Sermons on Fig Tree Does Not Blossom:

Does God Really Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by David Tullock on Feb 12, 2003

Discovering ways God promises to deliver us in times of trouble

How Does God Help in Times of Trouble Isaiah 40:27-31 Fifth Sunday After Epiphany February 9, 2003 One of the most perceptive Christian writers of the 20th century was C. S. Lewis. Lewis was a bachelor until his late fifties and then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Does God Still Speak Through Dreams?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 29, 2003

Looking at the occurrences of dreams, particularly in Matthew 1-2

Does God Still Speak Through Dreams? Matthew 1:20; 2:12-13, 19, 22 December 28, 2003 Introduction Well, you¡¦ve probably guessed by looking at the title of the message and the outline in your bulletin that we¡¦re not going to have a New Year¡¦s message today. Instead, we¡¦re continuing our ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Where Does Your Pride Come From? Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 1, 2004

Part 1 in a 2 part series on Philippians 3. This series deals with considering everything loss compared to knowing Jesus Christ

Where does your pride come from? Thursday night we had our bowling league—EXPLAIN—175 avg, most improved player—26 pins ALL PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS MEANT NOTHING THAT NIGHT. The 10th hole at Stone Hedge--$5,000. Yesterday, I registered for classes—smart, getting a degree… Where should we get our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does God Want From Me???? Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 9, 2002

We often feel like asking, "Good God Almighty, what do you WANT from me?" Micah gives a clear answer -- to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.

What Does God Want From Me? Micah 6:1-8 1 Listen to what the LORD says: "Stand up, plead your case before the mountains; let the hills hear what you have to say. 2 Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s accusation; listen, you everlasting foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against his ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8, Micah 1:1, Micah 1:2-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What More Does The Lord Have To Do?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Aug 28, 2002

For the Apostle Paul, he had to be blinded in order for him to see the Lord. What more does the Lord have to do in your life in order for you to see Him?

What More Does the Lord Have To Do Minister Cedric A. Portis Cedque8@cs.com Acts 9:1 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, Acts 9:2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does 9.11 Make Of Us?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 6, 2002

In spite of the tragedy, what “man meant for evil, God used for good”, thus how will Christians and American citizens be a part of the reshaping of culture since 9.11.01?

(Power Point available--email author) SLIDE 1 “WHAT DOES 9.11 MAKE OF US?” 8:30 with Video presentation (adapted from Leonard Sweet’s message on 9.11) Slide 2 “Night fell on a different world.” These are some of the first words President George Bush used to reflect on September 11, 2001. Slide ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

Does Your Life Bring God Glory?

Contributed by James May on Dec 3, 2003

The only life that glorifies God is the life of a Doer of his Word. Everyone else are just deceiving themselves.

DOES YOUR LIFE BRING GOD GLORY? James 1:22-25, "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Does God Give-Up On Someone

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 6, 2002

When a Sinner will not Know God.

Rom. 1:21-32 When Does God Give-up On Someone Intro:In the 1st chapter of Romans, we find that there are 7 times when God gives up on a person. Not only does God list the sin, but also the punishment. There are those who say God would send no one to hell, but not only does He send sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Expect Of Me In 2012

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Dec 29, 2004

PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer into an intimate committed relationship with God.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT OF ME IN 2012? Micah 6:6-8; Text: v.8b (NKJV) SCRIPTURE: With what shall I come before the Lord, And bow myself before the High God? Shall I come before Him with burnt offerings, With calves a year old? Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, Ten thousand rivers of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002

Message discusses the basics about the church.

TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Love Motivate You To Do?

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

As person’s embrace this verse of scripture, individuals are being challenged to emulate what was done on their behalf.

What does love motivate you to do (John 3:16) It could be said that John 3:16 is one of the most quoted and recognizable verses of scripture in the Bible. It can be seen on bulletin boards while traveling on the highway. It is displayed on signs at athletic events. It is seen in a number of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

What Does It Take To Be Great In The Eyes Of God? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2004

Disciples of Jesus was given a new perspective on greatness. We learn to (1) find greatness in serving and (2) make Jesus the benchmark of true service.

To be great is to serve. We don’t ASCEND to greatness, but descend into greatness.  To be great in this world is to put importance on oneself; to be great in God’s Kingdom is to serve the needs of man.  The world sees greatness in those who exercise power and authority but God sees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Does God Hear Your Prayer?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Aug 15, 2006

To guide the believer in the matter if getting answers to prayer.

PP0732 DATE BHBC 8/13/06 WHEN DOES GOD HEAR YOUR PRAYER? Ps 34:1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad. 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit: What Does He Do? Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on Sep 26, 2006

The work of the Holy Spirit

Yates Pool is a famous oil field in West Texas. During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Ira Yates. Because of Yates’ inability to make enough money on his ranching operation to make his mortgage payment, he was in danger of losing his ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: United Methodist

What Kind Of Church Does Jesus Want?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Jan 12, 2007

The church is the body of Christ working and serving today, so let’s examine the kind of church Jesus would want.

What Kind of Church Does Jesus Want? Editors note: Sunday 14 January 2007 was a bad weather day in the DFW area. Comments made during the message had this in mind. Today is a difficult day as a pastor when the weather is bad and few people venture out to attend the services. So, speaking of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist