Sermons on Uprooting The Tree:

A Mind For Christ

Contributed by Charles King on Aug 5, 2023

A key verse in Paul's letter is Philippians 2:5, where Paul says we should have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. This verse serves as a model and a motivation for us to have the same attitude and perspective as Jesus in our relationships with God and with each other.

Title: A Mind For Christ The book of Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, a church that he founded and a church that loved and supported his ministry. In this letter, Paul expresses his joy, gratitude, and affection for the Philippians, and encourages them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Cosy In The Culture Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 1, 2023

The story of Esther is an amazing story of how God can use His people to accomplish His will. But Mordecai and Esther were not always the heroes. Much like our world today, Esther and Mordecai were cosy in their culture. As Christians, we need to be different from the world.

Introduction Video Ill.: Book of Esther in 20 Words This morning, we are starting a new study based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. If you want to study deeper, there is a great study guide that comes with a series of videos you can stream online. It is available ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"is There No Balm Or Leadership In Gilead?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 15, 2024

"Israel's failure to listen to God's prophet despite repeated warnings, symbolized by the balm of Gilead, raises the question of whether the current church leadership also lacks the necessary foresight and willingness to repent. Are they repeating the same mistakes?"

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Jeremiah 8:20-22) "[20] The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved." [21] "For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt; I am black; astonishment hath taken ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22, Jeremiah 46:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daring To Be Generous Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025

Generosity leads to worship, witness, wellness, wealth on earth and wealth in heaven

DARING TO BE GENEROUS A few years ago, there was a story out of Miami, Florida about six Royal Palm trees that had been vandalized and cut down along one of Miami’s main streets. Due to the expense involved in replacing them Dade County wasn’t sure how soon, if ever, they would be replaced. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Big Mistake

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Learning from Adam and Eve's mistake, so we can avoid falling into sin.

We all make mistakes. Some of them are more embarrassing than harmful. I remember at our former church in Wisconsin, I typed up the bulletin with this announcement: "Ladies, please remember to pick up your bowels in the kitchen." It was supposed to be bowls. In fact, every Sunday a couple of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Our Hearts & Minds

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 16, 2001

How can we change from being the kind of person who vacillates, who lives with one foot in the world & one foot in the church, to being "all you can be" in God’s sight?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Romans 12:1-2 ILL. The story is told that a man living out on the edge of town heard a commotion in his back yard. He investigated & discovered there was a very hostile gorilla up in his tree. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Spirit-Love Series

Contributed by Eldon Reich on Mar 28, 2002

Fruit of the Spirit sermon on love for all ages.

SON-RIPENED FRUIT --LOVE Galatians 5:22-23 Philippians 2:1-4 I am doing something this morning that I never thought I’d do. Speak to a GARDENING CLASS I want to speak to the Gardening class of 2002 A gardening class that is interested in Cultivating, watering and harvesting the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Be Late!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We believe in Jesus.

DON’T BE LATE! John 3:14-21 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Conclusions TS: We will find in John 3:14-21 three conclusions to why we believe in Jesus. The ____ conclusion to why we believe in Jesus is that Jesus becomes our… I. SIN (14-15) II. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Deeds

Contributed by Laurence Hill on Mar 16, 2001

This sermon is about a faith which works

FAITH AND DEEDS Scripture References : James 2 : 14 - 16 / Matthew 25 : 14 - 30 ; 34 - 46 James 2, Verse 14 :"What good is it brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such a faith save him?" A lot of people might use verses such as this to support their argument that the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Matthew 25:14-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationships Where Grace Is Not In Place Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 7, 2002

Shaping the people around us into being the people we would like them to be is not our job - it’s God’s.

Grace Based Relationships Part 1 October 6, 2002 Relationships When Grace Is Not In Place Genesis 3 (16) Over the next few weeks I will be speaking through a series called Grace Based Relationships. The series is taken from a book by Jeff Van Vonderen called “Families Where Grace is in Place.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:16

Denomination: *other

Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

False Teachers – False Hopes

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 27, 2002

Everywhere we look people seem to always focus in on things that are different about each and every one of us. Sometimes we use this difference as a point of superiority in order to call ourselves better or above others.

Sermon Title: False Teachers – False Hopes Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-5 Sunday Evening, August 13, 2000 Scripture Introduction: There is much to be said for the saying that good things come in small packages, as is in this case with the small epistle of Jude. This letter in it’s beginning intent was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-5

Denomination: *other

The Culting Of America Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jan 31, 2002

4th. In Series of Taking Up Your Cross in Today’s World. Examining the false religions of the United States and how to witness to their members. Feb.3,2002 Evening service Bel Aire Baptist Church.

The Culting of America Tonight we are going to talk about false religions or cults. Prior to 1850, cultists were practically unheard of in America. Today there are tens of millions of Americans involved in the cults. The following statistics reveal some disturbing trends for those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sovereign God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 13, 2003

The word “sovereign” is both a noun and verb. As a verb it means, “to rule,” and as a noun it means “king” or “absolute ruler.” To say that God is sovereign is to say that God is in charge of the entire universe all the time.

Our Sovereign God I came across a couple of children’s prayers this week. Johnny had been misbehaving and was sent to his room. He emerged a couple minutes later and informed his mother that he had thought things over and had even said a little prayer. The mother was very happy and said, “If ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

In The Air There's A Feeling Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 16, 2001

Maybe all my life I’ve been expecting too much out of Christmas and not enough from Jesus Christ. Christmas itself cannot deliver all our heart’s desires, but Jesus can.

Soon It Will Be Christmas Day – Part 2 December 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION It was mid-December 1977 and oh, how I couldn’t wait for Christmas. Nearly every day when I arrived home on the bus from 4th Grade, I would head inside the house and plug in the Christmas tree. Then I would get out Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ