Sermons on We Must Be Fruitful:

We Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 16, 2016

To show that GOD, the LORD JESUS CHRIST made me light of this world and a city full of light.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the Light of the world? Yes. JESUS is the Original Light but He made me one because He will go with the FATHER. John 14:12 (Amplified Bible) I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will himself be able to do the things that I do; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power To Production

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 18, 2020

the root form for production is "produce" __produce___to make something ___bring something into existence

the root form for production is "produce" **produce___to make something ___bring something into existence ** " our work produced by faith" ** God gave us the ability to produce __ we have the ability to bring certain things into life.....(this is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Other

Choosing To Rejoice! Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 16, 2016

This is the second sermon in this series on the Fruit Of The Spirit.

Fruit of The Spirit – Joy Choosing to Rejoice! Today we continue our series on the fruit of the Spirit. Let us go ahead and read our text: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming More Patient Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 1, 2016

This is the fourth sermon in this series about the fruit of the Spirit. 1. Develop a New PERSPECTIVE 2. Acquire a Sense of HUMOR 3. Deepen Your LOVE 4. Depend on the LORD

Fruit of The Spirit – Patience Becoming More Patient We have been working our way through the virtues of the Fruit of the Spirit. Our focal verse for this series is from the book of Galatians where it says: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Adebayo Adefioye on Sep 26, 2022

In this world of uncertainty and distractions, fixing your eyes only on Jesus can guarantee a glorious end

TOPIC - FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS There was a game we used to play as a kid whereby you lock/fix gazes and the person that blinked first loses. The same with Christ. The moment you lose your gaze on Him, you begin to fall/sink. Check Matthew 14:15-33. Fixing your eyes on Christ means focusing your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-33

The Proof Is In The Pudding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2010

I think you can tell when someone has been with Jesus…the proof is in the pudding, and you can see it all over their face! Taste and see that the Lord is good! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Proof is in the Pudding 2 Corinthians 3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ProofInPudding.html The world wants proof, and we have it, I believe. And I rejoice in sharing proofs from science, archaeology, medicine, history, etc. But I don’t need those proofs personally anymore, because I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 25, 2019

Lent 3, Cycle C: Living your second chance

From Luke 13: 6-9 today: The situation: A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. The complication: The fig tree did not bear figs when expected. The resolution: The owner, therefore, orders that it be cut down. The second chance: The gardener proposes another solution that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Soaking In God’s Presence.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 6, 2020

To soak means, to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. To be saturated. “The early disciples of Jesus Christ needed to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit.’

Soaking In God’s Presence. John 14:12-14NKJV To soak means, to make or allow something to become thoroughly wet by immersing it in liquid. To be saturated. “The early disciples of Jesus Christ needed to be thoroughly saturated by the Holy Spirit.’ ‘We too need be stay wet through immersion of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-14, Matthew 7:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let The Evidence Speak For Itself

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Jul 6, 2025

“In this season, don’t speak—let the evidence speak. Your fruit is your defense.”

Let the Evidence Speak for Itself Theme: Vindication, divine strategy, grace over defense, courtroom of Heaven 📖 PRIMARY SCRIPTURE TEXTS: • Exodus 14:13–14 (NIV) “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Lord will fight for you; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-14, Luke 21:13

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Branches Run Over A Wall

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2021

It’s not just about me, my family, my space, my time or my life but God wants you to be like Joseph, whose branches ran over a wall.

Over a wall Genesis 39:22 "Joseph is a fruitful bough, A fruitful bough by a spring; `Its` branches run over a wall.” I like the words that Joseph is a fruitful bough, now watch this, ‘the branches run over a wall. This here is superb! Run over a wall! I remember as a small girl I went to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians Parts 1-4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 1 – The Man Paul I. Name A. Hebrew Saul—asked for B. Roman – Paul –little II. Birth and Early Life A. Jew—Benjamin (Philippians 3:5) B. Born in Tarsus—capital of Roman province of Cilicia (Acts 22:3) C. Pharisee’s son (Acts 23:6) D. Roman Citizenship – Inherited ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-18, Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Barren Fig Tree Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 24, 2017

"Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” Now, with this parable He reinforces the warning. It primarily refers to the nation of Israel and the Jewish people.

Judea Barren Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 Our Lord also gave us this parable about a certain man that had a fig tree planted in his vineyard. This parable is found only in Luke, but both here and in the miraculous cursing of the fig tree in Matthew 21:18–21, the tree seems to stand for Israel. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Holds When You’re Tested

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 28, 2025

In Philippians 1:12–26, Paul writes from prison—but his faith isn’t shaken. This message invites us to consider what truly holds when life tests us. Is Jesus our comfort… or our everything? Let’s explore the difference surrender makes.

Sermon Introduction: “What Holds When You’re Tested” Philippians 1:12–26 Let me tell you about two people. Both go to church. Both say they follow Jesus. But one wants just enough Jesus to feel better— to ease the guilt, to call for help when things go wrong. The other? They’ve given Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Nazarene

3 Ways To Get On Jesus' Nerves

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Mar 24, 2017

Messages Notes Attitudes or Behaviors that Annoy Jesus.

There are a few attitudes or actions that appear to annoy Jesus, make him angry or grieve Him. Here are three ways that appear to get his goat. 1. Have a church and turn it into a den of thieves instead of a house of prayer. In Mark 11:14, Jesus said, “My house should be called a place of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We'll Be Amazed

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002

When Jesus returns, my guess is that we’ll be amazed at the work that God has done to bring people into His Kingdom- work we didn’t know was occurring.

We’ll be Amazed when our Saviour Returns September 7, 2002 What is the one element that most clearly defines the lives of Christians, who are people firmly rooted in Jesus Christ, in days such as these we live in right now? What is the one element that defines our lives as we relive the horror of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Hebrews 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational