Sermons on uprooting the tree: showing 991-1,005 of 33,803

Act Like Men: Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 21, 2012

We are accepted into God’s Family, but we are appointed to serve. It is our duty as disciples to fulfil the will of the Master.

“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like ...

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 15, 2009

Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven - especially the yeast and the Mustard seed

The Kingdom of Heaven is like ... Why Parables Why not just tell it like it is? Why do we always have to wrap everything up in stories? There are a number of possible reasons. The truth is often quite are to convey directly, but by reference to something else, some of the truth can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Anglican

"Who Does Not Thank For Little Will Not Thank For Much”

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 18, 2006

Why should we give thanks to God? For (a) He is good to us; (b) His mercies / love endures forever in our lives; (c) His faithfulness continues through all our generations.

Introduction: Pastor Allen tells about a veteran missionary who came up to him one day after he had delivered his sermon. The missionary introduced himself and said, "I was a medical missionary for many years in India. And I served in a region where there was progressive blindness. People were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Jesus is teaching the followers an important attitude of effective discipleship. Let’s look at the key actions steps of this attitude that Jesus expects us to apply in our journey to fruitfulness.

Please read first: Luke 17:5-10 I feel extremely hot in this rope this morning. Isn’t it strange that we are already passing a week in October and still having 85 degree weather? What do you think this winter will be like? There’s a story of a tribe of Indians on the remote reservation, who asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message concerning the need to recognize false brothers and remove them from the church.

Contend for the Faith Jude October 21, 2001 Introduction Have you ever had someone from your own family voice their opinion that you are out of your mind? Here you are, out there trying to do what you think God has you doing, whether it is in full-time ministry, or ministry in a job setting, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

Part 2 in a series of sermons from the short and often neglected letter of Jude. Jude reveals the nature of the false teaching and the character of the false teachers.

Open back up to Jude. Last week we discussed some introductory matters (vv 1-4). Jude is one of the most neglected books of the Bible because of its brevity, difficult subject matter (judgment of false teachers), and its reference to non-canonical books (we will address that today). Written by ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Days Of Fruit And Wine Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2023

In Amos 9:11-15, we learn about glorious promises that await the people of God in the future.

Introduction Eighteen months ago, in September 2021, Marc Lore, former Walmart U.S. eCommerce president, announced a proposed new city that will be called Telosa. Telosa is derived from the Greek word “telos,” which means “purpose.” Telosa is going to be built to have a target population of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Lord, Increase Our Faith"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 5, 2007

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, Proper 22

19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 7, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will and grace for our lives. But we confess that we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Into The Weeds Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 18, 2010

Why does evil exist in the world and what are we to do about it? Jesus tells a good story and has some sober advice as we look at ourselves - are we weeds or wheat?

Today we are going to talk about three parables that give us an idea of the effect of the gospel in the world. Last time we looked at the parable of the sower, which describes how the individual is or is not open to the gospel. Now we turn outward to look at how the gospel spreads. First century ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Asah Shama

Contributed by Chuck Booher on Jun 19, 2013

In our being obedient to all that is in the Word that our faith will increase.

Songs that everyone knows. Like good neighbor, _______. Na Na Na, Na Na Na, Hey Hey __________. In and Out, In and Out, that’s what a __________. Phrases we all know….. It’s a Bird, It’s a plane, It’s _________. I pity the ______. Let’s Get ready to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maybe You Need To Grow Up

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Apr 22, 2014

The end of the world is coming. Even if the end doesn't come in our lifetime, everyone dies at some point. This fact serves as a constant and urgent reminder that our goal as followers of Jesus is to go to heaven and we want to take as many others with us as we can.

As a church we talk a lot about spiritual growth. This is our mission statement "we exist to increase and mature God's people." This process of increasing and maturing is called Discipleship. It's a big Bible Word but it has a simple meaning. A disciple of Jesus is a follower or even more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Victories Over The Ammonites: How To Walk In Wisdom Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

What does David do? He gathered his entire army, and marches out against them, time to end this once and for all.

Too many people in our world make dumb decisions and reap the consequences. The Bible calls this person a fool. But the Bible also talks about a person who lives differently. They "walk in wisdom." Let's discover how we can walk in wisdom. To do that, I think we’re going to be talking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26, 2 Samuel 10:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You An Unforgiven Slave

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

A sermon about the importance to forgiving

Are You An Unforgiving Slave Of Jesus Matthew 18:21-35 Prayer Introduction Recently, one of the most severe storms in many years pounded our five little acres. It came out of the northwest embedded in dark, angry clouds. We saw it approaching in the twilight and could hear its snarl off in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Last King Of Israel Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2016

A focus on Hoshea, the last king of Israel, makes us realise what the theological problem was which lead to the demise of the Northern Kingdom - they just wanted to be like everyone else.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 17:1-41 “The Last King of Israel” Tallest Building in the World Barj Khalifa It dominates the landscape In some ways it sets the mood for the city. We are great, powerful, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 17:1-41

Denomination: Baptist