Sermons on Good Tree:

Fate, Failure And Fig Trees (And Why Bad Things Happen To Good People)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 17, 2007

It’s the age-old theological question - why do bad things happen to good people? Jesus, as ever, doesn’t give us the response we expect.

They say that philosophy deals with two sorts of questions: * Questions to which everybody knows the answer (eg. Do I really exist?). * Questions to which nobody knows the answer (eg. Why do I exist?). Religious teachers tend to deal the same sorts of questions, perhaps particularly questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Where Does The Buck Stop? Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2015

There are a lot of debates about the origin of evil but is it possible that God is responsible? A rather difficult subject attempted to be explained.

I want to tell you the story of Farmer Joe who had an accident. When the accident first took place, Farmer Joe decided not to sue the trucking company responsible for the accident. Later he reconsidered. In court, the trucking company’s fancy lawyer was questioning farmer Joe. "Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:7, Isaiah 45:23

Denomination: Foursquare

The Pair Expelled From The Garden Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2018

The pair has already shown their weakness when confronted by temptation; a lack of will-power and a desire to “do their own thing,” therefore the LORD God will act to insure they cannot eat from the tree of life.

September 3, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.6: The Pair Expelled from the Garden. Gen. 3.22-24 (KJV) 22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Fruits?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014

To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Thirst” Jesus Is Thirsty. Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Apr 13, 2022

Jesus was also showing us that what we need when things get to their worst is a thirst to overcome our dry faith.

Sermon Good Friday 2022 Seven Last Words “I Thirst” Jesus is Thirsty. This may appear overly simplistic. The temptation is to take these words and interpret them in some overly spiritualized manner. We might equate “thirsting” with Christ’s call to “hunger and thirst after righteousness” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: United Methodist

A Good Start Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 2, 2004

From the life of Solomon we learn that a good start is not enough. (1 King - pt 1)

"SOLOMON, AGOOD START ISN’T ENOUGH" TEXT: 1 KINGS 1-11 INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed in life that a good start isn’t always enough. Now there is nothing wrong with a good start mind you, but it is often not enough to get us to the finish line or the winners circle. And if you don’t ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Goodness Or Your Goodness? Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 4, 2008

We usually think of good as excellence, or good as effective purpose. Goodness has become individualized. We evaluate good or evil by evaluating the impact that one person has on other persons. When you and I determine good or evil, we compare imperfect p

Opening illustration: She thinks that because she made some bad choices in high school that a few actions make her a bad person. To look at her, she’s an all-American girl. She’s pretty, kind to small animals, lives in a nice home, drives a reliable car, and wears sensible shoes. But she thinks she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Name Is To Be Chosen Over Great Wealth Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 2, 2013

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1).

A good name is to be chosen over great wealth “A good name, like good will, is got by many actions and lost by one.” -Lord Jeffery “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs 22:1). Though this verse is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Tradition PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

The sermon calls us to abandon empty rituals and idols, turning instead to wholehearted worship of the living God who alone gives true life and meaning.

Welcome, friend. Pull up a chair in your heart for a few quiet minutes. Imagine the sound of pages turning, the scent of a well-worn Bible, the gentle hush that settles when God’s people lean in to listen. Some weeks feel hurried, don’t they? Calendars packed, habits humming, and before we know it, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-10

Topics: Christmas Tree, Traditions

Fruit Or Foliage

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

In this very mobile age, there are many modes of transportation we may pick from.

For example: -We can travel by car, boat, airplane, or bus. One of the most exciting and fastest ways of travel is by airplane. We can be here today and be literally thousands of miles away in only a matter of a few short hours. It may be a different matter when it comes to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is Good Enough?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

If we define goodness in human terms we will always fall short of Christ’s example. God calls us to give our concerns over to him in faith and trust.

Sermon for the Feast of Pentecost 3 June 2001 Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Acts 2:1-21 Romans 8:14-17 John 14:8-27 Psalm 104:24-35 How Good is Good Enough? What a wonderful day to raise our voices in praise of the Most High God on the Day of Pentecost. It is this day that we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, John 14:8-27

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Good News Really Is Good Series

Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 1, 2006

Exposition on Romans

This letter is written to the Gentiles, but to the world. It is the clear presentation of the theology of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. So Paul lays the ground work here. Read with me Romans 1:1-17 I. Starts with JESUS vv 1-4 A. Prophesies about Him Genesis 3:15 (serpent)… He shall bruise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Good Is Good Enough

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Jan 31, 2009

This message looks at what Paul considered important for the Christian Life.

This morning we continue our study of 1 Thessalonians. If you have your Bible, open them with me to 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Many of you here today remember the Sunday before Christmas. You invited Ginny and I to the front of the church and gave us a wonderful gift, first Ginny, Eddie and I want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God