Sermons on Evil Trees:

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

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

Time To Take Down The Tree

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 24, 2006

A message to remind us 1) what God has done for us 2) what He has promised us, and 3) where He is taking us. We must make the decision whether or not to take God into the New Year with us.

So, all the presents have been unwrapped and even some of the gifts have been exchanged. The leftover turkey is all but gone and we have had to let our belts out a notch or two. All seems well and we are happy as can be – or are we? Many people find themselves depressed during the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: *other

Love Gifts Under The Tree Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

Maybe we should forgo the gift wrap, fridge the fruitcake, and let love be our greatest aim for Christmas.

Love Gifts under the Tree Michael Wiley 12/21/08 1 Corinthians 13 John 3:16 Introduction: Finished Shopping? What kind of gifts are you looking for? We look for gifts for Christmas that show our love for others. Joke; one man asked another, “what are you getting your wife?” “I’ll wrap myself.” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Curses The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 24:The Great Commission - Jesus curses the fig tree for not producing fruit when it was able to. Are you?

The Great Commission Part 22 – Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 22nd – Grace Steadman June 29th – Lori Ulman July 6th – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:17-22

Denomination: Bible Church

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

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

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

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 Curse Of The Barren Fig Tree

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

Sermon on the parable of our Lord on the barren fig tree.

THE CURSE OF THE BARREN FIG TREE TEXT - Luke 13: 1-9 INTRO. - There is a message to everyone in this great parable of Jesus. God extends mercy and grace to all. He provides and meets needs. He loves and cares. But God has his limits. He looks to see what we will do with what he has given us. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Tree God Decorated

Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Dec 28, 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

Israels Family Tree Joseph

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 5, 2012

Do you ever wonder why bad things happen to good people? It takes real faith to trust God when your world is crashing down around you but that is exactly what Joseph did.Maybe like Joseph God is using you as an example to the rest of your family to show

Israels family tree - Joseph The Story of Joseph Genesis 37 Genesis 24-49 The story of Joseph is one that reminds us just how dysfunctional a family can get. Jacob (Israel) is the grandson of Abraham and he has inherited the blessing of the Living God the same blessing that was first made to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed