Sermons on Bad Tree:

The Church Empowered Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 1, 2010

Sufficient truth had already been revealed to Zechariah to encourage him & to enable him to encourage others. Zechariah though kept inquiring until God reveals that His Spirit will be poured forth through God's two anointed ones so that God's light shine

ZECHARIAH 4: 11-14 THE CHURCH EMPOWERED [Revelation 11:3-7-13] Sufficient truth had already been revealed to Zechariah to encourage him and to enable him to encourage others in the good work of building the Temple (which the remnant was by that time working on again, Haggai 1:14) and that ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jotham’s Fable Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 26, 2019

Jotham was not condemning the monarchy itself, but was to a certain extent pointing out that Abimelech was a worthless person."

Chapter 38 Jotham’s Fable [Judges 9.7-9.15] Scripture 7 And when they told it to Jotham, he went and stood in the top of mount Gerizim, and lifted up his voice, and cried, and said unto them, Hearken unto me, ye men of Shechem, that God may hearken unto you. 8 The trees went forth on a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

An Ominous Note

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2016

"Except you repent, you shall all likewise perish!" Without the mercy and help of God, the cry goes forth a second time: "Cut it down!"

AN OMINOUS NOTE. Luke 13:1-9. There has been an ominous note ringing in the Gospel of Luke ever since Jesus set His face like a flint, determined to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). This was the turning point of Luke’s Gospel, and has implications both for Jesus Himself (Luke 13:33), and for those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Zacchaeus Principle

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 4, 2022

Leading others to Christ is a persistent and consistent call to patiently engage others with the Gospel that will convince them to "come down out of the tree with joy" like Zacchaeus.

WE ARE CALLED TO MAKE DISCIPLES IN OBEDIENCE TO OUR COMMAND OF THE GREAT COMMISSION OF JESUS. WE ARE ALL GIFTED WITH THE ABILITY TO LEAD OTHERS TO CHRIST. AS WE ARE REMINDED, 1 PETER 3:15-16, “IF SOMEONE ASKS ABOUT YOUR HOPE AS A BELIEVER, ALWAYS BE READY TO EXPLAIN IT. BUT DO THIS IN A GENTLE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Ephesians 4:2-32, Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Believe Right

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2013

Right believing leads to right living. Right believing starts on the inside. Right believing is a relationship.

RECAP – Matt 23:23-28 – the Pharisees made the mistakes of replacing a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus with a RELIGION, and making the OUTWARD more important than the INWARD. No life change can take place without a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pharisees got the wrong target. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Being Deceived?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Considerations 1.

Introductory Considerations 1. Has anyone ever deceived you? Has anyone ever pretended to be someone they were not? Has someone told you they would do something when they had no intention of doing so? 2. As pastor I have often felt deceived. By person making vows and promises and with in days or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. Mad Focus 2. Bad Focus 3. Sad Focus 4. Glad Focus

- Out of focus – Not clear, distorted - Can’t make out what it is > VIDEO – 011 Life Out of focus 9/11 Tribute The Sept. 11 terrorists hijacked four passenger jets. -Two into World Trade Center - A third plane was crashed into the - Fourth in a field near Shanksville, Pa., ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Proper Care & Feeding Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

The proper growth medium and conditions that help Christians grow. Also, how to spot a bad leader.

Luke 12:42 And the Lord said, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom his master will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the proper time? 43 Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he comes. 44 Truly, I say to you, he will set him over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The River Of Life (Revelation 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2020

Let’s now look at the joyful conclusion of all things, pictured in a pure river of water of life, and the tree of life, access to which will be regained. We also read the last written words of Jesus, “Surely I am coming quickly.” All this is recorded in Revelation 22.

Let’s now look at the joyful conclusion of all things, pictured in a pure river of water of life, and the tree of life, access to which will be regained. We also read the last written words of Jesus, “Surely I am coming quickly.” All this is recorded in Revelation 22. Revelation 22:1 And he shewed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023

C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Saw That Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 26, 2012

Did you know at times we tend to view things wrongly? The good seems to be bad and bad seems to be good. Not all apples that look gorgeous and delicious on the outside are entirely tasty on the inside; at times the inner portion is rotten and also sour

Saw that…. 1 King 19:3”when he saw that, he arose and ran for his life, and went to Beersheba, which belongs to Judah, and left his servant there. 4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness…” Mightiest of achievements is ephemeral! Can I get your attention ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Profit From Your Problems Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 4, 2008

James tells us that God does good things for the Christian during the bad times of life.

HOW TO PROFIT FROM YOUR PROBLEMS JAMES 1: 2- 11 1. Illus. of Patricia Christy. •Probably never heard of Patricia Christy, but she is a woman who found out the hard way that you can’t run away from the problems of life. After Hurricane Andrew devastated Florida in 1992, this South Florida resident ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Expositional Sermon Series Overview: The Fruit Of Our Lives – A Call To Repentance And God’s Love

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Mar 6, 2025

From the beginning of time, humanity has wrestled with the consequences of eating bad fruit—both literally and spiritually.

Sermon 1: The First Bite – The Danger of Eating Bad Fruit Text: Genesis 3:1-7, Romans 5:12, James 1:14-15 Main Points: Sin begins with deception – The serpent twisted God’s words (Genesis 3:1). Sin looks appealing but leads to death – Adam and Eve fell because they trusted their own wisdom over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:4-5

"Fakes Need Not Apply"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2008

More important than saying the right words is doing the right things.

Matthew 7:21-29 “Fakes Need Not Apply” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Jesus tells us, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Whose Character Is Your Fruit Reflecting?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Looking at the indicators which identify true disciples

Whose Character is your Fruit Reflecting? Luke 6:43-45 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/5/05 In 1999 John F. Kennedy, Jr., his wife, Carolyn, and her sister, Lauren, had a wedding to attend in Hyannis Point, Massachusetts. Since John had his pilot’s license, they decided to fly there. Now John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Baptist