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A Tree And Its Fruit (Harvest).

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 29, 2019

“A Tree and its Fruit” (Harvest Talk) – Luke chapter 6 verses 43-45 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • All Trees Bear Fruit (vs 43-44) • All People Bear Fruit (vs 45a) • Your Words are the Fruit (vs 45b) SERMON BODY Ill: Tree Trivia/seven tree facts: • (1). There are approximately three trillion trees on planet earth. • Yet, 5 billion of those trees are cut down each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Brethren

Turning The Tables-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 6, 2018

Dear Friends, In this 2-part message, Yours Truly aims to focus on those Biblical events where one would see how our Sovereign God (Isa 6:1) has turned apparent "curses" into "blessings" for His chosen ones'!!!

Turning the Tables...Part I First things first! For the uninitiated the full meaning of the phrase “turning the tables”... the Oxford dictionary sums it up as reverse one's position relative to someone else, especially by turning a position of ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Servant Judge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 4, 2011

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

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Three Trees Of Easter

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

THIS IS A GOOD FRIDAY MESSAGE ON THE NATURE OF SIN, THE PENALTY OF SIN, AND THE VICTORY OVER SIN, ALL SHOWN THROUGH THREE TREES MENTIONED IN SCRIPTURE.

THE THREE TREES OF EASTER MARK 15:33-39 LET ME BEGIN BY WELCOMING YOU TO OUR GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE. GOOD FRIDAY IS A VERY UNUSUAL DAY. IT’T TITLE IS ALMOST OXYMORONIC. WHAT IS SO GOOD ABOUT REMEMBERING THE BRUTAL DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST? THE FEELING AROUND THIS HOLY DAY IS ALSO UNUSUAL. IT’S ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Land Owner Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2011

1) The work (Matthew 21:33) 2) The Wickedness (Matthew 21:34–39) 3) The wrath (Matthew 21:40–41) 4)The witness (Matthew 21:42) and finally 5) The withdrawal (Matthew 21:43–46).

This week, a suicide attacker who appears to have concealed his explosives inside a turban killed a senior cleric and at least three other people on Thursday at a funeral service for the assassinated brother of the Afghan president in southern Kandahar city. The attack came just two days after a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Other

Repent Or Perish

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 18, 2022

What is Jesus’s teaching about “repent or perish” telling us? Is it not the same as saying choose life or choose death? Today we will talk about tragedy and repentance.

REPENT OR PERISH Text: Luke 13:1-9 Luke 13:1- 9 At that time, some people who were there told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices.  (2)  He asked them, "Do you think that these Galileans were more sinful than all the other Galileans because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Repent Now

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 10, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 March 18, 2001

Year C. Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13: 1-9 March 18, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, thank you for all of the examples ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Closed Doors

Contributed by William Young on Oct 6, 2001

To bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ

CLOSED DOORS Thesis: to bring all to an understanding of the importance of an open heart towards Christ Matt 24:32-33 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

The Might Tree Pruned

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king

I. Introduction A. My pride with the state VICA drafting competition B. Pride gets in our way every day of our lives, It was no different for Nebuchadnezzar a Babylonian king II. Dream Stated A. The King searches for answers (v. 4-9) 1. Helpless advisors approached a. Neb. still seeks the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Tree Christians

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 19, 2002

There is a message from a Christmas tree that can be compared to the life of a Christian.

MATT.12:33 "CHRISTMAS TREE CHRISTIANS" A) A tree is known to be corrupt or good not by its leaves, but by its fruit! * Notice what Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount in Matt.7:17-20 "Even so every ......." * The truth given here is that we judge a man by the words he speaks and the works he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Christmas Tree Christians

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Dec 10, 2000

The comparison of the Christmas Tree and the Christian life or experience.

The Christmas Tree Christian. 1. They are GROUNDED. a. in love...eph.3:17-20 b. in the Labor of God. colossians 1:16-23 HE did it ALL! c. their look( 1 peter 5:10..settle you!..able to stand erect ). 2. They are GREEN. ( the pine, fir, spruce, and the cedar are all members of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:32-37

Denomination: Baptist