Sermons on Budding Fig Tree:

Faith Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Instructions For The Exiles Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 9, 2005

A continuing study in Jeremiah

Sermon Preached by Rev. Larry C. Brincefield on November 7, 2004 Title: Instructions for the Exiles Text: Jeremiah 29:4-14 Introduction 1. Last week, we looked at Jeremiah 24 and the 2 baskets of figs… The good figs represented the people who were obedient to God… And willingly allowed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Mining Some Truths!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 28, 2012

Like the Master wrapped a message around an event which caught public attention (Luke 13:5), an effort is made here to weave some truths around a global event

Mining some truths… August 5th 2010. For a bunch of thirty three men it was going to be a routine “day in the office”. Only that their office was good 2000 feet below the Earth’s surface, their “office cubicle”… ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14

Denomination: *other

Liar, Liar, Church On Fire

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 22, 2001

This sermon deals with the ways in which we lie and deceive ourselves.

Liar Liar Church On Fire 11/1/98 Ezekial 13:1-9 Revelations 21:1-8 Genesis 3:1-15 The story is told of Joe the Butcher who had crafty ways of selling his chickens. He had one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The pastor of the other church in town came into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Told You That You Were Naked? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2012

Sin is defined as exaltation of the self. The message explores some of the ramifications of our fallen condition, pointing to the sole cure for sin.

“God [asked Adam], ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten of the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’” [1] The first question God asked of the man was, “Where are you” [GENESIS 3:9]? The man’s response was the first indication that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Judges Part 2

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 2, 2023

NASB, footnotes by biblegateway.com

Israel Oppressed by Midian 6 Then the sons of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord gave them into the hands of Midian seven years. DO EVIL AND THERE MAY BE CONSEQUENCES. 2 The [a]power of Midian prevailed against Israel. Because of Midian the sons of Israel made for ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Fifth Commandment: Honor Your Father And Mother. Series

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 26, 2022

The fifth commandment is the probably the most important to observe. Because this commandment focuses on the family unit.

The fifth commandment is the probably the most important to observe. Because this commandment focuses on the family unit. Let me be clear, a family is NOT a child or a group of children who have 2 parents of the same sex! That is an abomination and a disgrace! The family unit consists of a mother, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Genesis 3:1-8, Genesis 3:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Cleansing Of The Temple

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

Christ’s Authority and His pardon

I would recommend you either believe God completely, or else not to believe at all. Believe this book of God, every letter of it, or else reject it. There is no logical standing place between the two. Be satisfied with nothing less than a faith that swims in the deeps of divine revelation; a faith ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Godly Leadership Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 18, 2012

Just what do we look for in a godly leader?

“A Nation Under God: Godly Leadership” Jer. 22:1-5, 11-17 If the character of our government is to be good, we must put good characters in office. Abigail Adams, wife of the second president of the United States, wrote her husband a letter in which she made the following observation: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012

While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

James 2:14-26 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Faith Without Works is Dead

Open your bibles to James Chapter 2. As we continue our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. Last week we learned that. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are There Hierarchies Of Christians In Heaven?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2020

There is a growing belief that the better a Christian behaves or does things for God, the greater their rank and job responsibilities will be in the heavenly kingdom - and they will also be rewarded with a deeper relationship with God.

There are primarily two schools of thought that have emerged over the years about what the reward of Heaven will be. Some believe that there will be different gifts and varying degrees of happiness in Heaven based upon a merit type of system done on earth and how well a person works at their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17, Matthew 11:28, Revelation 3:5, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 5:12, Luke 14:11, Matthew 23:12, Matthew 19:30, Colossians 2:9-10, Philippians 3:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Really Killed Jesus?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 4, 2009

I suppose that many of us will say that it was Pilot and the Roman Government of that day, and others might say that it was the Jews at that time, some might say that it was Satan, others will say it was our sins,but the real truth is, it was because of t

WHO REALLY KILLED JESUS? ACTS 2:22-23 3-7-09 Today I want to talk for a little while on the subject of, “who really killed Jesus”, I suppose that many of us will say that it was Pilate and the Roman Government of that day, and others might say that it was the Jews at that time, some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Jews Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Considering what will happen to God’s chosen people - the Jews.

What about the Jews? (Rom 11) – Part 2 Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the question - What about the Jews? You see we have a dilemma as Christians because although we know that God is trustworthy & reliable, we see the Jews to whom he promised so much in the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist