two prophets seemingly taken directly to heaven or was he transported in the air to a location on earth? Let’s look at 2 Kings 2. Did it seem like all the prophets knew that God was going to take Elijah? Now when the Lord was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Walks In Ephesians

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 19, 2013

It is profitable to us and pleasing to the Lord for us to participate in these seven directives.

SEVEN WALKS IN EPHESIANS Ephesians 4:1 (KJV), "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called," --An Overview of the Seven "Walks" in Ephesians-- * 2:2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

“CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Service Contract—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2001

This portion of Joshua describes the binding agreement God’s people willfully entered into to serve God exclusively. Part 1 of a 2 part sermon.

SERVICE CONTRACT-I—Joshua 24:14-28 Israel covenanted together to exclusively serve YHWH as their God. God’s people are bound to a commitment to serve YHWH as their God. What communicates a people’s commitment to God? Indicators/Measures of commitment among God’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist