Sermons on Barren Fig Tree:

Sovereign Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 12, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Happy New Year 2012. Please raise your hands if you ever doubted God at times. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya and other bible study III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in the middle of if all Our God Almighty is Sovereign Lord IV.

I. EXORDIUM: Happy New Year 2012. Please raise your hands if you ever doubted God at times. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Sitio Visaya and other bible study III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in the middle of if all Our God Almighty is Sovereign Lord IV. TEXT: Amos 4:13 - For behold, He Who forms the ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

More To Do As Christians

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 27, 2019

Often there are two attitudes a Christian has toward serving Christ. The possibility of growing wearing and why do we have to do so much.

Most of the New Testament was written to the disciples of Christ. Jesus taught from every angle to build His disciples. These Jews knew the Old Testament. He wanted them to know that He did not come to destroy the moral laws of God, vs. 17. He actually came to add to them. His conversation went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 5, 2022

Come and see is an invitation to experience the riches of the cross of Jesus, the Christ. It is an unforgettable but personal experience. As Andrew, the Apostle said: Come and see for yourself.

TEXT:John 1:43-46 "The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me. Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip findeth Nathanael, and saith unto him, We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 1:47-49, John 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 5, 2020

We always ought to thank God in all situations

1. Romans 8:31 - What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? • Thank God for all the times He prevailed over the minds of those who would have killed or harm you, in order to spare your life (each time God saved David from Saul; God prevailed in the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, Habakkuk 3:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Haggai, The Temple And Jesus, The Messiah Of The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 14, 2025

The picture being evoked is the fulfillment of the whole destiny of Israel, in whom all the nations of earth would be blessed. That was the promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

Friday of the 24th Week in Course 2025 The prophecies of Haggai are among the shortest in the OT, but because the author is careful about the historical notes in the book, we know a great deal about them. The second year of King Darius I Hystaspes, in our dating system, is 520 B.C. The prophecies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-22, Psalm 43:1-4, Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Disarming Our Fears Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 1, 2016

Fear has a way of consuming and controlling our lives as humans. Perfect love is the only thing that casts out fear. When we discover that we were chosen by God in Christ fear may be real in our lives but it will never rule our lives.

Intro: Fear has been a part of the human struggle since Adam and Eve first disobeyed God in the beginning. The first thing they did when God called them was to hide. Genesis 3:10 I hid because I was afraid! Everyone that is honest is afraid of something. Our fears may be reasonable or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

On Solid Ground

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000

The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Run The Race Pt. Iv Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 1, 2006

This is the fourth in a series focusing on the need for God’s people to learn the importance of bearing up under opposition and trials so that God’s Kingdom might be established in us and in the world.

How To Run The Race (Pt. IV) Sermon – August 14th 2005 We have been talking about perseverance for the last three weeks. The book of Romans speaks of perseverance building character… Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 14, 2008

A message from 1 John about truth faith vesus the claim of faith.

WALKING I John 1:5-2:6 Sunday, November 2, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee What are some of the biggest hoaxes of all time? What claims have been made that were proven false? The internet is rife with hoaxes. Here are just a few: • If you mark “Jedi” on your census form under religion it will force ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 17, 2009

Have you built your life on a foundation of sand or a foudnation of rock

Matthew 7:24-27:The Parable of the Wise and foolish builders. This morning’s parable is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus was wonderful in illustrating truths about God with simple stories. He takes very simple everyday things to illustrate deeper spiritual meanings. Being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

Jude’s Warning (Part 1) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 21, 2016

Jude's first desire was to write a friendly letter to encourage the church, but instead God pressed on Him to write one of conviction and dire warning to all. As Christians, we must be willing to use this example to share God's word truthfully as well!

Jude’s Warning (Part 1) Jude 1-7 Introduction - Tonight we will begin to examine the book of Jude - Show of hands … be honest, who has ever read this book before? - It is unknown who this letter is written to --Probably written around 70 to 80 AD, to an early church for sure -- ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discretion And Understanding Protects

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 4, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have discretion? Do you have understanding? Do you have protection? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been given much and much more than our eyes can see and more than our ears can h

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have discretion? Do you have understanding? Do you have protection? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that we have been given much and much more than our eyes can see and more than our ears can hear. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 2:11-13 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Rearview Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 24, 2023

Every story is a mixture of God’s pursuit of people, His ultimate goal of restoration, employing people to accomplish that goal, and humanities resistance nearly every step of the way.

November 25, 2023 This is the final sermon in our Bible Stories series. It is a journey that has taken 18 months. The very first story sets the theme for every other story. God created a perfect environment, free from sickness, death, conflict, war, divorce, murder, hatred ---- need I go ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Genesis 3:6-13, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist