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"The Righteous Trees"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 18, 2018

What types of trees prosper according to Psalm 1?

“The Righteous Trees” Psalm 1 1. The types of trees in our area are white oak, redwood, populate, hickory, beech, birch, maple. • What kind of tree is the psalmist talking about? Here’s what the psalmist says: “They are like trees ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Four Trees Of Easter

Contributed by Charles Goza on Jan 19, 2010

The four significant events in the last week of Jesus' life involved trees and can be likened to spiritual development in our life.

Four Trees of Easter John 12:12-19 . TREES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN THE SCRIPTURE. MANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS TOOK PLACE UNDER TREES. 1. Sin originated from eating fruit from the Forbidden Tree. 2. The first clothes were leaves from a fig tree. 3. Gen. 18. Under a grove of oak trees God told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Fig Tree

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 17, 2013

When Jesus told Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, He was telling Nathanael that He knew everything about him, even the deepest longings of his heart.

Introduction John's Gospel is a very theological Gospel. Right from the beginning John wants us to understand the deep meanings of what Jesus said and did, and the significance of just who Jesus is. The opening of his Gospel makes it very clear that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024

What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Brethren

It Just Isn't Fair

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 24, 2019

We struggle to try and understand that good and bad things occur without regard to persons, be they good and devout or be they back-sliders or heathen.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 24, 2019 Luke 3:1-9 There are many parallels in today’s reading with the message that I shared November 17, 2017, entitled Judgment Day is Coming. If you are inclined, you can research that message at: Sermon Central.com by clicking on the button for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46, Ecclesiastes 9:11, Mark 1:4, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 3:11-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Trees Of Easter

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THIS IS A GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE ON THE NATURE OF SIN, THE PENALTY OF SIN, AND THE VICTORY OVER SIN, ALL SHOWN THROUGH THREE TREES MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE.

THE THREE TREES OF EASTER MARK 15:33-39 LET ME BEGIN BY WELCOMING YOU TO OUR GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE. GOOD FRIDAY IS A VERY UNUSUAL DAY. IT’T TITLE IS ALMOST OXYMORONIC. WHAT IS SO GOOD ABOUT REMEMBERING THE BRUTAL DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST? THE FEELING AROUND THIS HOLY DAY IS ALSO UNUSUAL. IT’S ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Tree Christians

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 10, 2000

The comparison of the Christmas Tree and the Christian life or experience.

The Christmas Tree Christian. 1. They are GROUNDED. a. in love...eph.3:17-20 b. in the Labor of God. colossians 1:16-23 HE did it ALL! c. their look( 1 peter 5:10..settle you!..able to stand erect ). 2. They are GREEN. ( the pine, fir, spruce, and the cedar are all members of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus; Tree Of Peace

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 21, 2000

A teaching on Isaiah’s prophecy regarding the stump of Jesse -- how Jesus would be a Royal, Righteous and Radical Tree of Peace.

Jesus; Tree of Peace Isaiah 11.1-6 December 24, 2000 1And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Tall Trees And Tumbleweeds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

Honoring parents gives us and society the stability we need to flourish.

I started reading science fiction when I was 11 or 12, I think. My father brought home a couple of Heinlein juveniles from the library, Red Planet and Space Cadet. I don’t remember which one I read first, they’re both still favorites. All the Heinlein juvies are good reading. The plots were all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 4:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nesting In The Mustard Tree

Contributed by James May on Jan 5, 2005

What type of faith nest are you building in the Kingdom of God?

Nesting in the Mustard Tree by Pastor Jim May God, in His great love and infinite mercy to fallen man, has given us a mustard seed of faith that is planted in us by hearing the Word of God. That faith gives us the ability to please God and to believe that He is God, and in turn to worship Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under The Juniper Tree

Contributed by David Seeley on Jan 15, 2005

Elijah found himself discouraged and lying under a juniper tree begging God to let him die. God renewed his hope and faith. Let’s look to see what happened.

Don’t stay under the Juniper Tree Text: I Kings 19:1-8 This passage breaks into a series of amazing events in the life of Elijah. A few years earlier Ahab had become the king of Israel. He turned out to be the most wicked king in the history of Israel. Along with his wicked wife Jezebel, Ahab ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Nonbearing Fruit Trees?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Dec 29, 2006

Is it strange to you, that we plant nonbearing fruit trees, and God cuts down nonbearing fruit trees?

A NONBEARING FRUIT TREE? Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did on last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, it won’t be strange to us, that the same problems and perplexities ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene