Sermons on The Withered Fig Tree:

Adam & Eve

Contributed by Randall Newman on Oct 10, 2005

The Downward Steps of Eve

Adam & Eve JOKE: Contrary to popular belief, it wasn’t the apple on the tree that got us banished from Paradise. It was the pair on the ground. JOKE: A family came home from Church where the sermon was on Adam and Eve. The Mother noticed the boy sitting on the bed feeling his ribs. She asked what ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Story Of Two Big Heads

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Oct 24, 2007

Has pride ever hurt a relationship before? If so, would you like some help in dealing with pride? Here is a sermon about solving the pride problem in relationships. Think about it, less fights, conflict, sounds good.

THE STORY OF TWO BIG HEADS GENESIS 3:1-13 THEME: PRIDE DESTROYS RELATIONSHIPS Most teenagers bring home the report card. Parents look at the card hoping to see some B’s but mostly A’s from their child. If there are C’s and D’s, the parents are disappointment with the teenager. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe Right

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2013

Right believing leads to right living. Right believing starts on the inside. Right believing is a relationship.

RECAP – Matt 23:23-28 – the Pharisees made the mistakes of replacing a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus with a RELIGION, and making the OUTWARD more important than the INWARD. No life change can take place without a relationship with Jesus Christ. The Pharisees got the wrong target. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 26, 2001

James informs us of these important truths: 1. The tongue is not easily controlled. 2. I allow God to control my tongue, or it controls me. 3.The tongue can be used for good or evil. 4. What I say is a reflection of who I am.

James says, “No man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness” (James 3:8-9). James includes himself as one having this problem, for he says that “no man can ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Meekness Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 8, 2008

A continued look at the Fruit of the Spirit, examining the defintion of meekness, it’s demonstration in the life of Christ and the blessings that await those who manifest it’s virtue in their lives

Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV) Introduction: As we draw to near to the close of our study of the Fruit of the Spirit we encounter today a word that is not often ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Should We Do When Disaster Strikes? A Righteous Response To Disasters

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 3, 2012

Hurricane Sandy did not affect us, but it devestated millions of others. How should we respond? What should we think? What should we do? Jesus answers these questions from Luke 13:1-5

Here in South Jersey, we rode Hurricane Sandy Monday and Tuesday,. W were thankful that very few in our area were affected. Phone calls and visits on Tuesday revealed that this time, we did not have the damage and devastation like we did during July’s devestating dorecho storm that knocked out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-8, Romans 8:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healthy Independence-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2020

8 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-VIII—Jeremiah 17:10(:1-14) Attention: Graduation Speech Notes: When a young man was graduating from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his prepared text. “I want to talk about my mother & the wonderful influence she has had on my life,” he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:10, Jeremiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Teacher’s Integrity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 18, 2011

James highlighted the grave responsibility of the Christian teacher’s integrity. Inconsistencies may exist which can undermine the Christian teacher’s integrity. 4 Inconsistencies undermining the Christian teacher’s integrity are...

The Christian Teacher’s Integrity—James 3:1-18 Attention: The teachers we remember: Elementary School: Mrs. Kluttz—1st grade Mrs. Smeltzer—2nd grade Mrs. Elaine Kluttz—4th grade These all expressed such love for us. They cared about our hurts & wanted us to succeed. In a way, these were sort of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

That We Love Mercy (Lesson 2) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. That We Love Mercy E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 2, in the sermon-series entitled: "What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:27-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Place-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018

1 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

IN (My/Your)PLACE--I—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: A little girl who is a beginning/budding pianist. She can only play ‘chopsticks.’ The teacher & master pianist kindly sets her in his lap in front of the keyboard & instructs her to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence And Success Living The Scriptures

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2011

To meditate the God’s word is to ponder, mutter or consider it in your mind until it becomes personal revelation. When you discover the deeper meaning behind a scripture, God seems to manifest Himself just for you. He becomes your personal God.

Confidence and Success Living the Scriptures Joshua 1:8-9 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Lie Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Mar 27, 2001

This sermon exposes Satan’s three most powerful lies.

Title: The First Lie Text: Genesis 3:1-5 We are doing a series of studies on the early chapters of Genesis called, "How it all began." The word "Genesis" means "beginning." That’s a fitting title for the first book of the Bible because it tells us how everything began (except God, of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Genuine Vine

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Comparison of our Christian Life to the vine..

A GENUINE VINE JOHN CHAP. 15 – 1-17 I’m gonna talk to you tonight about comparing our spiritual lives, to the Vine and its Branches As Jesus did in chapter 15 of the book of John… If you think about it, that’s what GOD does with our lives, IF we turn our lives over to him and Allow him ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Keys - Delight In The Lord Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Oct 17, 2011

As we repeatedly expose ourselves to scripture, as we anticipate receiving help, strength, joy, and other blessings from the Bible, as we experience the hope of his promises, we will learn to delight in God’s law and in God himself. Then we will pray with

Prayer Keys - Delight in the Lord Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Ps 37:4 Our relationship with God should bring us more satisfaction, more pleasure, more joy than any other relationship or possession we have. To be honest with you, that is only ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12