Sermons on Unfruitfulness:

Three Kinds Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

Message about speaking in tongues and the different kinds of tongues in the Bible,.

Note: I use Understanding Spiritual Gifts by B E Underwood as a resource. Title: Three kinds of Tongues & the Importance of Tongues Theme: To show the three kinds of tongues in the Bible and show the importance of each. Text: 1 Cor 14:1-2 But covet earnestly the best gifts: (1 Corinthians 12:31 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Is The Lord, God Of Elisha? Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 18, 2017

Part 1 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha."

The writer of Kings brings us to the time when Elisha is about to take over prophetic leadership from Elijah. God has called Elijah to his heavenly retirement and has called Elisha to take his place. It is a time of transition for Elisha. He will step into the shoes of the most celebrated star in ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:21, Ephesians 1:17, Ephesians 1:3, Leviticus 2:13, Psalm 127:1, Matthew 21:21, 1 Timothy 4:14, 2 Kings 18:33, 2 Kings 2:9-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2021

Christians must grow in faithfulness through the virtues found in Scripture

INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series entitled Grow In Grace, a study of 2 Peter. › Big Idea of the Series: The body of Christ, the church, must be diligent in recognizing false teachers and doctrine while trusting the Scriptures and recognizing true ministers of the Word. • By learning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Knowledge Of God" Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on May 30, 2015

The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus.

"Knowledge of God" Introduction : The Book of 2 Peter opens up with a statement to indentify to the reader who is the author of the book. Peter uses the term "bond-servant" thus implying that he, Peter is a slave to no man but by his own choice he has chosen to serve and summit to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 17, 2024

Two key principles for walking in the Spirit are discussed. One concerns goals and disciplining the thought life. The other concerns identifying with the death and resurrection of Christ.

Intro How do we walk in the Spirit? That is the question we will explore in this message. To walk in the Spirit requires intentional decisions on a daily basis. In our previous message, we examined the latter part of Galatians 5. There Paul gave instruction on the difference between walking in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13, Revelation 3:6, Galatians 5:25, Colossians 3:1-2, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:1-13, Hebrews 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Awake, Not Woke Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 22, 2022

In the Bible, God and Jesus are repeatedly identified with light.

7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Brethren

When The Leaders Lie

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 2, 2025

God has a lot to say about leaders, their behavior, their integrity and their resulting impact on the people they rule. The Bible is a warning and a guide concerning corrupt leaders and our response and duty when faced with the likes of such leaders.

“When The Leaders Lie” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This week while watching the news the one thing that stood out to me among all the chaos and buffoonery and the blatant ambush on the Military Hero the Ukrainian President Zelensky was when the President of France Emmanuel Macron ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 58:1-2, Proverbs 28:15, 1 Timothy 2:2, Daniel 2:20-22, Proverbs 16:12, Ephesians 5:11, Exodus 28:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

The Field Of The Slothful

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 15, 2001

Thonns and thistles come up on there own if allowed they take over

THE FIELD OF THE SLOTHFUL Proverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw and considered it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church And The World

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 12, 2002

The church and the world are distinctly separate institutions with aims, tastes and attachments essentially different.

It is my pleasure to stand before you sharing the word of God. It is a living word, a word, which gives life, a word that gives understanding, a word which knowledge, a word which gives anything good, which you can think of. "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Continue To Remain Learners Regardless Of Our Age, Education Or Experiences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit reminds us that no human is able to be right all of the time. Some leaders’ need to be right all the time is their biggest hindrance to learning and maturing in Christ. Paul wrote, "This is what we speak, not in words, taught us by human w

1. The Holy Spirit reminds us that we are always in need of His teaching regardless of our age, education or years of experience. John wrote, "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth... But as his anointing teaches you about all things and as that anointing is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Live? With Devotion.

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Oct 29, 2003

Finding the one thing that God wants us to do.

38Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house. 39And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word. 40But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

Junk builds up sometimes a good house cleaning is in order

CLEANSE THE TEMPLE II Corinthians 6:16-18 & 7:1. Having therefore, these promises dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves of all filthiness, of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Notice that God is saying that we are the temple where he chooses to dwell, and he is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Nature Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 21, 2005

God is doing a new thing! It begins with the New Birth and continues through to providing us with a New Nature!

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING: The New Nature 2 Peter 1:3-11 God is indeed doing a new thing! A. It all begins with the new birth 1. It all begins when we enter into a personal relationship with Jesus 2. A relationship that begins by faith 3. A relationship that has healed our wounds of sin ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Continue To Remain Learners Regardless Of Our

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006

The Holy Spirit reminds us that we are always in need of His teaching regardless of our age, education or years of experience.

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Continue to Remain Learners Regardless of our Age, Education or Experiences by Paul Fritz 1 Corinthians 2:13-2:15 1. The Holy Spirit reminds us that we are always in need of His teaching regardless of our age, education or years of experience. John wrote, "But you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational