Sermons on Wild Branches:

The Twelve Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014

Jesus calls the twelve disciples.

Mar 3:13-19 And he went up on the mountain and called to him those whom he desired, and they came to him. 14 And he appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) so that they might be with him and he might send them out to preach 15 and have authority to cast out demons. 16 He appointed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle In The Desert

Contributed by Steven Ferber on May 8, 2012

The Ethiopian Eunuch's conversion shows us that God works through the Holy Spirit, the Word, and through His people who willingly step out in faith. God can do great things through His children who are led by the Spirit!

Some of us remember the movie Raiders Of The Lost Ark from 1981, where Indiana Jones discovers the Ark of the Covenant, the 4-foot long container holding the two tablets of the 10 commandments that God gave Moses on Mt. Sinai. Jones takes the Ark back to America, and at the end of the movie you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Bother With Worship? Series

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 2, 2023

A Palm Sunday message answering the question posed by the title

INTRODUCTION: In The Wizard of Oz, Dorothy, the Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man arrive at the legendary Emerald City to meet with the Wizard. The Wizard is reputed to hold the power to solve each of the travelers' problems. But to enter his presence, they must first traverse a long, dimly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Secret Behind A Hundredfold Harvest

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jan 2, 2021

Isaac sowed in a land and he was blessed with a hundredfold harvest What makes him receive this special blessing? From the Bible, let us meditate on some special characters of Isaac that helped him be a blessed man.

Genesis 26:12 - Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. This verse talks about a person called Isaac. Isaac sowed in a land and he was blessed with a hundredfold harvest What makes this blessing special? An agriculturist would definitely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:6, Proverbs 16:7, Romans 12:18, Matthew 5:9, Psalm 34:14, Genesis 24:63, Genesis 25:21, Genesis 26:26-29, Genesis 26:12  (view more)  (view less)

Get Connected

Contributed by Bret Bone on Mar 4, 2013

During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this world is b

SLIDE #1 Prayer Welcome… During the past several weeks it has become very clear to me… that even though man thinks that he is in control of his destiny… he is not. For thousands of years…man has held on to the foolish presumption that everything that happens in this ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

The Revelation Land

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024

Wow, Isaac bound to the altar. Can’t you see Abraham, crying, and worshiping while believing God around the altar, the sacrifice Isaac, would be killed!

The Revelation Land Genesis 22. Jerusalem is built on Mount Moriah. Surrounding Jerusalem is the land of Moriah. Moriah is the land of the holy city. Remember, In Genesis 22, God gave Abraham instructions, leave go to Moriah, take your son and slay him there. So what exactly is the land of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakthrough From The Grave! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2020

The Palm Sunday parade of Jesus entering the city reveals a lot of faces – a lot of stories – a lot heartache – a lot of deception - a lot of miracles – a lot of testimonies – but few really understood what the parade was all about!

Opening Illustration: What is Easter all About? Skit Guys! Sermon: Breakthrough from The Grave! Series: Breakthrough 2020 Tag line: “Aint no Grave going to hold my body down!” Theme Song: “Aint no Grave!” Bethel and Molly Skaggs Thesis: The Palm Sunday parade of Jesus entering the city reveals ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring The Backslider Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on May 19, 2008

Here is a clear plan of action to help people get right with God and continue to walk with Him after having gotten off track.

RESTORING THE BACKSLIDER APRIL 2, 2000. Pastor Eric J. Hanson This is the fourth in a series which has included the following previous messages. 1. When people backslide. 2. Hidden in the Body. & 3. Hidden in the Body part 2. I. If we are to really care about restoring those who have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Church?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 16, 2023

A town gathering and a few word pictures help us understand what is meant by the word church.

What is the church? A Gathering The early church borrowed a Greek term, ?????s?a (ekklésia), meaning a gathering of citizens. Thus we call the study of the church ecclesiology. Can it describe a local church? To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who have been sanctified in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist And The Fire Of God... Series

Contributed by Hugh Laing on Jan 19, 2010

3rd in the REVIVAL SERIES INSPIRED BY ELONARD RAVENHILL

John the Baptist and The Fire Of God … Luke 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION... This is our 3RD message in our REVIVAL SERIES...our first message was “Spirit...Breath on Me” and our text was MATTHEW 28:1-7, our second message was “Revival” and our text for that one was HOSEA ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Know How It Ends Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We see the power, prestige, and the permanence of this world while God knows it’s only temporary and how it ends.

1. In so many ways, we see things differently than God does. a. We see the sickness, God sees the healing. b. We see the troubles, God sees the triumph. c. We so easily see the tribulation, while God sees the training. d. Man sees the power, the prestige, the permanence of this world while God ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Did I Get Here?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 25, 2007

It is easy to gradually drift off course. Even a dead fish can go down stream. We need to stay focused and press against all odds.

HOW DID I GET HERE? DON’T STAY HERE! GOD HAS SOME NEW THINGS FOR YOU! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CATCH THE MORAL OF THE STORY? In 1995 several young men decided to go to Kenya, Africa on a SAFARI. They studied ahead of time and had prepared their minds with information so to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:4-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What Turned The Crowed Against Jesus?” Palm Sunday

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 14, 2003

. Too many people do this still today, they run to God’s grace desiring eternal life in heaven, but quickly pull back from God at the first hint of obligation or responsibility to this grace we freely enjoy.

Intro: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm Branches to honor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Is The Difference Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

Love is the Difference in your life. With Love, you can be the difference. Love is the Difference between a friend and an acquaintance Love is the Difference between thought and action. Love is the Difference between good and evil. Love is the Diff

Love is the Difference Grant van Boeschoten October 7, 2007 1 Corinthians 13-8a Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Love never fails. Some impressions that Kids have on love: "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8