Sermons on We Are The Branches:

Faith Alone

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 6, 2018

We are sinners in three ways: • We are sinners because of Adams sin. • We are sinners because we inherited Adam’s sinful nature. • We are sinners because we sin.

January 20, 2004 Title: Faith Alone Call to Worship: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes....For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith, as it is written, “The just shall live by faith.” (Romans ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Trust Him

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Whatever struggles we may encounter in life we can know that God is worthy of our trust and that He will deliver us.

Just Trust Him Proverbs 3:1-12 Today we begin our study of the third heart-to-heart talk between the parents of Proverbs and their son. In the first two chapters of Proverbs we’ve seen how the wise counsel of the boy’s dad and mom have been offered to steer their son away from those who would lead ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's The Boss

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

We all judge, the question is, do we judge using God’s criteria? (Learning God’s discernment)

SERMON NOTES: “WHO’S THE BOSS?” Objections to judgment: 1. What about the Woman at the Well? 2. Who gave me the right? 3. ἀνακρίνω (discernment) vs. κρίνω (final legal) Criteria for right judgment: 1. Right T_ime________: a. Do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 15, 2009

HOW DO WE LIVE OUR LIVES? LIVING IN JESUS IS DIFFERENT THAN LIVING ANY OTHER WAY!!!!!!

LIVING IN JESUS INTRO: WHERE DO WE LIVE? 1: DO WE THINK OF A PHYSICAL ADDRESS? A) 1234 SYCAMORE DR. B) OR DO WE THINK OF WHERE DO WE LIVE SPIRITUALLY C) WHERE IS MY LIFE RIGHT NOW D) HOW DOES THE LIFESTYLE I’M LEADING LINE UP WITH WHAT GOD WANTS FOR ME POINT: JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES TO ABIDE ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Other

How To Start A Fire

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 16, 2008

We’ve lost the fire in our churches. Let’s look at the basic principles of starting a fire and apply them to our Spiritual lives.

Quench not the Spirit. – 1 Thessalonians 5:19 28 Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear: 29 For our God is a consuming fire. – Hebrews 12:28-29 The great Chicago fire of October 8-10, 1871, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19

Denomination: *other

Are You The One?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019

Are we are sure we are ready?

Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You, The Gospel & Jewish People Ii Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 18, 2022

The Jews are definitely hardened to the Gospel, even yet today. How should we relate to them in light of their general rejection and hostility to the Gospel? Have they been rejected by God forever?

When I first became convinced that Jewish outreach was to be a priority, I made a point of meeting some Jewish people at a Christians United for Israel dinner here in Israel. I met a relatively young Jewish medical doctor there and then a week or so later, boldly called him up at his practice to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-36, Genesis 12:3

Denomination: Bible Church

Where Is The Line For Jesus

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Dec 13, 2015

I believe many missed the messages that God had sent through His prophets or they knew it and just didn’t care! Why should we seek to be in line to see Jesus?

Where is the line? Luke 2:1-20 A couple of years ago a holiday song was prompted by a 4-year-old's question, "Where's the Line to See Jesus?" and it went viral in less than two weeks on YouTube with more than a half a million hits. Becky Kelley's nephew Spencer Reijgers asked this question as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Disappointment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 20, 2012

Expectation plus reality often times results to disappointment. Disappointments if not address in the proper perspective will result in negativity and pessimism. Christians are not exempted on this. And worse we may become critics of God as we can blame H

DEALING WITH DISAPPOINTMENTS Expectation plus reality often times results to disappointment. Disappointments if not address in the proper perspective will result in negativity and pessimism. Christians are not exempted on this. And worse we may become critics of God as we can blame Him for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Spirit And Goin' To Town Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2004

If we are in Christ, we ARE in the Spirit. If we are not in Christ, we are in the flesh. So if we are in Christ, let’s become who we are, spiritual men and women and young people. And if we are not in Christ, let’s change that.

In the Spirit and Goin’ to Town (Romans 8:5-17) 1. Back when my dad was in high school, in the early 40’s, the guys would typically wear suits to school. 2. My dad had it made: his dad was a tailor, and he had two older brothers (hand me downs AND new suits). 3. Back then, people would dress up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 8, 2009

How can we be sure to experience eternity and live now so we will enjoy that eternity beyone what has been given to us.

The Challenge of Eternity 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Experiencing Eternal Life in the future, means building on an eternal foundation now Building on Jesus Christ as our foundation is Solid and Eternal Building on anything else as our foundation is Sandy and Temporary Enjoying Eternal Rewards in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Collapsed Like A House Of Cards... Be A Hope Giver

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 22, 2021

If a tree is chopped down we have hope it shall live again. Hope is like a candle it's light can reveal God's path. WE NEED HOPE...

COLLAPSED LIKE A HOUSE OF CARDS? HOLD ON TO HOPE! BE A HOPE GIVER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ANOTHER CHANCE? TRY AGAIN? GIVE HOPE? Are we chopped down? Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Job 14:7 For there is hope of a tree, if it be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105, Job 14:7, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Israel In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 23, 2015

Here are several mini-messages dealing with end-time Israel. What a fascinating time in which we live. How close are we?

The final 490. Israel, take note Daniel the Jewish prophet predicted in the 600’s before Christ that his people were to have a period of 490 years in which to wrap up their history. An astounding statement. Daniel’s people, Daniel’s holy city, the Jews whose capital forever is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blessed Assurance Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 8, 2010

In difficult times God has always given words of assurance to His people. We need to take heed of the eternal and take assurance from the word of God.

Blessed Assurance 10/11/09 PM Text: Haggai 2:20-23; Zechariah 4:1-14 Introduction: There is quite a bit of uncertainty in the world these days, especially concerning the economy. It seems every day there are reports in the paper and in the news telling us the economy might be getting better, or ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23, Haggai 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Salvation Comes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 3, 2007

Salvation comes to us when we are willing to breakdown the barriers that separate us from God.

Luke 19: 1 – 10 / When Salvation Comes Intro: Randy Newman wrote a song some time ago called “Short People.” The lyrics go something like this: “Short people got no reason to live. They got little hands and little eyes and they walk around tellin’ great big lies. They got little noses and tiny ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed