Sermons on tree of hatred:

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 17, 2021

Why does David compare himself to a olive tree? Olive trees have got lot of significance in early Israel. Olive trees are one of the most familiar trees in the entire Middle East. A bread and olive oil, often dipped first into a mixture of herbs and salt would make a simple Palestinian breakfast.

Psalm 52:8 - I am like a green olive tree in the house of God Here, David declares of himself that he was a green olive tree in the house of God. To understand this verse, we need to understand: A. The background of the psalm B. The significance of olive trees A. Background of Psalm 52. Psalm 52 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16, Jeremiah 11:16, John 15:2, Isaiah 11:1, Psalm 37:6, 1 Samuel 22:6-23, 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Matthew 13:43, Psalm 52:8  (view more)  (view less)

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2024

Palm Sunday is named after the Palm Tree leaves that the Israelites laid across Jesus' path as He came into Jerusalem as the Messianic King. Palm trees have amazing qualities that are compared to believers and can inspire your people.

PALM TREE CHRISTIANS Psalm 92:1-8, 12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “NEW & IMPROVED” 1. The little girl was sitting in her grandfather's lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would touch his wrinkled cheek and alternately stroked her own cheek, then his. 2. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Withered Fig Tree.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 17, 2022

Today’s passage brings together two events which are not unrelated to each other: the cleansing of the Temple, and the withering of the fig tree. Both are figurative of the state and changing status of the old Jewish faith at the dawn of the gospel era.

THE WITHERED FIG TREE. Mark 11:12-33. I. The Barren Fig Tree. Mark 11:12-14; Mark 11:20-26. As we see Jesus approaching the fig tree (Mark 11:12-13), we need to recollect that Jesus is God. The fig tree is a well-known symbol of Israel: ‘every man under his vine and his fig tree’ (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Growing Tree/Person

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2021

This sermon looks at what it means to be a Psalm 1:3 person. A person who has deep roots, experiences continual progressive growth and becomes a person of great resource in their own life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: Psalm 1; Jeremiah 17:8 Theme: Spiritual Formation Title: The Growing Tree INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about trees. That is right – Trees. According to the latest statics there are over 3 trillion trees ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:8, Galatians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

The Parable Of The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 24, 2024

What does Jesus mean in the Parable of the Fig Tree

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org “From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. 33 So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Leaves Are One The Trees

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2023

My mother tells the story of when I was 4 years old, and she was pregnant with my brother Mark. My mother says when she was pregnant that I would always ask her when is the baby coming and she says she told me “When the leaves come on the trees that the baby would be here”.

“The Leaves are on the Trees.” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - 2 Timothy 4:1-5 says, “I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom; Preach the word, be instant in season, out of season, reprove, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32, Luke 21:29-32

Denomination: Apostolic

Men Walking As Trees PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of faith, the blindness of unbelief, and the strength of a faith walk.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to delve into the heart of Mark 8:22-25, exploring the power of faith, the blindness of unbelief, and the strength of a faith walk. There's a quote from Charles Spurgeon that I believe sums up these themes perfectly. He once said, "Faith obliterates time, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-25

Topics: Faith, Walk

Under His Tree

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We go through great lengths to buy and purchase Christmas gifts for loved ones. We will break the bank in order to get the perfect gift. We wouldn't dare give someone a used or broken gift or put those items under our Christmas tree, but those items could be found under the Cross.

Christmas time is one of my favorite times of the year. Since I was a child I could not wait for Christmas to come, I would begin making my list in September and update it as the Sears, JC Penney, and Toys r us catalogs begin to arrive in the mail. Christmas was a big deal for us we didn’t have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:24

Green Or Dry Tree!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2024

Green trees are ‘so fertile and flourishing’ that they would be a blessing for others.

Green or Dry tree! Luke 23:31" For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” How do you think it feels when you hear the person you love talk bad about you, when they totally don't understand you, despite all your investments - emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Greatest Battle Lies Within" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 11, 2008

A sermon about dealing with the sin of hate and revenge.

Romans 7:14-19; Romans 8:5-17 “The Battle Within” Begins with Clips from the movie: Spider-Man 3 and then the Scripture is read. By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org “Spider-Man doesn’t kill people. What happened?” Immediately after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Ok, The Election Is Over, Now What

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Nov 24, 2008

During the recent campaign there has been so much hate by Christians on both sides. Now is the time to remember who we are supposed to be people of love.

Buddy is what history has called a “Yellow Dog Democrat.” He would never disagree with that statement. He never has had anything good to say about any Republican that has ever held office. In fact the word “Republican” is almost always uttered with an expletive of one form or another. If a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Check Your Moral Compass

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Aug 21, 2017

The events in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend highlighted racism and fear are still present in our country and communities.

TITLE: CHECK YOUR MORAL COMPASS SCRIPTURE: II CHRONICLES 7:14 / II CHRONICLES 33:10-16 / II KINGS 23:26-27 / II KINGS 21:16 The events in Charlottesville, Va., last weekend highlighted racism and fear are still present in our country and communities. The carrying of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Cruelty Of Saul

Contributed by Ric Veal on Sep 19, 2019

How he hated The Way!

The Cruelty of Saul 1 Thessalonians 1:1a Introduction: Attacked by persecution, corruption, dissension 01. His Association (7:58c; 22:20c) deep involvement; assisted A. Lot – Genesis 13:10-14a; 14:12; 19:1 B. Luke (22:54-62) Peter’s denial; 1 Corinthians 5:9; 15:33 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Coincidence Is Not A Kosher Word

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 37: 1 – 36

Genesis 37: 1 – 36 Coincidence is not a kosher word 37 Now Jacob dwelt in the land where his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2 This is the history of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brothers. And the lad was with the sons of Bilhah and the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Tree Is Know By Its Fruit Series

Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012

Wolves wearing a fleece doesn't make them a sheep!

A Tree is know by its fruit Value messages to the believers Luke 6:43-45- Mt 7:15-20 43. "For a good tree does not bear bad (corrupt fruit), nor does a bad (corrupt) tree bear good fruit. 44. "For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God