Sermons on good tree:

Trees In God's Garden

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003

Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention.

TREES IN GOD’S GARDEN Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention. Consider their significance carefully. I. THE TREE OF THE CONSEQUENCE OF MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE: THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Tale Of Two Trees Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 1, 2023

There were lots of trees in the Garden of Eden, but two specific trees figured centrally in that story. Is it possible that they both tell us something about what Jesus did for us? (Spoiler Alert - yes, they do).

Years ago, a magazine called Collier’s published a story about a little girl in an orphanage. The little girl was very unattractive and had VERY annoying, And as a result, she was shunned by the children and disliked by the staff. In fact, she was so annoying that the director of the orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:22-24, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fig Tree Withers

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2013

Jesus’ curse upon the fruitless tree was not the result of a quick temper; instead, He used the occasion as an object lesson against hypocrisy and misrepresenting the truth.

11-25-03 Title: The Fig Tree Withers Text: “Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Hundred Christmas Trees

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 25, 2001

For our family and friends to avoid the flames of Hell, we must douse them with the living water.

A Hundred Christmas Trees We complain about the heat when it’s hot, in January we’ll be complaining about the cold. But, imagine never being able to beat the heat. Not having a big enough air conditioner to cool off. This morning we’re going to look at a place that will never cool off. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fruit And The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 6, 2004

What is Jesus looking for when He goes to the fig tree? Fruit! That’s what He’s looking for in our lives.

The cursing of the fig tree. Mark 11:11- 26. WBC 8/07/04am A stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard is tailgating an honest man. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 4, 2009

This message looks at the genealogy of Christ as given by Matthew, why it was given and what we can learn from it

Shaking the Family Tree We made the pilgrimage this summer. Not to Mecca or Jerusalem but to Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, our ancestral home, so to speak. There have been Guptills and Greenes, Bancrofts and Cheneys, Wilsons and Bradburys on Grand Manan ever since the island was settled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The fruit of our lives bears witness to our walk with Christ.

A Tree and It’s Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 I. What is a false prophet A. One who deceives - Matthew 24:24 B. One who comes in name of the Lord purporting truth, but glorifies self - has a new word from the Lord - promotes self C. Destroys others II. The danger A. Appearances look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lesson Of The Fig Tree

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 2, 2006

A sermon on about being a productive, serving, worshipping Christian

The Lesson of the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-8 Prayer Introduction Have you ever bought something and it did not work? You spend good, hard earned money on something and bring it home, spent the time hooking it up and it does not work. How did it make you feel? Were you angry, hurt, sad, or some other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Tree In A Vineyard

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 17, 2004

For the fig tree to be in a vineyard, it was planned and nurchured. Int he parable the owner give a grace period before judgment.

In the scripture before today’s reading Jesus is talking to crowds of people. He warned his disciples about the Pharisees, but they are not the real problem. There is someone else that can mislead you. It is God that you want to be happy with you, not man. He teaches that just because things are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Tree Ripened Fruit

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 15, 2003

The story of Zacchaeus is more than a children’s song. It is the truth of the impact that a life saved by grace should be making in the world.

March 16, 2003 Morning Service Text: Luke 19:1-10 Subject: Salvation Title: Tree Ripened Fruit This morning I want to share with you the story of Zacchaeus. This is not the same story as the children’s song you all know but it is the power and kind of humorous story of a man looking for meaning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

3 Ps And A Tree

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 1, 2012

The first sermon I ever preached...I repreached an updated version here right after returning from sabbatical. We are planted with a purpose, it takes power to fulfill it, and that flows thru purity.

3 P’s and a Tree Psalm 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120722am.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This is the first message I ever preached years ago...and now it is my first to preach since sabbatical. It is very basic, and God had to hit me over the head to get me back to the basics. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Missing The Forest For The Trees Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

Too often we miss the forest for the trees in Ephesians because we fail to take into account the corporate groups Paul talks about. Understanding this is the only way to understand Paul's ecclesiology, and it has ramifications for us personally as well.

Missing the Forest for the Trees Ephesians - Live Like You Really Are Chuck Sligh January 15, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Ephesians 1:22 INTRODUCTION Illus. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fig Trees

Contributed by James May on Oct 29, 2001

In the parable of the fig tree, the owner passed by the fig tree 3 times before he threatened to cut it down. How many times must Jesus pass by us before He finds fruit on our branches?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

The time is short, so repent now to make sure you’re producing spiritual fruit.

Text 1: Luke 13: 6-9 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 7:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Under The Fig Tree

Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 17, 2013

When Jesus told Nathanael that He saw him under the fig tree, He was telling Nathanael that He knew everything about him, even the deepest longings of his heart.

Introduction John's Gospel is a very theological Gospel. Right from the beginning John wants us to understand the deep meanings of what Jesus said and did, and the significance of just who Jesus is. The opening of his Gospel makes it very clear that, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:39-51

Denomination: Baptist