Sermons on Sycamore Tree:

Doing The Right Thing Is Not Always The 'done' Thing

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 3, 2010

A short talking looking at how Zacchaeus and Jesus both did the right thing, even though in the eyes of those around them it was not the 'done' thing. Jesus in particular upset 'all the people' by eating a meal with Zacc. It was not the 'done' thing - but

There is a phrase from my childhood that has been rattling around in my brain this morning. Some might say it is rattling around because it is bouncing around all by itself with no other thoughts to keep it company! Yes, I know, we men are not too good at doing two things at once, but I’m ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Story Of Four Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 9, 2013

We all have a past, some would like to bury it, but coming to face Jesus we find He is not shocked by what we have done, yet He offers us unconditional love.

The Story of 4 1 Peter 5:7 Everyone has a story, a past, a present and a future. Many of us have a past that we buried some with alcohol, or drugs, work, hobbies and other sorts of objects. Healing the old wounds does not come, so we bury them deep. Meet Amy She is a lesbian; she has been in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Short Story About Growing Up Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2023

This is an old sermon of mine that I have updated. This morning we have seen a situation where a stressed sinner put forth quite an effort to see Jesus and was successful in finding Him.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE A Short Story About Growing Up LUKE 19:1-10 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… https://www.snopes.com/top/ There is so much fake news and garbage out there that sometimes it is hard to know what is true or false or twisted or spun. I perused snopes this week to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cursed Fig Tree: That's Weird Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 20, 2018

This is one of those stories that we often skip over, but it's there for a reason, hopefully, this message sheds some light on that.

To be completely honest, if I was writing the New Testament this is one story I probably would have skipped. And if you were completely honest you have probably been uncomfortable reading it. It just doesn't fit with our view of Jesus. We can understand when he goes ballistic and clears the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

For A Little Guy, He Turned Out To Be A Pretty Big Man

Contributed by David Nolte on May 13, 2021

People won't always like us and they shut us out, but Jesus will not reject us.

There are people in this world who just never fit in, who never find a place, who never get invited. Charlie brown for instance. Here’s a typical scene from his life: Charlie Brown is walking along when he approaches two girls. One of them says, “Well, what are you doing here?” Then both girls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Pounding Rescue

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 23, 2018

Come out of your cell and shell to live a life of abundance!

Heart pounding rescue Act 3:20”…..in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” Sometimes, the devil hoodwinks people into staying in the wrong place! How do I know it’s not the right place? The place where God settles you would have no restlessness! Anybody ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encountering Jesus (4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 11, 2019

In Luke 19, Zacchaeus encounters Jesus. Zacchaeus may have been a wee little man, but he was more than a little charged, charitable, and changed by Jesus.

Encountering Jesus (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/25/2015 How many of you remember the story of Zacchaeus? Of course, you remember. Anyone who hears his story never forgets. Zacchaeus is one of those memorable Bible characters we learn about in Sunday School. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Sermon # 33 - Bear Fruit Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 4, 2025

God’s purpose for every one of us who are part of His body the church, is that we bear much fruit. Sin and rebellion will prevent us from being fruitful. Let’s not take God’s grace for granted but repent of every sin so we can bear good fruit as God desires of us.

Today’s meditation is based on the parable that Jesus taught in Luke 13:6-9. We read in Luke 13:6, “Then Jesus told them this parable:”(GNB) The Background to the parable While Jesus was teaching there were some who shared this information with Him. The news they brought to Jesus is found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Luke 13:1-3, Luke 13:6-7, Isaiah 5:1-2, Matthew 21:19, Luke 19:4, John 15:16, Romans 8:34, 1 Timothy 2:5, Luke 13:8-9, Luke 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Zacchaeus; Putting Feet To Our Prayers

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 5, 2007

Heart and Head Knowledge are insufficient

He entered Jericho and was passing through it. A man was there named Zacchaeus; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree to see him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus' Misión Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 19, 2024

Jesus came to put you in the right place. Are you ready to be put in the right place?

JESUS MISSION Text: Luke 19:1-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: Jesus’ mission we're told in Luke 19:10 is to “Seek and save what was lost.” Lost doesn’t mean “damned or doomed,” says William Barclay. In the New Testament it simply means to save people in the wrong place. Barclay continues that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Mad About A Christmas Tree Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 28, 2003

A sermon on Jonah 4 about how petty we can become when we focus on other things rather than the mission of the church

Notes for Sermon 7/27/2003 Jonah 4:5-11 Introduction: The lady who got mad about the Christmas tree. WBTU: A. Read Jonah 4:5-11. B. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad about a vine. C. How stupid and ridiculous to get mad at God for Jonah’s mission was a success. D. Jonah’s mission. No, it ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Sovereignty In A Family Tree

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 7, 2003

Notice God’s sovereignty on display in Christ’s lineage.

Matthew 1:1-17 God’s Sovereignty in a Family Tree Woodlawn Baptist Church December 7, 2003 Thanksgiving is behind us and we are officially in the Christmas season. Folk are counting down the shopping days, the economic analysts are checking the fourth quarter profits, Santa is out in full force in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Like A Tree Planted By The Waters

Contributed by Jimmy Folks on Feb 6, 2004

A sermon showing the way to become stable in the lord

Psalms 1-1 Having the word in our hearts is very important for our growth in God it is the only way to have direction for our walk each day. If you dont have the word you can’t walk in the light. If you have the word you will know when someone is trying to give you the wrong advise. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Symbolized By The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9).

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9). The first man Adam was barred from this tree after he sinned against God (Genesis 3:22-24). But whereas we read in the Book of Genesis of Paradise Lost, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9