Sermons on Barren Fig Tree:

Jesus And Creation Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Paul says that for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, all things have been created through Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16). Jesus Christ is the creator.

Mark 4:35-41 Jesus and the creations Creation: Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” But, John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word.” THAT WORD WAS CHRIST. Christ created and sustains the world. In the book of Hebrews, we read that He is the Son through whom God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

Live In The End Days Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 10, 2024

This is the 17th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#17] LIVE IN THE END DAYS 2 Peter 3:1-18 Introduction: As a father, I have learned how to repeat myself. When I was trying to teach 1 of my children a lesson, I had to teach it to them several times and remind them of it often. In the last chapter of Peter’s 2nd letter, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Team Mentality Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 13, 2018

Who do you have around you? Did you know that there are people that were designed by God to do life with you? Did you also know that YOU were designed by God for others as well? This sermon outline examines the ministry team of Jesus and challenges us to choose well also!

Luke 5:1-11 (4) (10) INTRODUCTION • Today we find ourselves on the shores of Lake Gennesaret also called the Sea of Galilee and the Sea of Tiberias. Gennesaret is the more ancient name of the lake. This particular area has been widely known as extremely fertile. Josephus explains the region like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6, John 15:16, John 1:45, Proverbs 18:24, Luke 5:1-11, Ephesians 1:11-12, Luke 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Apr 7, 2025

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Matthew 21: 1-11 (Tax collector) Only synoptic (similar) gospel that mentions a donkey. The Triumphal Entry 21 When they had approached Jerusalem and had come to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Foundation For Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrificing Unto Idols

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

This message opens our eyes to the tragic consequences of idolatry, showing idolatry in 3-D, through the three terms Dispossession, Desolation, and Death.

I shared with you a few weeks ago that the Lord has impressed me to preach more on the topic of idolatry. The reason why is because I’ve been convicted that idolatry is a huge distraction that Satan uses to lure us off the path to God. The devil will use any means possible to hinder our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Manna Won't Save Us

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 24, 2024

The great "I AM" comes to us as the bread of life. Do you really have to eat his flesh and drink his blood?

The very purpose of Jesus coming into the world was to open the doors to eternal life for all of humanity. Aren’t you glad for that? He was the Lamb of God slain from the foundations of the world that would take away our sins. People of Jesus' day did not know about that. And so as it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47-67

Denomination: Anglican

The River Of God

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

THE RIVER OF GOD This morning we want to come to the River of God. It is a river that no man can contain or control. Yet it is a river that flows from the very throne of God and brings life to all who come to live by its banks. View Sermons at www.prai

THE RIVER OF GOD – Dedication Service Revelation 22:1-2 INTRODUCTION: God is like a river. Imagine a river that begins high up in the mountains. The water sparkles as it makes its way down to the valley below. As the river flows through the valley it is strong and mighty; the river gives life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Single-Tongued People (James 3:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 12, 2022

The power of the tongue, the dangers of the tongue, and the necessity of controlling the tongue. If this is hard, asking God for wisdom is the key (James 1:4).

Let's begin today by reading from James 3:1 (and a part of verse 2): (1) Not many of you, teachers, should become, my brothers, knowing that greater/more intense judgment we will receive. (2) For in many ways, we all stumble. One of the highest callings, for the building up of God's ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

When Trying Stops, Doing Starts

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2023

Do you know the word "trying" appears once in the Bible and it's not about attempting to do something and failing? Trying has become "the" excuse as to why we fail to do what God has called, empowered and commanded us to do.

When Trying Stops Doing Starts Scripture: James 1:3; John 10:10; Mark 8:22-26; 11:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “When Trying Stops, Doing Starts.” I am trying! I am trying to do better! I am trying harder! I am trying to stop! I am trying to start! I am trying, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, John 10:10, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Reasons To Reach The Lost For Christ

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 27, 2010

Zacchaeus was like many other people around us. Smiling in the outside but hurting and crying in the inside. All the wealth, power and luxury cannot mend the broken heart cause by rejections and inadequacy.

7 REASONS TO REACH THE LOST FOR CHRIST Reading: Luke 19:1-10 Luk 19:1 Jesus entered Jericho and made his way through the town. Luk 19:2 There was a man there named Zacchaeus. He was one of the most influential Jews in the Roman tax-collecting business, and he had become very rich. Luk 19:3 He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 14

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

The story of Zacchaeus' meeting the Lord is one that we all love to hear.

It has many intriguing things about it. For example, when Jesus was going through Jericho and He met Zacchaeus there, what kind of man did He meet? 1. Zacchaeus was wealthy. We read in verse 2, "And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 7 – Rejection Of God Leads To Rejection By God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 22, 2024

The world generally has thrown off the chains of love for God and His tender care and claims to be free from superstitious religion, but in fact they open their minds to all sorts of deceptive lying wonders. This similar thing happened in Judah. The nation will be shamed as will be this world

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 7 – REJECTION OF GOD LEADS TO REJECTION BY GOD PART 7 - Jeremiah 2:20-28 CHAPTER 2 [A]. JUDAH - GUILTY AND MUTANT, BUT IN SELF-DENIAL {{Jeremiah 2:20-23 Long ago I broke your yoke and tore off your bonds, but you said, ‘I WILL NOT SERVE,’ for on every high hill and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:20-23, Isaiah 5:1-7, Jeremiah 2:25, Jeremiah 2:26-28, Romans 1:22-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Takes To Be A Perfect Person Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 23, 2002

Sermon 5 of 6 from the book of James. The lion of adultery can certainly destroy a marriage. But the "little foxes" of snide remarks, sarcastic comments, cynical observations, angry blasts, and cool responses gut the inside of a relationship and leave i

What it takes to be a Perfect Person Last summer my wife and I visited NYC for our wedding anniversary. We stayed in Times Square which turned out to be both busy and safe. One of the most noticeable things to me in Times Square and in the whole of New York was that there were no dented Taxi ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have A Heart Condition? Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Mar 7, 2002

It is God’s kindness toward us that softened our hearts towards repentance, therefore the believer must be kind hearted to lead others to where God has taken us.

Do you have a heart condition? Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL March 7 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Kindness_ chray sto ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ