Sermons on Ways To Bear Fruit:

Anxiety (Part 1): Understanding Anxiety, Its Symptoms, Types, And Cases In The Bible Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 7, 2021

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. That is why we need to understand what anxiety is, its symptoms, various types of anxiety, and the factors that cause it before we learn to deal with it biblically.

Intro: A pastor in the countryside was retiring after 35 years of serving in the church. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with five eggs and $1,000 in it. Baffled, he called his wife, "Honey, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs and $1,000 in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-11, Matthew 6:25-34, Philippians 4:6, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving In A 5 Fold

Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022

Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the developing, maturing, and the equipping of the saints. God thinks of the body of Christ when he gives out offices and functions in the church.

Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) says 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you[a] all. – Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Apostolic

The Ruined Loincloth Series

Contributed by Roy Hagemyer on Jun 30, 2022

God wants to demonstrate a very important point to him and the nation of Judah. God wanted the people of Judah to understand a critical point, they were in trouble and it was not going to turn out well for them, they were going to be held in judgment by God Himself

Jeremiah 13:1-11 The Ruined Loincloth Verse 1 Thus says the LORD to me, “Go and buy a linen loincloth and put it around your waist, and do not dip it in water.” The Lord, Jehovah, said to Jeremiah, go and buy a linen loincloth. In the Hebrew, the word is Peshtae, meaning linen of flax garment. ...read more

Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 2, 2022

The very simple parameter to know the will of God for your daily life actions and decisions is, even after your fervent prayer, if you still struggle to go ahead with your decision which is the clear parameter that it’s not the will of God.

Mark 1:35-39, Prayer Life of Jesus Greetings: The Lord is Good, his love endures forever. Introduction: It is said that Satan is afraid of the knees that bend before God. He is not bothered by people who do not pray. He does not bother about the singers, and preachers but only the prayer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Denomination: Methodist

The Standard Of The Sleeve Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022

Sick. Dissatisfied. The never-ending drive to keep up. We have OCD . . . Obsessive Comparison Disorder . . . and it is killing us!

OCD Pt. 1 - The Standard of The Sleeve I. Introduction I am sure it began in elementary school. Looking at the shoes the other kids were wearing. Examining who had the most friends or could jump further when we played the game where you jumped the two ropes on the ground. However, in my day, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil’s Fangs For Hire – 30 Pieces Of Silver (Judas Iscariot) Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 12, 2022

Judas Iscariot was possessed by Satan and proceeded to do his bidding, leading the treacherous gang in his betrayal of Jesus. This message looks at that betrayal and what happened to Judas after that wicked decision of his to betray the Lord.

THE DEVIL’S FANGS FOR HIRE – 30 PIECES OF SILVER (JUDAS ISCARIOT) PART 2 CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - - JUDAS ISCARIOT – PART 2 of 2 [G]. THE ACCOUNT OF THE BETRAYAL. John 18:1 When Jesus had spoken these words, He went forth with His disciples over the ravine of the Kidron where there ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-5, Luke 22:47-48, Matthew 27:3-10, John 17:12, John 13:2-20, Acts 1:16-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The City Of Oxyrhynchus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2022

Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there.

The city of Oxyrhynchus Oxyrhynchus is an ancient town in the north of Egypt (situated near the modern town of al-Bahnasa), approximately 160km southwest of Cairo on one of the Nile's canals. Many ancient documents written on papyrus were found there—70% of all known papyri originated there. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hebrew Word Study: Qûṣ Awaken, Waking Up To God's New Thing Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them?

What is it like to be lost? Have you ever been lost, maybe out in the woods, or lost while driving, or maybe when you were a child you lost your mom or dad at the store, and you couldn’t find them? It’s scary right? As you realize you may be lost, you start to get a little bit nervous but you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Gadarene Demoniac

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 18, 2022

Little did the man who was possessed of a legion of demons realize that his life was going to be radically transformed.

The Gadarene Demoniac Luke 8:26-39 The man Jesus meets in the tomb would make a good subject for a horror movie. Here was a troubled and violent man. One can only imagine what fear the local populations must have had. they could not even bind him with chains. One can think of the terror which a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Turning Point

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

We must determine what our commitment will be financially in a time of scarcity in view of the ministry we seek to have.

Background to passage: The Corinthian church had been corrected for disunity, pride, immorality, suing each other, their understanding of marriage, their understanding of love, their understanding of spiritual gifts, and their understanding of the resurrection. There was also a “severe letter” that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Life In Heaven

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

what will our lives be like in heaven

Background to passage: Rev 4-5 are chapters of praise to God and Jesus respectively that culminate with angels, living creatures, saints, and elders praising the Lord for redemption because he is the lamb that was slain before the foundations of the world. He was also is proclaimed as the only one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Joshua 14, Caleb's Birthday Request! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 17, 2024

Caleb and Joshua were the only two Israelites of those aged 20 and older to survive from Kadesh-Barnea to Canaan. Caleb, on his 85th birthday, asked for his inheritance--a mountain!

Introduction: Caleb. He’s truly one of the unsung heroes of the Bible. He and Joshua were the only two of the twelve spies who gave Israel a “we can take the land!” message when the other ten said, basically, “we’ll lose everything if we try to do it. (Numbers 13-14)”. As a result, every Israelite ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Honored Except At Home (Mark 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2024

Was even Jesus honored except at home? Let's look at Mark 6.

Did Jesus do many miracles in places where He was dishonored? What was the purpose of the first short-term mission trip? Why was John the baptist killed? How did Jesus provide for the 5000? Did Jesus take time alone to pray? Were the disciples' hearts still hardened? Let’s look at Mark 6. Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Elohim: The God Of Dna, Galaxies, Nature, & The Higgs-Boson Particle Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 20, 2022

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him

Throughout the scriptures God invites us to inquire of Him and learn about Him. That is really the main goal of God on Earth, is that we would turn to Him, and be curious about Him, and seek to know Him, and then understand how to know Him, then to enter into His presence, and receive a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Prayer Life Of Moses Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 23, 2022

Moses as a Man of God (Joshua 14:6), a Servant of God (Joshua 14:7), and a Prophet of God (Deuteronomy 34:12) which he attained through his prayer life.

Text; Exodus 32:11-14 Theme: Prayer Life of Moses Greetings & Introduction: Date of Exodus and date of birth of Moses: According to I Kings 6:1, the Exodus from Egypt occurred 480 years before Solomon began building the Temple in Jerusalem. It is in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign, about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:11-14

Denomination: Methodist