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  • Strange Case Of The Cursed Fig Tree

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2021
     | 4,344 views

    Christ cursed a tree for not having fruit when it wasn't the season for figs. The real symbolism represents God's expectation that we be fruitful and 4 reasons are given why God's expectation is reasonable. Then 3 types of fruit we must have are identified.

    STRANGE CASE OF THE CURSED FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Albright, a young woman, was discussing her dating life -- or lack thereof -- with her mother. She told her about a friend of hers who had been in a terrible car accident, broken both her legs, and wound up ...read more

  • Beyond The Sunday Face

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on May 15, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    There is such falseness in American churches today. Most relationships are merely a façade. In this “throw-away society” the Church lacks transparency, “realness”. As a result we have become oblivious to the needs of others.

    Beyond the Sunday Face · Some will not like this sermon today. · Some will you be mad at me for preaching this. · The Holy Spirit is going to challenge everyone of us. · There is such falseness in American churches today. · Most relationships are merely a façade. · In this “throw-away society” the ...read more

  • Looking For Work?

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,881 views

    Unemployment isn’t only high in the secular world, the harvest fields are suffering from lack of laborers. Need a job? Name your position. Opportunities couldn’t be better.

    LOOKING FOR WORK? James 2:14-18 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ...read more

  • Who Ya Gonna Call? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,977 views

    Life offers many answers, but only one Answer. Hosea calls God’s people out for their lack of faithfulness to God’s Answer, and by implication, challenges us to faithfulness.

    If you’re a fan of comedy movies like I am, the title of today’s sermon will ring a bell. The theme song of “Ghostbusters” went something like, “When there’s something weird in your neighborhood, who ya’ gonna’ call? Ghostbusters!” There was something about the idea of a S.W.A.T. team ready to deal ...read more

  • Courage: Can We Lead People Beyond Our Comfort? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 6, 2015
     | 5,136 views

    The Church at Laodicea was an example of a Church that lacked leaders who were willing to move them past their comfort zone. God calls all of us to lead people without fear.

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • I cannot imagine what those young men were thinking as they approached the shores of Normandy. I wonder how many of them thought this was going to be the last moments of life? • According to a press release from June 6, 2014 from the White ...read more

  • Solomon's Trophy Case

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 12, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    Many NFL players achieved great success but never achieved the greatest, winning the Super Bowl. The aged Solomon reflects on the fact that he had huge success but was lacking the greatest.

    Are you ready for some Carolina Panther’s football? Our first preseason game was Thursday night. A lot of sports analysts are predicting Carolina to once again be the NFC Champs and go to the Super Bowl, this time to win. We have the MVP and number one rated player in the NLF on our team in ...read more

  • A Prosperous Hand Is Seldom Pious

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2019
     | 2,617 views

    Should we not resist to flaunt wealth or even seek it as a pastor when the world and even poor Christians think we lack integrity loving mammon rather than God?

    "Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand..." "We live in a day when the temptation to the indulgence of the flesh is very great. Luxuries are common. Piety and prosperity seldom go hand in hand, and in many a case the prosperity that piety and power have brought has been the ruin ...read more

  • Jesus Christ And His Teachings Never Change

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,425 views

    We face troubling times, not the least of which is the challenge of raising our children as Christians in a world crazed by hedonism, secularism and lack of moral and ethical moorings. There is stability to be found in Jesus.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) In Hebrews 13:8, we read, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” This is one of the most powerful verses in all the Scriptures, and one that most ...read more

  • Darius

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,482 views

    Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius.......

    Darius Daniel 6:2”……that the king (Darius) might not suffer loss….” Have you heard of this statement, “All brawn and no brains”? This means, ‘to have great power or physical strength but lack mental acuity or intelligence.’ This exactly describes king Darius and also many ...read more

  • The Army Of Light In Retreat: What Went Wrong? Where Do We Go From Here?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,443 views

    I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope.

    I sense timidity, exhaustion. Why do you look so tired? Why do you look so stretched? You appear as one who lacks hope. Have you no hope? Have you lost it somewhere? Has hope run off and hid itself? Is it running from you, just out of reach? Many walk in a trance, rigid, furled brows, ...read more

  • Wealth Doesn't Guarantee Heaven SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 430 views

    Jesus, through the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, illustrates that wealth does not equate to righteousness. The rich man, despite having worldly possessions, lacked what was necessary for entry into heaven.

    Today, we will explore the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, as told by Jesus. This parable serves to remind us that being wealthy does not equate to being righteous. The rich man in the story had everything he desired, but he lacked what was necessary for eternal salvation. In the parable, ...read more

  • Does God Owe You? The 4 Keys To Faith Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 22,893 views

    When we do a job we expect to get paid for it. When we do something right we might expect God to repay us - but that’s not how it works in God’s economy. Learn about the four keys to faith by Paul’s account of Abraham’s faith.

    For an audio version of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com. My first job (after being a newspaper delivery person) was in a dry cleaners and carpet cleaning business. The man who owned it had employed his son, but they guy drove himself off a cliff and died. No kidding. So I went to work ...read more

  • How To Amaze Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,681 views

    Two types of people amaze Jesus - those who have great faith just by what they know about Jesus and those who lack faith even when they see him at work.

    Introduction Mark has made it clear how Jesus amazed people. He amazed them by his teaching; they were definitely amazed at his casting out demons. He amazed them by his healings; he amazed his disciples by calming the storm, and he amazed two parents by raising their daughter to life. The ...read more

  • Remember The Poor

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    The poor have a special place in God’s heart, and God expects His people to remember and respond appropriately to the poor.

    Introduction: A. As you know, I like the Peanuts cartoons. 1. In one cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a piece of paper and a pen, and says, “Here sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” 2. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from ...read more

  • Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 20, 2004
    based on 184 ratings
     | 13,730 views

    Paul’s advice on how to respond to the signs of the times. 1- Avoid the ungodly 2- Expect the evil 3- Keep the faith

    INTRO.- Matthew 24:3-7 “As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. ‘Tell us,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?’ Jesus answered: ‘Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in ...read more

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