Sermons on Dead Tree:

Parable Of The Barren Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 9, 2007

The interpretation is for the lost to repent while there is time...but Jesus makes much application to the saved to bear fruit, for that is why He left us here. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Barren Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BarrenFigTree.html I. THE PARABLE IN ITS ORIGINAL SETTING A. JESUS WAS RESPONDING TO NEWS ABOUT A CALAMITY - Lk 13:1-5 1. He was told of how Pilate (the Roman governor) had... a. Killed some Galileans ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Camel, A Needle, And A Sycamore Tree

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Mar 9, 2007

Comparison of the "rich young ruler" and Zacchaeus. Haughty verses humble.

A CAMEL, A NEEDLE, AND A SYCAMORE TREE (A Tale of Two Rich Men) (Luke 18:18-25 & Luke 19:1-10) Tonight our Scripture reading is from the Book of Luke. The first passage is Luke 18:18-25 and the second is Luke 19:1-10. Go ahead and find both of these in your Bibles, and place your fingers between ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Lessons From The Tree Of Disappointment

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 1, 2017

You had tried your best but it seems not enough. You are still a failure. Everyone is disappointed even yourself. If you feel giving up after many times of trying, you can learn the lessons from the tree of disappointment.

LESSONS FROM THE TREE OF DISAPPOINTMENT Luke 13:6-9 You had tried your best but it seems not enough. You are still a failure. Everyone is disappointed even yourself. If you feel giving up after many times of trying, you can learn the lessons from the tree of disappointment. READING Luk 13:6 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Trees: Firewood/Fruit

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2017

There are two types of trees: fire wood or fruit trees? Do we hold ourselves accountable? You can not keep doing the same things and expect a new outcome?

TWO KINDS OF TREES? WHICH ARE YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF TREES ACCORDING TO THE BIBLE? WHICH ARE YOU? CONSIDER YOUR WAYS? Matthew 3:10 And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Barking Up The Wrong Tree"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 8, 2015

The sermon share like coon dogs we occasionally bark up the wrong tree like Adam and Eve and the results can be devastating.

Genesis 3:8-15 “Barking up the wrong tree” Bob Kaylor, tells the following story: "as a kid growing up I spent part of my summer in my uncles farm in Western Pennsylvania. I usually went during the time to put up hay, probably because I was small enough to tuck the bales into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Tell-Tale Tree Tales!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 27, 2015

Deriving lessons on three Christian cardinal doctrines of Justification, Evangelisation and Glorification from the natural realm...trees!!!

TELL- TALE TREE TALES!!! OK Folks let me begin by acclaiming the universal truth that minus the trees there would be no human life on Earth. Let’s all praise the Almighty God who in His Sovereign wisdom set-up the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

What Kind Of Fruit Is On The Tree?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2011

The word ‘abide’ means to remain or stay around. The ‘remaining’ is evidence that salvation has taken place. The Christians life resembles a well maintained vine, or a fruit bearing tree. Listen to Psalm 1:3NLT They are like trees planted along the riv

What Kind of Fruit Is On the Tree? John 15:5-8NKJ I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Men And Five Trees

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision

Intro: Only Mark’s Gospel records this story. This particular miracle of healing is unique since it is the only miracle Jesus did which happened gradually. Usually Jesus’ healings happened suddenly and completely. In this miracle, however, the blind man’s vision was restored in two stages. During ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: *other

Up A Tree And Out On A Limb

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

Dramatic monologue, as if Zacchaeus were telling his story. His life was "up a tree", in trouble. He went "out on a limb" to receive the welcome and the salvation offered by Jesus.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 30, 1988 Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, the savior for to see.” Oh ... good morning, good morning. Almost didn't see you there. In fact, I've missed a lot of things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Fig Tree

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009

From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Care And Feeding Of The Money Tree Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

We are called to lay up treasures in heaven, but we also have bills to pay. These verses give us some insights into how we can be wise Christians stewards of our money.

Luke 12:13-21 “Care and Feeding of the Money Tree” INTRODUCTION Video presentation: “Contentment—Deep Thoughts by a Shallow Christian” We laugh at the absurdity of the shallow Christian’s remarks, yet, how often our lives mirror his thoughts. We often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Hope For A Tree That Is Cut Down

Contributed by Pastor E. Jolly Erhunwmunse on Sep 9, 2010

Beginning to thank God that you are still alive today that is why you can still cry about a particular need. Think about it, what about if you’re not alive will you need anything or feel anything, then for you to be alive today and you are passing through

Today I congratulate every one that I have the opportunity of reading this message from the throne of grace, today many situation that has being questioning the God you serve shall be put to shame. Dear reader I bring to you a message title “THERE IS HOPE FOR A TREE THAT IS CUT DOWN” ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Under Two Trees

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

We live under two trees. The first tree was one by which Satan conquered us. But the second tree was one by which Jesus conquered Satan for us. And because of that we live.

Intro Satan is patient, stoking the power of evil that he believes is stronger than God. He devises a scheme and becomes one with a snake. And there he waits. He will wait as long it takes to entrap and ensnare. And so he waits. He waits for Eve to walk past the Tree of the Knowledge of Good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Loaves, Fishes And Christmas Trees Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 24, 2016

A sermon for our once a year Giving Sunday

It was a hot long day … not the first hot long day. The crowds had been there three days now. The disciples could see their excitement as they listened to the master. You could see that look in their eyes as they just had to listen to every word he said. But after three days of listening and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Anglican