Sermons on Using The Fruit:

Reaping The Harvest - Lessons From Noah

Contributed by Paul Green on May 15, 2022

We will never be able to enjoy the fruits of the harvest without first planting the seed. Noah’s ‘harvest’ was ‘righteousness’. But Noah could never have harvested righteousness without first planting the seeds that lead to righteousness

Did you hear the story about the little girl sitting on her grandfather’s lap. He was reading the Bible story of Noah’s Ark to her. And in her innocence she asked, “Granddad, Were you in the Ark?” “Why, no I wasn’t.” Said the granddad - And she looked at him and said - “Then why weren’t you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, 2 Peter 2:4, Luke 17:26, Hosea 8:7

Denomination: Baptist

All Things In Common

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 1, 2008

The pressures of persecution brought the early Church closer together and closer to God. If we allow the pressures of our life to be redeemed by God then they will draw us closer as well!

All Things In Common, Acts 2:38-47 Introduction It happened at the noonday luncheon of the local Rotary. The dishes had been cleared away, and the meeting had been called to order. After the reception of new members and the introduction of visitors, the chairman asked who of those present ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Living A Life That Pleases The Lord Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Mar 27, 2003

Eph 5:10 “And find out what pleases the Lord.” Pleasing God will lead to believers "bearing fruit", "growing", "being strengthened with all power" and "giving thanks" (Col 1:9-12).

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:10, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 28, 2021

The Revelation begins by pointing us to Jesus in His Glory.

Revelation: Looking At Jesus First Introduction Revelation 1:9-20 Revelation 1:9 I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. John ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2012

God can transform us and then transform the world through us. This sermon explores the "how" of transformation.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his funeral. But now that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Walk By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 27, 2023

To walk by the Spirit, we must keep in step with the Spirit.

How to Walk by the Holy Spirit Galatians 5:16-25 Rev. Brian Bill November 25-26, 2023 I have the joy of being married to my best friend. I’ve been crazy about Beth from the first day we met and am always amped up when I get the chance to be around her. This is a bit embarrassing to admit, but in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Fills My Cup?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

Whenever we are faced with a situation, what is within our hearts will shine forth. Jesus said the things we say and do are generated from what is in our heart. This message addresses the question "What fills my cup?"

What Fills My Cup? Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37; Ephesians 3:16-19; Colossians 1:9-10 Good morning, Strangers Rest. Jesus said in Matthew 12:34-37, “(34) Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (35) A good man out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34-37, Ephesians 3:16-19, Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where’s The Love? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 7, 2024

The message examines love as the motive for what we do. The context of the Love Chapter is the operation of the gifts of the Spirit (listed in 1 Corinthians 12 and regulated in 1 Corinthians 14).

Intro Our text today is found in 1 Corinthians 13. After addressing the nine gifts of the Spirit in the first part of 1 Cor. 12, Paul introduced an analogy of the human body to teach these believers the importance of valuing and caring for one another. On the one hand, these Corinthians are doing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Galatians 6:10, James 2:1-20, 1 Peter 2:20, 1 John 4:1-21, Jeremiah 45:5, 1 Peter 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Astounding Miracles (Luke 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 10, 2024

Do we just hear the word of God or also do it? Let's look at Luke 8.

Luke 8 is filled with rich lessons and miracles from the ministry of Jesus around Galilee. How does this apply to us today? Do we hear the word of God and do it? Did several women provide for Jesus and His ministry? Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Steers Us Away From Inappropriate Cultural Leadership Models That Often Trouble The Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us to avoid compromising the truth of scripture with counterfeit models of church leadership. Paul wrote, "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Have Been Hurt, We Have Been Used, We Have Failed, We Need Healing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit took fisherman, former prostitutes, ex-religious leaders, tax collectors, and various family members of Jesus and the other disciples and formed them into a united group we call the church.

Today across our group of churches is Healing and Wholeness Sunday. We are a Pentecostal Church and we believe that God can and does Heal people every day. So why do we have a specific day dedicated to Healing and Wholeness? In many ways today is no different from any other day but often we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than A Prayer (7) - "forgive Us Our Debts As We Forgive Our Debtors"

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

The Lord's prayer is much more than a prayer guide. It points us to who God is.

TEXT: Matthew 6:12 "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." ALL HAVE SINNED Sin is trangression against divine law. Any thought, word or action that is contrary to God's law is sin. We are all born sinners. "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, John 3:16, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Shrewd Manager: Are You Using Your Time, Talents, And Treasure Toward God's Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

How do you invest your time? How do you invest your money? What is of value to you? What do you consider pointless? What is your goal? What is the mission statement of your life?

"Charles Francis Adams, 19th century political figure and diplomat, kept a diary. One day he entered: "Went fishing with my son today--a day wasted." His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary, which is still in existence. On that same day, Brook Adams made this entry: "Went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army