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  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Servant Judge

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,156 views

    Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanss the temple. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). The outburst. •(1). The reason for his anger. •(2). The direction of his anger. (B). The tree. •(1). The problem - Fruitlessness •(2). The lessons – Faith& Prayer. (C). The Temple. •(1). Corruption. •(2). Cleansing. SERMON ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    Alive - But Not Productive

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,813 views

    This sermon examines why Jesus cursed the fig tree, and what that means for followers of Christ.

    INTRODUCTION A while back, I visited an old family friend. This person had not seen me for a long time. Let me reenact our encounter (place and then slowly take off cap). The reason why my friend’s voice trailed off at the end is because my afro had taken an extended vacation. Oh mind you, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Tree Of Goodness Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 12, 2006
    based on 65 ratings
     | 14,737 views

    The Bible tells us that we should strive for goodness in our lives... but Jesus said no one was good except God. How can we be asked to do something that only God can accomplish?

    Open with audience reciting the following verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control...” Galatians 5:22-23a OPEN: A preacher once spoke of the fact that some of the people in his congregation had gotten in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ken Hubbard avatar

    No Fig--No Favor Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    A sermon on the importance of spiritual fruit as evidence of our walk with Christ.

    INTRO: * Seed produces roots * Root produces fruit ƒ{ We've been talking about roots ƒ{ I want to switch gears and spend one week talking about fruit „X Not fruits ƒ{ Bad roots -- don't produce good fruit Galatians 5:16-24 16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Lowe avatar

    Fig Leaves Or Blood

    Contributed by James Lowe on Sep 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,525 views

    A sermon on how man tries to hide their sins from God.

    Fig Leaves or Blood Genesis 3:6-21 As you read the first chapters of the book of Genesis, you will find an accurate account of the beginning of the world. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” It did not articulate that the earth began with a gigantic ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Anger In The Temple & Anger At The Tree

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,921 views

    Anger in the Temple & Anger at the Tree - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Anger in the Temple (vs 12-17) • Corruption (vs 12a) • Cleansing (vs 12b-13) • Criticism (vs 14-17) (B). Anger at the Tree (vs 18-22). • The object of his anger – a tree (vs 19) • The moral from the story - unfruitfulness • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Fruit Of The Tree Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 19, 2020
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,526 views

    The Sycamores of the Middle East are highly prized. And it was one such highly prized and valuable tree who's limbs held a despised and sinful man. Why was he despised and what difference did Jesus make in his life?

    OPEN: The story of Zacchaeus only occurs in the Gospel of Luke. It seems to me that its possible that, as Luke interviewed people for his Gospel, he may have spoken with Zacchaeus - and the man’s story stood out to him. It’s also possible, given that Zacchaeus’ name is used here, that he was known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Evelyn Weston avatar

    The Parable Of The Gracious And Merciful Gardener

    Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,395 views

    Lent 3C: Looking past the Law and the barren fig tree, we find the Good News that Jesus let himself be cut down rather than let the fig tree (us) be cut down.

    With One Voice # 713 - Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Let us pray: Lord, let our hearts be good soil. Plant the seed of your Word in our minds and hearts, and help it to bring forth fruit in our lives. Amen Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "christ: The Ultimate Model Intercessor"

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,868 views

    This message pertains to the study of two fig trees. The first one displayed leaves without producing any fruit. The second one was planted in good soil but required an intercessor to save it from dying, to have another opportunity to grow and bear fruit. Which tree represents you?

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 13:6-9) (6) "He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none." (7) "Then said he unto the dresser ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Randy Stephenson avatar

    "You Are What This Thing Is About.

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jan 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,706 views

    Introduced as the Lamb of God, Jesus meets the need of true believers with his hand on his faithful. Jesus says "You let me worry about sin and judgment, after all you are what this is all about.

    John 1:43-51 How can a person use their God given talents to bless others? Talents are as varied as the appearance of individual snowflakes. Sometime we struggle to see talents in each other let alone understand how the other’s talents could be a blessing. Talents can be expressed in many ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Fig Leaf Fashions

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,719 views

    A sermon about the futility of trying to cover our sins by human effort.

    Fig Leaf Fashions Genesis 3:1-21 Scripture Reading (6-7) I. The Cause for the Fig Leaf Fashions v. 1-7a A. The serpent scheming Let's start with some background. Adam and Eve are living in the Garden of Eden, Paradise. In Chapter 2:16,17 God has given them a simple instruction. Whenever I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Preparing For The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 11, 2025
     | 129 views

    What does the story of the fig tree in Luke 13 mean?

    Preparing for the Kingdom of God Luke 13:1-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:1 Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 1mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus responded and said to them, “Do you think that these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Forgotten Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2021
     | 3,283 views

    The Christmas Tree has become the main symbol of Christmas; baby Jesus has little connection to it. God's Christmas Tree is the Cross of Calvary. God hung His gift on it -- His Son Jesus. I put up a 5-ft. cross with Christmas lights on it.

    THE FORGOTTEN TREE 1 Pet. 2:24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. In one Dennis the Menace cartoon, Dennis rushes into the living room. His mother is standing there with her mouth open and Dennis is holding a large box. 2. He announces with a loud voice, “We’d better tell Santa Claus to forget about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    A Shrub Or A Tree

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,230 views

    Jesus came to bring us abundant life and that life is found by placing our trust, our faith in the one true God.

    A Shrub or a Tree 01/10/10 PM Text: Jeremiah 17:5-8 Introduction Jeremiah 17:5-8 (NASB) Thus says the LORD, “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind And makes flesh his strength, And whose heart turns away from the LORD. For he will be like a bush in the desert And will not see when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Tree-Climber Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 305 views

    Jesus sees us hiding, calls us by name, invites Himself into our lives, and grace transforms what judgment never could.

    INTRODUCTION Nobody puts “tree-climbing” on their spiritual résumé. We expect prayer, devotion, Scripture memory, generosity… but not scrambling up branches like a kid chasing a glimpse of a parade. Yet Zacchaeus’ story proves something astonishing: Sometimes reaching for Jesus begins ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist