Sermons on Wild Branches:

The New Year Is Aglow With Opportunities Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 1, 2005

This sermon looks at Daniel as a model for living in the world but not compromising to the world.

The New Year is Aglow with Opportunities Daniel 1:1-7 Romans 5:1-8 (Message) As we enter the 21st Century in America we are faced with many challenges and opportunities. As a Christian we are rowing upstream against a society that is basically anti-Christian. Many things about the future are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-7, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 5:6-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 8, 2006

Jesus’ baptism was a declaration of what he was about to do. At the time of his baptism, his eyes were already fixed upon the cross, that we might have cleansing and new birth.

Baptism of the Lord 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey For audio version go to http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=9246 Mark 1:4-11 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Housecleaning Choice Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 27, 2010

The real interior work begins when we openly examine ourselves and determine to cooperate with God's work of transforming us into the image of Jesus Christ.

Title: The Housecleaning Choice Text: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Matthew 5:6 Thesis: The real interior work begins when I openly examine ourselves and determine to cooperate with God’s work of transforming us into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage, By The Book

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 15, 2013

In Genesis chapter 2, God gives us the formula for a happy and lasting marriage.

Marriage, By the Book Genesis 2:18-24 Intro: Children were asked some questions about marriage and dating and such. Here are some of their answers. .HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHOM TO MARRY? . Alan age 10 says this: You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joy After Sorrow Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 15, 2020

God provides help and grace and deliverance and justice and power and comfort in the sorrow to the other side of the disaster where His joy awaits.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: JOY AFTER SORROW Joel 2:20-32 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… What are our feelings about COVID-19? (p) * Stress because of changes to routines, school schedules, and life in general. * Hostility that some people take distancing seriously and others do not. * Worry ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:20-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope When The Night Stays Long And The Wind Blows Cold

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 24, 2000

A Sermon of encouragemnet for the Christmas Season

1 Peter 1:13-21 Hope when the night grows long and the wind blows cold. Jellico First Baptist Church, Jellico Tennessee. Web Site: www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp Bro. Michael Blankenship: Pastor Sunday Morning December 24, 2000 When Christ our Savior came as a baby to the manger at Bethlehem, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

After reminding us of His faithfulness in the PAST God encourages us with what He is doing NOW in our lives.

A New Thing Isaiah 43:16-21[1] 1-1-06 “This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Isle Royale And Harry Potter

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Nov 25, 2005

Let’s go to the island, and find our place with God. Let’s taste and see that His word is good. Let’s seek his face, and live for Him!

I live in the Great Lakes area. It is a beautiful part of God’s world. The lakes are beautiful blue in color some days and grey and foreboding other days. In the summer, boats can be seen dotted along the horizon and along the shores. In the winter, there is a serenity and beauty as the lakes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Prayer-Care-Share: Your Circle Of Influence Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Jan 24, 2006

#2 in a series. God is pouring out a whole new level of city-wide cooperation amongst churches and church leaders. Prayer-Care-Share is a concentrated effort focusing on "Building Bridges to our Community"...loving our communities to Christ.

Pastor Sandy Boller... Prayer. Care. Share. Building Bridges in Linn County. Loving our Community to Christ! Last week, Marty introduced the Prayer.Care.Share initiative that some 30 churches in Cedar Rapids are participating in. These churches are choosing to pull our ministries together for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Real Revival?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Sep 5, 2009

We need a real revival in our day and time, this message will point what needs to happen if we will experience a true Holy Spirit revival.

What is Real Revival? June 28th 2009 Malachi 3:6-16 Introduction I have been pondering on this question for some time now, what is real revival, now I have been a Baptist for all of my Christian life, and I have been apart of many revival services where an evangelist comes along with a music ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Violent Take It By Force

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Passion For The Word of God

THE VIOLENT TAKE IT BY FORCE Matt 11:12 INTRO: 1. In this chptr Jn the Baptist’s who is in prison sends a few of his disciples to Jesus to find out whether or not he was the Messiah, the Christ. a.) Jesus is approached by John's disciples & asked if He was "the one who would come" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obedient Church

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Tonight we will learn about being an Obedient church, and what an obedient church looks like, again it is my desire that compare our church to this biblical model and see how we measure up, and again the challenge will be, if there is any area where we do

The Obedient Church Pm September 20th 2009 Titus 1:5-16 Introduction Last week we began a six part series through the book of Titus, the title of this series is “Will the true church arise”. The purpose for this series is to compare our church to the biblical model for church and see ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 4, 2008

God uses the misfits of the world to accomplish his purposes.

David’s Mighty Men August 24, 2008 1 Samuel 22:2 Remember – Saul is King, but his heart has been turned away from God David is a teenager, has been anointed as the next king in secret, and killed the Giant Goliath with a stone and a sling. Saul Starts to take David on every campaign that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:2

Denomination: *other

Bountiful Blessings From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 26, 2011

Jesus knows you. You know Jesus. Those are blessings.

Dear friends in Christ, last weekend’s sermon focused on the blessings of being members of God’s flock, with Jesus as the Good Shepherd. This morning, we’re going to continue that thought – I guess you could say that today is Good Shepherd Sunday, part 2. Our focus fits ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran