Sermons on cedar trees:

The Fig Tree And Judgment Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Aug 17, 2018

So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, when you know you did your very best.

JUDGMENT! There are a number of judgements found in the Bible. So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: *other

The Tale Of Two Trees Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2023

There were lots of trees in the Garden of Eden, but two specific trees figured centrally in that story. Is it possible that they both tell us something about what Jesus did for us? (Spoiler Alert - yes, they do).

Years ago, a magazine called Collier’s published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. The little girl was very unattractive and had VERY annoying, And as a result, she was shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. In fact, she was so annoying that the director of the orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:22-24, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Tree Planted By Water

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 27, 2021

God wants us as believers to be fruit bearing as a tree planted by water. To bear fruit while we are going through our desert experience, and to not be anxious in a year of drought.

A Tree Planted by Water Jeremiah chapter 17:5-8 talks about two different people. A man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, and a man who trusts in the Lord. In our lives, all of us have experienced a desert, either you are in a desert now or have experienced one before. When we speak ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 17, 2021

Why does David compare himself to a olive tree? Olive trees have got lot of significance in early Israel. Olive trees are one of the most familiar trees in the entire Middle East. A bread and olive oil, often dipped first into a mixture of herbs and salt would make a simple Palestinian breakfast.

Psalm 52:8 - I am like a green olive tree in the house of God Here, David declares of himself that he was a green olive tree in the house of God. To understand this verse, we need to understand: A. The background of the psalm B. The significance of olive trees A. Background of Psalm 52. Psalm 52 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Jeremiah 11:16, John 15:2, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 37:6, 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Matthew 13:43, Psalm 52:8  (view more)  (view less)

The Withered Fig Tree.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2022

Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel era.

THE WITHERED FIG TREE. Mark 11:12-33. I. The Barren Fig Tree. Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-26. As we see Jesus approaching the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13), we need to recollect that Jesus is God. The fig tree is a well-known symbol of Israel: ‘every man under his vine and his fig tree’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growing Tree/Person

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2021

This sermon looks at what it means to be a Psalm 1:3 person. A person who has deep roots, experiences continual progressive growth and becomes a person of great resource in their own life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:8 Theme: Spiritual Formation Title: The Growing Tree INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about trees. That is right – Trees. According to the latest statics there are over 3 trillion trees ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:8, Galatians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024

What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Leaves Are One The Trees

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2023

My mother tells the story of when I was 4 years old, and she was pregnant with my brother Mark. My mother says when she was pregnant that I would always ask her when is the baby coming and she says she told me “When the leaves come on the trees that the baby would be here”.

“The Leaves are on the Trees.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - 2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32, Luke 21:29-32

Denomination: Apostolic

Men Walking As Trees PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of faith, the blindness of unbelief, and the strength of a faith walk.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve into the heart of Mark 8:22-25, exploring the power of faith, the blindness of unbelief, and the strength of a faith walk. There's a quote from Charles Spurgeon that I believe sums up these themes perfectly. He once said, "Faith obliterates time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Topics: Faith, Walk

Under His Tree

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We go through great lengths to buy and purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones. We will break the bank in order to get the perfect gift. We wouldn't dare give someone a used or broken gift or put those items under our Christmas tree, but those items could be found under the Cross.

Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year. Since I was a child I could not wait for Christmas to come, I would begin making my list in September and update it as the Sears, JC Penney, and Toys r us catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. Christmas was a big deal for us we didn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

From Tender Shoot To Robust Roost

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 4, 2006

From Tender Shoot to Robust Roost:Christ, the Culmination of God’s Cultivation God sent Jesus to be the savior of the world. Take refuge in him!

If you’re bleary-eyed this morning, it’s understandable - especially if you stayed up to catch fireworks last night. Aren’t fireworks awesome? What’s not to love about glittery colors cascading across the night sky punctuated by loud “whumphs” that resonate the body? As impressive as fireworks are ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing As A Christian

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

A simple outline on how we grow in the Lord.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Growing As A Christian Psalms 92:12-14 Intro: The believer is birthed into the family of God as a babe in Christ. The Lord never intended for us to remain babes, however, and he has given us the tools whereby we may grow. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

Zacchaeus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear Jesus say to Zacchaeus "Today salvation has come to this house". What did Zacchaeus have to do in order to hear this?. What is required for us to be saved?

Introductory Considerations 1. When I was a child, one of favourite stories was story of Zacchaeus was one of my favourites. Maybe because as a child everyone seemed taller than me as they did for Zacchaeus. Maybe because of the happy ending to story. 2. This story teaches us much about what we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dinosaurs & Bible

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2005

The Dinosaur Question. - The Bible refers to many common animals that we know today. What is interesting is that it has three animals that we no longer recognize. The Dragon, Behemoth & Leviathan

PowerPoint Available + = New Slide > = Transation Dinosaurs & Bible + - ’Intelligent design’ trial in fourth week - - Intelligent design is being promoted in schools across more than 20 states in the US. > Barna public schools should teach creationism (54% vs. 36%). >(59%) favor teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist