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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Instead Of Playing It Safe"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    A sermon about being the Church God means for us to be.

    Jeremiah 7:1-11 Matthew 21:12-22 “Instead of Playing it Safe” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Do you notice any similarities between what Jeremiah had to say about the Temple and what was going on there, and what Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Bearing Fruit For The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 29,201 views

    God expects us to bear fruit in His Kingdom. It primarily comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ. Then there is the fruit of the Spirit as we abide in the Vine. Finally, we have the fruit of our lips in praise and adoration to our Lord & Savior Je

    In the US they do a lot of research and one such research was on Perspective. Research was done on mice. They put them in buckets of water and let them swim around to see how long it would take for them to drown. They found on average mice would swim for about 30 minutes and then give up. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Triumphant Entry & Cleansing The Temple

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 1, 2012
     | 8,190 views

    To show how the triumphant entry and cleansing the temple are important to each story.

    The notes I used are from Preacher's Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew. Title: Triumphant Entry and Cleansing the Temple Theme: To show the connection between Matthew 21 and our lives Text: Matthew 21 Introduction The interesting part of Matthew 21 is the contrast between the Triumphant Entry ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Fig Tree Withers

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 26, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,850 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    Withering Away

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2011
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     | 8,604 views

    While some people may appear beautiful, like the fig tree, there are little or no fruits of righteousness in their lives. Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered away. Can we expect any less of we don't serve the Lord. On the other hand, there is not

    Withering Away By Pastor James May The time for Jesus to pay the price for the sin of man was fast approaching. He had entered the City Gates of Jerusalem riding upon a donkey and was met by cheering crowds and the waving of palm branches. He received the welcome of a conquering king; someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Dykes avatar

    Mountain-Moving Faith Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 20,442 views

    Mountains come in all shapes and sizes. Jesus has a better idea than climbing a mountain. He says you can move a mountain. But sometimes instead of moving the mountain, God moves you.

    INTRODUCTION It’s a true story; only the names have been changed to protect the embarrassed. Little Tommy attended first grade Sunday School faithfully. He loved his teacher, Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Smith told great Bible stories, and she would always end the story by saying, “And, boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why It's Easier For "Bad" People To Go To Heaven Than "Good" People Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,781 views

    The parable of the two sons and how they describe our life in relationship with the Father.

    INTRODUCTION If you’re currently looking for a job, you need to be careful when you fill out the application form. Here are some actual statements from job application forms. One person wrote, “I served as an assistant SORE manager.” When asked about his education, one applicant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Aug 21, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,515 views

    Human hunger cannot be removed by leaves.Jesus desired to eat one or two figs.

    Mathew 21: 17-20 Jesus saw a fig tree Characteristic of that fig tree 1. They overlap the ordinary rule of growth the rule is first fig afterwards the figleaves. 2. People usually catch the eye of others according to Marks Gospel our Lord saw this tree "afar off" Note: Easy way to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let The Miracle Of The Fig Tree Grow Your Faith

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,963 views

    Jesus used this miracle to speak to His followers about faith. The Lord wanted to grow their faith, and through this story, He wants to grow ours.

    Let the Miracle of the Fig Tree Grow Your Faith Matthew 21:17-22 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Jan. 3, 2010 *How much faith do you want? More! -- I want more faith! The good news is that God wants you to have more faith too. That is a big part of what is going on here in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What We Can Learn From A Dead Fig Tree - Part 1

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,550 views

    Discussion of being fruitful for God

    What We Can Learn from a Dead Fig Tree (Part 1 – Being Fruitful for God) Matthew 21:18-22 July 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I gave my life to Jesus in the fall of 1982. I was a freshman at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    Jesus Cleanses The Temple—part 2 Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,049 views

    Does Jesus cleansing the temple have any real significance for us so many years later? I believe this story acts as a spiritual MRI, if we let it.

    Jesus Cleanses the Temple—Part 2 Matthew 21:14-22 Welcome back to the story of Jesus cleansing the temple. Last time, we all walked away with a renewed sense of the call of God on the life of each of us to reserve and preserve a holy time and a holy place to encounter and worship Him. We saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What We Can Learn From A Dead Fig Tree - Part 2

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,810 views

    Discussion of being fruitful in prayer.

    What We Can Learn from a Dead Fig Tree (Part 2 – Faith in Prayer) Matthew 21:18-22 July 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: My guess is that many of you, especially those of you who grew up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Lessons From The Fig Tree

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009
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     | 40,402 views

    From the Parable of Jesus, lessons we can learn from the fig tree.

    Lessons from the Fig Tree Luke 13:6-9 * As a primary in Sunday school, my teachers taught me to define a parable in this way: “It is a earthly story told by Jesus which has a heavenly meaning.” I guess the only way I would amend this is to say that it has a “divine” (instead of heavenly) meaning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Jesus Curses The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,063 views

    Part 24:The Great Commission - Jesus curses the fig tree for not producing fruit when it was able to. Are you?

    The Great Commission Part 22 – Jesus Speaks to Zacchaeus Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org | www.TruthDigest.org ANNOUNCEMENTS 6:00PM Evening Service at the church – “Seminary Students will be preaching” June 22nd – Grace Steadman June 29th – Lori Ulman July 6th – ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Pr. Lynell AlJoe-Thurman avatar

    Render Unto Caesar

    Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Oct 19, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,367 views

    Good stewardships will help others become Good Steardships.

    Prayer: Lord God, you are merciful and your reign is everlasting. Help us to be good stewardships so that more will know of Christ mercy and grace. We all have sinned against you by not being good stewards with our time,talents and gifts. Times are hard, but we know that you will make a way when ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran