Sermons about Fig Tree Withers

A Life Of Accomplishment

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Aug 22, 2002

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I don’t think we serve a second rate God that is happy with our leftovers. If really believe that there is none like God, then there should be nothing like the commitments and sacrifices we are willing to make to please Him.

Introduction — Cathy Rigby was a member of the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team during the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, Germany. As the reigning United States champion she had only one goal in mind— to win a gold medal. Prior to the Olympics she had trained longer and harder than she ever had before. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-37

Denomination: Baptist

"Speak Lord, Your Servant Is Listening"

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 15, 2003

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The simple act of listening to Christ yields amazing blessings.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 SPEAK LORD, FOR YOUR SERVANT IS LISTENING. One activity that human beings really aren’t very good at is listening. It’s surprising, really. There doesn’t seem to be much to the art of listening – you just sit there and nod your head at the appropriate times. But for many many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, Romans 10:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 16, 2003

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The fourth of the seven last words of Christ on the cross.

Matthew 27:46, ?Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? That is to say, My God, my God why hast thou forsaken me?? This scripture really made me think. It made me think because of the statement mentioned by Christ Himself about the Father. And it is an interesting statement because if you think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith Bring Peace To Others

Contributed by Jonathan Semro on Oct 21, 2003

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Our faith in Jesus leads us to live at peace with those around us.

James 3:13-18 Grace mercy and peace are yours from God who gives you life and asks you to serve him with your life. (James 3:13-18 NIV) "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. {14} But if you harbor bitter ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

M.v.p.

Contributed by Royce Hendry on Feb 5, 2002

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On this Palm Sunday, let’s emulate the qualities seen in this donkey, ’the most valuable player’ in the story, and let’s have revival.

Matt.21:1-11 M.V.P. INTRO: If Jesus had of entered into one of our modern cities, leading the parade, He would have been arrested immediately. He would be a wanted man. The FDA would want Him for turning water into wine without a license; the EPA for killing fig trees; the AMA for practicing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Your Schemes Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2002

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Poetic reflection for Maundy Thursday, in which the Jesus who is about to go to the cross tells His disciples that He knows their schemes to harm, their unwillingness to travel difficult roads, and their failure to accept the burden of testimony, so that

"Oh, I know your thoughts, and your schemes to wrong me. ... Have you not asked those who travel the roads, and do you not accept their testimony?” ‘Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me." They began to be distressed and to say to him one ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:27-29, Mark 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

All Means All

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 29, 2003

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The 2 greatest commandments

All Means All Jesus has made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He has cursed the fig tree, cleared the temple, and had his authority questioned. It is now Tuesday of his last week and he is teaching in the Temple. It had been a day of intense debate, a war of wits and words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who Is Responsible For The Death Of Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 27, 2004

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This message examines those persons and groups that were responsible for the crucifiction of Christ. It is sermon No. 2 in my series on Passion Week-the last days of Jesus Christ.

"Who Is Responsible For The Death of Jesus Christ?" Text-Acts 2:22-24 Day 2 of Passion Week(a day of disappointment & righteous anger-the cursing of the barren fig tree, and the cleansing of the Temple) Note: Some of the ideas presented herein are my own, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Feast Of Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2005

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When God lives among us, life is one eternal party. Tabernacles brings joy.

Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us (Leviticus 23:33-43) Intro 1. We had a great time at the Ladies’ Banquet last Wednesday. 2. As a church, we have gotten better at having a good time. 3. Celebrating and having fun is an important part of life: don’t believe the killjoys out there ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confessing Jesus

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 11, 2005

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One of the most basic confessions in the life of a Christian is the confession about Jesus. 3 confessions in the NT teach us what it means in our lives to confess Jesus.

CONFESSING JESUS MATTHEW 16:13-16 JOHN 1:47-49 JOHN 20:26-28 INTRODUCTION...Innocent Prisoner, Today in the Word, December 4, 1992 There is the old story of a king who was once touring a prison. The prisoners fell on their knees before him to proclaim their innocence—except for one man, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Varieties Of The Way Paul Used Shame, Guilt, Anxiety In Persuading People F

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

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VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST 1. Innocent Shame Guilt, Anxiety - Tension felt when one’s character is slandered without justification. Someone may be guileless, harmless, and lacking any responsibility for a wrong doing, but be wrongly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Ineffective Prayer Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jul 26, 2006

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Most unanswered prayer goes back to our not doing something right to begin with, so we need to make sure that our prayers are not obstructed by worthless and unnecessary obstacles

The Secrets of Ineffective Prayer Griffith Baptist Church – 7/23/06 P.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-15 Theme: Most unanswered prayer goes back to our not doing something right to begin with. We need to make sure that our prayers are not obstructed by worthless and unnecessary ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereign Seeker

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 20, 2006

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Have YOU experienced the "thrill" and gladness of being sought and to be found?

“Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through. A man was there by the name of Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was wealthy. He wanted to see who Jesus was, but being a short man he could not, because of the crowd. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore-fig tree to see him, since Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be Prepaired

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

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First Sunday in advent - prepare

Be Prepared Mark 13:23-37 Sounds like a strange scripture passage for the first Sunday of advent. A discussion of the second coming. But isn’t the celebration of the first coming really only possible because of the expected return of Jesus Christ? I don’t know about all of you and your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:23-37

Denomination: Congregational

Wear The Dream Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Nov 7, 2001

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This message encourages young people to put into action the dreams that God has put into their hearts.

Former President Woodrow Wilson once said, “We grow by dreams. All big individuals are dreamers. They see things in the soft haze of a spring day,or in the red fire on a long winter’s evening. Some of us let those great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nourish them through bad ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:7-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

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