Sermons on Unproductive:

Overcoming Anxiety In 2023

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 29, 2022

Wouldn’t be great to leave all your worries behind as you enter the New Year? Wouldn’t it be good to be free 2023! The good news is that you can be! 1Pe 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Sermon: Overcoming Anxiety in 2023 Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34 “That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 22, 2023

This is the first of a two-part series on the Similitudes. This message looks at the follower of Christ as the Salt of the earth. What does this mean and what happens when we choose not to be the salt of the earth

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 1 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be Crushed And Broken

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 24, 2023

surrendering your life to Him so that He can crush those things that keep you from HIm

You must be crushed and broken 2 Peter 1:3-11 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to 2 Peter chapter one. This will be our text this morning. I am glad that you have joined us. Let’s Pray- The last time we were together, we spoke of being born again, the experience of Nicodemus and Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

A Spy Story

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Jul 31, 2002

To know that God is available to help you face your fears

A SPY STORY “And Moses sent them to spy out the land of Caanan” (Numbers 13: 17). I don’t mind a spy story do you? There is something about the mystery and intrigue that gathers around a good spy yarn that just gets you in. You might have read spy stories by Tom Clancy, Len Deighton, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-33

Denomination: Holiness

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 24, 2013

Here is a short teaching on "Sin," answering the question, “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?”

All Have Sinned The Word of God Determines? Many questions abide about the sins of mankind. Among the most common is “what is sin and is it subjective to mankind's opinion?” The writer of the book of Romans says, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

This sermon serves as a wake-up call for those who have been stagnant in their spiritual journey. It's time to be productive for the Kingdom of God!

Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It's time for a wake-up call in your life. You have been stagnant for far too long, and it's time to make progress for the Kingdom of God! Deuteronomy 1:6-8 (NIV) "The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, 'You have stayed long enough at this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Productivity In God's Kingdom

Autumn Trees Without Fruit – Doubly Dead And Uprooted Jude 1:12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022

Autumn fruits that are withered from worthless trees. - this is the next description Jude gives of these wicked false teachers who savage the truth of the gospel. These men cause havoc but they are described as "doubly dead and uprooted". God hates His truth being destroyed.

AUTUMN TREES WITHOUT FRUIT – DOUBLY DEAD AND UPROOTED Jude 1:12 What was the title of the last message? And how did Jude describe the false teachers in the one before that? Remember, what the false teachers represent, but then the Christians must be the opposite. (This is part of ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12, 1 Kings 13:1-5, Mark 11:20, Hosea 9:16, Deuteronomy 29:28, 2 Chronicles 7:17-22, Psalm 1:3, Romans 8:10-11, John 10:27-28, Romans 16:25, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Colossians 2:7, Job 19:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002

How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Where Faith Comes From - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

The word of God is the anchor to our faith.

Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 1 Romans 10:17 -So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.2 Where Faith Comes From - Part 1 Psalm 1:1-3 His Delight John 15:7 - If you remain in me and my words remain in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 2 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

Knowing the ’what to have and have not’ of a Christian.Teaches and reminds you of the size and contents of your lugguage in christian walk.The first in the kit is Jesus Christ and the First to be thrown out is sin.

“And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.” mark 4:36 Right sizing your luggage! Many people are excessively loaded with garbage. Fatty and obsess people have serious social and health problems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:36-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Kingdom Come Part One Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 15, 2013

Jesus as the Messiah who offered the kingdom

The author of the book is un-dubitably Matthew. Many of the early fathers site that Matthew is the author including Pseudo Barnabas, Clement Rome, Polycarp, Justin Martyr, and Clement of Alexandria. Matthew authorship articulates the internal evidence by referencing coins. In fact the Gospel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stand For Nothing Or Fall For Anything

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 14, 2011

Sermon for the 4th Sunday of Easter with new members uniting with the church.

John 15: 1 – 8 / Stand for Nothing Or Fall For Anything Intro: As I have grown older, I find myself giving more time to introspection. In a few days I will add another candle to my birthday cake. That has caused me to think about my mom and dad without whom I would not be here. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Work For God Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Work – for - God) | John 9:1-9 [Introduction] (1) We have been discussing sanctification (God’s continued work in our lives), Christ’s imperatives/commandments and his call to discipleship. (2) Discipleship is an identity. It is who we are as followers of Christ and it is our mission (to make ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2016

The practical love we show to the poor is critical for our discipleship.

Thursday after Epiphany 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we celebrate this day after Epiphany, we continue the readings from St. John that ornament our Christmas-Epiphany season. We also continue our review of the Pope’s long letter, the Joy of the Gospel, and we do so in this Holy Year of mercy. ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Grant Us Godly Politicians Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2017

"I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! "

Thursday of Third Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Ss Timothy and Titus Today’s feast is a challenge to those whose denomination teaches that the Church is not hierarchical. Most of these denominations consider themselves Bible fundamentalists, but today’s readings clearly show that, from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic