Sermons on Fig Tree Withers:

Children Away From The Father's House

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 19, 2023

This message is about discovering something or someone who is lost and how the joy that floods a soul-winner's heart cannot be described in words but can only be felt in a heart that has already experienced the grace of God.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 15:3-6 ) (3) "And he spake this parable unto them, saying," (4) "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-6, Luke 15:7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:17-19, Luke 15:11-16, Luke 15:20-22, Luke 15:23-24, Luke 15:25-28, Luke 15:29-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

The Be-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 6, 2024

Attitudes can open the door to blessing or close the door to blessing! I believe attitude is the number one factor that opens the door to blessings from God. Your attitude to be Christ like determines your position within the Kingdom of Heaven. Attitude is your choice, no one else’s!

Series: Never Seen Before In 2024 Thesis: To see something we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do that you have never done before to see your miracle – your breakthrough – a divine revelation or your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Proverbs 16:18-19, Ephesians 4:32, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Colossians Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Chapter 1 *It’s a letter written to set straight the position of God the Father and the Son, Jesus Christ. He never directly mentions Gnosticism or any other false doctrine. He laid down the doctrines surrounding God the Father and Jesus as the Messiah and Creator of all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apollos' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 26, 2019

To establish that Apollos’ Conversion; followed the same “pattern of conversion,” outlined in the Book of Acts. He came to Ephesus preaching John’s baptism; after being taught “the way of God more perfectly;” he was sent into Achaia, being able to show by the scriptures that Jesus was Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Apollos' Capabilities 2. Apollos' Conversion 3. Apollos' Commission Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will speak to the theme: “Apollos’ Conversion.” This lesson reminds us that even this man’s conversion followed the same “pattern of conversion” as others, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Pattern In Church Growth Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2020

To establish that the church will grow; when this pattern is applied and followed: with all sincerity, patience, and with love. This lesson gives God the glory for the church's growth and development.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Give Him All the Praise 2. Grant Favor to All People 3. Guided by Apostolic Practices Remarks. 1. In our discussion today we will notice the: "Divine Pattern in Church Growth." It is believed that this pattern when applied and followed with all sincerity, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 3:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Altogether Vanity Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 21, 2020

David knew that if ever a man deserved to be punished by the living God for flagrant sin, for abuse of privilege, position, and power, for high-handed wickedness, then he was the man.

January 15, 2014 Tom Lowe Title: PSALM 39: Altogether Vanity (Part 1) A psalm of David. PART 1 DAVID’S PLEDGE (VERSES 1-3) Part 2 David’s Plea (verses 4-5) Part 3 David’s Plight (verses 6-11) Part 4 David’s Plan (verses 12-13) Psalm 39 (KJV) Part 1: David’s Plea (verses 1-3) 1 I said, I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shackles Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 2, 2018

For the woman who has a husband is bound by the Law to her husband as long as he lives.

Shackles of a Saved Soul Romans 7:1–14 1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 14: Justification Is Illustrated In The Old Testament. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 27, 2018

In this chapter, Paul analyzes the principle by which God saved Abraham. The father of Israel is an illustration of God’s message of salvation in the Old Testament.

(14) Justification is illustrated in the Old Testament. Romans 4:1-25 1 What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2 For if Abraham was justified by works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 4, 2018

In John’s vision, he saw a heaven and earth that might appropriately be called new, having such transformations and such changes in their appearance that they seemed to be just created.

Tom Lowe 12/29/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.D.1: The New Heaven and New Earth, God Dwelling with His People in the New Jerusalem Coming Down Out of Heaven (21:1-8) Dear reader, please know that I didn’t intend to be so wordy [long-winded]; but I found this passage so interesting ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 15, 2019

The Solution.

THE SOLUTION BY GOD Intro: 1. In Eighteenth Century Europe fine writing paper remained a precious commodity because the raw material from which it was made– rags and linen – were in short supply. Then, in 1719, the French scientist, Rene-Antoine Reaumur, observed wasps making a fine paper from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:32

Denomination: Baptist

Your Family Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 16, 2013

Today is Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms – we want to honor both the natural and the spiritual moms that are here today! You both are essential to Kingdom of God and to the family unit.

Video Clip after worship: The Croods How many have had similar road trips with your families. You have to love our families! T.S- Today is Mother’s Day – Happy Mother’s Day to all of you moms – we want to honor both the natural and the spiritual moms that are here today! You ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Insecurity

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 29, 2011

A message about the security found in God and what a secure Christian looks like.

All right, open up your Bibles this morning to First Peter, chapter 2. We’re in the sermon series called First Peter; we’re just looking through this book. We’re going to topically walk through this book of First Peter. And again I want to remind you that every week, I want you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did God Swear An Oath About Jesus’ Priesthood? - Psalm 101:4 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 19, 2025

We talk a lot about Jesus as the lamb who was the sacrifice for our sin. But what about his role as priest? How does his priestly work for you shake out on a daily basis? In this study, we're going to see a side of Christ you may not have considered.

Solid Food The last two sessions, we looked at the first half of Psalm 110 and the second half. The first half—Messiah rules among his enemies as sovereign king. Then verse 4 about priesthood in the order of Melchizedek. That verse is weird, doesn’t seem to fit the theme, strange reference to an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 110:4

Dazed By Discontent And Disappointment - When Hopes And Dreams Are Shattered On The Rocks Of Regret

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 20, 2025

There are times during the Christian walk, even when the miraculous is happening all around, that things will go haywire as the reality of this life intervenes unannounced, and hopes and dreams are dashed on the rocks of regret, which manifest as fear and anger at God because they feel betrayed.

Fear and hope are similar in that they are both forms of anticipation of the future. Fear is a form of negative hope. A person’s thinking is often dominated either by the dream and hope of success or by fear of failure. When their hopes are not realized, or their desires, dreams, expectations, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational