Sermons on Fig Tree Withers:

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority And Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 2, 2024

Jesus, the Living Word, demonstrates His authority over every aspect of life and how this truth transforms us.

The Mighty Word: Jesus' Authority and Our Transformation - 1 Peter 1:24-25 Text: 1 Peter 1:24-25 (NLT): “As the Scriptures say, ‘People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers, and the flower fades. But the word of the Lord remains forever.’ And that word ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25, John 1:14, Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 5:1-13, Luke 4:16-20, Hebrews 4:14-16, Colossians 1:15-17, Psalm 33:9, Isaiah 55:11, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 10:19-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13.1-23 Part 1 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 24, 2025

Using the Parable of the Sower, Jesus teaches that the condition of your heart determines the fruitfulness of your life in response to God's Word.

2025.05.25.Sermon Notes. Parables of the Kingdom. Conditions of the Heart. The Heart of the Matter_Matthew 13.1-23 PART 1 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalms 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7 Big Idea: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Isaiah 6:9-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Jeremiah 4:3, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 1:1-2, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Plan Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Mar 15, 2009

the Proto-Evangel of Genesis 3:15 and how God’s plan from the foundations of the world affects our daily lives

God’s Amazing Plan-From the Foundations of the World Sermon 1 in the Easter Series-The Road to The Cross EOLS: God’s provision for our salvation is eternal and shows His amazing, loving individual plan for His Creation. Often when I begin to do research and as I long to satisfy my inner ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:10-15

Denomination: Methodist

Awesome Appreciation

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Nov 11, 2010

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what God has done for us and to show Him An Awesome Appreciaiton for ALL He continues to do in our lives.

AWESOME APPRECIATION (ALL my sermons use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and ALL scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This morning we will sit and have a wonderful Harvest Dinner together, we will eat to our heart’s content and we will be blessed by food and fellowship. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Observing God At Work-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011

2 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

STILL OBSERVING GOD At WORK—Luke 1:57-80 While the brokers were busily calling potential customers to drum up business, the president of the firm stopped to eavesdrop on a new employee. He listened as the young man talked eight consecutive contacts into moving their stock portfolios to him. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

The Scroll And Seven Seals Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 8, 2023

Study #4: This study looks at The Great Scroll in heaven, The Seven Seals, and contains a section on The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Many spectacular and devastating events will come upon the world during The Great Tribulation.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we will begin studying the Seven Seals of the book of Revelation. The Seven Seals provide us much to consider; for they are a preview and a warning of the many spectacular events that are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14, Revelation 6:1-17, Revelation 7:1-17, Revelation 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer In Desperate Times

Contributed by Timothy Wong on Sep 14, 2021

Follow the example of Asaph who prayed during desperate times

PSALMS 77 – PRAYER IN DESPERATE TIMES I cried out to God with my voice— To God with my voice; And He gave ear to me. 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord; My hand was stretched out in the night without ceasing; My soul refused to be comforted. 3 I remembered God, and was troubled; I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discerning The Season

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 18, 2021

This message was written in 2020. Some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Jesus tells us that what we’re seeing is the beginning of birth pains. This message shows some signs that herald the nearing return of Christ.

I think we can all agree that the world is getting pretty crazy, and some Christians are wondering if we’re in the endtimes. Some are even wondering if we’re in the Tribulation period. Well, if you believe in a pretribulation rapture – that Christ will take us to heaven before the terrible things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-13, Mark 13:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Zackie's Story Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on May 3, 2004

This sermon looks at the story of Zacchaeus and the lessons it teaches us

Zackie’s Story Luke 19:1-10 Zachary S. (Zackie to his friends) seemed to have it made. He had a fancy apartment with a shiny yellow sports car out front. Zackie had a comfortable government job, earning good money. Some people said his job was a little too comfortable, that the money was too good. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thy Kingdom Come Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jun 30, 2005

One of a series in the Lord’s Prayer, this sermon deals with the phrase, "Thy Kingdom Come."

It is a common plot for television and movies for a man to take a woman to a restaurant on a date. It is a French restaurant, and the menu is printed in French. The woman, fluent in the French language, orders something that only she and the waiter understand. The man, not wanting to appear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Let God Incinerate Yesterday's Sin

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 2, 2010

Beyond the veil is the presence of God, and nothing else is allowed.

How to Let God Incinerate Yesterday’s Sin July 18, 2010 A Review 1 The secret of the Most Holy Place is that God’s presence is accessible to us now. 2 The secret of 1 Corinthians 13, love is the way to the Most Holy Place. B Tonight, the secret of unapproachable light. 1 The sanctuary ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

"The Purpose Of The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2010

Why was Jesus raised from the dead?

In Genesis 1-2, we read the Creation account and how God planned for us to live. In the midst of it all, a recurring phrase appears. Six times after God creates something the text says, "and God saw that it was good." He is pleased. Things are the way He intended for them to be. On day six, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Story About Light

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 19, 2011

Christmas Eve Sermon that uses a candle being lit and blown out alternately to tell a story about Jesus being Light.

[SANCTUARY OR OTHER ROOM BEGINS AS DARK AS POSSIBLE] SET UP: A LARGER CANDLE AT CENTER STAGE A PERSON READING OR TELLING THE STORY A HELPER TO LIGHT AND BLOW OUT THE CANDLE ** = INDICATES WHEN TO LIGHT THE CANDLE *** = INDICATES WHEN TO BLOW THE CANDLE OUT This Christmas Eve, I would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Waste!

Contributed by Robert Azinger on Dec 14, 2006

A sermon for Advent

Luke 21:25-36 Advent 2 2006 - "WHAT A WASTE!!" I. What a waste! II. What a Savior! 25“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and the waves. 26People will faint from fear and foreboding of what is coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran