Sermons on pear tree:

The Identifying Mark Of A True Believer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jan 20, 2009

We can sometimes be fooled by people who claim to be Christians but really have no relationship with Christ, but Jesus revealed a way that we could identify true believers.

THE IDENTIFYING MARK OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Text: John 15:1 – 8 Introduction: • When I was a kid I used to watch a game show called “To Tell the Truth” • Three contestants appeared, all claiming to be the same person, and a panel of judges had to guess who was the real person by that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church That Moves Ahead Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 20, 2011

Tjo show how the Thessalonian Christians exhibited qualities of an encouraging church, emphasizing the need to be aggressively moving ahead in the building of the Kingdom.

I Thessalonians 1 Introduction: I want to begin with 3 stories this morning that each make the same basic point… Story 1- In his book, Masterplanning, Bob Biehl visits behind the scenes at an Arizona circus with a man who trains animals for movies. He’s curious how a 10-ton ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Right Relationships Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Jan 27, 2004

Worry and materialism can only be overcome by seeking first right relationships in God’s Kingdom.

Matt 6:25-34, October 19, 2003 25 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17-19, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Evil Has A Name Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 11, 2010

Evil has a name: sin.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-6, Mathew 6:6-13 “Evil Has a Name” Introduction “Often, when traveling among the Alps [The highways of the United States], one sees a small black [white] cross planted on a rock or on the brink of a stream or on the verge of the highway to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Getting Your Fight Back

Contributed by John Gaston on May 18, 2015

Hebrews 12:3 warns "lest you be weary and faint in your minds." This is a possibility for all, even great saints. Let's look at how Elijah became discouraged and the 5 ways God restored his fight.

GETTING YOUR FIGHT BACK 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some things seem to get bigger and bigger. 2. A Texas farmer went to Australia for a vacation. He met an Aussie farmer, who showed off his big wheatfield. The Texan said, "Oh! We have wheatfields at least twice as large." 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fig Tree Withered From Its Roots

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 14, 2013

To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you withered from your roots? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need CHRIST, without CHRIST we are nothing. John 15:5 (Amplified Bible) 15:5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cutting Edge.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2022

Spiritually speaking, The question I want to ask you tonight is, Are you using a dull ax blade? An experienced Woodsmen would tell you, “It’s better to sharpen your ax-head for an hour or two, before you go cutting in the woods.”

The Cutting Edge. Matthew 3:14-17, 4:1-4NIV When we purchased our house 16 years ago. (It’s the longest we’ve ever lived in one house). We inherited some Bradford Pear Trees in the front yard. After a few years of living there, these trees begin to split, they looked really bad. Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14-17, Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

· Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences

The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 1 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

· Tamar represents those who are forsaken and lonely · Rahab represents those who are fearful of the future

The Family Tree of Jesus Tamar and Rahab Matthew 1:1-17 INTRODUCTION: The Christmas season is upon us. For most of us that means Christmas cards, Christmas shopping, Christmas cooking, and, of course, Christmas trees. You might be surprised to discover that there was a Christmas tree ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Only God Has Made The Tree

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jul 7, 2003

This parable pictures Jesus as a cedar sprout from the top of David’s family tree. He becomes low and dry to save us, but the Lord made him a tall and florishing tree so that we are safe in his branches.

Only God has made the Tree Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Ezekiel 17:22-24 This is what the Sovereign LORD says: I myself will take a shoot from the very top of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Lutheran

"Gifts Left Under The Christmas Tree"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Dec 27, 2004

We get so involved with material things that sometimes we forget about the most precious gifts. The ones that God left for us under the tree.

"Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Only God Could Make A Tree

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 29, 2002

In this sermon we discuss the complexities of creation and point out the foolishness of evolution.

Genesis 1 1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Job 38 4 "Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Psalm 19:1

The Forest-For-The-Trees Syndrome Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Mar 6, 2007

Learn some lessons from the two men on the road to Emmaus about what it takes to move from religion to relationship.

“The Forest-for-the-Trees Syndrome” Luke 24:13-35 Have you ever heard someone recommend, “Don’t miss the forest for the trees?” Or a person say, “You can’t see the forest for the trees!”? That phrase simply means that someone is so overly occupied with all the details and loads of information ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Fig Tree And The Temple

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 15, 2007

In this passage of Scripture the Holy Spirit uses a cursed fig tree and the corrupt religion of the Jews to teach us very important spiritual lessons.

LESSONS FROM THE FIG TREE AND THE TEMPLE Mark 11:12-19 April 1, 2007 (Distribute handouts) Introduction The gospel writers give greater details on Jesus’ last week in Jerusalem. They record the beginning of what has traditionally been called “Passion Week.” Important events of that week were: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational