Sermons on Fig Tree Does Not Blossom:

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does That

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 23, 2003

What is love? How does it act? How can we recognize it?

Love Does That John 3:16 Introduction: Christmas is a magical time. And Christmas is a busy time. I know that and I promise that the length of my sermonette will reflect that knowledge. In thinking about this sermonette I wondered what I should emphasize. Should I concentrate on the shepherds ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Does It Itch?

Contributed by Charles Worth on Aug 31, 2009

A sermon on 2 Timothy 4:1-5.

Does it itch? 2 Timothy 4:1-5 I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. For the time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Does What God Does Series

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

A study of the Book of Romans

Why God Does What God Does Chapter 9 Does God make mistakes? Paul, your logic says that justification is how God is making His people right but if that is true, what about the promises made to the Jews? Did He lie to them? Did He finally give them up after they continually disappointed Him? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me The Fruit! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 5, 2003

In the story of the cursed fig tree Jesus is teaching his disciples that he expects more from us than just the ordinary. So what if it wasn’t fig season, if you are showing yourself to have fruit then you should have fruit. The Christian life is more tha

The Teachings of Christ “Show Me the Fruit!” # 5 in Series Mark 11:12–14; 20–25 INTRODUCTION One of the biggest movies of 1996 was Jerry Maguire. This movie starred Tom Cruise as Jerry, a high powered sports agent who left his firm to go out on his own, and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Rod Tidwell, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Expectation Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

The focal point of this parable is God’s expectation of His people, Israel or Christians. God is the owner of the vineyard who inspects and expects the fig tree –His people to bear fruit.

This morning, we will study the parable of the barren fig tree. This parable is one of the shortest parables of our Lord in the Gospels. We don’t have fig trees here in the Philippines, so most of us I believe have not seen a fig tree. Fortunately, the internet is giving us anything we want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Tree Of Life (Part 2)

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022

The tree of the knowledge of good and evil is the formation of a value system; or rather, a "judgement" system. Living in the tree of life is making decisions from life and liberty, and what stimulates life in both you and others.

This morning’s message is a continuation of last week’s on the tree of life, and I have entitled our sermon, “Living in the Tree of Life” – Part 2. I would like to begin with some food for thought by sharing a real life illustration of a historical figure who walked in the tree of life. George ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-13, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving, Christmas And Providence

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 5, 2021

In the birth of our country and in the birth of Jesus we see the invisible, providential hand of God shaping nations and events in preparation for both; and that, more than anything else is what we need in our fractured and fragile country today.

THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS AND PROVIDENCE “When the time had fully come, God sent His Son.” (Galatians 4:4) “The Lord works out everything for His own purposes, even the wicked for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs. 16:4) Bob Marcaurelle bobmarcaurelle@charter.net Universal “providence” means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Quit Pretending Or Drop Your Fig Leaf

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jul 11, 2004

This sermon addresses the issue of make believe Christian and is a call to real Christian living. This sermon is a regurgitation of material written by Brennan Manning: Abba’s Child and Posers, Fakers, & Wannabes.

SERIES TOPIC: REALITY SERMON TITLE: Let’s Quit Pretending SERMON TEXT: Genesis 3:1-8; Revelation 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Preached at Point Assembly of God on July 11, 2004 at 11:00 AM by Louis Bartet. -- Preface Many of the thoughts and ideas found in this sermon are from the writtings of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Trees: From Curiosity To The Cross

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 4, 2026

Jesus called Zacchaeus to come down from a tree, while God called Jesus up onto His.

1. “Climbing to See.” Several years ago, during a crowded Fourth of July parade, a small boy couldn’t see over the adults lining the street. Fire trucks passed. Veterans marched. Flags waved. But all he could see were backs and shoulders. Finally, he climbed a tree along the sidewalk. From that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Month Of Redemption

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 10, 2020

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to our Month of Redemption. I like the words of the Lord: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies." Psalm 107:2 NLT I like that question, can you confirm that in your spirit.

It is with great delight and joy that I welcome you to our Month of Redemption. I like the words of the Lord: "Has the Lord redeemed you? Then speak out! Tell others he has redeemed you from your enemies." Psalm 107:2 NLT I like that question, can you confirm that in your spirit. He then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can't See The Forest For The Tree

Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 8, 2002

A tree in the garden did in Adam and Eve and allowed sin to gain it’s hold on us. But it was another tree, the one Jesus was nailed to, that rescued us from death.

Can’t See the Forest for the Tree I’m here to tell you, Adam and Eve had it made. They lived in a perfect world created by the hand of God. They had unlimited access to God and full enjoyment with only one stipulation. Adam and Eve could eat the fruit of any of the trees in the garden, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living By Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004

Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Messiah's Disciple Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 27, 2010

The basics of discipleship are easy to understand, not always easy to do, but thye are the prerequisites to become the kind of Christian God expects you to become.

Becoming The Messiah's Disciple (John 1:35-51) 1. Sometimes we hear phrases and teachings so often that we could easily parrot them back, but we really understand? 2. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible