Sermons on Fig Tree Does Not Blossom:

The Wheat And The Tares

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

I’ve once seen a beautiful picture of a meadow with spring blossoming trees and dandelions as far as the eye can see. How beautiful! Then I realized that it’s not as pretty as I first thought.

The Wheat and the Tares Did you see that it snowed yesterday morning? We got just a few flakes but it really did snow! I even got a video of it. I’ve once seen a beautiful picture of a meadow with spring blossoming trees and dandelions as far as the eye can see. How beautiful! Then I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 11:12-14, James 2:14-26, Philippians 3:2-9, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Religious Leaders In The Temple

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The fig tree looked good on the outside but it wasn’t producing any fruit. The religious leaders looked good on the outside, but they didn’t provide for the people. Jesus decreed that he would let them fade and raise up something new in their place.

The events in John 2:18-25 occur just after Jesus has chased the moneychangers and the sellers out of the temple. The religious leaders wanted to know who gave Jesus the authority to do what he did in the temple. Jesus did not give them an answer because he knew that the religious leaders did not ...read more

Scripture: John 2:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

Why Do Good People Suffer? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 8, 2018

This is a lesson about terrorists and falling towers. Everybody still talks about that day; it was a day of tragedy and injustice. People were going about their business when they were suddenly and brutally killed.

11-18-04 Why Do Good People Suffer? Luke 13:1-13:9 INTRODUCTION Today, I want to speak to you on “Why Do Good People Suffer?” I’ve taught on suffering before. In fact, one lady told me, “Preacher, I never knew what suffering was until I heard you preach. Now I know.” Some preaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Turning The Tables-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 6, 2018

Dear Friends, In this 2-part message, Yours Truly aims to focus on those Biblical events where one would see how our Sovereign God (Isa 6:1) has turned apparent "curses" into "blessings" for His chosen ones'!!!

Turning the Tables...Part I First things first! For the uninitiated the full meaning of the phrase “turning the tables”... the Oxford dictionary sums it up as reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of ...read more

Denomination: *other

Don't Just Be A Bush Be A Tree

Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Oct 14, 2016

Many Christians settles at mediocrity of Christians life. Contented with the common activities that common Christians does but I thank God for the few that decided to be more than that. Christians that are decided to go extra mile.

Introduction: Most of the bush stay as bush, they are contented for how tall they can be. But mustard can grow more than a bush, it can grow into a tree. Even ordinary bush could grow into a tree but it will go through tough painful process. As Christian we often become convenient for what we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Desert Shall Blossom As The Rose: For The 3rd Sunday Of Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 6, 2022

Let us experience the true joy this season.

The Desert Shall Blossom as the Rose: For the Third Sunday of Advent Isaiah 35:1-10As we continue our Advent study this year from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, we come to this passage in chapter 35. as a way of reminder, we have discussed how the book of Isaiah is a mixture of prophecies of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Ominous Note

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2016

"Except you repent, you shall all likewise perish!" Without the mercy and help of God, the cry goes forth a second time: "Cut it down!"

AN OMINOUS NOTE. Luke 13:1-9. There has been an ominous note ringing in the Gospel of Luke ever since Jesus set His face like a flint, determined to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). This was the turning point of Luke’s Gospel, and has implications both for Jesus Himself (Luke 13:33), and for those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tall Trees And Tumbleweeds Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2001

Honoring parents gives us and society the stability we need to flourish.

I started reading science fiction when I was 11 or 12, I think. My father brought home a couple of Heinlein juveniles from the library, Red Planet and Space Cadet. I don’t remember which one I read first, they’re both still favorites. All the Heinlein juvies are good reading. The plots were all ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:16, Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 4:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees? Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 11, 2007

Sermon #1 of the series on discipleship (from Mark 8 and 9) addresses the importance of beginning with a Born-again experience.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #1 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires an accurate (albeit maybe not always complete) understanding of Jesus Christ’s person and ministry. INTRO Mushrooms and Maple Trees; they are strikingly different aren’t they? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Silk Cotton Trees Series

Contributed by Ryan Napalo on May 10, 2012

A Three Part Series with three important trees to teach your church the supporting roles they need to fill.

Ta Prohm is the modern name of a temple at Angkor, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, built in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. Unlike most Angkorian temples, Ta Prohm has been left in much the same condition in which it was found: the photogenic and atmospheric combination of trees growing out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

X Is For Xulon (Tree) Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "tree" in Psalm 1:3

Introduction 1. For almost 8 months, we’ve been studying the ABCs of the Bible... A is for Abundant... B is for Beginning C is for Capstone... D i s for Delight... and so on... 2. Tonight we come to the letter X... Now, there’s not alot I can do with the letter X... I could preach a sermon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Impact Of A Planted Tree Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Nov 23, 2016

Christmas Series from Isaiah

Series: Immanuel Week: Two Passage: Isaiah 11:1-9 Title: The Impact of A Planted Tree Interesting Statement: Greg bought a 35-foot tall Christmas tree for his two-story 30 ft. tall house. Did he put the tree outside his house and decorate it there? No. He cut that tree into three equal parts and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christmas Trees In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 16, 2009

A sermon about pointing beyond ourselves.

Jeremiah 10:1-5 “Christmas Trees in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN A few weeks ago I was sitting in a restaurant with a friend when my attention went to a Christmas tree in the corner of the room. It had different colored lights, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Tree - Centurion

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 5, 2014

A perspective on Luke 7: 1-10. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of such a life; he is like a fruitful tree within his community.

Luke 7: 1-10 The Good Tree – Centurion The life of the centurion portrayed in the Gospel text clearly demonstrates the core teaching of Jesus. The text is primarily dealing with the theme of discipleship that is, how to live a good live according to Jesus. The centurion is a clear example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran