Sermons on Budding Fig Tree:

Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2015

3 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-III—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage— Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Jesus is set apart as God’s Anointed. Declaring God’s Anointed can/may be accomplished thru ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

If You Are Religious Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 4, 2012

1- If you are religious - listen and do the Word 2- If you are religious - keep a rein on your tongue 3- If you are religious - minister to those in distress 4- If you are religious - keep yourself clean

INTRO.- ILL.- The two thousand member Baptist church was filled to overflowing capacity one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when two men, dressed in long black coats and black hats entered thru the rear of the church. One of the two men walked to the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something To Look Forward To (Vs 15-19) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Last message of The Two Witnesses Series, including review of prior Revelation 11 messages

Something To Look Forward To Rev 11:15-19 So far, we have gone through Revelation 11 and discovered: That the measurement of the temple (the rebuilt temple, during the Tribulation period) by John That the city of Jerusalem would be "trodden underfoot" by non-Jews for half the tribulation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15-19

Denomination: Bible Church

Pressure Cooker Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

“Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival In The Graveyard

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2014

You and I have been provided with dry dead bones and given the responsibility to put proclaim life giving words. God will put on them flesh and skin and implant the spirit thus resurrecting the spiritually dead and ushering in a revival in our nation.

Opening Illustration: In 1904 the Atlanta newspapers reported an amazing revival of prayer sweeping the city. On November 2nd the Supreme Court of Georgia closed so people could attend prayer meetings. Stores, factories, offices and even saloons followed suit. "For two hours at midday all Denver ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Super-Dads: Father's Day 2013

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Sep 6, 2013

He might not have super strength or be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but dads are their kids first superheroes! This Father's Day sermon explores three characteristics of Super-Dads! PowerPoint is available.

FATHER’S DAY: SUPER DADS Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/16/2013 Well, let me start out today by saying “Happy Father’s Day” to all of our Dads. One little boy, when asked to explain about Father’s Day, said, “It’s just like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Altar Of Incense Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 3, 2011

This series of 6 messages looks at the design of the tabernacle as a template for drawing near to God. The Altar of Incense represents worship. In worship we are transported into God's presence, transformed by God's power and transfixed by God's glory.

THE ALTAR OF INCENSE Let’s play a word association game. I will say a word and you say the first thing that pops into your head when you hear that word. Apple – Car – Husband – Donut – God … What came into your mind when you heard the word GOD. AW Tozer once ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Going After God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 24, 2018

We need God in us, on us and around us...we need His power and manifested presence to be in our lives and our worship.

GOING AFTER GOD 2 Samuel 6:1-19 David is now secure in his position as King of Israel. The nation had gathered themselves around him and anointed him to be their king. While David was certainly grateful for the peace that existed in Israel in those days; he knew that Israel was still far away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"...he Shall Receive A Reward"

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

In chapters one and two, the apostle Paul laid the foundation for us to build our Christian lives on. WHAT A FOUNDATION HE LAID! That foundation is Christ.

Paul is not bashful in the slightest about telling us about the Lord. Look at Colossians 2:10. We read, “And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power.” These false teachers had been trying to tell people that Christ is not sufficient within Himself, but Paul says ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word Is Perfect Series

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

Everything in life has flaws, that is, everything except the Bible! God's Word is perfect for three distinct reasons, and these reasons will change the way you look at your Bible.

God’s Word is perfect because its author is perfect. Deut. 32:4-- “He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he.” Like a rock, God is firm and immovable. His work has always been perfect, from the very beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Foreigner Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 27, 2022

Imagining Jezebel's story - a woman who clung to her power and her gods in the face of enormous pressure. Are the two connected?

My name is Jezebel. I am a Phoenician princess, the daughter of Eshbaal, King of Sidon and the Queen of Israel, the strongest nation in the world from Assyria to Egypt. My father Eshbaal gave me in marriage to Ahab of Israel to strengthen the alliance between our two countries, because although we ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Make Kindness Thrive Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

A Christian is to be one who is daily creating chain reactions of kindness. Lucy Larcom said, "If the world seems cold to you, kindle fires to warm it." That was the practical goal Jesus was aiming at with this story of the Good Samaritan.

Back in 1991 Glamor Magazine had an editorial about a woman who drove up to the toll booth of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco and said, "I'm paying for myself and for the 6 cars behind me." One after another the next 6 drivers came up to the booth with dollars in hand only to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Part 1 - On The Holiness Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020

A call to worship begins with a return to understanding that we worship a holy God. The realization of God’s character and holiness reveals our true self. His majesty is life-changing and gives meaning to our life, despite our shame.

6 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one called to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4:8, Psalm 99:5

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Goes To Church, And It Is An Amazing Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 31, 2020

Jesus the Trailblazer and Author of our salvation enters the sanctuary and sings.

1.3.21 Hebrews 2:10-12 10 Certainly it was fitting for God (the one for whom and through whom everything exists), in leading many sons to glory, to bring the author of their salvation to his goal through sufferings. 11 For he who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified all have one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Funeral For A Baby Who Died Shortly After Birth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 24, 2018

This is a funeral message for a precious girl who had serious issues in the womb, but her mom choose life. She died 1 hour and 1 minute after birth.

Lorelai Faith Welcome On behalf of Kyle and Kelly and the family - I would like to both welcome you and thank you for being here to honor the life of LORELAI FAITH. And let me say, that you have no idea how much your presence today, means to them. UNDERSTAND - the family will never forget ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ