Sermons on The Withered Fig Tree:

The Wonderful World Of Children

Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 30, 2009

What the church can learn from Walt Disney-- the value of children.

The Wonderful World of Children --What the church of Jesus Christ can learn from Disney “Dad can I have a glass of water please?” the little boy called... “No, go to sleep.” “Dad, I’m thirsty, can I have a glass of water please?” “NO, go to sleep.” “Daaaad, I’m really thirsty. Can you get me a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In A Season Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2017

Wisdom sounds like a wonderful thing to have. Broadly speaking, there are two types of wisdom that we all experience in our daily lives, worldly wisdom and Godly wisdom. May God help us to have Godly wisdom in every season of life.

Living in a Season of Wisdom We are continuing in our series on discovering our destiny and our focus this month is on knowing what season we are in. The natural seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn; there are also spiritual seasons in our lives. Our focus today has been on Autumn and a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, James 3:13-18, 1 Corinthians 1:30, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 2:6-7, Revelation 5:12, Matthew 13:54, Luke 21:15, Luke 2:52, Luke 2:40, Mark 6:2, Luke 11:31, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Proverbs 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Of Joseph; Integrity Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2017

Life lesson of Joseph by his integrity in the face of trials and difficulty

Life of Joseph; Integrity Genesis chapter 39:6-23 Introduction- We began last week a series on the life of Joseph. There are a lot of life lesson told in 13 chapters of Scripture on his life. Last week, we saw that dreamers are persecuted. “Here comes the dreamer” is not a compliment. People ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:6-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Never Forsaken

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 26, 2019

This psalm was composed when David was an old man (Psalm 37:25); and apart, therefore, from the fact that it is the work of an inspired writer, it has special value as expressing the result of the observations of a long life on a point which perplexes the good in every age. Barnes

NEVER FORSAKEN SCRIPTURE: Psalm 37:25 “I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.” INTRODUCTION: This psalm was composed when David was an old man (Psalm 37:25); and apart, therefore, from the fact that it is the work of an inspired ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fall On The Sword Series

Contributed by Todd Sommer on Sep 29, 2019

Do I want to go out like Saul (away from God and alone) or like David (regarded as a man after God's own heart)? Full sermons notes below. Audio and Video recording of preached sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/sword/

• 1 samuel 31 READ Israel flees from the Phlistines because they are losing. Philistines follow after Saul and his sons, Saul is severely wounded. He asks his armor bearer to kill him to save him from being tortured. They wouldn’t do it, so Saul falls on his sword to save himself from the torture. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Matthew 24:11, 2 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Corinthians 6:8-10, Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Timothy 4:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And God Said

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 30, 2014

God has spoken.

And God Said Genesis 1:1-2:2 God had spoken. The one who speaks expects to be heard. And God was heard. Speaking is the first active verb of the universe. The only verb that existed before creation was the “is-ness” of God. There can be no speech without a speaker. Speaking is how God ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Happy Psong Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 1, 2015

David, just as Jesus did, shares the key to living a happy life.

Do you remember the “minions?” They are the adorable yellow little helpers for Gru in the films Despicable Me and Despicable Me 2. They’ve shown up in advertising, television programs and music since those two movies, and now, on July 10th, is the debut of their own movie entitled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Blessings And Woes (November 2013)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022

“Preaching comforts the uncomfortable and makes the comfortable uncomfortable”. There are always going to be people who will be shocked to learn that they received woe when they were expecting a blessing!

BLESSINGS AND WOES Text: Luke 6: 17 – 26 No man can be a Christian without being a controversialist. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) (Draper’s Book Of Quotations For The Christian World). Jesus was often counter cultural in His day. He taught with authority that many considered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 20, 2002

This passage demonstrates the principle of the church in the church. That is, there are only a few (remnant) who are grateful enough to show it. Some people call this the pareto principle - 20% or less do 80% or more of all ministry.

Where are the other nine? LUK 17:11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. LUK 17:12 As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance LUK 17:13 and called out in a loud voice, "Jesus, Master, have pity on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Parables”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 12, 2002

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables”

July 21, 2002 -- NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Color: Green Title: “Parables” The Parable of Weeds among the Wheat 24 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to someone who sowed good seed in his field; 25but while everybody ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Life's Challenges Ii

Contributed by Seth Aryee on May 17, 2006

What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES II 2 KINGS 6:1-7 TEXT: "ALAS, IT WAS BORROWED" (2 KINGS 6:5) Most of us live as though there is no tomorrow and yet each second the clock ticks away is one less ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Growing Down To Grow Up (Updated) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 5, 2017

Sunday Morning Sermon on Discipleship about growing downward so that we can grow up and grow strong.

Growing Down to Grow Up Isaiah 37:31 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6vxYkGs8tQ   It was a real pleasure to host this year’s women’s retreat with Living Grace. It was entitled, “Rightly Rooted.” And when I heard this title, I remember years ago when pastoring Living Grace, which at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 37:31, Colossians 2:6-7, Hebrews 5:12, Psalm 1:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Lost Our First Love

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

The application to this is if we put Jesus first in our lives and if we continue to strive for Him, continue to draw ourselves close to Him, He will improve us and make us more like Him everyday.

Lost Our First Love ME I love Jesus and I love being a minister of Christ. I honestly believe being a minister is the most important thing I could do on the face of the earth. I love to preach and teach God’s word and I’m glad He led me here to MVC. Honestly though, He chose a tremendously ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What In The World Is Worldliness?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 23, 2021

It is interesting what people can fall in love with!!!

Illus: For example, I have seen folks actually fall in love with cars, houses, boats, campers, flowers and etc. There is not anything sinful with liking these things, but there is definitely something wrong when a person fall in love with these things. You see love is something special above ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Skills Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2006

This is the fourth purpose in 40 Days of Purpose. Using the survivor theme I look at sprititual gifts

So what will you bring to the party? Could you build a hut? Spear a fish? Or start a fire? Each of the contestants on survivor brings their unique skill set to their tribe. Whether it be Cai Boi being able to light a fire with flint and tinder or Adam catching an octopus, or did the octopus catch ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan