Sermons on Brown Tree Snake:

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Like A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Jimmy Folks on Feb 6, 2004

A sermon showing the way to become stable in the lord

Psalms 1-1 Having the word in our hearts is very important for our growth in God it is the only way to have direction for our walk each day. If you dont have the word you can’t walk in the light. If you have the word you will know when someone is trying to give you the wrong advise. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Sovereignty In A Family Tree

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 7, 2003

Notice God’s sovereignty on display in Christ’s lineage.

Matthew 1:1-17 God’s Sovereignty in a Family Tree Woodlawn Baptist Church December 7, 2003 Thanksgiving is behind us and we are officially in the Christmas season. Folk are counting down the shopping days, the economic analysts are checking the fourth quarter profits, Santa is out in full force in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why Zacchaeus Climbed The Tree

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

The curiosity of an unbeliever led to salvation

LUKE 19:1-10 "WHY ZACCHAEUS CLIMBED THE TREE" A) Zacchaeus was a very rich man. * This is the only time the title "chief" is used with a tax collector. * This probably means that he was the head of the local taxation office. * Therefore, Zacchaeus would be responsible to the Roman government for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

There's A Tree Growing In Me

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Mar 12, 2001

The kingdom of God is compared in scripture to a growing tree. Is the Kingdom growing in your life? What is it’s effect?

THERE’S A TREE GROWING IN ME PROV 11:30 & Matt 13:31-32 I. THE TREE OF LIFE A. There were two tree’s planted in the garden (paradise) of Eden - the tree of life and the tree of knowledge B. Background of man’s fall and the two tree’s C. The tree of life had the quality to give eternal life both ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fig Tree & The End - Times

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 16, 2001

The Fig tree and How it relates to the End-times.

THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE BIBLICAL REFERENCE: Matthew 24:32-34; Mark 13:28-30 The Fig tree is Israel. the Lord always used the fig tree when speaking of the Nation of Israel. Now learn a parable (or lesson) of the fig tree; when his branch is yet tender (or begins to sprout), and putteth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-30, Matthew 24:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look Who's In The Family Tree

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2001

Five unexpected women in the genealogy of Christ, speak of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Look Who Is In the Family Tree! Matthew 1:1-17 Introduction: Whenever anyone begins to study their family’s lineage and history, they are usually warned that they might find out things they weren’t expecting. They might find out that their great great uncle was a horse thief or that one of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Tree God Decorated

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Dec 29, 2007

Gods tree had all the makings of a Christmas tree. A tree, an ornament, light, a gift underneath.

12-26-07 The Christmas Tree that God Decorated What does it requie to be a Christmas tree? 1. A tree. 2. An ornament 3. Lights 4. one or more gifts at the bottom (most USA standards) Fact #1: Christ was crucified on a tree Fact # 2: Christ was born in a manger as our gift for salvation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Church Of God

New Year Tree Planting

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Dec 29, 2007

Encouraging Christians to make New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change.

New Year Tree Planting Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 12/30/07 FOCUS: • Making New Year’s Resolutions that result in life-change. FUNCTION: • Encouraging Christians to make resolutions • Educating Christians about what kinds of resolutions Scripture endorses. A. Pleasantries B. ILLUSTRATION: I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tree Of Knowledge Of Good And Evil Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 29, 2007

The second tree mentioned in scripture.

Genesis 2:9 “And out of the ground made the Lord God to grow…the tree of knowledge of good and evil”. 1. TWO FORCES “good and evil” You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to know that good and evil are present in the world today. Most people will acknowledge this, but not as many are prepared to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Singing Mountains And Clapping Trees

Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2006

Serving the Lord brings the blessings of God. Satan is looking for another "Sucker", do don’t be one of them.

Singing Mountains and Clapping Trees By Pastor Jim May What a world we live in! If there was ever a time that could be compared to the days of Noah, today is that time. People are running back and forth across the land, covering the entire face of the earth like ants on an anthill. We are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Under The Fig Tree?

Contributed by Troy Horne on Sep 22, 2006

Jesus knew you even when you were under the fig tree.

Jn. 1:43-51 ”Are You Under the Fig Tree?” According to the Christian calendar, last Sunday was the first Sunday after Epiphany, which was celebrated on Friday, January 6. The word Epiphany means “to show”, “to make known” or “to reveal”. And during these weeks between Epiphany and Lent, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Holiness

Little Seed - Big Tree Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 19, 2007

Why did the farmer in this parable plant the mustard seed? Jesus doesn’t stress the harvest from this tree... only the fact that birds come and settle in its branches. Why?

OPEN: There’s a story about a student from MIT who spent an entire summer going to the Harvard football field every day wearing a black and white striped shirt walking up and down the field for ten or fifteen minutes throwing birdseed and blowing a whistle. Then he would walk off the field. At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Axes Upon Thick Trees

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Aug 2, 2006

A thick tree requires more effort than a tender plant in cutting it down.God wants you to become His battle axe, to cut down such trees.

Jeremiah 51:20-23: ”Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; And with thee will I break in pieces the horse and his rider; and with thee will I break in pieces the chariot and his rider; With thee also ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sitting Under A Juniper Tree

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

A message on discouragement.

SITTING UNDER A JUNIPER TREE 1 Kings 19:1-4 INTRO: Sometimes during our lives we get so discouraged that, as Elijah, we want to sit under a juniper tree and die. But, as Elijah did, we must face life and go on. We have much work to do and little time to do it in. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist